THINGS CHANGE....
Often for the better... I would like to introduce you to my Online Art Academy, which will offer more focused classes and workshops instead of weekly commitments.
STARTING With:
High School Portfolio Class, starting Oct 15-Nov 19, for teens with art aspirations.
December I will have a one-day painting workshop.
In January-February there will be a Young Masters class in drawing in all different types of media.
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO DO NOW?
PLEASE CANCEL your Patreon Membership on or BEFORE September 30th so you will not be charged for October. Or any month going forward. Patreon is a subscription service and will not allow me to cancel a tier or class as long as there are people signed up in it.
And then Register Below to be included on all the upcoming class notifications.
And I look forward to seeing you all in my new format which I believe will serve us all even better.
NEW for Teens this Fall!!
High School Portfolio Class
Fridays, 4-6pm, Oct 15- Nov 19
13 - 18 years
New this Fall. a class for the high school art student who is serious about their Artwork and considering pursuing art in a post secondary setting, students building portfolios for college and developing as artists. Approaches to drawing, painting, careers in art and admissions requirements, will be the focus, including critiques and demos. Lis Zadravec has launched many professional careers in her 25 years of teaching. Bio Info on the ABOUT page. Minimum age 13. Class will be offered online this Fall through the Yellow Barn Studio in Glen Echo, so they will handle registration in the link below.
Dates: Fridays, Oct 15-Nov 19, 4-6pm*, Online
Price: $195
Use the Plaza Art Materials List below and the coupon!
All times are Eastern Time
Teens may take Adult Classes too!
13 - 18 years
Teens 14 and up are also always welcome in the adult colored pencil classes. Check out my Adult Classes page to see what classes are coming up and to register.

COLOR MY ART
For the Great Little Artists
Grab your box of colored pencils and color one of my pieces. Click on the image of "Les Filles de Boheme" for the downloadable coloring page and have FUN!
YOUTUBE CLASS For the Whole Family.
Grab your art materials and enjoy a class any time you would like to watch and learn!
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Testimonials
"My son (7 years old at the time) attended art classes provided by Lisa. She did a wonderful job working with my son who is an odd combination of being a very intelligent boy, but also one who has sensory integration dysfunction (which affects his behavior). Lisa's instruction not only provided a basis for new skills in various forms of art, but also helped him mature and develop teamwork and interpersonal skills."
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Kevin Peterson, CPP, Principal Consultant-Partner at Innovative Protection Solutions, LLC

"My daughter is now a professional graphic artist. Your classes were the start of her artistic journey." -Former Student's Parent
"I looked at what the other Art classes were doing and thought this is no where near what my daughter was bringing home from Lisa's classes. My daughter was doing real Art, these other classes just offered art activities the children could have done on their own." -Art Student's Parent
"When I got to college, I was completely prepared for everything they were teaching, in fact I had done most of it before." -Former Art Student
"You are the most influential artist I have known. I thought of all you had taught me even as I completed my degree in digital arts." -Former Art Student
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Last night at the most prestigious portrait competition in our area, in fact one of the stiffest competitions around, all those who get in are the finalists, a young man came up to me and said: "Miss Lisa, you won't remember me, but you taught me art in the first grade." This young man, now 20 years old, grew up to be an artist, exhibiting as a finalist along with me at the portrait competition. His work was amazing. In fact, I had two students there, also an adult who started painting with me when I taught adult beginner classes years ago. One of the Moms of students I have seen become artists. I feel so honored tonight as a teacher and an artist. And I know once opened, inspiration is a door that cannot be closed. I am humbled to be part of the journey of these young artists. Who knows where they will go? I do. I have several students who have taught in missions across Africa, some become teachers, the director of a daycare, and many, many professional artists. I am carrying on the tradition of the teachers who inspired me that being an artist was something I could become.