Studio9

About

Classes are held in a working artist studio. I work with individuals seeking to tap into their creativity and try something new and artists needing to loosen up or expand their repertoire. Neurodiverse artists are very welcome.

https://amandasaintclaire.com/page/22566/artist-mentor-project-amp-2020

Painting is my passion. I believe deeply that art has the ability to transform lives. I enjoy seeing outlets experience that same sense of play and joy.


Highlights

1 employee
10 years in business
Serves San Diego , CA

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    Kristina D.

    I was rather anxious about making mistakes but Amanda encouraged and supported me to play with the materials in new ways that really left me feeling relaxed.
    I look forward to my time at her studio each week.
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    February 28, 2020

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    Kristina D.

    I love the vibe of Amanda’s studio, and I love Amanda’s vibe. No judgement, no shaming. I felt supported to express myself and I created something beautiful! Amanda is wonderful. Whimsical like Dali and playfully full of ideas. I’ll be back-this artist is the BEST and she is gonna be famous!!!!
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    February 27, 2020

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    Lisa B.

    I was inspired. Great lessons, clear and intelligent.
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    February 27, 2020

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    Liza T.

    I liked that my experience was gently guided by simple offerings from the teacher. She helped me to discover new directions and had every resource that I needed available. She was really patient and genuinely interested in my perspective.
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    February 27, 2020

    Frequently asked questions

    When working with a new student we work on identifying their long and short term goals in order to personalize the experience. I also look for goodness of fit to ensure we can work together. 

    A lawyer by training, painting is my second career. I have been painting professionally for 6 years having mentored under San Francisco abstract artist Nicholas Wilton. I have training in the field of Expressive Arts working towards my certification as an Expressive Aets Consultant and Educator and I work as a mentor to artists with autism. I'm currently pursing a MA in Humanities and the Creative Life. I'm the cofounder of AMP- the Artist Mentor Project. 

    $65 for two hours (plus a free 30 minutes for set up and clean up) 

    Students need to bring their own brushes and canvases. Student grade paint and medium will be supplied. 

    During my studies for my certificate in Expressive Arts I started working with adults in recovery. From there I started by offering workshops in my studio and offering experiences in creativity on AirB & B. In 2019 I was was awarded a grant to mentor artists with autism. In 2020 I was awarded a grant for my work in the arts. 

    Adults of all ages. Young adults with autism. 
    Teens. 

    Seek out a teacher that will allow your own artistic voice to arise. Be open to try new approaches. 

    Do you want to learn to draw? Not all teachers, myself included, offer drawing classes. Look for goodness of fit. 

    Are supplies included? If not, what does the student need to purchase. 


    Services offered

    Painting