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.
Private Sessions
Private Sessions
Want to explore art 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 IB and GCSE art tutoring, and portfolio development,
Private Lesson · 90 min
$150
Upcoming Events
Book an Experience
Book an Experience
Oil Painting Course (4 weeks):
Art by the Sea
Join us for a nature-inspired course designed to demystify oil painting. This introductory course teaches you the foundations of en plein air painting. You will learn different ways to create a value study, map dynamic light and shadow, and mix colour on location. Open to all skill levels. No prior experience necessary. All materials provided.
When: Saturday Mornings
Dates: Oct 24, 31 & Nov 7, 14
Time: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: various outdoor locations
Price: $380 (All-Inclusive, includes artist-grade oil paints, brushes, canvases, and setup)
Who: Beginners welcome!
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)
Oil Painting Course (4 weeks):
Art by the Sea
Join us for a nature-inspired course designed to demystify oil painting. This introductory course teaches you the foundations of en plein air painting. You will learn different ways to create a value study, map dynamic light and shadow, and mix colour on location. Open to all skill levels. No prior experience necessary. All materials provided.
When: Saturday Mornings
Dates: Oct 24, 31 & Nov 7, 14
Time: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: various outdoor locations
Price: $380 (All-Inclusive, includes artist-grade oil paints, brushes, canvases, and setup)
Who: Beginners welcome!
Oil Painting Course (4 weeks):
Art by the Sea
Join us for a nature-inspired course designed to demystify oil painting. This introductory course teaches you the foundations of en plein air painting. You will learn different ways to create a value study, map dynamic light and shadow, and mix colour on location. Open to all skill levels. No prior experience necessary. All materials provided.
When: Saturday Mornings
Dates: Oct 24, 31, Nov 7, 14
Time: 10:30 AM–12:00 PM
Location: various outdoor locations
Price: $380
Who: Beginners welcome!
Drawing Course (4 weeks):
Expressive Figure Drawing
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)
Drawing Course (4 weeks):
Expressive Figure Drawing
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.
Drawing Course
(4 weeks):
Expressive Figure Drawing
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)
Ink & Watercolours Course (4 weeks):
Postcards from Bermuda:
Explore Bermuda through ink and watercolour. Each week, we’ll focus on a different iconic Bermuda location, learning to capture its landscape, architecture, light, colour and atmosphere through expressive ink and watercolour. From Fort Hamilton to Gibb’s Lighthouse, create your own collection of artistic postcards while developing your skills in a welcoming, creative environment.
When: Wednesday mornings
Dates: November 4, 11, 18, 25
Time: 10.30 AM - 12.00 PM
Where: Various Outdoor Locations
Price: $390
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)
Ink & Watercolours Course
(4 weeks):
Postcards from Bermuda:
Learn to capture its landscape, architecture, light, colour and atmosphere through expressive ink and watercolour. From Fort Hamilton to Gibb’s Lighthouse, create your own collection of artistic postcards while developing your skills in a welcoming, creative environment.
When: Wednesday mornings
Dates: November 4, 11, 18, 25
Time: 10.30 AM - 12.00 PM
Where: various outdoor locations
Price: $390
Ink & Watercolours Course (4 weeks):
Postcards from Bermuda:
Learn to capture its landscape, architecture, light, colour and atmosphere through expressive ink and watercolour. From Fort Hamilton to Gibb’s Lighthouse, create your own collection of artistic postcards while developing your skills in a welcoming, creative environment.
When: Wednesday mornings
Dates: November 4, 11, 18, 25
Time: 10.30 AM - 12.00 PM
Where: various outdoor locations
Price: $390
Watercolour Course (4 Weeks)
Introduction to Watercolours
Explore the spontaneous chaos of watercolours. Learn essential techniques such as washes, wet-on-wet, and colour mixing, all while gaining an understanding of how to control water and pigment on paper. Suitable for those who are new and enjoy watercolour painting, this course encourages creative exploration in a relaxed, fun and supportive small group. Each course will focus on new skills and themes.
When: Thursdays evenings
Dates: Nov 5, 12, 19, 26
Time: 6.00 - 7.30 PM
Where: Latte's Cafe, Paget
Price: $390 (all materials provided)
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)
Watercolour Course (4 Weeks)
Introduction to Watercolours
Explore the spontaneous chaos of watercolours. Learn essential techniques such as washes, wet-on-wet, and colour mixing, all while gaining an understanding of how to control water and pigment on paper. Suitable for those who are new and enjoy watercolour painting, this course encourages creative exploration in a relaxed, fun and supportive small group.
When: Thursdays evenings
Dates: Nov 5, 12, 19, 26
Time: 6.00 - 7.30 PM
Where: Latte's Cafe, Paget
Price: $390 (all materials provided)
Watercolour Course (4 Weeks)
Introduction to Watercolours
Explore the spontaneous chaos of watercolours. Learn essential techniques such as washes, wet-on-wet, and colour mixing, all while gaining an understanding of how to control water and pigment on paper. Suitable for those who are new and enjoy watercolour painting, this course encourages creative exploration in a relaxed, fun and supportive small group.
When: Thursdays evenings
Dates: Nov 5, 12, 19, 26
Time: 6.00 - 7.30 PM
Where: Latte's Cafe, Paget
Price: $390 (all materials provided)
Painting Drop-In Session
Art by the Sea
Join us for a nature-inspired painting session and learn the basics of sketching and painting a landscape en plein air. Using either oil or acrylics, learn how to set up and create an impressionistic style art work. Open to all skill levels and ages. All are welcome. No prior experience necessary. All materials provided.
Dates: Thursday Nov 5
Time: 10.30 - 12.00 PM
Where: Astwood Park, Southampton
Price: $100 (all materials provided)
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)
Art by the Sea
(Drop-In Session)
Join us for a nature-inspired painting session and learn the basics of sketching and painting a landscape en plein air. Using either oil or acrylics, learn how to set up and create an impressionistic style art work. Open to all skill levels and ages. All are welcome. No prior experience necessary. All materials provided.
Dates: Thursday Nov 5
Time: 10.30 - 12.00 PM
Where: Astwood Park, Southampton
Price: $100 (All materials provided)
Painting
Drop-In Session
Art by the Sea
Join us for a nature-inspired painting session and learn the basics of sketching and painting a landscape en plein air. Using either oil or acrylics, learn how to set up and create an impressionistic style art work. Open to all skill levels and ages. All are welcome. No prior experience necessary. All materials provided.
Dates: Thursday Nov 5
Time: 10.30 - 12.00 PM
Where: Astwood Park, Southampton
Price: $100 (all materials provided)
Ocean Inspired Watercolours:
Paint & Sip
Learn to paint with watercolours while taking in the stunning South Shore views. Explore the beauty and movement of the ocean and enjoy an introduction to painting with this wonderful medium. Take home a framed moment that will make the experience memorable. All levels and ages welcome.
When: Saturday November 28
Time: 12.00- 2.00 PM
Where: The Reefs Resort, Southampton
Price: $130
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:
Paint & Sip
Learn to paint with watercolours while taking in the stunning South Shore views. Explore the beauty and movement of the ocean and enjoy an introduction to painting with this wonderful medium. Take home a framed moment that will make the experience memorable. All levels and ages welcome.
When: Saturday November 28
Time: 12.00- 2.00 PM
Where: The Reefs Resort, Southampton
Price: $130
Introduction to Watercolours (4 Weeks)
Explore the spontaneous chaos of watercolours. Learn essential techniques such as washes, wet-on-wet, and colour mixing, all while gaining an understanding of how to control water and pigment on paper. Suitable for those who are new and enjoy watercolour painting, this course encourages creative exploration in a relaxed, fun and supportive small group.
When: Monday evenings
Dates: November 30 & December 7, 14, 21
Time: 6.00 - 7.30 PM
Where: Latte's Cafe, Paget
Price: $390 (all materials provided)
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)
Introduction to Watercolours
(4 Weeks)
Explore the spontaneous chaos of watercolours. Learn essential techniques such as washes, wet-on-wet, and colour mixing, all while gaining an understanding of how to control water and pigment on paper. Suitable for those who are new and enjoy watercolour painting, this course encourages creative exploration in a relaxed, fun and supportive small group.
When: Monday evenings
Dates: November 30 & December 7, 14, 21
Time: 6.00 - 7.30 PM
Where: Latte's Cafe, Paget
Price: $390 (all materials provided)
Introduction to Watercolours
(4 Weeks)
Explore the spontaneous chaos of watercolours. Learn essential techniques such as washes, wet-on-wet, and colour mixing, all while gaining an understanding of how to control water and pigment on paper. Suitable for those who are new and enjoy watercolour painting, this course encourages creative exploration in a relaxed, fun and supportive small group.
When: Monday evenings
Dates: November 30 & December 7, 14, 21
Time: 6.00 - 7.30 PM
Where: Latte's Cafe, Paget
Price: $390 (all materials provided)
Drawing Course (4 Weeks):
Dramatic Still Life
Transform your sketches into striking, dramatic artwork. This course guides you through different techniques in shading, high-contrast values and visual emphasis. Hosted in a small-group setting, you will receive tailored guidance in a fully supportive environment designed to help you build confidence and skills in art.
When: Tuesday Evenings
Dates: Dec 1, 8, 15, 22
Time: 6.00 PM – 7.30 PM
Location: Latte's Cafe, Paget
Price: $380 (all materials provided)
Who: All skill levels welcome
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)
Drawing Course (4 Weeks): Dramatic Still Life
Transform your sketches into striking, dramatic artwork. This course guides you through different techniques in shading, high-contrast values and visual emphasis. Hosted in a small-group setting, you will receive tailored guidance in a fully supportive environment designed to help you build confidence and skills in art.
When: Tuesday Evenings
Dates: Dec 1, 8, 15, 22
Time: 6.00 PM – 7.30 PM
Location: Latte's Cafe, Paget
Price: $380 (All materials provided)
Who: All skill levels welcome
Drawing Course
(4 Weeks):
Dramatic Still Life
Transform your sketches into striking, dramatic artwork. This course guides you through different techniques in shading, high-contrast values and visual emphasis. Hosted in a small-group setting, you will receive tailored guidance in a fully supportive environment designed to help you build confidence and skills in art.
When: Tuesday Evenings
Dates: Dec 1, 8, 15, 22
Time: 6.00 PM – 7.30 PM
Location: Latte's Cafe,
Price: $380 (All materials provided)
Who: All skill levels welcome
Holiday Watercolour Drop-In Session:
Postcards of Bermuda
Sketch and paint in the winding alleys of St. George’s, a UNESCO site. Use vibrant watercolours on handcrafted postcards to create a personalized memory that you can post home or keep forever.
When: Friday December 25
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: King's Wharf, St. George's
Price: $100 (all materials provided)
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)
Holiday Watercolours
Drop-In Session:
Postcards of Bermuda
Sketch and paint in the winding alleys of St. George’s, a UNESCO site. Use vibrant watercolours on handcrafted postcards to create a personalized memory that you can post home or keep forever.
When: Friday December 25
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: King's Wharf, St. George's
Price: $100 (all materials provided)
Holiday Watercolours
Drop-In Session:
Postcards of Bermuda
Sketch and paint in the winding alleys of St. George’s, a UNESCO site. Use vibrant watercolours on handcrafted postcards to create a personalized memory that you can post home or keep forever.
When: Friday December 25
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: King's Wharf, St. George's
Price: $100 (all materials provided)
From Our Students:
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
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— About the Founder —
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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.