black pearl Art Academy · Bermuda
Art Classes, Creative Experiences & Original Artwork
Art Classes, Creative Experiences & Original Paintings
Art Classes, Creative Experiences & Original Artwork
Philosophy
Black Pearl Art Academy offers immersive painting and drawing classes for all ages and skill levels. Guided by artist Sarah Pierroz, bringing over 20 years of international expertise, our studio blends foundational technique with expressive freedom to inspire connection and creativity. Explore our gallery to collect original, Bermuda-inspired artwork.
Cultivate the Passionate Artist Within.
Black Pearl Art Academy offers immersive painting and drawing classes for all ages and skill levels. Guided by artist Sarah Pierroz, bringing over 20 years of international expertise, our studio blends foundational technique with expressive freedom to inspire connection and creativity. Explore our gallery to collect original, Bermuda-inspired artwork.
Cultivate the Passionate Artist Within.
Black Pearl Art Academy offers immersive painting and drawing classes for all ages and skill levels. Guided by artist Sarah Pierroz, bringing over 20 years of international expertise, our studio blends foundational technique with expressive freedom to inspire connection and creativity. Explore our gallery to collect original, Bermuda-inspired artwork.
Cultivate the Passionate Artist Within.
We believe art speaks where words cannot — by telling stories, honouring culture, connecting with the natural world, and revealing rare and often overlooked beauty.
We believe art speaks where words cannot — by telling stories, honouring culture, connecting with the natural world, and revealing rare and often overlooked beauty.
GALLERY
Freely Flowing
Freely Flowing
30 × 40 inches · Oil on Canvas
The movement of the ocean is expressed through expressive, visible brushstrokes. Layers of paint surge and shift, capturing the rhythm and energy of water in motion.
Now Available for Purchase
Private Sessions
Private Sessions
Want to explore drawing or painting in a fun, relaxed way? We can bring all the materials and design lessons just for you. Build confidence, refine technique, and develop your personal style. We also offer private art lessons, IB and GCSE art tutoring, and portfolio development,
Upcoming Events
Book an Experience
Book an Experience
Watercolour Course (6 Weeks)
Immerse yourself in the art of watercolour with an intimate, small-group course designed to capture the brilliant turquoise waters, dramatic shorelines, and lush foliage of Bermuda. Over six weeks, you will explore technique in landscape and seascape painting, as well as colour mixing and texture rendering. This course is open to all levels.
When: Thursdays, Sept 10, 17, 24 & October 1, 8, 15
Time: 9.00 - 11.00 AM
Where: Private Residence in Smith's Parish (Close to St Mark's Church)
Price: $570 (All premium art materials included)
Art by the Sea
There is something truly magical about painting outdoors, and it is by far my favourite way to create. If you have ever wanted to try it, please come join us for a special evening and leanr how to capture the beautiful light, water, and scenery of the island.
When: Wednesday August 5
Time: 6.30 - 8.00 PM
Where: Horseshoe Bay
Price: $95 (All materials included, All levels welcome)
Sea & Shore: A Watercolour Course (6-Weeks)
Immerse yourself in the art of watercolour with a small-group course designed to capture the brilliant turquoise waters, dramatic shorelines, and lush foliage of Bermuda. You will explore technique in landscape and seascape painting, as well as colour mixing and texture rendering. This course is open to all levels.
When: Thursdays, Sept 10, 17, 24 & Oct 1, 8, 15
Time: 9.00 - 11.00 AM
Where: Private Residence in Smith's Parish (Close to St Mark's Church)
Price: $570 (All premium art materials included)
Watercolour Course (6 Weeks)
Immerse yourself in the art of watercolour with a small-group course designed to capture the brilliant turquoise waters, dramatic shorelines, and lush foliage of Bermuda. You will explore technique in landscape and seascape painting, as well as colour mixing and texture rendering. This course is open to all levels.
When: Thursdays, Sept 10, 17, 24 & October 1, 8, 15
Time: 9.00 - 11.00 AM
Where: Private Residence in Smith's Parish (Close to St Mark's Church)
Price: $570 (All premium art materials included)
Ocean Inspired Watercolours: Sip n Paint
Join us for a special Saturday afternoon at The Reefs, where you will paint the iconic ocean scenes in vibrant watercolours. Learn techniques to capture the ocean’s unique light and hues. This workshop is open to all skill levels.
All Premium Art Materials are included.
Enjoy your choice of chilled prosecco, mimosa, rosé or a delicious mocktail as you paint.
When: Saturday Sept 19
Time: 12.00 - 2.00 PM
Where: The Reefs, Southampton
Price: $125 (All-Inclusive)
Art by the Sea
There is something truly magical about painting outdoors, and it is by far my favourite way to create. If you have ever wanted to try it, please come join us for a special evening and leanr how to capture the beautiful light, water, and scenery of the island.
When: Wednesday August 5
Time: 6.30 - 8.00 PM
Where: Horseshoe Bay
Price: $95 (All materials included, All levels welcome)
Ocean Inspired Watercolours:
Sip n Paint
Join us for a special Saturday afternoon at The Reefs, where you will paint the iconic ocean scenes in vibrant watercolours. This workshop is open to all skill levels.
All Premium Art Materials are included.
Enjoy your choice of chilled prosecco, mimosa, rosé or a delicious mocktail as you paint.
When: Saturday Sept 19
Time: 12.00 - 2.00 PM
Where: The Reefs, Southampton
Price: $125 (All-Inclusive)
Ocean Inspired Watercolours:
Sip n Paint
Join us for a special Saturday afternoon at The Reefs, where you will paint the iconic ocean scenes in vibrant watercolours. This workshop is open to all skill levels.
All Premium Art Materials are included.
Enjoy your choice of chilled prosecco, mimosa, rosé or a delicious mocktail as you paint.
When: Saturday Sept 19
Time: 12.00 - 2.00 PM
Where: The Reefs, Southampton
Price: $125 (All-Inclusive)
Expressive Figure Drawing Course
In these four sessions, we go beneath the surface to understand the scaffolding of the body, while learning to capture its movement with bold, expressive lines. Working from theory and live model, you will learn the foundations of anatomy, the rhythm of gesture, and how to use high-contrast shading to make your work pop off the page.
Art by the Sea
There is something truly magical about painting outdoors, and it is by far my favourite way to create. If you have ever wanted to try it, please come join us for a special evening and leanr how to capture the beautiful light, water, and scenery of the island.
When: Wednesday August 5
Time: 6.30 - 8.00 PM
Where: Horseshoe Bay
Price: $95 (All materials included, All levels welcome)
Expressive Figure Drawing Course
Working from theory and live model, you will learn the foundations of anatomy, the rhythm of gesture, and how to use high-contrast shading to make your work pop off the page.
Expressive Figure Drawing Course
Working from theory and live model, you will learn the foundations of anatomy, the rhythm of gesture, and how to use high-contrast shading to make your work pop off the page.
When: Tues Nov 3, 10, 17, 24
Time: 6.00 - 8.00 PM
Where: Masterworks - Member's Lounge
Price: $275 Members/$325 Non-members (Application for artists facing financial barriers and under 18 bursary application available)
From Our Students:
Wild Encounters: Wildlife & Watercolours - Spring 2026
See the progress and paintings by this phenomenal group
Challenging us out of our comfort zone in art and into the wild!
And building confidence with every brushstroke!
Challenging us out of our comfort zone & into the wild!
And building confidence with every brushstroke!
Challenging us out of our comfort zone in art and into the wild!
And building confidence with every brushstroke!
-Chantal
I loved the course! Sarah was an amazing teacher and I enjoyed getting immersed in the wildlife and translating on paper.
I loved the course! Sarah was an amazing teacher and I enjoyed getting immersed in the wildlife and translating on paper.
I loved the course! Sarah was an amazing teacher and I enjoyed getting immersed in the wildlife and translating on paper.
-Cristina Martin
A wonderful experience. I look forward to it in my week. Increasing my confidence and made me want to do more. Thank you!
A wonderful experience. I look forward to it in my week. Increasing my confidence and made me want to do more!
-Elizabeth Deacon
-Elizabeth Deacon
Workshops & Collaborations
Let’s Create Something Unique Together
Let’s Create Something
Unique Together
Are you a business or organization looking to elevate your offerings? From Sip & Paints to collaborative workshops, we make customized creative experiences and would love to design something special, tailored to your vision.
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— About the Founder —
— About the Founder —
Sarah Pierroz
Sarah Pierroz
Artist and educator with over 20 years of international expertise. Sarah founded Black Pearl Art Academy to create a space where people can deepen their connection to themselves, to nature, and to the world around them through art.
Artist and educator with over 20 years of international expertise. Sarah founded Black Pearl Art Academy to create a space where people can deepen their connection to themselves, to nature, and to the world around them through art.