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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92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Master the art of watercolor painting and refine your craft in this intermediate/advanced class at the prestigious 92nd Street Y. Explore different techniques, color mixing, and value to create stunning visual representations. Be inspired by renowned artists and elevate your watercolor skills to new heights.
New York School of the Arts @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY
Unleash your creativity and master the art of expressing the human form in a three-dimensional space. Explore your artistic voice and develop your skills in this immersive course at the renowned New York School of the Arts. Join us now and embrace the opportunity to work with live models and receive personalized critiques.
New York School of the Arts @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY
Discover the art of self-expression through self-portraiture in this immersive workshop at the esteemed New York School of the Arts. Unleash your creativity utilizing various mediums and reference materials to create an expressive and cohesive representation of yourself. With individual critiques and expert demonstrations, artists of all levels will thrive in this inspiring environment.
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The Isabel O'Neil Studio Workshop @ 315 East 91st St, New York, NY
Required for all students, this is the foundational training for all subsequent courses at the Isabel O'Neil Studio. Students learn techniques including surface preparation, paint application, antiquing, waxing, and varnishing on practice boards and execute them on a small piece of furniture, commonly a chair or table. By the end of the course the apprentice has rendered an expertly-painted piece of furniture, its best features carefully accented,...
Drawing New York @ 18 W 18th St # 6, New York, NY, New York, NY
The goal of this 3-session course is to give students the information they will need to continue painting on their own when they finish the course. Each session is packed with information, exercises and of course, painting. Class Coverage: Introduction to Value: (Session 1) - Students will create their own value scale working from white to black.We will discuss the elements of light and shade, and how to shade an object.Using only black...
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
This course is structured to help bring about an awareness of the language, history, and technical skills associated with abstract painting. The class is open to a wide variety of skill levels, modes, and approaches to painting. Experimentation with materials and techniques form the backbone of the learning process. To achieve this, the instructor provides guidance through one-on-one discussion and group critiques. Projects in this class are optional...
The Art Studio NY @ 145 W 96th St, New York, NY
Complete course name: Ages 12 - 17: Spring 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...
West Side YMCA - Community Arts @ 5 W 63rd St, New York, NY
Refine your ceramic skills with confidence in our Open Studio program. Designed for experienced individuals, enjoy independent work with the support of a studio monitor. With flexible makeup options, continue your artistic journey at your own pace while honing your craft.
The Paint Place @ 243 W 72nd St, New York, NY
Looking for a fun activity to do with your kids? Come paint with us. This family fun class is perfect for daddy/daughter day, mommy and me outings, or the entire family at once. Dress your kids (and yourself!) in old clothes and get ready to have some fun. This is an outing your children will never forget, and some enjoy coming back again and again. Whether you choose to work together, or prefer for each person to create his or her own masterpiece,...
The Paint Place @ 243 W 72nd St, New York, NY
Come paint with us! Our paintings are all for beginners- no experience necessary. Our professional artists will guide you through the class step by step to help you create your one a kind masterpiece to take home with you that night! This class is for ages 18 and up.
Drawing New York @ 15 Gramercy Park S, New York, NY
Join Grand Central Atelier graduate Allison Parker for three hours of assisted portrait drawing. Students work from a live model who takes a single pose for the entire session. Large printouts of classical techniques are posted around the room for students to review. Students will work on their own drawings with the instructor coming around to assist them. While the model is resting we take “working breaks”...
Drawing New York @ 15 Gramercy Park South, New York, NY
Unleash your creativity with hands-on cartoon-making led by a New Yorker Cartoonist. Join us for a night of fun exercises and artistic expression, no prior experience required. Indulge in wine, nibbles, and a lively atmosphere while bringing your imagination to life.
New York School of the Arts @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY
Making watercolors from observation, we will turn our perception into images. Students will work from the still life and from the model. Formal elements of painting such as composition, tone, and color will be pursued while maintaining an appreciation for the immediacy and fluidity of watercolor. Individual attention and group critiques will help each student develop their own voice. All levels are welcome, although prior drawing experience...
New York School of the Arts @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY
This course will combine loose and controlled watercolor techniques focusing on both still life seasonal motifs which are in bloom and the model. A major focus will be on composition, color, and issues related to the mediums. Students will receive individual attention and instruction, as well as group critiques at the end of each class. There will be a brief demonstration for those who are unfamiliar with the medium. Registration fee included. ...
New York School of the Arts @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY
Through classroom practice and art historical study students will begin to experiment with the How’s and Why’s of abstract painting. Students will research, share and discuss modern and contemporary works of art and discuss their relevance and importance in the ongoing dialogue of art history while developing their own body of work. Students will be introduced to a variety of experimental techniques and practices and be encouraged to work to...
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Turn the spotlight on a long lost dream & start turning it into reality one brushstroke at a time. Do you often find yourself putting your own dreams onto the back burner? Enjoy a creative experience that blends intention, visioning, meditation, coaching to help you move through blocks, clarify your dream, articulate it confidently and ask for what you need. The session culminates in a fluid watercolor experience incorporating the inspiration...
Ashcan Digital Academy @ 45 East 34th St, New York, NY
Interested in applying to jobs as a comic artist? How about publishing your own stories? The Manga & Comics Portfolio course guides students in developing professional comics to be pitched to publishers. The Ashcan Mange & Comic Portfolio course is highly individualized and offers a structured timetable for students to acquire fundamental knowledge and skills as a digital and traditional comic artist. This course covers skills from our...
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Picasso and Braque started it by gluing newspapers into their paintings. Using text in artwork has a long and varied history. Discover how artists use text, newspapers, words and writing in their work, then create your own collage pieces that incorporate text.
New York School of the Arts @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY
In this Intensive & transformative learning experience, we will explore a variety of media, with a focus on the basics of materials, techniques, and conceptual thinking. Paintings on wood, canvas, paper of other surfaces, will be the vehicle of any kind of expression and subject. Discussion on historical and contemporary work, a helpful philosophical approach, will help the participants to understand and develop a methodology. This course is...
Chelsea Drawing & Painting Workshops @ 321 W 24th St , New York, NY
Learn, create and share This workshop will guide you through creating a drawing or painting while enjoying and bonding with a companion or friend. You can create a flower painting, a still-life or portrait or anything you can imagine. Bring a bottle if you wish and some snacks. Relax, learn, create and share…
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