Specialties
Here at The Sketching Pad, we know that some people feel like they weren't born with the special skills needed to be artists. It can be frustrating to feel like you don't have a creative bone in your body! The good news is that it doesn't have to be this way.
When you're given the right tools, techniques, and encouragement, you will be amazed at the masterpieces that you can create. We offer a diverse range of programs and kits because, whether you're a natural artist or have never picked up a paintbrush, you deserve to be creative and confident!
Our most popular program is our drop in hours, when you can walk in, pick a canvas painting or pottery painting project, and our instructors will help you make a masterpiece! Book a clay date for a pottery wheel experience. You can also book a private painting party for a birthday or sip and paint event!
History
Established in 1990.
In 1990, Orrin Morris was teaching drawing classes at ArtSmart Camp, a summer program put on by the Conyers Rockdale Council for the Arts. He was approached by a mother of one of the children about teaching drawing classes to her children. Very quickly, he had several classes going, and The Sketching Pad was born.
In 2002, The Sketching Pad was opened in its current location, 903 Commercial Street in Olde Town Conyers. The beautiful natural light of the large sky light and the lovely tall ceilings made it an ideal studio for creating and displaying student artwork.
In 2011, Orrin Morris met Jennifer Baker, a graduate of Savannah College of Art and Design with a degree in painting. She had a passion for teaching and a desire to be a part of The Sketching Pad. Before either of them knew it, a bond was formed and a partnership began to unfold.
The class schedule was expanded to six days a week, and watercolor, painting, and preschool classes were added to the studio. Mr. Morris a
Meet the Business Owner: Jennifer B.
Jennifer and Andrew Baker are the owners and operators of the Sketching Pad. They both have art degrees from Savannah College of Art and Design and have been teaching for almost twenty years. They are committed to sharing art with their community, whether it's through teaching programs or public art. Everyone deserves an artistic experience!