“Many other art classes are very uniform. Valley Art set me up to be an independent artist with other independent artists. AND I still use the perspective and cross-hatching lessons for my illustration and architecture work!”

“It was really important to be among other young artists. I only realized how special it was after I left. I only had anything close to Valley Art in college.”

“When I think of the Workshop, I think of support and mentorship. I’ve rarely felt as listened to and guided by a teacher.”

“I was an avid drawer and painter in my teen years. Miles introduced me to different mediums such as print-making that set me on a path to study graphic design in university. Now I’m a full-time graphic designer.”

“The life drawing classes I took here are still the most valuable courses I’ve ever had. The portfolio we built got me into the majority of my top art schools.”

“The biggest thing I learned at Valley Art Workshop was how to see beauty and gesture in just about anything. I’ve carried this throughout my studies. The studio environment prepared me for working with other creatives and taught me how to respectfully give and receive criticism in a productive way.”

“Valley Art gave me all the tools I needed to become a working artist. I highly recommend attending at least one class and seeing for yourself.”

“It’s easy to feel unsure about your art. Valley Art made me feel like I was in the right place doing the right thing. It was the kind of support that let me feel okay about creative discomfort. I grew a lot.”