Susan Oakes, Graphics Instructor & Tutor

02/01/2026

My first Watercolor for Beginners class is full, but the second one, beginning Mar. 26 is open! Burns Rd. Community Center, Palm Beach Gardens, Thursdays, 10:00 - 12:30. Info and registration https://www.pbgfl.gov/1482/Creative-Arts-Programs (be sure to click on Adult Programs) or call 561-630-1100

10/18/2022

I'm so excited to announce that I will be once again be teaching Photoshop Fundamentals at Palm Beach State College in Lake Worth; a non-credit class tailored to adult students. The class runs for 6 weeks, Monday nights, 6-9 p.m. beginning Oct. 31 through Dec. 5. Full desription is here with a direct link to registration on Eventbrite.
https://www.suoakesdesign.com/html/SouthFL_PhotoshopClasses.html

01/04/2019

If you've ever wanted to learn Photoshop from the beginning, here's your chance! I'm teaching 2 Photoshop classes beginning this month, Palm Beach State College, and Park Vista Community High School, both in Lake Worth. Both non-credit, adult/continuing education. More info and registration here:

Photoshop® is truly the 800 pound gorilla of the graphics world, with a very deep and broad interface. We start at the beginning, even if you have no Photoshop experience, and walk you through the basics. Many of these elementary photo imaging principles apply both to PhotoshopandPhotoshop Elements...

10/01/2017

10/28/2013

I just learned that I have been included in The Lighthouse Gallery's upcoming exhibit, "Spotlight on New Talent" with four pieces of my work (Tequesta, FL). Exhibit runs from 11/14/13-2/15/14. More details here:
http://www.suoakesart.com/html/WorkOnExhibit.html

"Spotlight on New Talent": Lighthouse Art Center, Tequesta, FL, Oct. 2013 - Feb. 2014On Exhibit 11/14/13-2/15/14• Oak Leaves• Sea Grape• Blush Sea Grape• Rust Sea Grape

07/21/2012

I have added new classes in the fall at six different locations teaching Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
http://www.suoakesart.com/html/SouthFL_PhotoshopClasses.html

Photoshop® is truly the 800 pound gorilla of the graphics world, with a very deep and broad interface. We start at the beginning, even if you have no Photoshop experience, and walk you through the basics. Many of these elementary photo imaging principles apply both to Photoshop and P...

07/20/2012

I will be exhibiting again with the Artists of PBC at the Clay Glass Metal and Stone Gallery in Lake Worth, opening reception Friday July 20, 6-9 pm.

06/19/2012

Hey! Just learned that I'm one of the finalists in MacWorld's iPad Art Contest (all artwork must be created on the iPad). I did this based on a shot I took of early spring tulips in Washington DC. Please help me win by hitting "like". Thanks!!!

"DC Tulip," by Susan Oakes. Created with Procreate and a stylus.

08/19/2011

I do private tutoring to individuals for personal and corporate training in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and other graphics programs. This allows me to tailor my teaching to exactly what the student needs, working on their own computer and files.