NYC: Art Safari - Central Park Beginners Watercolor Painting

Create a beautiful watercolor landscape inspired by Central Park's natural scenery in this beginner-friendly class. Learn brushstroke, color layering, and composition while expressing your unique artistic style.

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Location Upper West Side - 77th St. Between Central Park W. & Columbus Ave

Pricing

$700 for up to 10 people; $70 per additional person

Duration

Up to 90 minutes

For a shortened session, please request desired length in special requests at checkout.

Group Size

Up to 40 people

Group size can be changed after booking if needed.

Materials See event description.

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General Notes

Alcoholic Beverage Options:

You may bring your own alcohol (BYOB) to this venue (beer & wine only)

Non-Alcoholic Beverage Options:

You may bring your own non-alcoholic beverages to this venue.

Food Options:

Participants can bring their own food to this venue, but are required to set up and clean up themselves and will be allotted 30 minuted pre and post event to do so.

Please note: the price shown includes tax but does not include optional gratuity.

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If you find a similar event with a competitor at a lower price, we’ll gladly match it. This applies to events of comparable description and duration. Simply provide the details when booking, or within 72 hours of your booking, and we’ll ensure you get the best value. Contact an event concierge to get started.

Days before event	3 days or less	7 days or less	30 days or less	More than 30 days
Reschedule	No reschedule allowed	$150 fee	Reschedule for no fee
Cancellation	No cancellation allowed			15% fee

Rescheduled events must occur within 1 year of the original event.

Paint a Central Park landscape beneath the West 77 Street Arch on the Upper West Side. Studio instructors guide this outdoor watercolor class step by step.

You will learn watercolor techniques, including brushstroke control, wet-on-wet flow, color layering, composition, and how to bring your personal perspective into the artwork. This is not about perfection - it is about connection: connection to the natural world, to your creative instincts, and to the people around you. Beginner-friendly and deeply satisfying for all experience levels.

No experience necessary - come as you are and leave with a painting that is genuinely yours!

What's included:

All art materials, including
- Watercolor paper
- Watercolor paint
- Paintbrushes
- Pencil
- Eraser
1 professional artist educator per 30 participants, a second instructor added according to budget and group size
$50 FREE gift card for every participant to our partner vendor
NOTE: Location is Upper West Side, under the West 77 Street Arch.

Event Itinerary

Sample Event Schedule: 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm (time may be changed)

3:00 - 3:10 pm Welcome to your event!
Short introduction by our partner vendor and a brief overview of what to expect and what we will learn.
OPTIONAL (10 minutes) Let's Connect! Icebreaker
Allow your team to bond and connect with an icebreaker that leads to bonding and connection.
3:10 - 3:35 pm How to Get Started with ART
Beginning with expressive artistic exercises, learn and practice the basic techniques such as mark-making, composition, and why there is no such thing as "mistakes" in art. Receive step-by-step instructions as you experiment with art supplies.
3:35 - 3:50 pm Find The Shape: The Art of Seeing
When creating artwork, you learn how to see. Learn artistic hacks, tips, and tools to make creating artwork easy! We'll begin by creating basic shapes while also creating the first layers of our artworks.
3:50 - 4:05 pm Adding Details
How do you make your art "pop"? Learn and practice techniques in creating more detail and personalized expression. Bring your personal style into your art and learn how to infuse your art with your unique personality. Discover why there is no "right and wrong" in the creative process.
4:05 pm - 4:25 pm Bringing It Together
Combining all of the techniques we have learned, continue to receive easy-to-follow instruction on how to bring your artwork to the next level while creating art to feel proud of.
4:25 - 4:30 pm Group Art Exhibit
In our art exhibit, all are invited to show off their finished drawing while enjoying how unique each piece of artwork is. This is what TEAM is all about!
OPTIONAL (10 minutes) Coming Back Together
End your event by bringing your team together in an impactful, connected conversation. Share your finished artwork, provide feedback about the uniqueness of each drawing, and explore questions, such as:
- How would you describe your creative experience in three words?
- What is one major takeaway and something you learned that surprised you?