Antonio Del Moral, artist and owner of Galeria Adelmo, feels a strong connection with Changó, the Yoruban orisha who represents a passionate warrior spirit. It is no coincidence then that Santa Barbara, the saint syncretized with Changó, is also the name of the church that stands across the street from his Little Havana gallery. It's protected, he insists. But nearly every Saturday, Antonio opens this sacred space to students eager to learn his ways and to translate his spiritual energy to paint. Classes last five weeks and concentrate on acrylic painting. Antonio's own portfolio of vibrant work, with abstract and floral pieces, hangs along the intimate space's walls as he guides his students in acrylic and water-based painting. His own biography mirrors the fascinating works he paints: Born in Havana before the revolution, he moved to Miami at 20 years old. He spent years working as an interior designer at a Marriott in Washington, D.C., before returning to Miami in 2010. Del Moral, who never stopped painting during his corporate days in D.C., is not interested in teaching established artists. He wants to give opportunities to new artists from the community. Experience is not required — just passion. Classes cost $130 for five sessions and last three hours each.