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James Xavier Barbour & Lauren J. Caldarola

Reviews of James Xavier Barbour & Lauren J. Caldarola

(46 Reviews)
  • Accelerated Introduction to Drawing

    Reviewed by Sabrina Esbitt . on 6/9/2022
    Great for all levels. Wonderful introduction to drawing-I learned a ton, was inspired, had a great time, and will be back!
  • Accelerated Introduction to Drawing

    Anonymous review on 5/12/2022
  • Accelerated Introduction to Drawing

    Reviewed by Alianny P. on 9/7/2020
    Great first class. I was given a wealth of information and techniques that will help me get a solid start on my drawing journey. Professor Javier is very kind and considerate, would definitely come back, worth every dollar.
  • Accelerated Introduction to Drawing

    Reviewed by Jessica R. on 1/28/2020
  • Accelerated Introduction to Drawing

    Anonymous review on 1/16/2020
    Great class! Hands-on - really helpful to get started with drawing right away!
  • Accelerated Introduction to Drawing

    Reviewed by Lourdes S. on 12/29/2019
    The school is beautiful, there is amazing art everywhere. The teacher is patient, provides individualized attention, and explains concepts in a way that are easy to grasp and understand. I could not be happier to have found this gem and in my neighborhood! I highly recommend taking a class, great for beginners and all levels, you won’t regret it.
  • Accelerated Introduction to Drawing

    Anonymous review on 11/30/2019
    I had no drawing experience and James demystified it for me. He helped me identify my habits and gave me advice on how to improve. He also helped me learn how to look at the world so I can become not just a better artist but a better observer. I would definitely take this class again.
  • Accelerated Introduction to Drawing

    Reviewed by Delores W. on 11/18/2019
    The whole experience was wonderful. The instructor was so helpful and very attentive to each student , moving around and critiquing with demonstrations , giving tips and advice. The atmosphere was relaxing. A Gem .
  • Accelerated Introduction to Drawing

    Anonymous review on 11/17/2019
    This class is for any level since James gives you personalized feedback and advise based on your skills. I knew nothing and I left the class with a whole new vision of drawing. You are definitely not the same person when you walk out of this place. Also, I was so concentrated that we spent an extra hour and James was good about it. I found drawing can be relaxing and I will come back for more lessons. Nov 2019
  • Accelerated Introduction to Drawing

    Anonymous review on 10/26/2019
  • Accelerated Introduction to Drawing

    Reviewed by Rebecca D. on 10/5/2019
  • Accelerated Introduction to Drawing

    Reviewed by osly v. on 9/23/2019
  • Accelerated Introduction to Drawing

    Reviewed by Mingyi W. on 9/16/2019
    The class was supper inspiring. James was so nice to me. He even extended the hours! James has so many amazing artworks himself. His studio is cute and warm. He not only teaches you how to draw, he also teaches you the philosophy from drawing. It’s very amazing. I highly recommend you to take his class! It’s 100% worthy of your time and money.
  • Accelerated Introduction to Drawing

    Reviewed by Justin H. on 9/2/2019
    James and his wife were especially talented and motivating to us! He worked with us individually, focusing on what could be better and where to focus our attention in an analytical manner. I would recommend taking lessons from him, especially if you're open to learning more about drawing.
  • Accelerated Introduction to Drawing

    Anonymous review on 8/11/2019
  • Accelerated Introduction to Drawing

    Reviewed by Joanne A. on 8/5/2019
  • Accelerated Introduction to Drawing

    Reviewed by Steven G. on 7/29/2019
    James is so patient. After a brief tour of the studio, James gave us instruction and we learned by actually sketching. It was a fun learning experience.
  • Accelerated Introduction to Drawing

    Reviewed by Diane B. on 7/21/2019
  • Accelerated Introduction to Drawing

    Reviewed by Razan S. on 7/14/2019
    the class was part instructions and part hands on work. while i initially expected more hands on work, i definitely appreciated all the information james and lauren provided. the studio is also very beautiful and they are great artists!
  • Accelerated Introduction to Drawing

    Reviewed by Carole M. on 7/12/2019
    Not geared to casual drawing. More geared to beginning serious drawing
  • Accelerated Introduction to Drawing

    Reviewed by Ashley C. on 7/10/2019
    lovely people. empathetic instructor who put us at ease. i was intimidated due to my inexperience but we all need to start somewhere and the welcoming atmosphere and class plan helped. definitely learned a bunch in a few hours! i would come back
  • Accelerated Introduction to Drawing

    Anonymous review on 7/8/2019
    Wonderful. Caring, patient, individual instruction even for novices like myself.
  • Accelerated Introduction to Drawing

    Reviewed by Michelle R. on 7/6/2019
    The instructor gave me indiviualized attention and taught me the theories of lighting l, which will help me with shading. I'm excited to put it to practice now.
  • Accelerated Introduction to Drawing

    Reviewed by Saurabh M. on 6/25/2019
  • Accelerated Introduction to Drawing

    Anonymous review on 6/24/2019
  • Accelerated Introduction to Drawing

    Reviewed by Peggy W. on 6/10/2019
    This drawing class was an excellent experience! I really feel I learned some skills that will help me to improve my drawing. The instructors were very knowledgable, helpful, and encouraging.
  • Accelerated Introduction to Drawing

    Reviewed by Jenya S. on 6/3/2019
    Really enjoyed this class! James and Lauren were wonderful instructors. They are clearly passionate about teaching people how to draw and want to develop everyone's potential to the fullest. The class size is small (we were 5-6 at the same time, and there were two instructors), so you get lots of individual attention. The class started with an assessment of where everyone is. The instructors asked us to draw an object and then critiqued our work (in a very nice, but helpful way - not just telling everyone they did great, but actually providing helpful, actionable advice). Then we continued to draw for two hours while they came around and offered tips and techniques for us. I learned a ton in two hours! This is a great class for beginners and also for more experienced artists who want some pointers to take their skills to the next level. Plan to come back after practicing a bit more on my own.
  • Accelerated Introduction to Drawing

    Reviewed by Steve K. on 6/2/2019
    A great beginners class to get your feet wet. The studio is very inspiring and James is very patient and a great teacher.
  • Drawing Improvement Through Bargue Copying

    Reviewed by Inna S. on 5/28/2019
  • Accelerated Introduction to Drawing

    Anonymous review on 5/28/2019
    This class was wonderful. If you’re looking for a real class taught by passionate teachers, this is the place to go. It’s a far cry from the “paint by number” classes taught around the city- this studio is the real deal! One on one instruction by people who truly love what they do. Highly recommended.
  • Accelerated Introduction to Drawing

    Reviewed by Inna S. on 5/15/2019
    Great class for any level. I am a beginner and I learn a lot there.
  • Accelerated Introduction to Drawing

    Reviewed by Dawn L. on 5/9/2019
    James and Lauren were lovely and their space was unique and inspiring. I still can’t draw a very good ear though, but it’s not their fault. You should bring some of your artwork for them to look at. p.s. I accidentally gave this a 1 star rating. sorry!
  • Accelerated Introduction to Drawing

    Reviewed by Darya G. on 5/9/2019
  • Accelerated Introduction to Drawing

    Reviewed by Ashley B. on 5/7/2019
    The course was fantastic. I really felt like my skills showed definite improvement after just two hours. I highly recommend this course to anyone with an interest in improving their drawing ability.
  • Accelerated Introduction to Drawing

    Reviewed by Katia N. on 4/23/2019
  • Accelerated Introduction to Drawing

    Reviewed by Luis L. on 4/8/2019
    This class went beyond all my expectations, the setting, existing art, the teacher knowledge and the tour of the installation was outstanding... I enjoyed this class very much...
  • Accelerated Introduction to Drawing

    Reviewed by Jamie I. on 3/30/2019
    Both instructors we're very helpful and informative, and explained things nicely with easy to understand examples. They gave a great overview of helpful techniques.
  • Accelerated Introduction to Drawing

    Anonymous review on 3/25/2019
  • Accelerated Introduction to Drawing

    Reviewed by Edie B. on 3/3/2019
  • Accelerated Introduction to Drawing

    Anonymous review on 2/24/2019
  • Accelerated Introduction to Drawing

    Reviewed by Brittany B. on 2/16/2019
  • Accelerated Introduction to Drawing

    Reviewed by Nshira T. on 1/28/2019
  • Accelerated Introduction to Drawing

    Anonymous review on 1/19/2019
    Amazing class! Instructors provide detailed 1:1 lessons and go above and beyond expectations. I walked away learning so much about drawing.
  • Accelerated Introduction to Drawing

    Reviewed by Michelle S. on 1/12/2019
  • Accelerated Introduction to Drawing

    Reviewed by George N. on 1/9/2019
    Great course! Highly recommended.
  • Accelerated Introduction to Drawing

    Reviewed by Stanley C. on 12/10/2018
    Great course

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