06/22/09

Amazing instructors and facilities!

by PhilinAustin

I had been looking for a place to take some pottery courses and heard about The Art School from a friend who is a recreational potter. I'm so glad he told me about it! The instructor, Eric Jackson, is a real treat. He does great work and really cares about his students. He is as hands-off or hands-on as you want him to be.

My wife got a little jealous of my new hobby and decided to try some painting classes. With the help of her teacher (Wade? I think), she's really done some impressive work (especially for a beginner).

This place is great. The grounds are absolutely beautiful and the staff are all very friendly and helpful. Highly recommended!

• Pros: great teachers, great course selection
• Cons: none that i can think of right now

03/18/07

Nice to look at

by artistpolly

Good art instructors, very poor management.

Hard to give an honest critique when several instructors have lost their jobs for doing just that. $$$$$$$

• Pros: beautiful surroundings
• Cons: expensive and caters to the wealthy

This site is a full-time art school and attraction since there's a main branch downtown.

by Contributor

In Short
This art center and school, sitting on a bluff overlooking Lake Austin, features a permanent collection of local artists and faculty. It's housed in an Italian villa built in 1916 at the foot of Mount Bonnell and is distinguished by a number of monumental sculptures on its grounds. Not only does this museum showcase a variety of artistic expressions, it also hosts public studio classes such as in ceramics and photography throughout the year.