Art Academy · Bermuda

Cultivate the Passionate Artist Within

Cultivate the Passionate Artist Within

Cultivate the Passionate Artist Within

Art experiences for all ages and stages in the heart of Bermuda.

Philosophy

Black Pearl Art Academy is a Bermuda-based creative sanctuary offering immersive painting and drawing experiences for all ages and levels. Blending strong technique with expressive freedom, our customized workshops, private sessions, and events are designed to inspire connection and creativity.

Black Pearl Art Academy is a Bermuda-based creative sanctuary offering immersive painting and drawing experiences for all ages and levels. Blending strong technique with expressive freedom, our customized workshops, private sessions, and events are designed to inspire connection and creativity.

Founded by artist and educator Sarah Pierroz, each experience is guided with intention, depth, and over 20 years of international expertise.

We believe art speaks where words cannot — by telling stories, honouring culture, connecting with the natural world, and revealing rare and often overlooked beauty.

We believe art speaks where words cannot — by telling stories, honouring culture, connecting with the natural world, and revealing rare and often overlooked beauty.

Experiences

Private Sessions

Private Sessions

Want to explore drawing or painting in a fun, relaxed way? We can bring all the materials and design lessons just for you. Build confidence, refine technique, and develop your personal style.

$100

$100

Private Lesson · 60 min

Private Lesson · 120 min

$180

$180

Upcoming Events

Book an Experience

Book an Experience

Promotional flyer for an art class titled 'Watercolours in the Rose Garden at The Botanist Cafe' by Black Pearl Art Academy. The top features a soft watercolor illustration of delicate pink roses and green leaves on a light pink background. The text below details a 4-class morning series running on Mondays in July, priced at $380 with all materials provided. It includes contact details for instructor Sarah Pierroz.

La Vie en Rose:
Watercolours in the Rose Garden

Step into a morning of pure, peaceful creativity. Set against the vibrant, fragrant backdrop of the Rose Garden at The Botanist Cafe, this exclusive 4-class series invites you to slow down and capture the delicate beauty of nature through the medium of watercolour.

Details & Registration

  • When: Monday Mornings

  • Time: 9.00 AM – 11.00 AM

  • Dates: July 6, 13, 20. 27

  • Where: Rose Garden, Botanist Cafe, Paget

  • Price: $380 (All-Inclusive)

  • All skill levels welcome

Send us an email or message to reserve your space

La Vie en Rose:
Watercolours in the Rose Garden

Step into a morning of pure, peaceful creativity. Set against the vibrant, fragrant backdrop of the Rose Garden at The Botanist Cafe, this exclusive 4-class series invites you to slow down and capture the delicate beauty of nature through the medium of watercolour.

Send us an email or message to reserve your space


La Vie en Rose:
Watercolours in the Rose Garden

Step into a morning of pure, peaceful creativity. Set against the vibrant, fragrant backdrop of the Rose Garden at The Botanist Cafe, this exclusive 4-class series invites you to slow down and capture the delicate beauty of nature through the medium of watercolour.

Send us an email or message to reserve your space

"Promotional flyer for 'Sketching Heritage: Capturing Bermuda's Historic East End' by Black Pearl Art Academy. The top features a three-panel purple-toned photo of the Unfinished Church ruins. Text details a 4-class Tuesday morning series in July for $380, with all materials provided. Includes contact info for instructor Sarah Pierroz.

Sketching Heritage:
Capturing Bermuda's Historic East End

Step into history. Explore the striking architecture, ruins, and timeless landscapes of St. George's. Learn specialized drawing techniques live on location.

Details & Registration

  • When: Tuesday Evenings

  • Dates: July 7, 14, 21

  • Time: 6.00 PM – 8.00 PM

  • Price: $320 (All premium materials provided)

  • All skill levels welcome

    Send us an email or message to reserve your space

Sketch Bermuda's Historic East End

Step into history. Explore the striking architecture, ruins, and timeless landscapes of St. George's. Learn specialized drawing techniques live on location.

Send us an email or message to reserve your space

Sketch Bermuda's Historic East End

Step into history. Explore the striking architecture, ruins, and timeless landscapes of St. George's in this boutique 4-week morning course. Learn specialized drawing techniques live on location.

Promotional flyer for 'Art by the Sea Oil Painting Course En Plein Air' by Black Pearl Art Academy. The top features an impressionistic oil painting of light blue sea water hitting light-colored coastal cliffs. Text details a 4-class Wednesday morning series in July for $380, with all materials provided. Includes contact info for instructor Sarah Pierroz

Art by the Sea

Experience the traditional joy of painting en plein air. Set up and paint along Bermuda’s breathtaking coastlines and learn to master coastal light, moving water, and dramatic cliffside textures using premium oil paints. All materials and guidance is provided.

Details & Registration

  • When: Wednesday Mornings

  • Dates: July 8, 15, 22, 29

  • Time: 9.00 AM - 11.00 AM

  • Price: $380 (All premium materials provided)

  • All skill levels welcome

    Send us an email or message to reserve your space

Art by the Sea

Experience the traditional joy of painting en plein air. Set up and paint along Bermuda’s breathtaking coastlines and learn to master coastal light, moving water, and dramatic cliffside textures using premium oil paints. All materials and guidance is provided.

Send us an email or message to reserve your space

Art by the Sea

Experience the traditional joy of painting en plein air. Set up and paint along Bermuda’s breathtaking coastlines and learn to master coastal light, moving water, and dramatic cliffside textures using premium oil paints. All materials and guidance is provided.

Event flyer for 'Chasing Sunsets Acrylic & Oil Painting Course' by Black Pearl Art Academy. The top features an impressionistic, vibrant landscape painting displaying dramatic orange, red, and pink sunset clouds reflecting deeply across a tranquil blue ocean. Below, clean peach-colored text details the 4-class Thursday evening series in July for $380. All premium materials are noted as provided, with contact info for instructor Sarah Pierroz

Paint Bermuda's Sunsets

In this premium 4-week evening series, you’ll head on-location to capture the dramatic shift from golden hour to twilight. You’ll learn the secrets to mixing luminous, vibrant pigments, capturing moving light, and painting atmospheric evening skies using professional oils and acrylics.

Details & Registration

  • When: Thursday Evenings

  • Dates: July 2, 9, 16, 23

  • Time: 6.30 - 8.30 PM

  • Price: $380 (All premium materials provided)

  • All skill levels welcome

    Send us an email or message to reserve your space

Paint Bermuda's Sunsets

In this premium 4-week evening series, you’ll head on-location to capture the dramatic shift from golden hour to twilight. You’ll learn the secrets to mixing luminous, vibrant pigments, capturing moving light, and painting atmospheric evening skies using professional oils and acrylics.

Send us an email or message to reserve your space

Paint Bermuda's Sunsets

In this premium 4-week evening series, you’ll head on-location to capture the dramatic shift from golden hour to twilight. You’ll learn the secrets to mixing luminous, vibrant pigments, capturing moving light, and painting atmospheric evening skies using professional oils and acrylics.

"Promotional flyer for 'Sketching Heritage: Capturing Bermuda's Historic East End' by Black Pearl Art Academy. The top features a three-panel purple-toned photo of the Unfinished Church ruins. Text details a 4-class Tuesday morning series in July for $380, with all materials provided. Includes contact info for instructor Sarah Pierroz.
"Promotional flyer for 'Sketching Heritage: Capturing Bermuda's Historic East End' by Black Pearl Art Academy. The top features a three-panel purple-toned photo of the Unfinished Church ruins. Text details a 4-class Tuesday morning series in July for $380, with all materials provided. Includes contact info for instructor Sarah Pierroz.

Sketching Heritage: Capturing Bermuda's Historic East End

Step into history. Explore the striking architecture, ruins, and timeless landscapes of St. George's. Learn specialized drawing and watercolour techniques live on location.


Send us an email or message to reserve your space

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An oil painting on canvas titled "Elys Harbour" by Sarah Pierroz, measuring 12 x 16 inches. The artwork depicts a tranquil morning scene at Ely's Harbour in Bermuda, featuring numerous small boats anchored in vibrant, glistening turquoise and ultramarine blue waters. The background shows small green islands, coastal homes, and a vast, light blue sky with soft clouds.

GALLERY

Ely's Habour

Ely's Habour

12 × 16 inches · Oil on Canvas

Capturing the stillness of a Bermudian morning, Ely's Harbour brings to life the peaceful, shifting gradients of turquoise and deep ultramarine water, dotted with anchored boats under a soft, early light. The background shows small green islands, coastal homes, and a vast, light blue sky with soft clouds.

Now Available for Purchase

Wild Encounters:
Wildlife & Watercolours Gallery

Spring 2026

See the progress and paintings by this phenomenal group

Challenging us out of our comfort zone in art and into the wild!

And building confidence with every brushstroke!

Challenging us out of our comfort zone & into the wild!

And building confidence with every brushstroke!

Challenging us out of our comfort zone in art and into the wild!

And building confidence with every brushstroke!

-Chantal

I loved the course! Sarah was an amazing teacher and I enjoyed getting immersed in the wildlife and translating on paper.

I loved the course! Sarah was an amazing teacher and I enjoyed getting immersed in the wildlife and translating on paper.

I loved the course! Sarah was an amazing teacher and I enjoyed getting immersed in the wildlife and translating on paper.

-Cristina Martin

A wonderful experience. I look forward to it in my week. Increasing my confidence and made me want to do more. Thank you!

A wonderful experience. I look forward to it in my week. Increasing my confidence and made me want to do more!

-Elizabeth Deacon

-Elizabeth Deacon

Workshops & Collaborations

Let’s Create Something Unique Together

Let’s Create Something
Unique Together

Are you a business or organization looking to elevate your offerings? From Sip & Paints to collaborative workshops, we make customized creative experiences and would love to design something special, tailored to your vision.

Give the gift of art

Unlock a World of Colour & Creativity

Unlock a World of
Colour & Creativity

Gift Cards are available for receiptients to schedule and book at their own convenience. Whether for a birthday, a budding artist, or a “just because” surprise — our sessions provide a welcoming space for anyone to discover their inner artist.

2-Hour Private Session

A deep dive into composition and technique.

Plenty of time to get “in the zone” and see real progress.

120 min — $180

All-In-One Watercolour Kit

We’ve hand-picked everything you need to go from a blank page to a finished work of art. Premium watercolours, brushes and 20 pieces of 4 x 6 inch archival-grade watercolour paper, perfect for framed minis.

$90

Foundation Series

4 × 90-minute sessions. Build a strong skill base, explore advanced methods, and complete a progressive body of work.

4 x 90 min — $390

Bermuda Watercolour Sampler

A hand-selected set of 6 professional pigments, featuring Bermuda's signature turquoise blues and sunset pinks, watercolour brushes, and 10 pieces of 4 x 6 inch archival-grade watercolour paper.

$50

2-Hour Private Session

A deep dive into composition and technique.

Plenty of time to get “in the zone” and see real progress.

120 min — $180

Foundation Series

4 × 90-minute sessions. Build a strong skill base, explore advanced methods, and complete a progressive body of work.

4 x 90 min — $390

All-In-One Watercolour Kit

We’ve hand-picked everything you need to go from a blank page to a finished work of art. Premium watercolours, brushes and 20 pieces of 4 x 6 inch archival-grade watercolour paper, perfect for framed minis.

$90

Bermuda Watercolour Sampler

A hand-selected set of 6 professional pigments, featuring Bermuda's signature turquoise blues and sunset pinks, watercolour brushes, and 10 pieces of 4 x 6 inch archival-grade watercolour paper.

$50

2-Hour Private Session

A deep dive into composition and technique.

Plenty of time to get “in the zone” and see real progress.

120 min — $180

All-In-One Watercolour Kit

We’ve hand-picked everything you need to go from a blank page to a finished work of art. Premium watercolours, brushes and 20 pieces of 4 x 6 inch archival-grade watercolour paper, perfect for framed minis.

$90

Foundation Series

4 × 90-minute sessions. Build a strong skill base, explore advanced methods, and complete a progressive body of work.

4 x 90 min — $390

Bermuda Watercolour Sampler

A hand-selected set of 6 professional pigments, featuring Bermuda's signature turquoise blues and sunset pinks, watercolour brushes, and 10 pieces of 4 x 6 inch archival-grade watercolour paper.

$50

— About the Founder —

Sarah Pierroz

Artist and educator with over 20 years of international expertise. Sarah founded Black Pearl Art Academy to create a space where people can deepen their connection to themselves, to nature, and to the world around them through art.