Scottsdale art school announces new platform for youth and adults

PHOENIX — Scottsdale Artists’ School in a press release announced a new online platform for artists of all ages and skill levels to participate in classes and workshops lead by professional artists.

The platform offers a range of programs from intensive one, two or three day courses to weekly classes.

Classes have their own meeting times, tuition and fees, and can be registered for online.

“Fine Art instruction is uniquely visual and personal which made it a little more challenging to move to an online teaching arena,” Trudy Hays, the organization’s executive director, said in the release. “We are grateful for input from our instructors and students who have shared their expectations for what a successful online program entails.

“Virtual programs are appearing everywhere, some are quality, others seem to be rushed. We wanted to make sure we created one that fit our students needs, not simply as a Band-Aid for the times.”

The online program first launched in 2020 with an art history lecture series, as well as youth education classes for ages 6 to 18.

Due to the popularity of the online classes, the organization decided to expand the platform and programs offered.

“Online workshops give the student a personalized experience as we bring the instruction into their home,” David Michael Slonim, artist and instructor, said in the release.

“Thanks to the camera, every person gets the best seat in the house for demos, enjoying a close-up view and seeing every detail. In addition, online critiques enable students to watch as I paint with them and make suggestions.”