What began as a quiet one room classroom remains a quiet,
intimate one room classroom.

The Art School in Sandy Springs is located on Roswell Road inside I-285 immediately south of Mount Paran Road and north of Buckhead.  Local Sandy Springs artist and past gallery owner, Donna Thomas, founded the school in 2005.

The school offers quality instruction by local, national and international instructors who are accomplished in their particular medium, are currently or have been represented in galleries and have solo exhibited, and/or been featured in books, magazines, newspapers, and radio.

The main goal of the school is to provide small, interactive group instruction affording each student individualized attention.  The smaller class size offers mobility within the classroom with a free interchange amongst students.

An emphasis is placed on color theory, perspective, composition and technical skill.  Students are strongly encouraged to try new techniques. 

Children's classes place an emphasis on learning art skills - not crafts. The teen program is geared towards the serious high school student wishing to develop their portfolio for submission to prospective colleges. 

Annually, the school hosts a student/instructor art show at a formal venue with judging and a reception.  Smaller shows are held in private businesses or libraries. 

The school has been featured in the Atlanta Journal Constitution, the Northside Neighbor and Radio Sandy Springs.