Art Instruction, Workshops & Parties

We are committed to celebrating and sharing our love of art through teaching. Our artistic events provide a wonderful way to share the gift of creating art and connect with others. Whether you're looking for structured art lessons, a series of sessions, one-day workshops, or immersive artistic experiences, our diverse offerings cater to all levels and interests.

Our Services

• Private Art Lessons: Personalized, one-on-one instruction tailored to your skill level and artistic goals, covering a variety of media and subjects.

• Painting & Drawing Classes: Group classes for beginners and all levels, focusing on artistic techniques, foundational skills, and creative exploration.

• Plein Air Painting: Outdoor painting sessions to capture the beauty of nature in real-time.

• Abstracted Botanicals: Learn to deconstruct botanical forms and develop a unique abstract painting style.

• Portfolio Development for Teens: Guidance in refining artistic skills and curating a professional portfolio.

• Mixed Media & Art Journaling: Explore wet and dry media, collage, and imagery for a creative, layered approach to art.

• Watercolor & Pour Painting: Experiment with watercolor techniques and fluid painting methods.

• Art Parties: Book a Paint & Sip Parties with family and friends! Contact me for details…

• Portrait Sketch Meetups: Biweekly gatherings in Danbury, CT, for portrait sketching practice.

• Chi Gong & Art: Integrating breathwork and Qi Gong movements into artistic expression.

• Mobile & Virtual Art Classes: Instructor Keith Yerger offers online and traveling classes in painting, drawing, and sculpture for all ages.

Our diverse offerings ensure that artists of all backgrounds and experience levels can find inspiration, guidance, and a supportive creative community. Join us in exploring the joy of artistic expression!

About Sarah Miller Totten

Sarah Miller Totten, a visual artist from Westchester County and a BSVA from SUNY New Paltz, brings more than 15 years of expertise as an educator in Northern Westchester, Putnam County and the greater Hudson Valley, NY.

Formerly serving an 11+ year tenure as the Director of the Katonah NY Arts Center, she continues to excel as an instructor proficient in various painting and drawing mediums at her studio, local venues, and regular art instruction at Railyard Arts Studio in Croton Falls, NY. With a rich history of collaboration, Sarah was commissioned as a working artist to the creation of large-scale paintings for public, private, and corporate fine art collections worldwide. 

Since then, Sarah has revisited her classical approach by studying with a selection of artists, including Jock MacRae, Laurel Stern Boeck, Steve Forster, and Rick Brazill.  Sarah flourishes in creating a collegial realm for teaching and working artists, embracing diverse visual interests and knowledge from classical approaches to the abstract.

Passionate about sharing the joy of art with communities, Sarah actively engages in teaching drawing and painting workshops, paint parties, and weekly art classes. She imparts her wealth of knowledge to groups of all ages and skill levels, catering to beginners, intermediate artists, and advanced artists alike.

Sarah’s range of visual arts instruction includes Painting (oil and acrylic paint), Portraiture, Plein Air / Outdoor Painting, Beginner Art, Watercolor, Design Fundamentals, Chalk Pastel, Drawing, and Mixed Media, creating an enriching and inclusive artistic experience for all.

Practicing Yang Style Tai Chi Ch’uan and Chi Gong for over 15 years has deeply shaped her philosophy in both art and life. The slow, deliberate movements of Tai Chi and the meditative focus of Chi Gong have taught her the value of mindfulness, balance, and harmony. In art, this translates to a profound connection with the creative process, where each stroke or design choice is made with intention and awareness.