Art Lessons in Miami

Are you an aspiring artist? Or do you have young kids that have an abundance of natural artistic ability? If so, you should consider signing yourself or your kids up for art lessons. Here in Miami there are many great instructors and schools to choose from… which only makes sense, because after all, Miami is an incredibly diverse and culturally vibrant city. Since we know finding art classes and instructors can be a bit overwhelming at times, below are a few suggestions that might work for you and your family.

If you live near Coconut Grove, the Blu Moon Studio of Art (http://www.artclassesinmiami.com/) may be the perfect choice for you. Artist Sheri Friedman offers courses with a wide variety of focuses, including mixed media, portfolio preparation, acrylics, painting, drawing and much more. There are courses for a variety of skill levels and ages—from kids to adults. To sign up for lessons or to ask questions, you can contact the Blu Moon Studio of Art in Coconut Grove by telephone at 305-529-5006 (please mention our website). Further south, in the Pinecrest/Kendall area, Art Atelier (http://www.artclassesmiami.com/) offers a variety of art classes, including painting, sculpting, drawing and more. In addition to courses, Art Atelier offers a number of special events including workshops, summer camps, special events workshops (such as a birthday art workshop), and more. The studio is conveniently located very close to The Falls shopping center. For more information or to sign up for classes, you can contact Art Atelier through their website or by phone at 305-432 4034. If neither of these locations work for you, there is another option in the Miami Beach area — the Miami Children’s Museum (http://www.miamichildrensmuseum.org). The museum is now offering a wide variety of art classes for children as young as 8 months old. The museum offers instruction in such areas as painting, sculpting, drawing and more. In addition to the art classes, the museum also holds developmental classes designed to help young children develop an appreciation for art and music. For more information, call the Miami Children’s Museum at 305-373- 5437.

As you can see, there are many instructors and schools to choose from when it comes to art lessons in Miami. Moreover, most instructors are flexible and are willing to work with you to fit art lessons into your busy schedule. In addition to the locations we have discussed above, there are many more institutions offering art lessons in Miami—a quick internet search should give you even more ideas.

In a city as culturally diverse as Miami, there is no excuse for not developing your artistic abilities to their maximum potential. If you have been thinking about taking lessons for quite a while (or thinking about signing your kids up) but never got around to actually doing it, today is your day! We have already done the hard part for you—just pick up the phone and make a few calls — you will find an art instructor that works for your schedule and your budget before you know it.

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Samuel Miller is a freelance writer based in Miami, FL.