Fine Art Classes for Adults, Teens and Children Ages 8+
"Teaching the basics to create independent artists for life."
Winner of Charlotte Magazine's "Best of the Best Art Studio"
Announcements
August 2024 - June 2025 School Year
*Registration is CLOSED for our Pineville and Oakhurst locations.
*Please see our Davidson Location for any Adult or Youth availability and check back this Winter for any new openings.
Important Dates for Current Students
Studios will be closed:
September 2, November 27-30, December 23 - January 4, January 20, April 14-21, May 26
FIND CLASSES
OUR CLASSROOMS
Our classrooms are traditional artist studios with each student working at an easel or drawing horse. Our program is designed for students to have fun while nurturing growth and independence. We do this by teaching technical skills while allowing creative choices and encourage our students to find their own artistic voice. We aim to give our students the highest quality of art education by staffing our studio with professional artists and trained instructors who have a degree in art or are pursuing a degree in art. In our youth classes, we keep our teacher to student ratio low at 1:6 so that each student is able to have their individual needs met. This intimate environment enables us to tailor our program to help them achieve their personal artistic goals.
ABOUT US
Holt Cleaver and Kate Stewart are professional artists who wish to pass their love of fine art to the Charlotte community. The program at Holt School of Fine Art focuses on teaching techniques that give students the foundations needed to draw and paint for a lifetime. Holt School is home to over 600 artists including adults, teens and children ages 8+. There are currently three locations, in the Oakhurst area of Charlotte, on the charming Main St. of Pineville, and most recently in Davidson, NC!
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"Our 13 year old LOVES her art classes at Holt. We are continually impressed with the work she brings home and more importantly, the joy she carries with her after Art class. Thank you for your wonderful programs!"
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Tammy J.
"We’ve watched our 10 year old develop into a young artist after spending a year at Holt. She is encouraged by her teachers and is given level-appropriate goals. We love watching her growing enthusiasm for painting!"
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Ashley S.