Concentration. Focus. Intention. Craft. Vision. Light. Imagination.
With an initial goal of optical accuracy or “realism”, we teach you how to learn to see, how to handle materials and how to construct engaging works of art.
Asheville School of Art is located in the mountains of North Carolina and is currently accepting students.
WEEKEND INTENSIVES
Adult Portrait Drawing
Explore traditional techniques of Portrait Drawing and learn to draw and see more accurately. Working in pencil with live models explore core drawing principles.
Adult Old Master Techniques of Oil Painting
Learn traditional processes of building a painting by copying Master works using a direct painting technique in this weekend intensive. Working in oil paint on canvas.
August 7-9, 2026
August 14-16, 2026
Drop-in Figure
Drawing Sessions
We offer ongoing drop in life drawing sessions on Thursday nights for friends and family of the school. Studio and sessions are located in Asheville's beloved River Arts District.
