Painting Classes in NYC, New York

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 your create your one a kind masterpiece to take home with you that night.

This two and a half hour class is beginner-friendly and no previous experience is required! You’ll learn how to choose the best materials and the basic techniques for painting gorgeous florals and how to master the skills you need to enjoy the serene, relaxing benefits that watercolors can provide. After practicing the techniques and step-by-step...

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 your create your one a kind masterpiece to take home with you that night.

In this two-hour workshop, students will learn basic watercolor techniques. We'll then complete a series of watercolor paintings using these techniques. Techniques such as dry brush and wet into wet will be demonstrated by our teacher, followed by ample time for students to experiment with the materials and...

Find your creative flow through painting/drawing and mixed media. You will learn to trust the creative process, your intuition and natural creative impulses while learning a step by step method to create art from your heart. Notes: Scheduling for private lessons is flexible and subject to the instructor's availability. If the instructor...

As seen of PeopleTV, these Paint your Pet classes are one of a kind. The Paint Place is the original NYC studio to host these classes and they are completely unique and fun!  Important Things to Note: Once you register, please submit the photo you would like sketched to CourseHorse.  The image will be pre sketched for you to come in and...

Drawing has been the foundation of art for many centuries, and the incredibly diverse and varied approaches continue to inspire much interest from students today. This course will introduce students to the basics of drawing and composition through a series of exercises meant to serve as a foundation based on the human figure. Students of all levels...

Watercolor is a versatile water-based medium that is perfect for making free-flowing artwork. It is all about enjoying the process of creating, not just worrying about the final result. This makes it the perfect CraftJam to pair with a glass of wine this summertime! Bring a buddy and get creative in our Floral Watercolor Workshop for a fun-filled night...

Learn how to watercolor from professional watercolor artists who will share the tricks of their craft with you. Our watercolor technique will allow you to leave your one hour session with actual abilities to paint on your own. Come back for more to perfect your technique and hang with a community of like minded creatives. Classes include supplies....

This 3 hour workshop is an overview of Encaustic painting. Participants will learn the fundamentals of working in this medium and will have a chance to explore multiple techniques. We will learn how to melt, mix, and apply the wax to create smooth and textured surfaces as well as how to incise the wax to create intricate drawings.  Collage...

Learn the basics of painting on silk with color washes, nontoxic resist lines, applied textures, and more. In one intensive day, students will each make a 34" crepe de chine square for wearing or framing. Best-quality materials will be used, some of which are included. Additional supply information will be emailed prior to the class.

In this 4 series class, you'll perfect the blending technique and the wet on wet process. By the 4th classes you'll be on your own and ready to paint like a pro!  Priced at 4 classes for the cost of 3.

In a relaxed, social setting, an experienced artist will guide the class step-by-step through replicating the nights featured painting. It's easy, fun, and totally stress free.  Many people find these classes therapeutic and convenient way to tap back into their creative side. These classes are perfect for beginners, so grab your friends, coworkers,...

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...

Encaustic is the name for both a wax painting and a painting process involving heat to apply and fuse the medium. The name encaustic comes from the greek enkaustikos which means “to heat” or “to burn”. Heat is used throughout the encaustic painting process to layer and melt the wax elements onto the canvas. In this class you will guided on...