Build confidence in drawing and painting through Noel Suarez’s accessible series exploring the face, figure, light, and color.
Learn to draw with confidence using artist Noel Suarez’s approachable, step-by-step method. Designed for all experience levels, including those who have struggled with drawing in the past, the series introduces foundational drawing and painting techniques through the study of the human figure, light and shadow, and color.
Each class focuses on a different aspect of artistic practice, giving participants practical skills they can continue developing on their own. Individual class registration is available, and no prior experience is required.
Classes take place at 10:00 a.m. on select Saturdays at the Art Deco Museum. Registration is $15 per class. All art supplies are provided.
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Class 2: The Body
Learn how to structure and draw the human body.
Saturday, November 21, 2026
Class 3: Dark & Light
Explore the world of chiaroscuro and its importance in creating light, shadow, depth, and dimension.
Saturday, December 19, 2026
Class 4: Red, Blue & Yellow
Discover the world of color through Noel’s Pastels Method.
Please select the date of the class you wish to attend when registering. Participants are welcome to attend individual classes or continue through the remaining series.
Noel Suarez is the Miami Design Preservation League’s Artist-in-Residence, a multidisciplinary artist and educator whose work explores the connections between art history, design, and visual culture.
One of Miami Beach’s pioneer artists, Noel Suarez brings nearly four decades of creative practice to his work, shaped by art history, architecture, movement, and the cultural landscape of Miami Beach.