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Learn the fundamentals of drawing and painting in NYC with classes that cover techniques such as perspective, shading, and color theory, allowing participants to express their creativity and develop their artistic skills.
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Painting with Light: Chemigrams
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
A unique and rare alternative photo process, Chemigrams offer a way to create prints the way an alchemist might: by transforming simple everyday substances into images that are as singular as they are spectacular. More related in method and approach to painting and printmaking than to photography, Chemigrams use no camera or darkroom. We'll be drawing and painting in ambient light with darkroom chemicals onto black & white photo paper to create...
$160
Drawing & Painting Compositional Approaches
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Join artist Anthony DiPaola for an intensive dive into art history and art-making to hone your abilities in creating balanced, interesting, and cohesive drawing and paintings. Each week will include a lecture on a composition concept based in historical examples from great masters. After you will be challenged through a series of hands-on exercises to create works inspired by the day’s lecture that utilize concepts like harmony, movement, proportion,...
Fear-Free Beginners Drawing Class-Adults
The Paint Place @ 243 W 72nd St, New York, NY
Feel inspired by a variety of drawing class subject matter as your muse, including: still life, realism, abstraction, the human figure, portraiture, and more. Unleash your inner-artist as you learn a variety of foundational beginner drawing class techniques, such as: charcoal and pencil use, shading, expressive line, mark-making, composition, contour drawing, dimension, and more! If you are a total beginner to drawing, this class is perfect for you....
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Beginner’s Oil Painting Series
The Paint Place @ 243 W 72nd St, New York, NY
Embark on an intimidation-free journey into oil painting with The Paint Place's Beginner’s Oil Painting Series. Led by a professional NYC artist educator, this class is tailored for all levels, from total beginners to those seeking to deepen their artistic skills. Explore essential oil painting techniques, from color mixing to brushwork, while creating personalized masterpieces in still life, landscapes, and floral impressionism. Benefit from one-on-one expert instruction, experience the proven health benefits of painting, and enjoy daily community connection in a private VIP student Facebook group. Unleash your inner artist and create paintings you'll proudly display in your home!
$399
Portrait Drawing (3 sessions) with Edmond Rochat
Drawing New York @ 114 East 35th Street, New York, NY
Portrait Drawing (3 sessions) with Artist Edmond Rochat - Mondays, April 17th, 24th and May 1st, - 6:30 -9:30pm all sessions. Students will improve in three main areas of portrait drawing in this course: proportion/gesture, perspective and lighting form. Each session starts with a demonstration by the instructor clearly showing what students will achieve during the session. Drawing from a live portrait model, students receive individual...
Introduction to the Arts: Drawing (Beginners)
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
An Evening of Art for Beginners Special Promotion Classes If you’re longing to re-spark your inner artist but aren’t sure where to start, this class will give you the jump you need. 6 pm: This special introductory class. 7:30-9:30 pm: Free Open House — meet our staff, tour our studios, participate in a demonstration and get help selecting the perfect class. Click here to R.S.V.P.
$20
Intro to the Arts Night - Free Open House
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Channel your inner artist at our free open house and enjoy an evening filled with hands-on activities, art, jewelry and ceramics demonstrations, private music lessons, food and wine tastings, dance performances, and much more. This is a great opportunity to meet our staff, tour our new music facilities and art studios, and get help selecting the perfect class. Hands-on Activities & Demonstrations Fine Art & Design Watercolor (demo) ...
Free
Beginner's Drawing at the MET (Single Session)
The Art Studio NY @ 1000 5th Ave, New York, NY
Learn to draw in just two hours. Can’t draw a straight line? Used to love to draw (20 years ago) and feel a bit rusty? Then this class is for you. Everyone can draw, including you. Tap into your inner-artist in this encouraging, non-judgmental drawing class as you: Relax and enjoy the magical medium of drawing Get inspired by the stunning scenery of Central Park from within the walls of the renowned Metropolitan Museum of Art Feel nurtured...
$49
Sketch Class: SketchUp + V-Ray
New York School of Interior Design @ 170 E 70th St, New York, NY
This course builds upon the SketchUp suite of courses, allowing students to visualize their computer models with V-Ray, a state of the art computer program. Create compelling 3D architectural drawings with this popular third-party renderer. Learn how to take a single scene with interior elements and add lights, move cameras, and enhance objects by adding translucent and reflective surface qualities. Leverage each of the V-Ray tools and its...
Beginners Intro to Art Journaling, Mixed Media, Painting and Collage
The Art Studio NY @ 145 W 96th St, New York, NY
Explore drawing, painting, and collage techniques through art journaling in a supportive and inspiring environment, guided by experienced instructors.
Beginners Art Journaling: Drawing, Painting & Collage
The Art Studio NY @ 243 W 72nd St , New York, NY
Explore drawing, painting, and collage techniques through art journaling in a supportive and inspiring environment, guided by experienced instructors.
2D Packing and Art Handling
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Whether you are walking paintings home from the studio or storing them long-term, learn how to apply the techniques and global standards galleries and auction houses use to pack and transport 2D works of art, to keep your creations safe.
$125
How to Stretch a Canvas
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Learn how to assemble, stretch, size and prime a cotton canvas. Get hands-on instruction and leave with your own canvas! Q&A Q: Can I make up a class if I miss one? A: No, make-up classes are not allowed since other classes may be full. Further, instructors are paid based on the number of students within their own classes, so attending a class outside your own is not allowed. Q: Are materials provided and included in cost...
$145
Individual Painting: The Studio Practice
New York School of the Arts @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY
This class will help you to start or continue the practice and criticism of painting. Open-ended exercises stimulate creative and technical growth, while individual instruction can help you develop your awareness of critical concepts. Students work individually with the instructor and then come together for a group discussion once a month. What does it take to be creative, self- expressive, conceptually sound and an innovator in today’s...
6 Week Painting Series: Paint Around The World
The Paint Place @ 243 W 72nd St, New York, NY
Take a trip around the world and paint with us! We will be covering a different exotic location each week that will be painting on a 12 x 12 canvas- at the end of the 6 week class you have have 6 beautiful paintings that you can hang together! We will paint NYC, Greece, London, Paris, Egypt and Japan. Important Note: All supplies are included, this is a class for beginners. This class will run for 6 consecutive weeks....
Drawing at Untermeyer Gardens
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Join us for a day of drawing and exploration at Untermeyer Park and Gardens in Yonkers. Largely forgotten, these gardens were once considered the most spectacular in America. The 43-acre estate contains various gardens, classical structures and vistas, some restored, some still in ruins. Below are some suggested materials to bring for the day but bring what you’re comfortable working with and can easily carry. Limit your choices. Better...
$120
Autobiographical Cartoons
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Explore the world of autobiographical comics and create panel-to-panel visual narratives based on your experiences, adventures, family histories and dreams. Study the works of artists like Robert Crumb, Harvey Pekar, Carol Tyler and Art Spiegelman, who are known for illustrating their daily lives. Learn the fundamentals of Comics Structure, composition and narrative Create an original script And use a variety of drawing materials...
$125
Learn to Draw at the Met Museum
Drawing As Mindfulness @ 1000 5th Ave, New York, NY
Come discover the Metropolitan Museum of Art like never before! Each week we will be discovering a new gallery and discussing new drawing techniques. For TOTAL BEGINNERS as well as those looking to sharpen their skills. Galleries include: Greek and Roman, European Sculpture, The Temple of Dendur, Oceania, Modern Art, Arts of Africa, and The Astor Garden. Techniques include: drawing the portrait, drawing...
Abstract Painting: The Process
New York School of the Arts @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY
We will explore the issues central to abstract painting and the function of drawing in developing one’s own language. This class focuses on developing each artist’s passion for making abstract art through a range of activities, studying in particular how to explore one’s inspiration and ideas via the process and using a language specific to each artist to develop these ideas into coherent images. Artists are encouraged to work from the source...
Process Painting: Creativity, Intuition
New York Open Center @ 22 E 30th St, New York, NY
Process Painting: Creativity, Intuition & the Path to Personal Insight Process Painting is a powerful, transformative mode of creation, one that renders the experience of painting more vital than its end product. It allows you to move beyond the preconceived rules of creativity, taking you on a journey defined by growth, change, and in-the-moment living. There is no pressure to perform; rather, this class will guide you in a safe and nurturing...
$155
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