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Unleash your inner artist with a wide range of painting classes in NYC. Whether you are a beginner or experienced artist, discover new techniques, explore different mediums, and create beautiful works of art that will inspire and delight.

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Express Yourself: Pushing the Envelope in Watercolor

New York Open Center @ 22 E 30th St, New York, NY

This workshop is all about challenging ourselves to go beyond our boundaries in watercolor. Renowned painting teacher and award-winning watercolor artist Mel Stabin will encourage us to experience the magical, spontaneous, and transparent qualities of watercolor and help us discover that watercolor is at its best when it’s set free. Emphasis will be placed on gaining more confidence by simplifying our approach to subject matter and painting with...

(299) All levels 18 and older
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$180
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Flower Workshop

Watercolor for Absolute Beginners @ 24-32 Union Square East, New York, NY

Blossoms and bouquets on both dry and wet paper. Some basic techniques, plus NEW exercises every time.  For all levels. Note:  $5 materials fee if you need to borrow supplies.  Full Materials Kit: $55 (folding plastic palette, half-tube of each of 10 colors, 6 brushes, 12-sheet pad of Arches paper) Mini-Kit: $30 (half the paper and paint, smaller palette, three brushes)

(27) All levels 16 and older
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$130
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All Ages Welcome: Winter in Central Park (7 and up)

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

(414) All levels 7 and older
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BYOB Painting: Monet Sunset

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

(414) All levels 18 and older
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BYOB Painting: Van Gogh Wheatfields (UWS)

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

(414) All levels 18 and older
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BYOB Painting: Snowy Owl (UWS)

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.

(414) All levels 18 and older
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All Ages Welcome: Van Gogh White Roses

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!

(414) All levels 7 and older
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All Ages Welcome: Hogwart's Starry Night

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

(414) All levels 7 and older
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BYOB Painting: Monet Waterlilies (UWS)

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!

(414) Beginner 18 and older
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Intuitive Art Journaling: Trusting the Process

New York Open Center @ 22 E 30th St, New York, NY

Join artist and art therapist Amy Maricle to help you create and enhance your intuitive art journaling practice. Learn to create deep, smoky backgrounds, use layering techniques, work on multiple pieces at once, and create organic patterns with paint and gel pen for beautiful abstract journal paintings or backgrounds to hold cherished quotes or reflections. Amy is a gentle guide who loves helping students get their inner critic out of the way so...

(299) All levels 18 and older
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$145
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Watercolor Basics

The Curator Gallery @ 520 W 23rd St, New York, NY

You'll learn the proper use of watercolor materials as well as basic painting techniques. This introductory class is designed for beginner students with little to no watercolor experience. Students will produce a finished painting in this two hour lesson. The lesson is broken down into step-by-step techniques intended to aid complete beginners. All materials provided. 

(43) Beginner 10 and older
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Color Theory

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

In this two day workshop students will learn the basics of color theory and its practical application tooil painting. If we are to mix our colors with accuracy our choices must be routed in sound theory. After a lecture and demonstration the class will implement this theory by creating small color studies on panel. By implementing the theory students will see how it influences their color decisions and guides them towards intelligent and strategic...

(73) Beginner 18 and older
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$300

2 sessions

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Watercolor: Still Life, Model, 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...

(73) All levels 18 and older
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$350

9 sessions

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Watercolor: The Exploration

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. ...

(73) All levels 18 and older
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$350

4 sessions

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Contemporary Still Life and Portrait for Beginners

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

Students in this course will explore and practice painting techniques to create exciting and compelling still lifes and portraits with oil paint. Traditional and contemporary approaches will be discussed while learning the fundamentals of color, form, composition, proportions, and perspective. Develop what it takes to make images happen and make them come alive. Experiment with different techniques step-by- step instruction in glazing, knife painting,...

(73) Beginner 18 and older
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$350

4 sessions

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Abstract Painting: The Essential

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...

(73) All levels 18 and older
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$350

4 sessions

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Water Media

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

This class will introduce the materials and techniques of water media painting including watercolor, gouache and acrylic. Students will gain practical knowledge of water based paint to achieve a wide range of effects (washes, opaque marks, dry brush, hatching, etc.) Vadnais will demonstrate how to take advantage of the quick drying and layering potential of the media. Students will learn how to properly varnish, store and care for their finished...

(73) All levels 18 and older
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$350

8 sessions

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Creative Watercolor

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. MATERIALS: Paints: Recommend...

(73) All levels 18 and older
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$350

8 sessions

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Drawing & Watercolor (Beg/Int)

West Side YMCA - Community Arts @ 5 W 63rd St, New York, NY

Introduction to the basic techniques of drawing and watercolor. Our subjects will be still-life, art reproductions and photos. Supplies will be provided for the first class. Enjoy developing your rendering skills in a supportive environment

(30) Beginner 18 and older
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$360

8 sessions

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Advanced Painting

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...

(73) Advanced 18 and older
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$450

8 sessions

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