Art Academy of Dayton

★★★★★Ken Kocks

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 & Christie Dickson

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 Pitell

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.

★★★★★Crystal Karahan

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!

★★★★★stephanie rogers

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.