Testimonials

I recently took the 8 weeks abstract painting course and the classes were very great. I did not know I could do this class, because at the beginning I was afraid of messing up. Now it is the last day of the class and I’m looking back at all my paintings and I can see where I’m coming from. I am now very confidant in expressing myself, trying different and new techniques and trusting the process. It was an overall a great experience.

I am elated and very satisfied with my learning exposure at Sanaa Studios, since starting in 2009. Their sessions are well-structured.
Fees are reasonable, with flexible payment options. The instructors are very knowledgeable and keen on imparting and providing encouraging feedback.
Class-sizes are intimate and allow for lots of individual attention. Sanaa continually offers innovative and relevant workshops for all age groups.
I appreciate – and am delighted to – acknowledge the value and worth of the vision, concept and establishment of Sanaa Studios.

At Sanaa, I feel really energised about painting and ceramics. Their teachers are exceptional, with many top artists instructing in a wide range of mediums.
The atmosphere is both friendly and supportive. Classes can be quite intense and it is convenient to find that required supplies, equipment and light refreshments are available for sale.
If you have ever said you would like to try something creative, now is the time and Sanaa is the place. The time spent there will be the best hours of your week.

My experiences at Sanaa Studios over an eight year period, have always been extremely positive. From the first “Impasto” painting workshop with Corey working with a  paint-scraper and adding texture – enlarging compositions-intuitive painting & semi abstracts with Carol Crichton & Mazola to workshops in ceramic with Supersad and Harrack. I have learned techniques and opened up multiple areas  of exploration and media aiding me in a full-time career in Fine Art, where I am always the student. Through the workshops at Sanaa -I built various series and created works for sale and Bios entering the art festivals and National Visual Arts Competition winning  the Jury First Prize  in 2013 on second entry. and  two silver medals awarded at the current 2018 competition.(Kingston Conference Center til Sep 2). I return to workshops at Sanaa Studios whenever possible to work in the salubrious studio atmosphere & participate in group art dynamics, critiques, research and discussions re well-known & unknown (to us)  contemporary artists and movements with other random artists in attendance. I am grateful for the guidance support and talent of the excellent artists who lead us and the staff who display calm, joy and general upliftment every day

Sanaa allowed me to rekindle my love of art which I had not formally done for approximately twenty years. I was introduced to many well known artist in a friendly and comfortable setting. Besides painting I have taken drop in classes in jewelry making and pottery, essentially allowing me to explore my creative side. During the last few years I have garned Gold, Silver (2) and Bronze medals in the JCDC competition and had a major solo show at Grosvenor Gallery.