Classical Art Instruction in Asheville — Beginners Welcome
Classic fine art classes for adults, teens & kids in Asheville. Personalized, supportive teaching in a real working studio — beginners are our specialty.
All levels welcome • First class free!
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Old School Art School
for all ages & levels
At The Fine Art Studio of Asheville, we are passionate about helping artists of all ages and skill levels achieve their creative goals. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your craft, our mission is to guide you on your artistic journey.
Beginners
You've always wanted to try — and now you're here. No experience needed, no pressure to be "good." We'll start from scratch and take it step by step.
Intermediates
You already make things. You're here to go deeper — refine your technique, push past your plateaus, and get honest feedback that actually moves your work forward.
Teens & Kids
Young artists thrive here. Classes are hands-on, encouraging, and genuinely fun — built around curiosity and creativity, not perfection.
Morning, afternoon,
& evening class times, Tuesday-Saturday.
New students start with a free trial class. Let us know your preferred day/time and we’ll get back to you to confirm a time.
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Student work made in this Studio
— INSTRUCTOR, STUDIO FOUNDER
Andrew Trosmans
Born in Corpus Christi, Texas, Andrew studied theater and art at UT Austin before becoming a Production Designer in Los Angeles — where he spent years compiling diverse visual elements into single cohesive expressions for film and print.
After studying classical painting at Mission Renaissance Fine Art Academy in Pasadena, he founded the Fine Art Studio of San Antonio in 2021, then the Fine Art Studio of Asheville in 2024. He teaches the way the masters created: line, value, and color.
Answers to good questions
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Purchase a Monthly Membership: Your membership allows you to have up to 4 active class bookings at a time.
Choose Your Classes: Once your membership is active, you can log in and select any available classes that fit your schedule.
Book Your Spot: Reserve your class dates and times. You can manage or change your bookings anytime.
Enjoy Your Classes!
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Think of it as private teaching in a group setting. Andrew works with you one-on-one, gives you a skill and a demonstration, then moves to the next student. He circles back to check your work throughout. You set up your own still life and work at your own pace.
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Nothing! All materials are provided in class. As you progress and develop personal preferences you may choose to bring your own supplies, but that's entirely optional and comes naturally with time.
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That’s actually our favourite kind of student! Beginners are our specialty. We specialize in teaching people with zero experience, and most first-timers are drawing confidently by the end of their very first session.
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Yes - all new students get one completely free trial class. After that, classes work on a monthly membership: you choose a recurring time slot and attend weekly. Your membership allows up to four active class bookings at once.
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Every student is different — there's no fixed timeline before you move from drawing to another medium. The goal is to give you a strong foundation in observation and technique so that when you do pick up a brush, it actually makes sense. Most students begin painting within a few months.
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Group classes are for ages 8 and up. For children under 8, we recommend private lessons — younger students benefit more from full one-on-one attention and instruction tailored to their development.
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We recommend private art lessons for children under the age of 9, as we find that younger students benefit more from one-on-one instruction.
Excited to Get Started?
No art experience needed. Just show up curious and ready to learn.
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