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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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Art Workshop (Saturday Evening)

Chelsea Drawing & Painting Workshops @ 321 W 24th St , New York, NY

You may be interested in drawing and painting, as both an experienced artist ​or as some one just starting out on the artistic path. If you are a beginner, the artist -instructor will start you off on the fundamentals of drawing by creating your own still-life of objects to draw. For intermediate and advanced emerging artists, we work with what you are interested in creating, so that you can develop your own vision and style.  Our workshops...

(221) All levels 16 and older
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Abstract Acrylic Painting (1-Hour Private)

NYC School of Creativity @ 323 W 39 St, New York, NY

We offer private lessons - all levels from total beginners to advance level. Find your creative flow through painting/drawing and mixed media. You will learn to trust the creative process, your intuition and natural creative impulses and learn a step by step method and create art from your heart. Notes: Scheduling for private lessons is flexible and subject to the instructor's availability.  Price is for one...

(208) All levels 10 and older
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Spring Art Camp For Teen: Drawing At The Met & Painting

The Art Studio NY @ Central Park, New York, NY

Calling all creative teens who are ready to learn and master new drawing skills (and optional painting techniques, too!) in New York City’s most inspiring museum and park while having a LOT of fun. Receive the top-notch, engaging and non-judgemental art instruction that The Art Studio NY is known for.  Whether you are a beginner, a more advanced artist, or preparing your fine art portfolio for high school or college, this inspiring drawing...

(634) All levels 12 - 17 years old
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$363.60

4 sessions

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Summer Art Camp For Teen: Creative Adventure In Drawing

The Art Studio NY @ 145 W 96th St, New York, NY

Complete course name: Ages 12 - 17: Summer Art Camp For Teens: Creative Adventure In Drawing, Painting & Self-Expression Calling all creative teens who want to feel inspired, spark their inner-artist, and have fun through art! In The Art Studio NY’s inspiring art camp for teens, budding artists tap into their creativity as they learn to express themselves through painting, drawing, mixed-media, and artistic self-expression. In the #1-rated...

(634) All levels 12 - 17 years old
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$363.60

4 sessions

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Summer Art Camp For Teen: Drawing At The Met & Painting

The Art Studio NY @ Central Park, New York, NY

Calling all creative teens who are ready to learn and master new drawing skills (and optional painting techniques, too!) in New York City’s most inspiring museum and park while having a LOT of fun. Receive the top-notch, engaging and non-judgemental art instruction that The Art Studio NY is known for.  Whether you are a beginner, a more advanced artist, or preparing your fine art portfolio for high school or college, this inspiring drawing...

(634) All levels 12 - 17 years old
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$363.60

4 sessions

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Techniques in Watercolor

New York School of the Arts @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY

This course examines the language and techniques of watercolor painting. Students will paint using a variety of strategies derived from current and historical practice.  As a medium that allows only a few corrections, the basis of watercolor must be understood. Students will learn the medium’s behavior on wet and dry paper and how to cause accidents without losing control, allowing the medium to express itself and create images that...

(76) All levels 18 and older
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$240

4 sessions

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Portrait Drawing: One-Day Intensive Workshop

Drawing New York @ 15 Gramercy Park S, New York, NY

Join Grand Central Atelier graduate Allison Parker for this one day Portrait Drawing Workshop. This session will cover the basics of the portrait drawing process with a mix of lecture, demo and exercises. Students should expect to learn basic portrait techniques while understanding continued work on their own will be required to gain proficiency.  Important Things to Note: Sessions Includes:  Basic anatomy...

(698) All levels 12 and older
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Spring Sumukhwa Workshop

The Korea Society @ 950 3rd Ave, New York, NY

Artist Sungsook Setton teaches Sumukhwa, Korean ink brush painting, in this 6-session (12-hour) course. Learn brush stroke techniques, composition, and essential skills while painting a spring scene that includes plum blossoms, magnolia, forsythia, tulip, iris, birds, and insects. While mastering brush strokes, participants will also gain an understanding and appreciation of Korean art and aesthetics. Beginners, as well as all levels of experience,...

(8) All levels 18 and older
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$240

6 sessions

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Adult Art

Kids at Art @ 1412 2nd Ave, New York, NY

Always wanted to learn to draw and paint? This is for you. Any level you’re at, we will teach you the basics of art. If you have already studied art and want to work on a specific area, we will help you with your own on-going interest/projects. We will teach you the basics of drawing (line, shape, form, color, value, proportion, perspective, light, shadow, texture and composition). Instruction as well as critique will develop your skills. This...

(1) Beginner 18 and older
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$675

16 sessions

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6 Week Series: Intro to Drawing for Adults

The Paint Place @ 243 W 72nd St, New York, NY

Learn all of the basics for drawing! If you have always wanted to learn how to draw but did not know how to get started, then this course is for you.  We will teach all of the basics of drawing- you will become familiar with paper types, drawing styles, rendering techniques and more! You will learn the basic principlies of perspective, layout, design and space.  Important Note: Supplies are not included in the class once you sign up you...

(414) Beginner 18 and older
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$240

6 sessions

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Z-Brush (Summer)

Ashcan Digital Academy @ 45 East 34th St, New York, NY

In this course, students learn the basic functions of Zbrush Core and familiarize themselves with the sculpting process. Classes focus on sculpting from simplified forms to create polished 3D models, while learning several tools from Zbrush Core’s interface such as dynamesh, Zspheres, masking, and extracting. Throughout the course, each student will develop their understanding of the program by designing a creature or character using various sculpting...

(1) Beginner 13 and older
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$930

7 sessions

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Foundation Digital Painting

Ashcan Digital Academy @ 45 East 34th St, New York, NY

Digital Painting is an intensive foundation course created for anyone interested in learning how to create digital art. As a beginner course, students are introduced to the basics of Photoshop, and the foundations of perspective, human anatomy, tone, and value. We highly recommend this course for anyone interested in pursuing a career as an entertainment artist. Subjects include: Tone and Value Perspective Facial Structure Color Theory Gesture...

(1) Beginner 13 and older
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$800

8 sessions

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Character Design for Games

Ashcan Digital Academy @ 45 East 34th St, New York, NY

The Character Design for Games course leads you step-by-step through the character design process. This course emphasizes the fundamentals of gesture drawing, anatomy, storytelling, and perspective. With these foundational skills, students then move onto experimenting with various body types and silhouettes to create distinct and memorable characters. Subjects include: Proportion - Age, Male, Female (Side, Front, Back) Anatomy - Muscle, Bone...

(1) All levels 13 and older
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$800

7 sessions

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Character Design for Illustration & Comic

Ashcan Digital Academy @ 45 East 34th St, New York, NY

The Character Design for Illustration & Comics course reviews the design process for creatures in TV and feature animation. Students begin by studying the anatomies and movements of several animals, before creating their very own creatures. This class emphasizes exaggerated shapes and proportions, as well as experimenting with gesture and facial expressions. Subjects include: Intro to Anatomy Facial Structure and Expression Costume Design...

(1) All levels 13 and older
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$800

7 sessions

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Interpreting the Figure

New York School of the Arts @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY

In this two day workshop, the student will create and interpret the human form from a live model.  An intense and rigorous introduction will provide the student with all the basic fundamentals that are needed in understanding the human form. Proportion, balance, gesture, attitude, composition, etc. so as to create a figure or fragment.

(76) Beginner 18 and older
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$400

2 sessions

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Using Gesture to Understand Drawing

New York School of the Arts @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY

A Natural Way to Draw: Using Gesture to Understand Drawing The purpose of this course is to become acquainted with the idea of drawing from the inside out. Using the gesture as a starting point to drawing in a more holistic way is ideal for all levels; artists new to drawing will learn techniques to approach observational drawing with confidence and seasoned draftsmen will acquire new skills in capturing the essence of the subject. We will be...

(76) All levels 18 and older
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$400

8 sessions

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Tools and Techniques of Contemporary Figure Painting

New York School of the Arts @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY

 This course will progress from the observation and analysis of painting the live model, to the integration of imagination and personal expression into your work. We will analyze and discuss the reappropriation of classical techniques by contemporary masters, and explore the introduction of new techniques to the genre of oil painting. Experimentation in method is married with a focus on developing a solid framework of research, planning, and...

(76) All levels 18 and older
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$400

8 sessions

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Digital Landscape (Grades 10-12 & up)

Ashcan Digital Academy @ 45 East 34th St, New York, NY

The Landscape course introduces students to techniques for painting natural and man-made landscapes in Photoshop. This course heavily emphasizes perspective techniques, starting from one-point perspective and building up to five-point perspective. * The course begins and ends on the specific session schedules. You can still enroll in the course in progress when it remains open - please see the availability from the dropdown list. ** Some courses...

(1) Beginner 15 and older
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$900

7 sessions

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Digital Painting (Grades 6-9)

Ashcan Digital Academy @ 45 East 34th St, New York, NY

Unleash your creativity and master the art of digital painting with this intensive foundation course. Discover the basics of Photoshop and explore perspective, human anatomy, tone, and value. Ideal for aspiring entertainment artists, this course is your gateway to a world of stunning digital art.

(1) All levels 11 - 14 years old
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$780

7 sessions

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Digital Painting (Grades 10-12 & up)

Ashcan Digital Academy @ 45 East 34th St, New York, NY

Learn the art of digital painting in this intensive course designed for beginners. Discover the foundations of perspective, human anatomy, and more as you create stunning digital art using Photoshop. Perfect for aspiring artists.

(1) Beginner 15 and older
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$930

7 sessions

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