Private Lessons
One-on-one instruction that guides artists of all ages.
Unlock your creativity with private lessons designed just for you. Explore your favorite mediums, grow your skills, and achieve your artistic goals- whether it’s for fun, skill-building, or portfolio preparation.
Your Art. Your Way.
Tailored instruction for artists ages 4 and up — designed around your interests, skill level, and goals.Young Artists
Ages: 4+
A fun, hands-on introduction to art for curious creators.
Young artists explore drawing, painting, sculpture, and printmaking while developing confidence, creativity, and fine motor skills in a supportive environment.
Each lesson is tailored to the student’s goals, interests, and chosen mediums, encouraging creative exploration and a lifelong love of art.
Portfolio Development
Ages: 12+
Serious young artists get one-on-one instruction to build a strong, cohesive portfolio for admissions to specialized art programs and colleges.
We focus on technical skill, conceptual development, and personal voice.
Lessons include portfolio organization, matting and presentation, and preparation for interviews, ensuring students feel confident and ready to shine.
Adult Artists
Ages 18+
Whether you’re rediscovering art or deepening your creative practice, private lessons are customized to your goals, interests, and experience level.
Explore drawing, painting, printmaking, or mixed media in a supportive, inspiring environment. Lessons move at your pace, focusing on both technique and creative expression, helping you grow as an artist while enjoying the process.
Portfolio Prep
For Middle School & High school Artists
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One-on-One Instruction: We work closely with serious young artists to strengthen foundational and technical skills while highlighting their unique artistic voice.
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Custom Portfolio Lessons: Options include Advanced Drawing & Painting courses or private lessons tailored to portfolio creation.
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Comprehensive Guidance: Lessons cover school requirements, interview preparation, matting, presentation, and professional portfolio organization.
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Confidence Building: Everything students need to step into their next artistic chapter with clarity and assurance.
Why choose Wayfinder for Portfolio Prep:
With over 10 years of experience guiding students in portfolio creation, Wayfinder Art Studio helps young artists prepare for top art programs.
Our students have gained admission to top programs including:
Red Bank Regional High School’s Visual & Performing Arts Academy
School of Visual Arts
Rhode Island School of Design
Parsons The New School for Design
Fashion Institute of Technology
Savannah College of Art & Design
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Maryland Institute College of Art
The Wayfinder Approach
We focus on nurturing your unique voice while building technical skills, creative confidence, and a lifelong love of making art.
Tailored Instruction
Choose your medium- drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, or mixed media — and we’ll design lessons around your interests and goals.
Flexible Scheduling
Lessons fit your availability and can be adapted as your skills and ambitions grow.
Skill Development & Exploration
Learn new techniques, deepen your practice, and experiment in a supportive, hands-on environment.
Supportive Environment
Focused, personalized instruction in a welcoming studio that encourages creativity and growth.
Portfolio Guidance
For middle and high school students, we provide one-on-one coaching to create cohesive portfolios, matting and presentation guidance, and interview preparation for top art programs.
Skill Development & Exploration
Learn new techniques, deepen your practice, and experiment in a supportive, hands-on environment.