Art Academy · Bermuda
Cultivate the Passionate Artist Within
Cultivate the Passionate Artist Within
Cultivate the Passionate Artist Within
Philosophy
Black Pearl Art Academy offers immersive painting and drawing experiences designed to inspire connection and creativity across all ages and levels. Blending foundational technique with expressive freedom, our courses and events are guided by artist and educator Sarah Pierroz, bringing over 20 years of international expertise, depth, and intention to every studio session.
Black Pearl Art Academy offers immersive painting and drawing experiences that blend strong technique with expressive freedom. Founded by artist and educator Sarah Pierroz, our courses and events bring over 20 years of expertise, depth, and intention to creators of all ages and levels.
Black Pearl Art Academy offers immersive painting and drawing experiences designed to inspire connection and creativity across all ages and levels. Blending foundational technique with expressive freedom, our courses and events are guided by artist and educator Sarah Pierroz, bringing over 20 years of international expertise, depth, and intention to every studio session.
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.
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
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.
Upcoming Events
Book an Experience
Book an Experience
Island Inspired Watercolours: Sip n Paint
Immerse yourself in the stunning views and bring home some beautiful art works of Bermuda. Join us for a special Saturday afternoon at The Reefs, where you will paint the iconic ocean scenes in vibrant watercolours. This workshop is open to all skill levels.
What Is Included: All Premium Materials. Learn techniques to capture the island’s unique light, water, and scenery. Complimentary Beverage: Enjoy your choice of chilled prosecco, mimosa, rosé or a delicious mocktail as you paint.
When: Saturday Sept 19
Time: 12.00 - 2.00 PM
Where: The Reefs, Southampton
Price: $125 (All-Inclusive)
Art by the Sea
There is something truly magical about painting outdoors, and it is by far my favourite way to create. If you have ever wanted to try it, please come join us for a special evening and leanr how to capture the beautiful light, water, and scenery of the island.
When: Wednesday August 5
Time: 6.30 - 8.00 PM
Where: Horseshoe Bay
Price: $95 (All materials included, All levels welcome)
Island Inspired Watercolours: Sip n Paint
Join us for a special Saturday afternoon at The Reefs, where you will paint the iconic ocean scenes in vibrant watercolours. This workshop is open to all skill levels.
What Is Included: All Premium Materials. Complimentary Beverage: Enjoy your choice of chilled prosecco, mimosa, rosé or a delicious mocktail.
When: Saturday Sept 19
Time: 12.00 - 2.00 PM
Where: The Reefs, Southampton
Price: $125 (All-Inclusive)
Island Inspired Watercolours: Sip n Paint
Join us for a special Saturday afternoon at The Reefs, where you will paint the iconic ocean scenes This watercolour workshop is open to all skill levels.
What Is Included: All Premium Materials and Guidance. Complimentary Beverage: Enjoy your choice of chilled prosecco, mimosa, rosé or a delicious mocktail.
When: Saturday Sept 19
Time: 12.00 - 2.00 PM
Where: The Reefs, Southampton
Price: $125 (All-Inclusive)
Add on: The Ultimate Watercolour Kit
Keep creating after the workshop! This premium add-on includes a travel watercolour journal, brush set, and the world-class Schmincke Horadam Artists 12-Pan & Brush Set.
Crafted in Germany using an intensive 4-stage pouring process, these highly concentrated, professional-grade paints offer unmatched brilliance and effortless blending. The durable metal tin features 12 essential colours, and room to grow your collection.
Price: $220
Add on: The Ultimate Watercolour Kit
Keep creating after the workshop! This premium add-on includes a travel watercolour journal, brush set, and the world-class Schmincke Horadam Artists 12-Pan & Brush Set.
Crafted in Germany using an intensive 4-stage pouring process, these highly concentrated, professional-grade paints offer unmatched brilliance and effortless blending. The durable metal tin features 12 essential colours, and room to grow your collection.
Price: $220
Add on: The Ultimate Watercolour Kit
Keep creating after the workshop! This premium add-on includes a travel watercolour journal, brush set, and the world-class Schmincke Horadam Artists 12-Pan & Brush Set.
Crafted in Germany using an intensive 4-stage pouring process, these highly concentrated, professional-grade paints offer unmatched brilliance and effortless blending. The durable metal tin features 12 essential colours, and room to grow your collection.
Price: $220
Private Sip n Paint Bookings
Whether you are planning a team-building session, a corporate celebration, a birthday bash, a bachelorette party, or a casual social gathering, our private and corporate sip & paint events offer the ultimate atmosphere to unwind, create, and connect.
We offer high quality art instruction and materials
Beautiful venue options and well considered food and beverage offerings
Personalized experiences
Flexible Scheduling
Send us a message for a quote
Art by the Sea
There is something truly magical about painting outdoors, and it is by far my favourite way to create. If you have ever wanted to try it, please come join us for a special evening and leanr how to capture the beautiful light, water, and scenery of the island.
When: Wednesday August 5
Time: 6.30 - 8.00 PM
Where: Horseshoe Bay
Price: $95 (All materials included, All levels welcome)
Private Sip n Paint Bookings
Whether you are planning a team-building session, a corporate celebration, a birthday bash, a bachelorette party, or a casual social gathering, our private and corporate sip & paint events offer the ultimate atmosphere to unwind, create, and connect.
We offer high quality art instruction and materials.
Beautiful venue options and well considered food and beverage offerings.
Personalized experiences
Flexible Scheduling.
Private Sip n Paint Bookings
Whether you are planning a team-building session, a corporate celebration, a birthday bash, a bachelorette party, or a casual social gathering, our private and corporate sip & paint events offer the ultimate atmosphere to unwind, create, and connect.
We offer high quality art instruction and materials.
Beautiful venue options and well considered food and beverage offerings.
Personalized experiences
Flexible Scheduling.
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What would you like to create?
Your feedback and ideas is meaningful and important to us. Tell us what you want to explore next, and let’s bring your vision to life!
Art Courses & Tutoring Tailored art curriculums designed around your specific interests. Want to dive into watercolour, master landscape painting, still life drawing, explore colour theory, or get expert GCSE/IB art tutoring? Let us know.
Private Sessions & Events Exclusive art workshops or fully customized creative experiences designed to make your special moments unforgettable.
Commissioned Art One-of-kind custom pieces crafted specifically to fit your space, taste, and style.
Ready to get started or share your ideas? Send us a message today!
What would you like to create?
Tell us what you want to explore next, and let’s bring your vision to life!
Art Courses & Tutoring Want to explore watercolour techniques, landscape painting, urban sketching, still life drawing, colour theory, or get expert GCSE/IB art tutoring?
Private Sessions & Events Exclusive art experiences designed to make your special moments unforgettable.
Commissioned Art Custom pieces crafted specifically to fit your space, taste, and style.
Send us a message today!
What would you like to create?
Tell us what you want to explore next, and let’s bring your vision to life!
Art Courses & Tutoring Want to explore watercolour techniques, landscape painting, urban sketching, colour theory, or get expert GCSE/IB art tutoring? Let us know.
Private Sessions & Events Exclusive art experiences designed to make your special moments unforgettable.
Commissioned Art Custom pieces crafted specifically to fit your space, taste, and style.
Send us a message today!
Expressive Figure Drawing Course
In these four sessions, we go beneath the surface to understand the scaffolding of the body, while learning to capture its movement with bold, expressive lines. Working from theory and live model, you will learn the foundations of anatomy, the rhythm of gesture, and how to use high-contrast shading to make your work pop off the page.
Art by the Sea
There is something truly magical about painting outdoors, and it is by far my favourite way to create. If you have ever wanted to try it, please come join us for a special evening and leanr how to capture the beautiful light, water, and scenery of the island.
When: Wednesday August 5
Time: 6.30 - 8.00 PM
Where: Horseshoe Bay
Price: $95 (All materials included, All levels welcome)
Expressive Figure Drawing Course
Working from theory and live model, you will learn the foundations of anatomy, the rhythm of gesture, and how to use high-contrast shading to make your work pop off the page.
Expressive Figure Drawing Course
Working from theory and live model, you will learn the foundations of anatomy, the rhythm of gesture, and how to use high-contrast shading to make your work pop off the page.
When: Tues Nov 3, 10, 17, 24
Time: 6.00 - 8.00 PM
Where: Masterworks - Member's Lounge
Price: $275 Members/$325 Non-members (Application for artists facing financial barriers and under 18 bursary application available)
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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.
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.
Foundation Series
Foundation Series
3 × 90-minute sessions. Build a strong skill base, explore advanced methods, and complete a progressive body of work.
3 × 90-minute sessions. Build a strong skill base, explore advanced methods, and complete a progressive body of work.
3 x 90 min — $450
3 x 90 min — $450
Premium 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 watercolour paper.
$220
Professional Oil Painting Kit
A carefully curated kit featuring six professional-grade Michael Harding oil pigments (40 mL tubes), a versatile selection of fine artist brushes, and a 75 mL bottle of Winsor & Newton Liquin medium to elevate your blending and dry time.
A carefully selected kit featuring six professional-grade Michael Harding oil pigments (40 mL tubes), a selection of fine artist brushes, and a 75 mL bottle of Winsor & Newton Liquin medium to elevate your blending and dry time.
$240
— About the Founder —
— About the Founder —
Sarah Pierroz
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.
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.