“If you want to be better at your chosen medium, I don’t care what it is, take a class from Armin.”

Steve Parkhurst

“Excellent, gifted instructors. Nurturing, supportive learning atmosphere. Terrific student camaraderie.”

Paula Geiman

“Amy has a stellar reputation as a figurative artist in the Detroit Metro area and I highly endorse her as a knowledgeable, giving, passionate and prepared instructor.”

Sara Hadley

“This is a great place to learn painting. The instructors is not only great artists also great teachers. Students are friendly make this environment like a great community.”

Yu Huan Wang

“Amy’s teaching style, expertise, encouragement and best of all, her love of anatomy made this an extremely worthwhile class. I left each session inspired, motivated and eager to use the knowledge and insights in my practice.”

Debra Osborne

“Both in-person and online classes are well-executed and an excellent value for your time and money. The southeast MI area is fortunate to have such a resource readily available!”

Paula Geiman

“The beauty of this is you can live anywhere on this earth and take a valuable class at the Atelier Studio… I am looking forward to more classes from different instructors.”

Denise Lipusch

“Until now, I was dubious about online learning and I resisted this for a long time! However, after taking online classes with Amy Foster, I have learned that a good instructor is a good instructor, no matter the format.”

Sara Hadley

“Armin has a passion for teaching and along with his years of experience and passion for art, in the highest sense, communicates that passion to his students.”

Steve Parkhurst

Thank you Todd and all of the staff for the intense work it must have taken to create and now implement an outstanding studio. I am a proud member of Atelier Studio. What a privilege. I hope to make you proud of me too.

Josie Sheehy

“Atelier Art Studio has been a wonderful experience for my daughter. She is very pleased with the Art Therapy class and we will definitely enroll her in future classes.”

T. Vega

“Todd was always patient and positive. He has a gift for being able to explain the drawing/painting process in simple terms.”

Denise Lipusch

“It is easy to download Zoom and participate in class from my home studio. Do not be afraid, if you are missing your art friends and your art instructors I highly encourage you to sign up for class today!”

Sara Hadley

“The online class has inspired me to draw again after a long dry spell. I'm signing up again.”

Robert Levine

“You can't find a better place to develop your artistic abilities, whether you're a beginner or experienced artist.”

Karen Schlanderer

“I am a better artist because of Armin Mersmann.”

Steve Parkhurst

“I have taken both… I preferred the 15 week online anatomy class not only for the more measured pace but also because it saved an hour’s drive each way! Amy is a thorough and thoughtful teacher…one of the best!”

Judy Bemis

“Thank you Todd and all of the staff for the intense work it must have taken to create and now implement an outstanding studio. I am a proud member of Atelier Studio. What a privilege. I hope to make you proud of me too.”

Josie Sheehy

“Having taken many art classes over the years, I was unsure that an online class would measure up, but not only does it feel like I am in the studio, sometimes it is a better learning environment.”

Robert Levine