Susan Singer offers art classes at her home studio near Trader Joe’s Southside
Tuesday – Thursday each week. Her classes are full of great learning offered in an easy-going, fun, dynamic way. Susan is an encouraging, enthusiastic teacher who loves to teach and also loves to create her own artwork. Her studio is handicap accessible, though the bathroom is not. Parking is readily available in the cul de sac by her home.
To sign up, email SusanSingerArt@msn.com
GENERAL INFORMATION
Susan Singer's teaching philosophy involves offering you, the student, a rich, engaging, fun, encouraging, resource-laden adventure as you begin or continue your creative journey. She recognizes it can feel intimidating to begin to learn a new skill as an adult, so, especially in the Beginning classes, she teaches discrete skills in a way that they can be learned then mastered. From there, you will learn other skills, and eventually, you'll be able to combine them to create drawings and paintings that will amaze you!
Susan Singer’s
May - June 2026
Susan offers fun, affirming, and knowledge-packed art lessons to students of any ability at her home studio located near Trader Joe’s Southside. To sign up for any of these classes or to get more information, email her at SusanSingerArt@msn.com.
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URBAN SKETCHING
Urban Sketching is a catchy name for going out into the world and sketching what you see arrayed before you. It could be indoors or outdoors, full of people or not, in good weather or bad (though if we don’t have good weather, we’ll go indoors!). In this class, you’ll meet the first week at Susan Singer’s house to learn the ropes and discuss materials. For the next five weeks, you’ll meet at various locations around Richmond to paint the beautiful sights. Locations could include such places as Maymont, VMFA, Hollywood Cemetery, etc.
You’ll have a chance to use your drawing and watercolor skills as you render the buildings and natural views around Richmond. The instructor will offer you support as you decide what to draw and how to go about it. She’ll offer lessons in perspective, color, painting outdoors, and/or more as needed. It’s a great opportunity to get outdoors and do art while meeting lovely people who enjoy doing the same!
Monday mornings, 5/4 – 6/8, 6 weeks, 10am – 12:30 pm, location will vary from week to week. Minimum 6 students, maximum 12. Please contact her at SusanSingerArt@msn.com to sign up or to learn more. Please read the cancellation policy below before signing up. Thank you.
OPEN STUDIO
In this friendly, welcoming class, you will have the opportunity to work on your own projects at your own pace in any medium with the support of Susan Singer. The emphasis will be on helping you find your own artistic voice in whatever medium(s) you choose to use.
Each of us has something unique to add to the world and our own beautiful way of expressing it. If you are already on your creative journey and your form of expression is visual, this may be just the right place for you to further explore and experiment and discover how to let your inner Self out onto the paper/canvas.
Susan will offer you prompts and inspiration if you want those or will leave you to your own musings if you prefer. She will be there to answer questions and offer support as needed. In the past, students have said [Susan is] “always upbeat and encouraging. She values the artist in each student!” “Susan is an inspiration. She makes you believe you can do anything.”
Tuesday mornings, May 12 – June 8, 6 weeks. Cost is $240 + $10 materials fee. Classes are held at Susan Singer’s home studio behind Trader Joe’s Southside. Minimum 6 students, maximum 12. Please contact her at SusanSingerArt@msn.com to sign up or to learn more. Please read the cancellation policy below before signing up. Thank you.
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Painting in watercolor can be quite complicated if you dive in headfirst and try to paint a complex photograph, for example. That’s way too overwhelming, in my humble opinion!
Instead of throwing you off that deep end, I break down the skills you'll need into clearly defined, fairly simple exercises which each teach 1-2 skills. Each skill is taught within the parameter of fun, interesting, and/or beautiful exercises like the one seen here.
By the end of the class, you'll have a set of skills which can be combined to approach a more complicated picture or to paint Urban Sketches, for example. You'll feel confident that you understand how to use the materials well and how to apply them to achieve your desired results.
Wednesday evenings, 5/6 – 6/10, 6 weeks, maximum 12 students, minimum 6. $240 + $10 for materials. Reply to this email to sign up or for more information. (Please read the Cancellation policy below before signing up! Thank you.)
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PRIVATE LESSONS
If none of these classes fits just right for you, there's one more option: you can have private lessons! You can learn whatever skills you're interested in at your own pace at times that work for you. I have over 30 years experience working one-on-one with students, young and old, so you'll be in good hands!
Cost: $75/hour. Dates: TBD. Subject: TBD. Duration: TBD. It's all up to you!
TO SIGN UP:
- Respond to this email, SusanSingerArt@msn.com, to confirm there is a space in the class you're interested in.
- Remit either
o payment in full
o or a non-refundable deposit of $50, with the rest to be paid by three weeks before the start of class
- You may remit payment via any of the following:
o Venmo (susan-singer-9). Please note: if you want to use their “Payment Protection” option, the cost of class will be $340 to cover their charge for that. Otherwise, $330 is the cost.
o PayPal (susansingerart@msn.com) - unfortunately there will be a 3% fee for using PayPal as that's what they charge me, so please pay $340 to cover that fee.
o Cash or Check - contact me to arrange
REVIEWS
“Susan exudes enthusiasm for any art medium she shares with others!”
“Susan is a fantastic teacher. She enthusiastically presents concepts in a way that is easy to understand and provides gentle critiques and advice to bring out the best in her students. I have taken two courses with her and greatly appreciate all that I have learned from her. Side note: she is one of the most optimistic, happy people I have ever met, and her enthusiasm is contagious.”
“Always upbeat and encouraging. She values the artist in each student!”
“Susan is inspiration. She makes you believe you can do anything.”
“I am a rank beginner but Susan, born teacher that she is, has more patience with me than I have with myself. I’ve learned a lot in her classes and would highly recommend!" -Jean Salter
"Susan has been an inspiration to me. Her creative approach to teaching -- and art -- has helped me grow as a watercolor art student. She emphasizes technique, which is something students can carry with them wherever they create art." -Michele R
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CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY:
$50 non-refundable registration fee per registration included in cost of tuition.
Cancellation up to 3 weeks before start date – 100% refund, less registration fee.
Cancellation less than 3 weeks before start date but more than one week: 50% refund, less registration fee.
Cancellation less than 1 week before start date - no refund except in the case of emergency.
If the class is cancelled, you will receive 100% refund.