Private Studies at The Creative Mind Artist Studio provide individualized instruction for artists, performers, and designers who want to strengthen specific skills, prepare for an artistic opportunity, develop portfolio work, or receive focused guidance beyond a group studio setting.

Private Studies are available virtually or in person and are developed around each student's experience, goals, and current work. Students may request a single focused session or ongoing instruction depending on their needs and goals.

Private Study Areas

Private Art Studio

Individual Art Instruction and Creative Development

Available: Virtual or In Person

• Drawing and observational skills

• Color theory and color mixing

• Composition, value, light, and shadow

• Watercolor, gouache, charcoal, pastel, graphite, ink, and other traditional media

• Landscape and architectural studies

• Character illustration

• Developing personal style

• Working from references

• Creative problem solving

• Critique and revision

• Developing or refining individual artwork

Recommended For: Youth, teens, and adults who want individualized instruction, focused support with a particular skill, or guidance toward personal artistic goals.

“Ms. Amanda Hoppe was my gateway into theater. She UNDERSTANDS the scenes and then more. She makes sure her students' emotions and feelings come from a raw place, and the way she directs makes it come so easily.” ~Lucas Bergmann

Private Theatre Studio

Acting, Character Development, and Performance Coaching

Available: Virtual or In-Person

• Character development

• Emotional connection and personalization

• Physicality and movement

• Character motivation

• Internal dialogue and subtext

• Voice and vocal choices

• Backstory and relationships

• Monologue development

• Scene study

• Slating and presentation

• Self-tape preparation

• Performance critique and revision

Recommended For: Youth, teens, and adults seeking individualized acting instruction, performance coaching, or preparation for a specific role or opportunity.