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All Materials Provided

 At every BoA In-Person learning experience, we provide all materials for you, from canvases and paint to brushes, scrapers and other tools.

Why? Well, of course this makes it easier when you're traveling here from another state or country...who wants to try to fit all that equipment in their carry on?

But we also do it because we want you to feel truly FREE to paint and create...with no worries about how much paint you're using (we want you to use lots), whether or not to use your "good" canvas first (they're all good canvases), or if you're going to run out of paper towels (we have more of everything).

And sometimes, more is better.

Meals & Snacks Provided

Creativity can't run on an empty stomach...we're using brain cells here, breaking through barriers and learning in "full sponge" mode, and that takes fuel.

So every in-person session also comes with a wide array of beverages and snacks to keep you energized & satisfied (gluten free or other special dietary needs taken care of, too).

In many cases, your session will also include meals, whether a delicious lunch imported from a nearby restaurant, or a delectable dinner made & served in-house by our very own chef.

We want to make everything easy for you.

Small Class Sizes

We know how frustrating it is to select and pay for a workshop that promises to give you everything you're looking for, only to arrive and find the room so crowded that you can't really even SEE your instructor. Not so with Bruce on Art!

Bruce keeps class sizes low, so everyone gets a good seat. But there's another, more important reason he limits the number of students- so everyone also gets plenty of personal, one-on-one time and assistance from him!

Because Bruce is just as invested in your success as you are, so whether you want a quick opinion or his hands-on help, he's got time to devote just to you.

Customizable Curriculum

To facilitate growth and learning, most of the in-person learning sessions are structured with group demonstration periods followed by guided studio time, with all of the support photos and materials provided. But suppose you have an image of your own you were hoping to use?

In most cases, there's no problem adapting your painting to an image that's personal to you (as long as it's related to the lesson at hand). In fact, Bruce always has a color printer available, to assist with gridding and printing an image you've brought with you.

Plenty of Laughter, Too

If you're familiar with Bruce's teaching style, you've probably noticed that he likes to keep the atmosphere light and keep his students laughing, but you may not understand why.

At Bruce on Art, we believe that fear kills creativity- you can't possibly feel free to paint, explore, and learn if you are nervous or afraid of making a mistake. 

And one of the greatest antidotes for fear is...you guessed it, laughter! SO come to your in-person session prepared to LAUGH- because it's going to help you paint, learn, grow, and create!