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About the School 

For almost two decades, the YAZI school of visual arts has been offering students the following benefits:

Teaching by the Master Artist Jacob Pichhadze  

Jacob Pichhadze is a master artist with expertise in a wide array of visual art styles and techniques. Over several decades, Jacob has also been teaching painting and drawing. He holds degrees in visual art, art history and education, as well as an Ontario Teacher's Certificate. To learn more about Jacob Pichhadze, click here.

Customized study plans to suit each student's skill levels and objectives  

Unlike university, college, or (most) private art schools, each student at our school follows a customized curriculum of study, personalized to the student's skill levels and objectives. This makes the curriculum more effective and relevant for each student.

Our customized curriculoms can properly accomodate students who are beginners, intermediate, as well as professionals seeking to learn techniques at the master level.

The curriculom can include practical studio studies, integrated with art history and theory.

The option of studying a wide range of styles and techniques  

Students can choose to learn any of a wide spectrums of visual art styles, such as: realism, impressionism, expressionism, surrealism, abstract art, modern art, cubism, portraiture, iconography, and calligraphy.

Students can also choose to work in a wide spectrum of mediums, such as: oils, gouache, watercolor, pastel, acrylic, ink and pencil.

Small class sizes, in order to give students dedicated and personalized attention  

Preparation of portfolios for university/college applications   

Often, young students approach our school in order to develop their knowledge base and portfolio, as they prepare to apply for art related programs in colleges and university. Since 1995, 100%  of our students have been successful in their College and University applications. This, we belive, is due to the skill set, portfolio, guidance and confidence they acquired through their study at our school.

Customized and flexible study schedules   

Admission

Admission to the school is based on an interview. The interview is an opportunity for the candidate to present his/her background and experience in visual arts, as well as to discuss his/her interests and objectives in studying at the school. There is a non-refundable fee of $50.00 for holding the interview.

Admission is subject to the school's discretion, based on the interview and availability of space.

Tuition Cost

Admitted students can register on either seasonal or annual basis.

Students must enrol for a minimum of 12 sessions. Each session is 1 hour.

Please contact us for prices.   

Student Testimonials

The Bruners 

Our adventure with Jacob Pichhadze and his Yazi Gallery started when a friend suggested that we consider having our daughter Katherine take art lessons there.  Our friend , who had studied fine arts and was an accomplished artist, felt that Jacob Pichhadze provided the best art classes she had attended.  She also believed our daughter had some artistic talent – on that count, we were doubtful.

Gabriela Gallo

There are many things to say about Yazi Art School and world-renowned artist and mentor Jacob Pichhadze. Only starting at the school less then a year ago, I have been completely transformed in the world of art. I came to Jacob in desperate need of a portfolio for a competitive design program to be completed in only 7 months. Jacob had extreme patience with me and taught me how to become a disciplined art student. Not only did I attend his regular classes, but once I came back home from university, Jacob went out of his way to be at Yazi Art School everyday of the week just for me because he knew how much I needed his aid. Our efforts were successful and I completed a portfolio that I never knew I was capable of and my admission to OCAD University in the Environmental Design program was accepted. I could not be happier to finally be in the number one program of my choice and I am extremely thankful to Jacob for all of his hard work.

Studying at Yazi Art School and under Jacob Pichhadze has been and will continue to be an incredible experience. I am now producing more works and soon hope to start being apart of art expositions. Jacob not only acted as my teacher in art but a teacher in life as well, treating me as one of his own, as he does to all his students. All of my fellow students are very encouraging to one another and it is an amazing creative and welcoming environment to be apart of. Every time I leave his art class I feel proud at what I’ve accomplished there and I will continue to attend Jacobs classes in the years to come.

Jacob gives his all to his students and never holds back from them. He is a dedicated and amazing teacher whom I am very thankful to have in my life. As well, I would like to send my best wishes and thanks to the supportive and creative Pichhadze family.

Brinda Pamulapati

I feel very proud to introduce myself as a master student of internationally acclaimed artist Prof. Jacob Pichhadze.  Education and art are a medium for realizing and expressing one self. When Entering Yazi Gallery, it was like entering an artist’s heaven. I felt an enormous creative vibration. 

I came to take classes at the school all the way from Florida. When I arrived for my first class, based on the phone conversations, Prof. Pichhadze had already set aside several books.  Each book had sticky notes on many pages to highlight the topics I needed to focus on for my further development.  I thank him for all the support, education and encouragement that I received from him, in particular, I appreciate the experience of

· Strong foundation is principles and elements of art

· Artists and Art History

· Composition Development

· Material collection

· Application of paint

· Business Culture and Ethics

· Signing, Dating and Finishing for museum quality art work

· Style of organizing, interacting and working.

Prof. Pichhadze’s unique style of interaction has made me reconsider my own way of interacting with my family and friends.  He has a passion for teaching and uses only positive enforcements.  He is very sincere and has a high work ethic that he imbibes into his students.  His commitment to quality and creativity of art along with his motivating words are a blessing for the artist’s community.

In class, I was encouraged to listen to his teachings to students.  This provided me a phenomenal exposure to other art movements and styles.  Apart from teaching art, Prof. Pichhadze focused on developing me into creative and successful artist.  Sensing my dreams and ambitions, he gently walked me into the world of art and business.  His classes did not end in the classroom.  He continues to motivate, encourage and guide me. The entire Pichhadze family is passionately involved in art and the care of the Yazi’s art students.

I wish Prof. Pichhadze all the success in his ambition to create breathtaking art and also enhance the skills of the arising artists.  I will always be grateful for the knowledge he imparted and continues to impart to me.  I have found a friend, philosopher and guide in Prof. Pichhadze.  Studying in Yazi Gallery was one of my life’s best experiences.

Emilio Spala

Emilio's painting, which was dedicated to Jacob Pichhadze:

Sari Ronen:

"Since I began studying under Master Artist Jacob Pichhadze almost twelve years ago, at the age of ten, Yazi School of Visual Art has been like a second home to me. Throughout the years, visual art has transformed from a hobby into a passion, and now even further, into an industry I have chosen to pursue in my future career. With Mr. Pichhadze’s guidance I prepared an outstanding portfolio and was accepted into my first choice University program, visual art at York University, only two days following my interview. Since then, Jacob’s support has only grown, as he has motivated me to reach new heights in my technique and creativity. With his encouragement and ongoing support, I applied for a prestigious internship position at the Museum of Modern Art in Manhattan, and was chosen from over one thousand applicants to work in the MoMA’s Exhibition registration and collection management department. I could not be more thankful to Jacob for all the knowledge and support he has given me over the years. I can’t wait to see what else the future holds."

Sari's paintings:

Vladimir Druts:

"It's been over a decade since I learned from Jacob Pichhadze at the Yazi School of fine-arts and yet the messages and inspiration I gained from him during those days, still endure. I cannot understate the importance of this type of arts education. He taught in a style reminiscent of the old Italian and Dutch masters of the Renaissance but most importantly was how he became your friend. A true role model, instilling work ethics that have remained with me to this day. The work I now produce as a film maker and photographer although  not directly related to painting have Jacob and the virtuous of detail, harmony and meticulous hard work which he instilled in me, to thank."

Vladimir's paintings & Drawing:

Rebecca Levin:

“As a child, I attended many different art schools. However, it was not until I arrived at the YAZI School of Visual Arts, that I was encouraged to develop my own personal style. Jacob Pichhadze uses positive reinforcement not only to teach his students art techniques of the masters but to also instill a sense of values and principles in them. Now as an adult, I take the ongoing lessons of creativity, individuality and discipline into my daily life outside of the art world.” 

Rebeccas's paintings:

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