The Decorus Atelier of Figurative Art
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Decorus Atelier and James, the founder and lead instructor, were fantastic. I’m just beginning my creative journey and have very little experience, but this introductory course was practical, filled with interesting tidbits, and accessible enough for me to learn real techniques. The class size was intimate and moved at my own pace which worked really well for the way my brain processes information. I felt comfortable and welcomed by everyone else. Highly recommend!

I truly learned so much from James and his careful instruction, alongside his passion and dedication to the arts. It was a pleasure to share the space with him and his students for the evening. I can see why Decorus Atelier of Figurative Art is such a special School. I will be applying all that he has taught me to my creative self and my art. Thank you so much to the Decorus Atelier family!

James is an amazing teacher!

Did not enjoy this class, at all.

James was very encouraging, and we learned a lot of things in a very short space of time. I feel like I developed skills that I had no idea about until this class. Very much recommended!

Fantastic introductory class for anyone wanting to try their hand at figure drawing. Would definitely recommend!

This class was a wonderful surprise for my mom and I. James and Diane were very kind and gave us individualized attention and feedback. The studio itself provided a great ambiance with background music to keep to focused and relaxed. We really felt immersed in the moment. We learned a lot about the basics of drawing and how to use the different sketching tools. My mom and I were both pretty impressed with our sketches and they would not have come along so nicely without the guidance provided by James. We strongly recommend taking courses at The Decorus Atelier of Figurative Art and hope to come back soon!

James Barbour offers a rare combination of being a master painter & sculptor together with being an amazing teacher. He is motivated to teach, gives of himself, and enjoys seeing students learn and grow. He is insightful and patient with an incredible understanding of anatomy of the human form. The studio has lots of character and offers a warm environment to work. I learned more than I imagined about drawing sculpting and anatomy. A gem of a find in NYC. Highly recommended.

It was truly an enjoyable class. The instructor guided me really well, and I’m thinking about continuing. I also learned some new information about the skull.

this course was a terrific and insightful way to either start your sculpting journey or learn some new techniques to upgrade your skills. The instructor takes a really great one on one approach, giving time for each of the students - the space is welcoming and inspiring - if you enjoy it, they offer very affordable and thorough further training - highly advised!

A lot of fun and very engaging. James took his time and I never felt rushed.