Allison Maletz

Teaches at Trestle Workshops

Allison Maletz is a contemporary watercolor and mixed media artist. She received her BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design and her MFA from the Slade School of Fine Art, London. She has taught people from age 8-80 and currently leads Foundation courses in Drawing and Painting at Marymount Manhattan College and the P.I. Art Center in Manhattan, as well as teaching Art Workshops in Brooklyn, Manhattan and New Jersey. She has exhibited various mediums in the Liverpool Biennial, New Contemporaries UK, Zoo Art Italy, The Royal Watercolor Society in London, and recently showed in the Moscow Biennale for Young Artists at the MMoMA. It is her hope that by teaching watercolor she can help to resurrect one of the most well respected and cherished forms of artistic expression to date.

(44 Reviews)

Watercolor Basics

Reviewed by Alfonso S. on 2/6/2020
Drawing Basics

Anonymous review on 12/18/2019

This class was a survey class, going through some different approaches to drawing. I never felt like I improved, as we kept switching approaches. It was interesting to try things, but wasn’t helpful as someone looking for critical feedback. Good for folks looking to shake things up, not for total beginners.
Drawing Basics

Anonymous review on 10/3/2019
Watercolor Basics

Anonymous review on 8/28/2019

the teacher is very talented and is definitely a professional. I think it would've been helpful to have a little more individual criticism by the teacher though. she could spend a few seconds or minutes throughout each class to give individualized observations to help the student improve on their weaknesses. Overall a good class.
Drawing Basics

Anonymous review on 7/10/2019

Allison (the teacher) explained everything well and made drawing easy - for a beginner like me
Drawing Basics

Reviewed by Adam L. on 7/10/2019
Watercolor Basics

Reviewed by Athena S. on 10/25/2018
Watercolor Basics

Reviewed by Lilia H. on 10/23/2018
Watercolor Basics

Reviewed by Lynn K. on 10/17/2018
Drawing Basics

Reviewed by Hannah M. on 9/13/2018

Allison is a really kind, helpful instructor. I was extremely hesitant to show my drawings, etc. but she made the environment comfortable and gave criticism that tremendously helped me to improve.
Drawing Basics

Reviewed by Nancy T. on 3/26/2018

This was the first drawing class I've ever taken and it was wonderful. The instructor was so patient and gave a perfect overview to begin with. Then, in each class she did demos and gave personal suggestions to each student as needed. She didn't overly engage, allowing students to work at their own pace, but stepped in when we were "stuck." Each class had a topic which we focused on, giving us something to work on. I expected to be very intimidated, but wasn't at all. I would take this course again!
Drawing Basics

Anonymous review on 3/22/2018
Drawing Basics

Reviewed by Prem G. on 11/28/2017
Watercolor Basics

Reviewed by Ronnie M. on 10/19/2017
Drawing Basics

Reviewed by Hillary S. on 9/20/2017
Drawing Basics

Reviewed by roshina j. on 9/14/2017

Excellent introductory class! The teacher, Allison, was super talented and patient with all her students. As a beginner to drawing, I felt like Allison set me up with the basic tools; so that I can now draw on my own and sharpen my skills with confidence. The studio, trestle, is a dream! Super spacious and inspiring. Very peaceful!
Watercolor Basics

Reviewed by Kat R. on 8/9/2017

This was a wonderful 5 week session which enabled me to explore new techniques with watercolor. The instruction was masterfully given in an atmosphere of support and encouragement. I would definitely recommend this class to anyone interested in learning the basics or developing their technique.
Drawing Basics

Reviewed by James C. on 7/1/2017
Drawing Basics

Reviewed by Andrew V. on 4/20/2017
Watercolor Basics

Reviewed by Peter L. on 3/15/2017
Drawing for Illustration: Beyond Basics

Reviewed by Cinthia P. on 12/12/2016
Drawing Basics

Anonymous review on 11/16/2016
Drawing Basics

Reviewed by Dylan B. on 9/14/2016

Allison was a great instructor. She was able to connect with everyone within the class and guide us throughout the course with each challenge we faced. I knew that art ran in my family and I had some skills prior to the course, but Allison helped me gain my confidence back especially with shading. That being said it has been about 10 years since I took an art class and wanted to see if there was a spark still. Allison not only showed me that I have a spark and interest in art but built that spark into the flame and passion that I have for it now. I am so grateful for her for that. With the skills and techniques that Allison has given me I know that drawing and sketching will help me throughout my life with being more appreciative, relaxed in life and furthering my imagination and career. Thank you Allison for everything that you have given me. I will continue to work on my shading and hopefully I'll be able to take your course in October. If not, I will definitely be in touch and we'll see one another again.
Drawing Basics

Reviewed by Robin H. on 6/23/2016

This was a great opportunity and program! Thank you Coursehorse!
Drawing Basics

Anonymous review on 6/23/2016
Watercolor Basics

Reviewed by Stella P. on 3/16/2016
Watercolor Basics

Reviewed by Chun-Fu H. on 3/9/2016
Drawing Basics

Reviewed by Janet H. on 12/9/2015
Watercolor Basics

Anonymous review on 11/4/2015
Drawing Basics

Reviewed by Jill C. on 10/1/2015

Allison was a great teacher! I loved how each class was set up around one aspect of drawing (perspective, still life, portrait, etc.), and how plenty of time was given for us to work on drawings. There was a good balance between critique and also acknowledging that we were here to just learn and have fun with the techniques. Would definitely recommend!
Drawing Basics

Reviewed by Vladimir T. on 10/1/2015
Drawing Basics

Reviewed by Pearce T. on 9/30/2015
Watercolor Basics

Anonymous review on 8/25/2015
Watercolor Basics

Reviewed by Kyung P. on 8/24/2015
Watercolor Basics

Anonymous review on 8/20/2015
Drawing Basics

Reviewed by Marquis G. on 4/30/2015
Watercolor Basics

Anonymous review on 3/28/2015
Watercolor Basics

Reviewed by Stephan P. on 3/26/2015
Drawing Basics

Reviewed by Steve W. on 2/19/2015
Watercolor Basics

Reviewed by Laura B. on 12/21/2014

Really good class - came in with basically no watercolor experience and really came out knowing enough to practice and get better on my own. Allison is great at giving tips and information while creating a loose, positive atmosphere where you don't need to feel bad if a particular painting doesn't turn out well. Sadly I think it's too expensive for me to take the class again to try to improve in a classroom setting with guidance, especially as there's no intermediate level.
Watercolor Basics

Anonymous review on 12/18/2014
zxDrawing (Basics/Intermediate)

Reviewed by Aaron W. on 12/15/2014
Drawing Basics

Reviewed by Michael H. on 11/6/2014
Watercolor Basics

Reviewed by Emma C. on 10/2/2014

Alison was a great teacher, very friendly and willing to help. I do wish that she did demos before each lesson so students can learn brush and color mixing techniques so that we can apply learnings immediately. Overall, I enjoyed the variety of things we painted in class and the course did enhance my understanding of watercolor.