AWE Art Classes in Brooklyn, NY
AWE is a supportive inclusive studio environment for teens to make art.
The goal of AWE is to give the young artist the opportunity to make art that isn’t compromised by space limitations or a time frame. We encourage long-term projects and taking chances. We teach technique and problem-solving. We emphasize personal growth and expression through art. AWE is located at 54 Pearl Street in DUMBO, Brooklyn, known for its gorgeous views of the Manhattan Skyline, the Brooklyn Bridge Park, and the Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges. The studio is about 1,400 square feet, has three windows and a skylight.
AWE offers three programs during the year:
• AWE PORTFOLIO is an after school class held in the fall. Middle School classes are on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:00-6:00 pm. High school classes are held on Tuesdays from 4:30-6:30 pm.
• AWE AFTER SCHOOL is just like the portfolio class except it’s held in the winter/spring. Middle School classes are on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:00-6:00 pm. High School classes are held on Tuesdays from 4:30-6:30 pm.
• AWE SUMMER has seven weekly sessions of art-making. Classes are 9:00-3:00 pm. Session 1 is only four days due to the July 4th holiday. A student can attend one or up to three weeks.
BIG NEWS: AWE is expanding its AWE. We’re adding support toward navigating the college and high school application process—and, relatedly, SHSAT, Regents and SAT tutoring. Introducing Michael Wiener, AWE’s resident expert in, and facilitator toward academic portfolio prep beyond the AWE art studio. As our chief educational consultant, Michael provides expert guidance driving successful applications that best represent your teen’s talents, especially where application essays are concerned, as well as test prep tutoring, creative writing and storytelling workshops. Mentorship is his guiding ethos. For more information, please contact AWE with the green button below.
*AWE offers financial aid to those students in real need. Please contact AWE to see if your teen qualifies.
AWE Summer
AWE Summer is from late June until mid August. It’s for 10-18 years of age. There are seven sessions to choose from. Each session is one week with the exception of Session 1, which is four days because of July 4th. Each day is 9:00 am until 3:00 pm. Students get to try different art forms and mediums such as; painting, print-making, sculpture, graffiti art, book-making, mosaics, photography and fiber art like felting, knitting and sewing. AWE Summer is for the focused artist who wants to make art all day, every day for at least a week.
AWE Portfolio
AWE Portfolio is during the Fall from mid September until mid December. Monday and Wednesday classes are for 6th, 7th and 8th graders who want to improve their art and/or are applying to high schools where an art portfolio is required. AWE Portfolio Tuesday classes is for high school students who want to prepare college portfolios or just make focused art in a studio environment. AWE Portfolio and AWE After School classes teach life-long skills with a focus on eye-hand coordination, proportion, composition and the art process from beginning to end.
AWE After School
AWE After School starts in late January until late May. It’s just like AWE Portfolio except that it’s held in the Winter and Spring. It’s for 6th-12th graders who want to improve their art skills, make portfolio-bound art and gain confidence as young artists. AWE offers a wide array of art forms and mediums for students to explore. Students work independently on their own art in an inclusive studio environment.
Express. Explore. Create.
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AWE Private Events
Our Place or Yours
Together, we will figure out the what, where and when to make your AWE Event special and memorable.
AWE Offers Private Events
AWE is available to hold art parties for a group of friends, peers or colleagues. The studio can accommodate large groups. If your place is a better fit, we’ll bring our art gear to you.
AWE Events offers a few different art forms and mediums to choose from:
• Painting: acrylics, oil, watercolor
• Print-making: personal art cards, fabric printing
• Sculpture: air-dry clay, sculpey
• Book-Making
• Mosaics
Fill out the form below with your vision and we’ll give you options that can best fit your needs. AWE is a great place to create!
AWE Private Events
AWE Staff
Marney Fuller
Marney Fuller is the Owner/Director of Art Workshop Experience since 2007. She's a painter, sculptor and educator. Marney received a BA from Western Washington University in art and an MFA degree in Painting from Pratt Institute. Her studio's been in DUMBO for 30 years. She actively shows within the United States.
Marney received the 2021 National Educator Gold Medal Award from Scholastic Arts & Writing Awards; Alliance for Young Artists & Writers.
Email: [email protected]
Teaching Artists
Each year professional artists, art school graduates and current art students from art schools and universities, teach and assist at AWE. We strive to offer all art forms and mediums. We encourage dialogue and engagement in the art process.
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AWE programs can fill quickly. Please call or email ahead to make sure the class or session is open. Please know that AWE is for the focused art student. We are all about art-making.