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Unleash your artistic side and master the art of drawing with a wide range of classes available in NYC. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, these courses offer expert instruction, helping you tap into your creativity and create stunning visual masterpieces.

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Drawing, Painting &NPortfolio Prep (Ages 11-18)

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

If you are a teenager that is passionate about art, creativity, and self-expression, this teen art class is a perfect fit for you! In this small-sized, personalized art class for teens, you will learn how to deepen your knowledge of artistic techniques, strengthen your visual arts skills, develop your own unique style, and create your own art portfolio (either for personal satisfaction or for placement into the variety of specialized visual arts...

(631) All levels 11 - 18 years old
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$503.99

10 sessions

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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....

(414) All levels 18 and older
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$399

21 sessions

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Advanced Drawing + Mixed Media

Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan @ 334 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY

Unlock your artistic potential and find your unique style in this dynamic drawing course at the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan. Develop your drawing language as you learn new techniques and break free from traditional rules. Perfect for experienced artists looking to take their skills to the next level.

(432) Advanced 18 and older
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$500

10 sessions

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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...

(690) Intermediate 16 and older
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$185

3 sessions

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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...

(631) Beginner 18 and older
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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...

(176) All levels 18 and older
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$675

7 sessions

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Figure Drawing

Educational Alliance Art School @ 197 East Broadway, New York, NY

This beginning course is designed as an introduction to basic life drawing techniques using a nude model. This class will explore a variety of drawing mediums and is open to the use of paint later in the class.  The first half of class will focus on a more fast paced method of figure drawing and the second half will allow time with one model and one position to work from. The Instructor will provide fundamental techniques to train the eye how...

(29) All levels 18 and older
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$320

7 sessions

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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...

(219) All levels 16 and older
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Introduction to Fashion Illustration Workshop

Drawing New York @ 123 E 15th St, New York, NY

Join us for this three hour Intro to Fashion Illustration Workshop with the exciting and talented Kitty N. Wong. Her work is featured on Cartier Hong Kong's website for  their Unlock Your Wish campaign. This workshop is divided into two sections: Section 1: Pencil Attendees will learn to draw figures for fashion using two different proportional systems. This section will also cover facial features to bring...

(690) Beginner 14 and older
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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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Portrait Figure Drawing & Painting I & II

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

Students will learn the foundational techniques of portrait and figure painting, such as color mixing, color value, composition, proportions, glazing, brushwork, paint application, texture, personal style and more. They will also work from both live figure model as well as additional figurative and portraiture inspirations and subject matter. Drawing and painting are sumptuous, exciting, and the most popular art mediums by artists worldwide. In...

(631) All levels 18 and older
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$259

5 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.

(74) 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...

(74) All levels 18 and older
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$400

8 sessions

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Advanced Language of Drawing

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

Unlock the secrets of composition and mark-making in the Advanced Language of Drawing course at the New York School of the Arts. Dive deep into a variety of techniques and mediums, working from still-life and imagination. All levels are welcome.

(74) All levels 18 and older
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$430

8 sessions

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Portrait Drawing: Long Pose

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”...

(690) All levels 12 and older
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Two Day Figure Drawing Pastel Workshop

Drawing New York @ 18 W 18th St, New York, NY

Drawing New York is thrilled to offer Two-Day Figure Drawing Workshop - with artist Emil Robinson.  Emil Robinson has a unique approach to figure drawing, drawing techniques and drawing methods. Robinson’s response to the figure is both physical and tender, often utilizing unexpected color and texture.  On day one, Robinson will introduce his materials and methods. He will flesh out his goals with the aid of art...

(690) Intermediate 18 and older
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Figure Drawing with Live Model Workshop

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

*A live model WILL be used in this class. Learn how to figure draw in just one day, in this inspiring beginner's figure drawing workshop! Drawing is easier than you think and we will teach you all of the drawing techniques, tricks, and tools that you need to know. If you hear yourself saying, “but I can’t even draw a straight line,” or “I don’t have a creative bone in my body,” it’s time to think again! In this hands-on, step-by-step,...

(631) All levels 18 and older
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Private Couple or Friend Art Workshop

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…

(219) All levels 16 and older
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$180
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Figure and Fashion Drawing: 4 - Hour Intensive Workshop

Drawing New York @ Studio 505 5th Fl 18th W 18 St, New York, NY

Join the amazingly talented Conde Nast graphic designer/illustrator, Leonard Cadiente for a four hour drawing intensive. Attendees should be prepared to work for the entire session with limited breaks. There will be a live model starting in leotards and adding draped clothes as we progress. Important Things to Note: This intensive session is for people with at least some drawing experience (email me if you have questions). It is...

(690) Intermediate 16 and older
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