What Makes Our Studio Special?
Adults need a friendly, supportive place to learn and at Slow River Studio, we offer the best art classes for adult beginners anywhere! Our curriculum, teaching methods and studio events are all designed to develop your artistic confidence and creative curiosity - in an atmosphere of contagious joy! Join us for innovative classes in drawing, oil painting, watercolor painting, abstract art, printmaking, collage and much more! We believe everyone can learn to make art with encouragement and excellent instruction. That includes you!
Gail’s Progress
Gail joined “Drawing For Curious Beginners” because she wanted to draw her beautiful golden retriever Ceilidh. Look at the progress she made in just a few months! Now think for a moment. What would you like to draw?
Mark’s Progress
Mark joined “Start Drawing” to make art with other people in an encouraging and supportive place. He also wanted to draw more accurately and confidently. Look how his skills developed with just three months of instruction and practice!
Our Topsfield Location!
Visit our beautiful studio space at 17 Main Street in Topsfield! Just two minutes from Route 1 and convenient to all the communities across Essex County, we have two large, light-filled classrooms, an art gallery and enough room to host community events. We also have air conditioning, lots of nearby parking and nearly forty classes a week!