Art Academy of Dayton - Dayton, Ohio

Crystal K.

Art Academy of Dayton is foundational to any student’s artistic understanding of color, shape, and value. Anyone can benefit from these skill sets to add to their resume of life and portfolio. Alicia’s charismatic and welcoming approach makes classes enjoyable and progression tangible! My child enthusiastically awaits this week’s lesson to begin oils!

Ken K.

One of the things I love most about Art Academy of Dayton is the personalized attention that Alicia gives to each student. She takes the time to understand their unique skills and interests, allowing them to truly flourish in their artistic abilities. It’s wonderful to see how much my granddaughter has grown as an artist since starting classes here.
The atmosphere at Art Academy of Dayton is warm Alicia creates a supportive and encouraging space where students feel comfortable trying new techniques and expressing themselves through art. It’s truly a joy to see the sense of accomplishment on my granddaughter’s face after each class.
Thank you, Alicia, for all that you do to inspire and encourage young artists.

Justin &. C. D.

Our experience at the Art Academy has been wonderful! My daughter and I have enjoyed the oil painting class. We look forward to it every week. Alicia provides a warm, inspiring atmosphere and is an excellent instructor. Everyone in the room is working on different assignments, allowing you to move at a pace that fits you individually. Here's how a typical oil painting class goes: Students enter and gather their supplies from the organized shelves. File cabinets hold clearly marked assignments that you move through in order. As you retrieve a new assignment, Alicia is available to answer questions or teach new concepts. She always takes the time to highlight what went well on an assignment in addition to providing any feedback. The last 15 minutes or so are spent washing out brushes and cleaning up your area. I cannot recommend the Art Academy enough! Thank you, Alicia!

Damian P.

My daughter is in the 7-12 year-old class range. So I think the youngest group.

Our daughter showed an interest in sketching and doodling at home. We asked her if she wanted to try some formal art classes. She was resistant at first. We fortunately found the Art Academy of Dayton after some searching for art instruction in the area.

My daughter absolutely loves the environment. During instruction soft instrument music is played which seems to add calm and focus to all the students. Also, as a parent, while I am sure none are turned away, it does not appear to be a day-care - most students appear interested/there for a more formal training/instruction setting.

The instruction isn't focused on a particular medium which has the added benefit of allowing my daughter to apply the techniques/principles of what she learns in class to her art at home, even if we don't have the same supplies and resources. We have seen noticeable improvement in relatively short time.

My daughter appreciates the self-paced approach to work completion. If she takes multiple classes to finish, it's ok. If she demonstrates proficiency she is allowed/encouraged to move on, but if there are areas for improvement they are addressed before proceeding to a new project.

The instructor student ratio seems good to allow students to get instruction/feedback on progress, but also not wait too long if they have questions. Sometimes it is just Alicia, but many/most classes she has a helper.

I would highly recommend this for a well-mannered young artist who has an interest in formal instruction.

Ben J.

My 12 year old daughter has been attending oil painting classes at The Art Academy of Dayton for the previous eight months. She has made great progress and has learned an amazing amount in that time. She looks forward to her lessons and studio time each week. She has almost finished with the grayscale lessons and will soon be starting to paint in color. I am really happy with the instruction that she has received and highly recommend these lessons to anyone who is committed to learning the intricacies of oil painting.

stephanie R.

We love Art Academy of Dayton! Our daughter started right after the opening and has been hooked since. The instruction, patience, and environment make it a great place to learn and grow as an artist. Alicia and her team truly care about the students and make everyone feel welcome.

Ashley R.

I’ve been doing the oil painting program at the Art Academy of Dayton for about 6 months and I’ve already seen so much improvement in my painting abilities. Alicia is a lovely instructor and her approach is highly encouraging. It’s also very inspiring to see the classes filled with all ages. Definitely recommend if you’ve been wanting to dive into oil painting!

Teresa R.

Definitely recommend Art Academy of Dayton. Alicia is great and my daughter loves her class. It has been so amazing to see her progression. We love the teaching philosophy. The studio is very well organized and a good location.