Welcome to the Healing Forest Studio | Art Classes offered to the Milwaukee, Waukesha, and Wisconsin Community

Be Faithful to that which exists inside yourself.
-Andre Gide

Upcoming

Registration is Now Open
for our Fall 2017 Class Schedule.
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Art Course FAQ

Q: I would love to learn to paint, but I can't draw. Can I just take your painting class?

Beginning Students

Looking to start drawing or painting? We recommend beginning your foray into the visual arts with Drawing I, a foundational class for both drawing and painting students. Drawing is the backbone of a strong painting, and is also often the first step in the creative process for 3-d artists such as sculptures and other designers. Click the link below to find more details and registration forms for upcoming Foundation Drawing I classes.
Upcoming Sessions

Welcome to the Studio

Ready to begin or renew your journey into the visual arts?
Our art studio was designed primarily for adults seeking to learn how to draw and paint in an accessible, structured environment. Unique to the Milwaukee and Waukesha area, our studio offers Fine Art courses via an authentic university teaching style combined with flexible scheduling and economical pricing. Our class sizes are small and intimate and we welcome students of all levels.

Read More for details on our Adult Program features or learn How to Get Started.

Studio Status Update

At the start of 2017, we decided to end our Downtown Waukesha studio lease in favor of having more flexibility for future classes and their locations. While we will still occasionally offer classes in our former Downtown Waukesha location (now called Otto's Art Academy and operated independently by our friend, Megan), we look forward to having classes in unique venues such as parks, coffee shops and retreat centers. Each class we list on our upcoming schedule will clearly have the location within the description and registration page, so be on the lookout for new locations!