Guided Beginner Class
$45
- Two hours of guided painting instruction
- Basic studio supplies included
- 5-student minimum; limited to 12
Painting classes & studio experiences
Begin with confidence grow in creative company
Warm instruction, small groups, and a welcoming Shady Dale studio where beginners, young artists, and independent painters can find their place.
Your starting point
“You do not need to arrive knowing how to paint. You only need to arrive willing to begin.”
A place to begin, grow & belong
Art Instruction With Room to Breathe
HawkArt classes combine clear, encouraging instruction with the space to experiment and develop your own way of seeing. Choose a one-time experience, a progressive series, or private guidance shaped around your goals.
Every offering is designed to make the studio feel approachable—whether this is your first painting or the next step in a lifelong creative practice.
Begin with confidence
Adult Painting Experiences
Thoughtful instruction for first steps and growing skills. No experience is necessary.
Focused Workshop
$65
- Three-hour technique or project workshop
- Basic studio supplies included
- For beginners and growing painters
Four-Week Beginner Series
$185
- Progressive weekly instruction
- Color, brushwork, value, and composition
- A supportive small-group setting
Six-Week Foundation Series
$255
- A fuller foundation for lasting skills
- Guided practice and individual feedback
- Ideal for committed beginners
One-to-one guidance
Private Painting Lesson
A relaxed 90-minute lesson personalized to the student’s comfort, goals, and interests. Basic studio supplies are included.
$85
A gentle bridge into community
Beginner Confidence Package
One private 90-minute lesson plus one future two-hour beginner group class.
$120
Creative foundations
Young Artists
Age-aware projects, encouraging instruction, and room to explore. Supplies are included.
Young Artists
$22
60–75 minutes
Maximum of 8 students
Growing Artists
$28
90 minutes
Maximum of 10 students
Parent & Child
$48
One adult and one child
Additional child: $18
Four-Class Series
$95
Age-appropriate projects
Skills grow week to week
Daytime art instruction
HawkArt Homeschool Lab
Structured, hands-on classes help homeschool students build drawing, painting, mixed-media, and creative-thinking skills while making art alongside their peers.
Single class
$28
Four weeks
$105
Six weeks
$155
90-minute classes · supplies included · 10% sibling discount available for sessions
Explore the Homeschool LabPaint in community
Come Paint With Me
An intimate studio invitation for seasoned artists and intermediate painters who are comfortable working independently. Five painters maximum preserves the close-knit experience.
Studio Gathering
$25
2.5–3 hours · bring your own materials · advance reservation required
Four-Session Pass
$90
Four gatherings at $22.50 per visit · reserve each date in advance
Where
HawkArt Studio
Shady Dale, Georgia
Shady Dale, Georgia
What to Expect
Encouraging instruction
Small-group experiences
Small-group experiences
Registration
Advance registration requested
Group minimums may apply
Group minimums may apply
Ready when you are
Take Your Next Creative Step
Review the complete price list or tell us which experience interests you. We’ll help you find the right place to begin.