- Accademia Italiana (Florence, Italy) - http://www.accademiaitaliana.com
International school of art, fashion design, interior, graphic and textile design. Courses of Italian language and culture. Academic courses and monthly courses offered.
- The Florence Academy of Art (Florence, Italy) - http://www.florenceacademyofart.com/
Founded to provide the highest level of instruction possible in the classical methods of drawing, painting and sculpture for the training of select students wishing to pursue careers as professional artists in the Realist tradition.
- Loveland Academy of Fine Arts, Inc. (Loveland, Colorado USA) - http://www.lovelandacademy.com
Focus is to take a professional and contemporary approach to teaching traditional techniques in representational art. Offers a variety art programs including workshops and classes with professional instructors and nationally recognized artists.
- Salzburg International Summer Academy of Fine Arts (Salzburg, Austria) - http://www.summeracademy.at
The aim of the Academy is to explore differing approaches to all forms of the visual arts, and students receive expert training and supervision in artistic techniques ranging from the traditional to the most recent and avantgarde. Programs in painting, photography, sculpture, architecture, illustration, graphic arts and other subject areas.
- Atelier CMS (Jefferson City, Missouri) - http://carla.jpkoonce.net/
Non-profit visual art program based on total commitment to the research of, and pursuit of excellence in drawing, painting and graphic design. It is an organization run by professional artists.
- Academy in Umbria (Todi, Italy) - http://www.academyinumbria.com
Founded by Sheri Amadi to provide instruction in classical drawing and painting. Site contains Calendar, faculty and facility profiles, admissions forms, and class descriptions available.
- The Art Institutes (Pennsylvania, USA) - http://www.aii.edu/
Offer three different ways to earn your degree, in class, online or a combination of both. Each method is tailored to your schedule, lifestyle, and what you need to get moving on your career goals right now.
- Athens School of Fine Arts (Athens, Greece) - http://www.asfa.gr
Five-year study program that leads to a degree in art qualified by one of three directions: painting, sculpture or printmaking. Site in Greek and English.
- The Academy of Realist Art (Toronto, Canada) - http://www.AcademyofRealistArt.com
The Academy of Realist Art (ARA)is a private institution that teaches drawing and painting in the old master tradition. Site contains information on curriculum, program, faculty, secrets of the masters, craftsmanship, prospectus, the art business, student gallery, workshops, general information, enrollment, news and notices.
- Woodstock School of Art (Woodstock, NY USA) - http://woodstockschoolofart.com
Founded in 1968 from a former artist colony, classes and workshops are given in painting, drawing, sculpture and printmaking on 38 acres. Tuition scholarships, work exchange scholarships, artist residencies, and studio workspace, the dedication of teachers, student body, and administrative staff all combine in an atmosphere of freedom and seriousness.
- Art Club 2000 (Mellieha, Malta) - http://www.freewebs.com/artclub2000/
Art Club 2000 is dedicated to teaching various arts and crafts to both adults and children. On-line application is available.
- Lanai Art Center (Lanai, Hawaii USA) - http://lanaiart.org
A multi-purpose community arts program open to all residents and visitors through ongoing classes, workshops, studio access. Our programs include the fine arts such as drawing and painting; practical arts and crafts such as fiber and fabric arts; children's arts and craft instruction; writing, photography, digital arts, woodworking, ceramics and traditional Hawaiian crafts.
- Charles H. Cecil Studios (Florence, Italy) - http://www.cecilstudios.org
School of fine art that offers a thorough training in the traditional techniques of naturalistic drawing and painting. Site contains information on Charles H. Cecil, the studio, the staff, the curriculum, texts, events, charitable trusts, and contact information.
- Urban Glass (Brooklyn, NY USA) - http://www.urbanglass.org
A not-for-profit international center for the creation and appreciation of new art made from glass with a public access glass facility offering classes and workshops. Site contains class and workshop information, glass resources, and studio and residency information.
- Firework Studio (Los Angeles, CA USA) - http://fireworkstudio.com/
Glass studio offering fused art glass household items and jewelry making. Site contains class and workshop information, registration, student gallery, and contact information.
- The Art Students League of New York (New York, NY USA) - http://www.theartstudentsleague.org
Artist run school since 1875, making available to the general public low fee classes in drawing, painting sculpting, and printmaking taught by international professional artists. No portfolio review. Site contains class schedules, events, instructor biographies, and general information.
- Accademia del Giglio (Florence, Italy) - http://www.adg.it
A private school aimed at helping international students to gain proficiency in Italian language and understand many aspects of Italian culture including basic art courses. Accredited by the Italian Ministry of Education.
- Torhild Ramberg Studio (Steinkjer, Norway) - http://www.trstudio.no
A school of fine art which offers a two year education and thorough training in classical drawing and painting. The idea of the school is to draw and paint accurately from nature in the light of the great masters. Torhild Ramberg was trained at Charles H. Cecil Studios (Florence, Italy).
- The Atelier Studio Program of Fine Art (Minneapolis, MN USA) - http://www.theatelier.org
Focuses primarily on teaching fine draftsmanship and painting skills leading to the creation of well constructed artwork. Method of instruction is teacher to student which melds formal academic training with influence of the French Impressionists. Formally Atelier Lack (Richard Lack) now run by Dale Redpath and Cyd Wicker.
- Bohemiarte Gallery and School (Montreal, Quebec Canada) - http://www.bohemiarte.com
Founded in 2000 by artist Irena Korosec, the school focuses on a classical knowledge of painting and drawing for personal artistic expression. Site includes gallery images, course information, and school manifesto.
- The Lafayette Atelier (Lafayette, Indiana USA) - http://www.lafayetteatelier.org
Modeled after the private art studio schools that promote the advancement of classical methods of drawing, painting, and sculpture. Offering classes and private lessons for all ages are available at reasonable rates.
- Long Island Academy of Fine Art (Riverhead, NY USA) - http://www.liafa.com
Founded in 1999. Established as a studio school for the study of traditional painting and drawing through the art of direct observation. Site contains general information, instructor biographies, course information, notes on portfolio preparation and contact information.
- School of Representational Art (Chicago, Illinois USA) - http://www.representational-art.com
Traditional training for artists wishing to achieve excellence in painting and drawing in an atelier system of art instruction. This studio school was founded on the principle of offering interested students a program and environment in which they can learn, practice and develop their skills in the great classical European tradition.
- Studio Escalier (Argenton-Chateau, France) - http://www.studioescalier.com
An intensive studio art school and international arts residency program designed by master practitioners, and dedicated to the contemporary classical study of drawing and painting from life.
- Academy duCret (Plainfield, NJ USA) - http://www.AcademyduCret.org
This program is based on the teaching method of the 19th century Academic tradition. Our curriculum is designed to not only teach the student how to effectively draw and paint, but also how to develop their ability to think creatively.
- Northern Berkshire Creative Arts (North Adams, MA USA) - http://www.nbcreativearts.org
Provides a broad range of studio classes in both traditional and contemporary creative arts. Classes for adults and children in painting, drawing, digital photography, puppetry, acting, music, filmmaking, and more. We are bases in North Adams, MA, on the campus at MASS MoCA.
- The New England Craft Program (Williamsburg, MA USA) - http://www.snowfarm.org
Glass blowing, flame working, glass bead making, kiln-fired glass, stained glass, beginners to advanced. Open year round,located on historic 50 acre farm in the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains in Massachusetts.
- Accademia Belle Arti Firenze - LABA (Florence, Italy) - http://www.laba.biz
Arts academy in Florence: painting, graphic design, photography, design, restoration, fashion, interior design, sculpture, seminars, masters, specialization, stage design and more.
- Schuylkill Academy of Fine Art (Philadelphia, PA USA) - http://schuylkillacademyoffineart.org
Not-for-profit, educational institution committed to the disciplined instruction of drawing, painting, and sculpture within the classically based figurative traditions for students seeking professional expertise in the fine arts.
- Fine Art Studio (Tustin, California USA) - http://www.fineartstudio.org
Fine Art Studio is an advertising graphic design, Illustration, art school learning center and gallery established in Orange County Tustin California in 1976.
- Taylor Arts (Grants Pass, Oregon) - http://www.taylorarts.net
Learn to paint, draw, airbrush, etc. from a professional, award winning artist. Groups and private lessons available.
- Manatee Middle & High School for the Arts (Palmetto, FL USA) - http://msfta.org
Providing advanced study and training opportunities in the Visual and Performing Arts for middle school and High school students while offering a strong academic program that maintains high standards and strives for excellence.
- Lavender Hill Studios (London, United Kingdom) - http://www.lavenderhillstudios.com
Offers representational and figurative art courses, for the beginner and the advanced painter. Instructors include established artists: Nick Bashall, Scott Pohlschmidt, and Ann Witheridge.
- New England Realist Art Center (Boston, MA USA) - http://www.newenglandrealistartcenter.com
New England Realist Art Center, founded in 2003, is a private art center that offers classes and selected exhibitions that promote awareness and understanding of realist art. Our primary aim is to ensure that traditional principles and practices of drawing and painting from life may remain a vital art form in a contemporary culture.
- The Chicago Mosaic School (Chicago, Illinois USA) - http://www.chicagomosaicschool.com
The first Mosaic Art School of its kind in the Americas, The Chicago Mosaic School fosters the creation of mosaic art using both ancient and contemporary techniques.
- The School of Color (Several Countries) - http://www.schoolofcolor.com
Artists mix the colour you really want every time at The School of Color. Home study courses, mini courses, color notes, educational video, workbooks & CD's everything for the true colorist
- Urban Art Forum (Miami, FL USA) - http://www.urbanartforum.com
A non-profit organization teaching art classes of all levels to the children and adults of Wynwood in Miami, Florida.
- Palette Art Studio (Cheshire, CT USA) - http://www.paletteartstudio.com
Artist Natasha Piskunova teaches paintings and drawings to children. Still life, landscape, portrait, abstract and fantasy are all key areas for developing advanced art skills in students.
- Firenze Arti Visive (Florence, Italy) - http://www.firenze-artivisive.org
A unique and special contemporary studio arts program. Offering beginning to advanced courses where students can completely devote themselves to working and learning while being immersed into the Italian culture.
- School of Living Arts (New York / Colorado) - http://www.angelfire.com/co2/SchoolofLivingArts
Located in The School of Living Arts is an institute offering classes, exhibitions, lectures, workshops and residencies that foster creativity and promote a culture that is in harmony with nature.
- The Bay Area Classical Artists Guild - http://www.bacag.org/
Established to further the practice and education of painters working in the Classical Realist tradition. BACAG is committed to uphold the highest standards of art instruction by providing opportunities to study with world-class artists using methods and materials employed by recognized masters.
- Seattle Academy of Fine Art (Seattle, WA USA) - http://www.seattlefineart.org
An independent art school in the tradition of the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris and the Art Students League in New York, offers the technical foundations of an artist’s training, as well as programs that nurture the artist’s vision and creative potential. With a focus on the humanist tradition, the Academy presents the broadest range of figurative studies on the West Coast.
- Salon Mijangos (San Antonio, TX USA) - http://salonmijangos.com
Salon Mijangos offers art classes that aim to help students explore different media, find their voice, and become aware of contemporary art.
- Art.e School (Florence, Tuscany Italy) - http://www.arteschool.com
Art and architecture school offering design courses across assorted disciplines for foreign students. Course details, history and pricing.
- Ox-Bow (Saugatuck, MI USA) - http://www.ox-bow.org
Ox-Bow is a 95 year- old summer school of art and artists' residency that offers one and two week intensive courses. Located in , Ox-Bow is proudly affiliated with the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- Neo Art School (Seattle, Washington USA) - http://neoartschool.com
An award-winning children's art school founded by Linda Demirel in 1982. The school offers classes for after-school, summer and school breaks, homeschoolers and private sessions.
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