Bay Area Classical Artist Atelier

Bay Area Classical Artist Atelier offers weekly in-person classical art classes, workshops, open model sessions, intensive summer programs, and international master workshops. The offerings include drawing and painting workshops taught by master artists and instructors, as well as classes that study from life and master copies, including the life model, still life, and casts. Listed class times include Tuesday daytime, Wednesday daytime, Thursday daytime, Thursday special independent study from live model, Friday daytime, Friday evening art and aperitivo singular classes from 6:00-9:00 p.m., Saturday structure drawing and painting semi-private, Saturday day independent study sessions, Sunday portrait painting class, and Sunday independent study.

Programs

• Classical art classes — Weekly in person; includes daytime classes, evening classes, and weekend sessions
• Workshops — Drawing and painting workshops taught by master artists and instructors.
• Open model sessions — Open Model Sessions are listed among BACAA offerings.
• Intensive summer programs — Intensive Summer Programs are listed among BACAA offerings.
• International master workshops — International Master Workshops are listed among BACAA offerings.

At a glance

• General schedule: Weekly in person classes, open model sessions, workshops, intensive summer programs, and international master workshops. Listed class times include Tuesday daytime, Wednesday daytime, Thursday daytime, Thursday special independent study from live model, Friday daytime, Friday evening art and aperitivo singular classes (6:00-9:00 p.m.), Saturday structure drawing & painting semi-private, Saturday day independent study sessions, Sunday portrait painting class, and Sunday independent study.

About the provider

Linda Dulaney is the founder of Bay Area Classical Artist Atelier and currently teaches the ongoing daytime classes. The program was founded in the mid 1990s and states that it was founded to further the practice and education of artists working in the Old Masters methods in the Classical Realist tradition. Its mission also mentions long-pose classes, gallery and museum visits, seminars, and an intimate, supportive, collaborative learning environment. Linda Dulaney taught and mentored students at Stanford University from 2013 to 2017.

All tuition fees are nonrefundable and nontransferable. Registration form and terms and conditions must be signed prior to attendance. Payment methods listed include Cashiers Check, Bank Bill Pay, Zelle, Credit Card, or PayPal; personal checks, cash, and partial payments are not accepted. First-time students are encouraged to attend one or two sets of the Friday cast class. Some classes are advanced and not recommended for first-time students.

What families say

“I feel so lucky to have found your Atelier. Thank you for the high level of instruction you bring and for the many opportunities to further my art education.” — Linda

Last updated November 13, 2026.