Classes


Classes

Classes are available all year.

Click on class link for more info and to register. See studio policies below.

Students can choose between paying for single classes or paying monthly.

All classes are taught at 800 Hickory Ave., Harahan.

Susan Lee has been an art educator for almost twenty years. She worked for a prominent private art studio for almost a decade before starting up her own art practice in Los Angeles, teaching privately at various locations throughout the city. Her art journey took her to China for over a year as she taught in Beijing, Panjin, Nanjing and other locations. Moving to New Orleans in 2020, she has finally opened her own studio in Harahan in 2023 to teach fine art and traditional art techniques to both children and adult.

Trained as an Impressionist oil painter, Susan has taken her training and focused on portraiture as her speciality. She has also created her own graphic novel, "Wraith of Love", currently working on the second issue. She also wrote and illustrated "The Buddha Cat," an adult children's book dedicated to her cat, Indiana Jones.


Spring Break Art Camp

Spring Break Art Camp is a fun way for students ages 5-12 to explore art!

Camp dates are March 28, 29, April 1 and 2.

Half days are 9 am to noon or noon to 3 pm. Full day is 9 am to 3 pm. 

Camp size is limited so book early to reserve your spot.

Children's Classes


Children's Art Class

Ages 5 - 12

Art class for children to learn fundamentals of drawing and color theory.

Begins December 9th, 2023

Saturday 10 - 11:30 AM
Sunday 10 - 11:30 AM

Art With Your Kid

Ages 5 - 14

Class with projects for a child and their caregiver to do together.

Begins December 4th, 2023

Monday 4 - 5 pm
Thursday 4 - 5 pm
Saturday 3 - 4 pm


Teen/Adult classes

Fundamentals of Art

Ages 16 +

Learn drawing and sketching foundational techniques.

Begins December 7th, 2023

Thursday 6 - 7:30 pm

Saturday 12:30 - 2 pm

Watercolor Workshop

Ages 16 +

Build solid watercolor techniques.

Begins December 3rd, 2023

Sunday 2 - 3:30 pm


Wine & Watercolor

Ages 21 +

A fun night out to play with watercolor! 

Every third Friday at 7 PM

Next session : April 19!
Watercolor Basics

Open Studio

Uninstructed studio time.

Begins December 5th, 2023

Tuesday 3 - 9 pm


Studio Policies

Studio time is precious. If you know ahead of time that you or your child will miss their class for any reason, please let us know in writing only by emailing: info@lifeonitsside.com  We are very busy during class hours and often don't remember if you tell us in person, so please make sure we see your message in our inbox. We are always appreciative when you are able to give us at least 24 hours notice, so we can offer your spot to someone else for make-up. 

We do understand that life happens, so if you or your child wakes up sick on their class day, please let us know before class starts. We MUST be informed if you or your child will be out ahead of their scheduled class to receive a make-up. No exceptions! No shows = no make-ups!! 

We do not issue refunds, or studio credits, so it’s important to plan ahead. Please know, we’ll always do our best to be fair, understanding, and to kindly work with you, as every situation is unique. No tuition refunds or credits are given because of missed classes. Only one make-up class will be granted in a calendar month. Make-up classes must be booked within 30 days and can only be used while you or your child is a current, registered student. We do not bank them if your child takes a break from classes and they can not be used in lieu of tuition. We will do our best to accommodate your schedule request.

CLASS MONTHLY TUITION CANCELLATION

If you sign up as a recurring monthly subscription, we require 7 days notice prior to the end of the current month to cancel your on-going class tuition or place it on hold. We appreciate this notice so we can fill the empty spot with a new student. Cancellations must be in writing only and emailed to 
info@lifeonitsside.com. Please put your name or your child's name and "class cancellation" in the subject. Failure to provide 7 days notice will result in a non-refundable charge for the upcoming month. Class spaces are non-transferable. 
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