This was a pivotal opportunity for me. I had been trying to paint on location on my own, but not making much progress. I feel I got more in one day than I have in months of experimentation. Great class and fun being in Boston - seeing the landscape in a new way.

Everything about this workshop was great. The instruction was excellent with training from a premier artist. The location in one of the oldest art communities in Massachusetts only enhanced the excellence of the workshop. I recommend this workshop and the Fort Point Studio School to all artists - from novice to professional.

The class with Joel Babb was fantastic. He was an enthusiastic teacher and artist. I learned and experienced a great deal in just a couple of days. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience and will remember it always.

I immensely enjoyed the workshop “Sea and Cityscape” last weekend. It was very well organized and had just the right number of participants to allow for individual attention. The setting was breathtaking…couldn’t have been better. I look forward to participating in workshops with the Fort Point Studio School in the future.

This workshop is a true eye-opener. Bob Baart knows how to teach. He presents a diverse set of materials, a little history, some science and a lot of hands-on practice with historical techniques employed by artists. The hands-on application of what we learn is the strongest aspect of this workshop. Bob exposed us to the preparation of a gesso board; raised/embossed gesso technique; silver point drawing; water gilding; egg tempera painting and fresco. For me the gold leafing was the highlight. I felt like a child doing something for the first time. Bob presents the techniques with enthusiasm and then allows students to jump in and try the techniques on his own, he gently guides his students through the moves – a sign of a great teacher. As a historian, I now have a lot more familiarity with techniques that in the past were only words on museum wall text. Thank you for this great workshop!

I took a class at Fort Point Studio School recently. As a mid-career artist, I found it to be a stimulating, yet relaxing way to learn new skills. The instructor was great. The location of the school is convenient. I plan to take more classes in the future.

I enjoyed this course immensely! Robert Baart is an excellent teacher. He was prepared – had all the materials ready. He was organized – had slides to show the class while the various projects were in stages of drying, etc. He was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. He also was very attentive to each student and checked on their progress often. The Renaissance has always been one of my favorite periods in art history and I often wondered how works of art were done. Now I know! Thank you.

I was very impressed with the caliber of teaching in this two-day oil painting workshop and with the professionalism of Fort Point Studio School. Mr. Crotty put a lot of thought and effort into the preparation, including demonstrations, slides, and instruction on the science of light and color. He was tireless in assisting us individually during our outdoor painting sessions, offering excellent observations and assistance. This was my first class in oil painting and I really struggled with the medium but with Vincent’s encouragement I pursued and gained a very good knowledgebase to move on and work in oils. I look forward to his next class!!

Vincent Crotty has a gift. A talent for painting and teaching. A rare combination! I wouldn't hesitate to be a student of Vincent's again. The man walks on water!

What a great workshop! Portrait painting with Lisa was both fun and very informative. Lisa is an excellent artist, teacher and person. I can’t wait to come back for other classes.

I continue to learn and grow with each portrait class I take at Fort Point Studio School.

It couldn’t have been better. Not being artistically inclined, I was a bit nervous at first but I immediately felt welcome and comfortable. Peter’s ability to explain and demonstrate is superb! I could keep up and even do well. I will definitely look into more classes at the studio and specifically with Peter. I personally enjoyed the day – the first workshop that flew by – and I can really use what I learned with my 4th graders! Thanks!

The day was extremely instructional and creatively re-charging. A great mix of hands-on plus future project inspiration.

This was a great workshop with very useful information. It was one of the best in terms of applications with students. I look forward to teaching my students the tunnel book techniques we tried in the workshop.