When we were children, we drew without fear – suns, houses, cats and flowers. As we grew up, we began to believe that we “can’t draw”, that “painting is not for us” or that art is only for the “talented”. But what if in fact painting and drawing are skills that anyone can learn, just like writing or speaking?
Paint & Progress painting and drawing courses for adults in Riga
At Paint & Progress, we believe that art is not just a canvas and paints. It is therapy, liberation, self-discovery and a world where you can be completely free. That is why we offer painting and drawing courses for adults without prior knowledge, making art accessible to everyone.
Why choose us?
✅ A rare place in Riga where adults are welcome without prior knowledge
Most art courses in Latvia are geared towards children and youth or vocational education. We created an environment where an adult can come in and start from scratchwithout fear of evaluation or criticism.
✅ Our teachers – Dzintars Kalniņš and Ilvija Žeigure
Two different but equally inspiring artists.
– Dzintars Kalnins leads creative classes where you can discover your colors, emotions, and unique handwriting
– Ilvija Zeigure teaches academic drawing and painting, allowing you to understand shapes and proportions.
✅ No exams, just joy
Our courses are not a competition. They are an opportunity to get to know yourself, learn techniques, create something beautiful, and enjoy the process. It is this atmosphere that attracts adults who want to paint for themselves – not for a grade, but for their soul.
A philosophy we believe in
We often hear:
🗨️ “I can’t draw.”
Truth? Draw and paint learns, just like writing. Many of the world's artists didn't start out as geniuses, but as people who wanted to create.
Art teaches us to see – colors, shapes, light, shadow, details, life. And most importantly – it teaches us to see yourself. Every stroke is yours. Every tone, line, combination tells something about your inner world. It's not just about making a painting, it's a journey into yourself.
What will you learn in our painting and drawing courses?
✔️ Basics of proportion and shape
✔️ Perspective and composition
✔️ Color perception and their interplay
✔️ Painting with acrylic or oil (depending on the chosen program) or pencil and pastel techniques.
✔️ A free, creative approach to art, free from tension and fear of making mistakes
Are these courses for you?
If you have:
Desire to learn to draw and paint from scratch
Desire to escape stress and daily routine
A desire to discover and express your creativity in a safe, supportive environment
Then Paint & Progress courses are just for you.
Join us and unleash your creativity
We are one of the rare places in Riga, where professional, yet accessible, services are offered painting and drawing courses specifically for adults without prior knowledgeIt doesn't matter whether you are an office worker, a doctor, a businessman, or a teacher – art is in each of us.
Check out our course programs and apply today:
➡️ Courses by Dzintars Kalnins – “Out of the ordinary”
➡️ ILatvian courses – “Art Stop”
🖌️ Find your color. Find yourself. Paint & Progress.
📞 Phone: 26394651
📍 Location: Riga, Dzirnavu Street 4
