Art Zone has been the brainchild of Svetlana Belotserkovskaya, local professional artist and art instructor, for over 19 years now. Art Zone offers art classes for a range of mediums to kids, teens, and adults of any age. The youngest student is 6 years old and the oldest so far has been 70+!
Svetlana and her family immigrated to the U.S. and settled down in Birmingham, Alabama in 1994. Here, she worked for a while as a graphic designer. However, throughout her life, drawing and painting the world around her had always been her first passion. So, soon after the big move, she began participating in Art Shows around the South and creating portraits, murals, and custom paintings for people to enjoy. One day, a customer approached her asking if she offered art classes. This new idea stayed with her, and in 2002, Svetlana finally began opening her studio to children, teens, and adults who wanted to learn. Since then, Svetlana has continued to shine in the local Birmingham art world and expanding Art Zone. Svetlana has taught at a number of places, including the Vestavia Hills Recreation Center, Homewood, Hoover, and Cahaba Heights Recreation Centers, as well as the Birmingham Museum of Art, Forstall Art Center, Alabama Art Supply, and finally her art studio at Shades Mountain Plaza.
Svetlana has many references from present and former students, who often recommend her to their friends.
See Art Zone art class Reviews from Past and Current students (click here).
Check out our Facebook Page and Art Zone page and our page on Instagram.
Many of Svetlana’s students are award-winning artists themselves, and she always encourages students to participate in different types of competitions and set challenges and goals for themselves. Art is a great way for anyone to learn about honing a skill, putting in work, and being motivated to better yourself. The skills are often translatable to many other aspects of life, such as school, college, and work.
If you are looking for art classes in Birmingham, Alabama for children, teens, homeschoolers or yourself – no matter if you are a beginner or an advanced artist – try one of these classes. You will not be disappointed! Svetlana’s background and inventive spirit always keep things interesting.
Svetlana and her family immigrated to the U.S. and settled down in Birmingham, Alabama in 1994. Here, she worked for a while as a graphic designer. However, throughout her life, drawing and painting the world around her had always been her first passion. So, soon after the big move, she began participating in Art Shows around the South and creating portraits, murals, and custom paintings for people to enjoy. One day, a customer approached her asking if she offered art classes. This new idea stayed with her, and in 2002, Svetlana finally began opening her studio to children, teens, and adults who wanted to learn. Since then, Svetlana has continued to shine in the local Birmingham art world and expanding Art Zone. Svetlana has taught at a number of places, including the Vestavia Hills Recreation Center, Homewood, Hoover, and Cahaba Heights Recreation Centers, as well as the Birmingham Museum of Art, Forstall Art Center, Alabama Art Supply, and finally her art studio at Shades Mountain Plaza.
Svetlana has many references from present and former students, who often recommend her to their friends.
See Art Zone art class Reviews from Past and Current students (click here).
Check out our Facebook Page and Art Zone page and our page on Instagram.
Many of Svetlana’s students are award-winning artists themselves, and she always encourages students to participate in different types of competitions and set challenges and goals for themselves. Art is a great way for anyone to learn about honing a skill, putting in work, and being motivated to better yourself. The skills are often translatable to many other aspects of life, such as school, college, and work.
If you are looking for art classes in Birmingham, Alabama for children, teens, homeschoolers or yourself – no matter if you are a beginner or an advanced artist – try one of these classes. You will not be disappointed! Svetlana’s background and inventive spirit always keep things interesting.