Art For Adult Beginners

You will love our kind teachers, engaging classes, and innovative curriculum! We will build your artistic confidence in an atmosphere filled with laughter and joy! We know everyone can make art with encouragement and excellent instruction. That includes you!



Gail’s Progress

Gail joined β€œStart Drawing” because she wanted to draw her beautiful golden retriever Ceilidh. Look at the progress she made in just a few months! Now think for a moment. What would you like to draw?

Mark’s Progress

Mark joined β€œStart Drawing” to make art with other people in an encouraging and supportive place.  He also wanted to draw more accurately and confidently. Look how his skills developed with just three months of instruction and practice!


At Slow River You Will Find:


Our Topsfield, MA Studio:

Visit our beautiful studio at 17 Main Street in Topsfield! Just two minutes from Route 1 and convenient to all of Essex County, we have two large, light-filled classrooms, an art gallery and enough room to host community events. Our gorgeous studio feels more like a retreat center than a typical school.

Our Online School

If you live outside the Boston area, join our online school: Slow River Online! You can expect the same interactive lessons and friendly community, all in a format you can take with you anywhere. We have students from across the US and across the world joining our classes each week. You can be one of them!

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