Buffalo Open Arts Atelier

08/18/2026

If drawing skills are on your September 'to explore' list - this is your sign!

"A drawing is simply a line going for a walk." — Paul Klee

"You can't do sketches enough. Sketch everything and keep your curiosity fresh." — John Singer Sargent

If learning how to draw or freshening up your drawing skills is something you've been meaning or wanting to do, we're excited to let you know that we have two classes ready for your enrollment starting in less than 2 weeks!

Starting the first week of September:
-Intro to Drawing: Dubbed 'The Psychology of Seeing', this course is great for anyone looking to perfect their drawing skills - whether experienced or not.

-Advanced Drawing - Plaster Casts: Students will immerse themselves in classical cast drawing, working from a physical plaster cast and developing depth of observation and skill.

Regardless of the course you choose, you will enjoy the beauty of creative thinking, community, and time wholly focused on developing your skillset - we hope you'll join us.

Haven't joined us before? We're all about making the art skills typically learned in a university classroom accessible to all. Learn or hone your skills in drawing or painting in a comfortable, small-group environment led by a seasoned art professor. We'd love to welcome you!

For any questions or concerns, please respond to this email or text co-owner Lauren directly at 716-604-6731.

Looking forward to it,
Michael & Lauren
Buffalo Open Arts Atelier

Current Offerings:

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07/31/2026

We know it seems far away but...the time to sign up for September art classes is here!

This time of year is always a little odd in WNY - the warmest month, full of festivals, the fair, and other reminders of full-strength summer, but the whole rest of the world is ready to move on to 'back to school', football, and even Halloween!

While we don't wish to rush the beautiful brief summer, we invite you to join us for a new session of classes starting the first week of September. Regardless of the course you choose, you will enjoy the beauty of creative thinking, community, and time wholly focused on developing your skillset - we hope you'll join us.

Starting the first week of September:
-Intro to Drawing: Dubbed 'The Psychology of Seeing', this course is great for anyone looking to perfect their drawing skills - whether experienced or not.

-Advanced Drawing - Plaster Casts: Students will immerse themselves in classical cast drawing, working from a physical plaster cast and developing depth of observation and skill.

-Intro to Oil Painting: Create a beautiful still life oil painting while learning tools and tips of the trade. No prior experience necessary

Haven't joined us before? We're all about making the art skills typically learned in a university classroom accessible to all. Learn or hone your skills in drawing or painting in a comfortable, small-group environment led by a seasoned art professor. We'd love to welcome you!

For any questions or concerns, please respond to this email or text co-owner Lauren directly at 716-604-6731.

Looking forward to it,
Michael & Lauren
Buffalo Open Arts Atelier

Current Offerings:

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05/04/2026

Tomorrow starts a new chapter in our new space at the NFFT. Opening up for our new classes, new students, new work. See you all soon:)

04/29/2026

Don't Miss Out:
Classes Start Next Week!

A final reminder for those of you currently on the fence or have put off registering - classes start this upcoming Monday and are filling up! We hope you'll join us in our newly outfitted space, and are very excited for folks to see it for the first time.

Quick recap in case you missed our last email - we have a new home at 1500 Clinton St, #138 Upper, at the historic NFFT building. Featuring an exciting mix of multi-use vendors onsite (winery, meadery, restaurant, tea shop, etc), a thriving artistic community, ample free off-street parking, and a convenient location just minutes off of the 190-S, we are honored to welcome you to our new home.

Course listings are live at openartsbuf.com or directly linked at the bottom of this email.

For any questions, including those about what class might be right for you, please respond to this email or text co-founder Lauren directly at 716-604-6731.

With gratitude,
Michael & Lauren
Buffalo Open Arts Atelier

Current Offerings:

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04/27/2026

Classes start one week from tomorrow - are you registered? Head to openartsbuf.com to view this sessions’ class listings. Looking forward to welcoming you all into our new studio!

04/17/2026

Unpacking the new klopfenstein easels. Very exciting!

04/13/2026

We're In Our New Studio!
Register For Your Class Today 🌷

Big news: we're moved into our newly renovated studio! Other exciting updates - we just took delivery of 10 new Klopfenstein professional steel easels and created new drawing boards for students to use in-house (no more schlepping them back and forth!). Now comes the fun part - decorating, arranging, and getting students registered for classes. Classes start in 3 weeks - if you plan to join us, please register today or kindly let us know your intent so we can schedule accordingly.

Quick recap in case you missed our last email - we have a new home at 1500 Clinton St, #138 Upper, at the historic NFFT building. Featuring an exciting mix of multi-use vendors onsite (winery, meadery, restaurant, tea shop, etc), a thriving artistic community, ample free off-street parking, and a convenient location just minutes off of the 190-S, we are honored to welcome you to our new home.

Course listings are live at openartsbuf.com or directly linked at the bottom of this email.

For any questions, including those about what class might be right for you, please respond to this email or text co-founder Lauren directly at 716-604-6731.

With gratitude,
Michael & Lauren
Buffalo Open Arts Atelier

Current Offerings:

Click here for an update from Buffalo Open Arts Atelier!

04/12/2026

…L O A D I N G…
We’re officially into our new studio space! Have you signed up for a class yet? Visit openartsbuf.com to see our schedule - classes start the first full week of May!

04/08/2026