Art School 99 — Local services in Somerville

Art School 99 is a great place to go if you are a beginner or if you have existing skills. Alexandra helps beginning artists develop foundational skills, such as explaining color theory (critical for mixing paints). She also helps them guide them to their own unique art pieces without prompting them with repetitive templates. If you have existing skills, she is an excellent voice of constructive criticism and provides a space to be around other artists, which can be helpful in motivation and inspiration. Classes and studios are held in her room in a building with many artist lofts. This is neat in itself to see all the other curious things that people have posted in the hallways. I love being in a place that evokes memories of my high school art classes and college...

II started Alexandra's weekly classes 2 month ago. Alexandra is a very inspiring, knowledgeable and non-judgmental teacher and her studio space is a great place. I enjoy every minute of her class. People in her studio are friendly and fun. I think her classes are suitable for experienced painters as well as for beginners like me. Classes are small (never more than 5 students). You are getting a semi-private lessons. She is great at giving everyone individualized attention, working with you at your skill level. I highly recommend Art School 99 if you're serious about improving your skills as a painter or just to try drawing...

My husband and I went on a couples day hoping this would be similar to a wine and sip paint night and it was NOT even close. She only let us do one canvas, we had to share even though we paid for two! The orginal painting we were supposed to copy was awful. When we did our painting she gave us no directions at all! The place was dirty and very small. SAVE your money go somewhere else! She also rushed us it was supposed to be a two hour event and she had us in and out in 30 mins. I would give zero stars...