The Artist Forum is a space where you can talk art with fellow students/artists and ask questions related to what you are learning in the Hamborg Atelier courses. Additionally, you may post your assignments and artwork. Chapman will occasionally hop on to give you feedback on your work. Students are also encouraged to give each other feedback and advice.

This is an opportunity to connect with Chapman and other Protégé students and talk art via Zoom. Each month there will be a different topic planned for the conversation. Discussion topic examples include: overcoming artist’s block, finding good sources of inspiration, managing the business side of art, creating a good work ethic and flow. There will also be a time reserved for Q&A, where you can ask Chapman questions. This meeting will occur on the first Monday of each month at 6 PM Pacific Standard Time.  

Hamborg Atelier is approved as a materials provider for Excel Academy. If you are with a different charter, and would like to use your charter funds towards Hamborg Atelier, submit a request to your educational specialist so I can apply to become an approved materials provider with them. Charter funding can only go towards the yearly billing of the Pupil membership level (since Hamborg Atelier is only approved as a materials provider).

These courses are set up for both beginners and advanced students alike. Chapman starts at the very basics, introducing topics slowly and breaking down his process step-by-step. So if you have no experience, don’t worry. Students as young as 10 years old have been enjoying the Hamborg Atelier courses. The courses being released will continue to grow in expertise and technique, creating courses that will challenge advanced students as well. 

You can share your work to the Artist Forum, where Chapman and other students can give you feedback on your work. To get more feedback and mentorship, you can upgrade to a Protégé student and be a part of the monthly art discussion and Q&A with Chapman Hamborg. 

Each month a new course is released. The course may be on any art medium or topic. 

Each course is on a specific topic, for example, Watercolor Fundamentals. Within that course, there will be several lessons related to that topic. Such lessons will include things like materials, mark-making, and then a variety of techniques and concepts, with tips and tricks. 

The video length varies based on the lessons. Some of the video lessons are shorter when they are introducing a topic or going over materials, and may be around only five to ten minutes. Some video lessons are more in-depth and are up to an hour or two. Each course will include several lessons. 

Yes! You can upgrade, downgrade, or cancel your membership to Hamborg Atelier anytime from your account page.