Beech Tree Studio — Local services in Geneva Township

There is always something new to learn in colored pencil class at Beech Tree Studio!

I have been a student of Andie’s for 10 years and have learned how to create everything from landscapes to portraits. The classes give you structured time to set aside and focus on your work. And it is also fun to get to know the other classmates and chat about life as you work. I have met so many artists just like me.

Another unique thing is the Beech Tree Annual Drawn Together art show where artists get to display their work. It is amazing to see all the finished work and feeling proud when you see yours hanging in the show.

I went from wishing I could draw saying “yes, I can draw”! I am a Beech...

Wherever Andie's classes are held, the atmosphere has always been comfortable and inviting... very conducive to relaxation and learning.. and producing treasured works of pencil art. The level of instruction, expertise and encouragement far exceeds the expectations I had experienced in the studio arts classes from my previous Bachelor and Masters level classes. I've been attending Beechtree sessions since 2008 and have not regretted a single moment of time spent in class. Many friendships have been made and techniques and color lessons learned are used in the classes I teach through Young rembrandts. If I could give a higher star rating than 5, I...

For my entire life, I've always enjoyed art. However, I didn't think I had any real talent and was hesitant to take any formal art instruction. Boy, am I glad I got up the nerve to sign up for classes with Andie Burchett. With her carefully guided instruction and encouragement, I soon had the confidence to keep trying to improve my skills. I was genuinely shocked at what I was able to produce in a relatively short time. Andie and the kind women in class were "God-sent," meeting them at a difficult time in my life. They've become some of my dearest and most...