Most of us didn't learn to make art in a straight line. We picked things up here and there, from a workshop, a favorite teacher, a video, a friend. That variety is part of what makes a creative life rich, and every artist unique. At Gage we offer a whole host of classes hoping to train artists in a variety of subjects and styles.  All of this variety may at times seem a little daunting. 

The question: where do I start, what class should I do next?   

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Your Fall Studio Awaits

Become the artist you're meant to be. Fall Quarter registration Session B is now open at Gage Academy of Art. Learn to see, build real skill, and grow your practice through hands-on classes taught by working artists at our South Lake Union and Georgetown studios.

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In the October 2026 Leadership Letter, Executive Director Kathleen Allen reflects on how few people come to Gage believing in their artistic potential.

We hear the proverbial statement, “Rome wasn’t built in a day,” and understand it to mean that achievements take time and effort. We apply the same understanding to professional athletes who practice consistently and musicians who rehearse to get better. With an artistic practice, though, the common belief is that you either have it or you don’t. We’re quick to write off the practice, time, effort and courage it takes to build the skills and techniques that help artists develop.

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