South Avenue Arts — Attraction in Garwood

South Avenue Art Studio in Garwood is a very special place for people who want to learn to paint and for the advanced artist. There is a warm welcoming atmosphere in the studio, well equipped and has a variety of different art teachers as well as workshops. I have attended many of the classes and have never been disappointed. Mark Saenger teaches landscape painting and is by far the best art teacher I have ever had. He teaches us the principles of art, does amazing demos, shares the secrets of different techniques that he has learned throughout his career as well as assists us one on one. The owner Sharon is an incredible artist who is always continuing her education to become the best she can be and shares her knowledge with her students. Sharon is extremely helpful to all of us and makes her studios a wonderful...

I signed up for. Bob Ross painting class for a fun experience for my grandaughter and myself. The teacher was not only snarky and rude but at the completion of class yelled at my granddaughter and another young girl attending in regards to cleaning up brushes. The both girls came out crying because they were mortified of a grown man screaming at them . This teacher is a frustrated old man who bullied them and also made the class not at all fun for us. Almost 8 hours of sitting on uncomfortable chairs, cold environment, and holier than though individual who is a so called art teacher. Not impressed. Other local places to do art projects I have gone to and had more...

South Avenue Arts is a wonderful place to learn art. There are great instructors in oils, water color, pastels, acrylics and other media. The classes include landscape painting, still life, portraiture and other topics for all ages and skill levels. Perfect for beginners and a great community of experienced regulars and teachers. Check out the summer camps and night classes. I have been taking classes since 2016 and enjoy the instruction and the people. The owner Sharon has created a very welcoming place and is a great painter. Mark Saenger is a patient teacher who is supportive and has helped me get better with every painting. I will keep...