Our Story
About us
Sanaa Studios is the first outpost on your journey to creative exploration. Our multi-talented and internationally-acclaimed instructors are ready to show you a new, perhaps undiscovered realm, where boundaries, limits and pre-determined moulds do not exist.
Release any inhibitions you may have had about creativity. Ceramics, Photography, Jewellry Making, Pastel Drawing, Drawing and Painting, Life Drawing, Kids Art and Ceramics are just a few of our offerings.
Mingle with other creative minds and glean inspiration from our beautiful property. We offer classes for children and teenagers as well.
Certificates of completion are presented at the end of specific course.
What we do
Founded in 2008, and conveniently located in Kingston, Jamaica, Sanaa Studios was created to provide a training ground for Artists and Art Enthusiasts wishing to achieve excellence in Traditional and Contemporary Art. No previous experience is necessary – you might surprise yourself!
Drawing & Painting, Ceramics, Photography, Jewelry-Making and Kids & Teens Workshops are just a few of our offerings where you can release any inhibitions you may have about creativity. Classes are enjoyed in fully-equipped, comfortable studios in a secure and relaxed environment. We also arrange Art Trips at amazingly beautiful outdoor locations.
Our Workshops Include:
Drawing & Painting
Jewellery Making
Ceramics
Photography
Kids & Teens Workshops
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide creative and practical art classes given in a series of workshops by qualified, experienced instructors drawn from the diverse and amazing body of talented Artists in Jamaica. Their years of professional experience, knowledge and hands-on approach will help you explore your artistic potential.
Meet Our Awesome Team
Ann Ventura Founder & Creative Director
The idea for Sanaa studios was born out of a desire to change direction in my life and choose a career path different from the business world to one that gave me absolute pleasure and fulfillment. One that would provide a source of constant enlightenment and personal growth as an artist. Creating an Art school for me was somewhat of a natural progression as I came from a family of creative people. My mother balanced being an artist and a full-time Businesswoman. My father a Property Developer, my grandmother a dressmaker and my grandfather enjoyed furniture making as a hobby. For years I painted alongside my mother and ventured overseas with her to painting workshops whenever possible. Having the opportunity to fully immerse myself in my art without distractions was such a pleasurable experience that I wanted to create a place In Kingston for individuals of all ages to come and create art for the pure pleasure of it. The operations of Sanaa studios although continuously challenging has been immensely rewarding and satisfying. I am grateful for the immense support of our students, my staff members, instructors, family and friends. With God’s guidance and blessings I look forward to continuing this wonderful journey through the exploration of art with you.
Ceramics Instructors
Norma Rodney Harrack Ceramics
Norma is an internationally recognized Jamaican Artist, Author and Teacher. A graduate of the Jamaica School of Arts and the University of the West Indies. Norma is the recipient of several awards, a Silver Musgrave Medalist for outstanding contribution in the field of Pottery and Ceramics, a Gold Medalist at the Jamaica Festival of Arts, a recipient of the Prime Minister's Certification of Recognition, to name a few. An inductee in the Caribbean Hall of Fame for Excellence in Visual Arts. Over her 25 years in the Industry, she continues exhibited globally.
Drawing & Painting Instructors
Yves Yearwood Life Drawing
A graduate of the renowned Camberwell School of Art and Crafts, in the discipline of Drawing and Painting and the recipient of a Bachelors in Architectural Interior Design from the Middlsex University in London. The Trinidadian born is an Architectural Interior Designer and Teacher. His teaching method integrates his knowledge of Drawing and Design with relentless work ethic in the pursuit of substance and vision.
Mazola Wa Mwashigadi Portraits in Mixed Media
The Kenyan born has been a resident in Jamaica since 1997. His work can be described as engaging and thought provoking. He studied at the Creative Art Centre in Nairobi Kenya, and while Mixed media painting is his main form of expression, he is also known for Sculpture, Assemblage and Jewellery-making. Mazola has travelled the world and has exhibited his work in countries such as his homeland Kenya, Uganda, Europe, North America, Jamaica and the Caribbean.
Jewellery Making Instructors
Damaris Mayne Jewelry Making
Damaris Mayne was born St. Andrew, Jamaica. As an artistic child her love of the Arts led her to the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts, where she studied Jewelry making. To further improve her skills and her passion for Gemstones, she enrolled at the Gemmological Institute of America where she studied Gemmology and Business. Damaris is member of the Jamaica Guild of Artists.