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Drawing for Beginners

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Discover the art of drawing with pencil, eraser, and paper in this introductory course at 92nd Street Y. Expert teachers will guide you through the fundamentals of art, including line, shape, shadow, and perspective. Perfect for aspiring artists looking to build a solid foundation in drawing.

(1068) Beginner 18 and older
$355

7 sessions

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Fundamentals of Drawing & Painting

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

Discover the timeless art of charcoal and pastel at Chelsea Drawing & Painting Workshops. Unleash your inner artist as you learn about the elements of visual language and how to analyze paintings for composition, value, and color. Plus, save $30 when you bring a friend along to join in on the creative journey.

(221) All levels 18 and older
$210

3 sessions

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Instructed Figure Drawing

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

Learn the art of figure drawing and explore various drawing techniques in this engaging class at Drawing New York. With a live model for each session, all levels are welcome to join and enhance their drawing skills. Discover different approaches to drawing and bring your own pad, pencils, and eraser for an immersive experience.

(697) All levels 16 and older
$40
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Fear-Free Beginners Drawing

The Art Studio NY @ 243 W 72nd St , New York, NY

Unlock your inner artist in this inspiring, judgment-free drawing class at The Art Studio NY. Discover the joy of drawing as you learn a variety of beginner techniques and express yourself through various subjects like still life, realism, and portraiture. All levels are welcome to join this fear-free artistic journey.

(634) Beginner 18 and older
$265

7 sessions

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The Meditative Still Life

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

Discover the transformative power of art as a meditative activity in this beginner-friendly course. Explore the captivating world of still-life drawing and unlock the secrets of composition and design principles. Immerse yourself in the rich history of art and leave with a stunning masterpiece you'll be proud to display or gift.

(221) All levels 16 and older
$210

3 sessions

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Drawing for Absolute Beginners

  • Beginner
  • 18 and older
  • $315
  • Earn 3,150 reward points
  • 331 E 12th St‎, New York, NY
  • over 8 sessions

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What you'll learn in this beginner drawing class:

This class is an introduction to drawing for absolute beginner to learn the basics. We will explore the versatility of pencil and charcoal to draw from observation using line, gesture, shape, value and texture to record and interpret reality.

Materials List:
  • Wide range of pencils from HB (mid-tone) to 6B (Dark) and from 2H (light) to 4H (very light)
  • Sketchbook (any size you feel comfortable with) for drawing at home, on the subway, before you go to bed, at the coffee shop
  • Drawing pad-around 9”x12”-can be bigger or smaller. Paper weight should be between 50-100 lbs. (paper size & weight will be printed on the bottom of the cover of your drawing pad)
  • Set of colored pencils. 6-12 pencils will work
  • Eraser I like the Staedtler white Mars plastic cube
  • Pencil sharpener
"All materials can be purchased at any art supply store"

Refund Policy

•WITHDRAWALS AND REFUNDS – Withdrawals and refunds are issued according to the schedule below. Students must complete a WITHDRAWAL FORM to request a refund or credit. Requests by telephone are not accepted. The withdrawal fee is $20. ***Workshops are non-refundable and date/time specific. Workshops cannot be rescheduled.
Credit card payment refunds are credited back to the original credit card used at the time of payment. All other forms of payment will be credited by check and mailed to the name and address on the Withdrawal Form. Refunds will be processed within six weeks of receipt of form.
The Art School reserves the right to require the withdrawal of any student whose conduct is deemed detrimental to the course.

•REFUND DEADLINES
2 business days before the 1st Class: 100% refund (less $20)
2 business days before the 2nd Class: 75% refund (less $20)
No refunds will be issued after the second class.
Please allow six weeks to process refunds. After the first class, the material fee and registration fee will not be refunded. In case of a Medically Certified illness, a refund will be issued after receipt of physician’s documentation. The value of the refund will be for the balance of the remaining class sessions.

•COURSE CANCELLATIONS – If a class is cancelled due to insufficient enrollment, registrants will be notified by email or phone within 24 – 48 hours before the first class. Registrants will be given the opportunity to transfer to another class or issued a refund. Refunds will include the total cost of the course fee, including registration and materials fees (if applicable).

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