About Betsy Beach:
After studying art at Parsons School of Design and The School of Visual Arts, Betsy worked for many years as a graphic designer, specializing in book design. She returned to studying fine art at the New York Studio School of Drawing Painting and Sculpture in New York City. Betsy has been teaching children and adults at a studio in her home for over a decade and has provided creative workshops for Westport Continuing Education, Three, Four, Open the Door Pre-school, The CT Association for the Gifted, the Girl Scouts of CT, Grace Farms Foundation, The Children's School in Stamford and the New Canaan Library.
''I was fortunate to study with many gifted artists and teachers who inspired me with their creative energy and expertise. It is a joy to encourage a new generation to experience the rewards of creative expression while developing their skills.''
''I was fortunate to study with many gifted artists and teachers who inspired me with their creative energy and expertise. It is a joy to encourage a new generation to experience the rewards of creative expression while developing their skills.''
Testimonials:
from a local parent:
"We are so lucky we found Betsy! My daughter loves art and she has learned so much from Betsy. She teaches the children about different artists and uses different techniques & mediums. Her studio is warm and inviting and has lots of inspiration. Tessa has made amazing artwork- from beautiful clay bowls to outstanding watercolor paintings. We are so fortunate to have found Betsy Beach!"
from a New Canaan mom:
We love Open Studio time! My boys think of Betsy's studio as their "happy place".
from a local parent:
"We are so lucky we found Betsy! My daughter loves art and she has learned so much from Betsy. She teaches the children about different artists and uses different techniques & mediums. Her studio is warm and inviting and has lots of inspiration. Tessa has made amazing artwork- from beautiful clay bowls to outstanding watercolor paintings. We are so fortunate to have found Betsy Beach!"
from a New Canaan mom:
We love Open Studio time! My boys think of Betsy's studio as their "happy place".
from a Westport student:
"Since kindergarten I have ventured to Betsy Beach’s wonderful studio and every time I see or learn a new technique. Now as a fifth grader I have a gallery full of creations made possible by her. At this class I have worked in all medias, from clay to pastel. As a student I say the creativity never ends and that this will always be in my heart."
from a Fairfield student:
I've been going to Betsy Beach"s art class since kindergarten and now that I am in 6th grade I have learned so many different techniques and it is and always will be one of the most interesting and fun-filled parts of my week. I even brought my best friend over once and now every time she comes over she begs to go with me. Betsy is so, so, so nice, kind and especially patient with every single person who walks through her door and she has helped me to grow as an artist in ways I never thought imaginable.
"Since kindergarten I have ventured to Betsy Beach’s wonderful studio and every time I see or learn a new technique. Now as a fifth grader I have a gallery full of creations made possible by her. At this class I have worked in all medias, from clay to pastel. As a student I say the creativity never ends and that this will always be in my heart."
from a Fairfield student:
I've been going to Betsy Beach"s art class since kindergarten and now that I am in 6th grade I have learned so many different techniques and it is and always will be one of the most interesting and fun-filled parts of my week. I even brought my best friend over once and now every time she comes over she begs to go with me. Betsy is so, so, so nice, kind and especially patient with every single person who walks through her door and she has helped me to grow as an artist in ways I never thought imaginable.