“I like that there is art instruction available for all levels in lots of mediums. If someone wants to take a class just for fun this is the place, if someone is a serious artist, honing skills, this is the place. For someone who wants to connect with other creatives this is a great place.”
” I was hesitant to sign up for online learning, but after doing so, found the sessions to be informative beyond expectations. The instructors are patient and responsive to all students regardless of their level of proficiency.”
“I’ve attended ASLD’s Summer art market for over 15 years. I also took ceramic workshops as a student. I just love everything about ASLD.. the facility, the staff. All my experiences motivated me to become a faculty member.”
” Art gives me a space that I can be myself and use my skills in art to help me cope with my day to day life.”
” Since art making is generally a solitary experience, it is great to have a facility like ASLD where an art community exists. Over the years, I have gotten to know, and become friends with students, faculty, and staff members.”
” I’m so grateful for the community that ASLD has built. Being able to share skills, ideas and stories with artistic peers is something I’ll never take for granted, especially emerging from quarantine.”
” [The] very first class that I took certainly gave me motivation and encouragement to continue printmaking. Additionally, since I do not have my own etching press at home, the accessibility to the open studio has tremendously helped me to create my work throughout the year..”
“In addition to inspiring classes, events, exhibitions, meeting artist friends, and now as a teacher of Landscape Painting, it is the inspiring people that all have a love and passion for the arts.”
“ASLD has made me a better teacher. I have become more aware of my skills and process and how to communicate these things in a way that is easily understood. I love what I do and have great passion for it. Working at ASLD gives me an opportunity to share it.”
“ASLD has allowed me to explore art in many different ways. Not only has it taught me to draw and paint, it has given me the opportunity to grow at my own pace. “