Private Art Lessons

Have you always wanted to learn to draw or paint, but didn’t?
Would you like to combine art lessons with a holiday in a beautiful place?
Are you :-

  • overseas somewhere and looking for something different for your next vacation?
  • a Filipino or expat living in Manila with time on your hands and would see this as a wonderful escape?
  • visiting Sagada alone or with friends and think it would be a fabulous focus for your stay?
  • a practicing artist who did not have formal training in the foundation skills?
  • a member of an art or painting group wanting to extend your skills?
  •  a foreign student who would like to learn about art with an English speaking teacher?
  • a High School or College student who wants to explore art for the first time, or advance your experience in art?

Art Lessons

  • Lessons can be structured to suit the requirements and experience of an individual or a group. Any number of lessons can be taken, from 1 to your level of satisfaction.
  • The lesson cost is structured such that the more the number of students, the lower the cost per student
  • Each lesson is a 3 hour session – the cost per lesson is P2,500 for one student plus P800 per additional student. (eg. P3,300 total for 2 students)
  • 2 classes can be taken in one day, if requested, but it is not generally recommended, as practice is essential after each class
  • The full course package is10 lessons over about a 2 week period
  • The full course is P25,000 for one student plus P8,000 for every additional student. (i.e. Cost for 2 students is P33,000 – this is P16,500 each for the full 10 x 3 hour course)
  • The full course structure is 5 lessons of drawing and 5 lessons of color theory

Drawing

The foundation of almost all art is the ability to see and to draw.
What is available?

  • From 1 to 5 lessons of 3 hour duration.
  • Classes are tailored to suit your skill level and interests.
  • Sketchbook and pencils are provided.

Color Theory

This is the beginning of working with color, no matter what medium you choose
What is available?

  • From 1 to 5 lessons of 3 hour duration.
  • Classes will be designed to suit your skill level and particular interests.
  • Brushes will be available for sale.
  • Sketchbooks will be provided.
  • Paint will be available for use at an appropriate cost.

Extension classes

What is available?

  • Beginner’s watercolor, acrylic or oil painting classes
  • Drawing extension classes for pursuing your particular interest
  • Ceramics, both sculpture and pottery

Field trips

Field painting trips can also be organized. There and many beautiful places in and around Sagada from which it would be a treat to paint. Transport can be arranged to places as far as three hours away, such as Batad or Tinglayan, but that will require at least one overnight stay.