You're browsing Art History Classes in NYC, New York

Interior design projects may involve totally new construction or the renovation, modernization, or refurbishment of an existing facility, space, or room. This course is intended for people who are considering a career in interior design. It provides a broad introduction to the profession and an overview of the education and requisite skills. The...

https://betterthanjamnyc.com/products/workshop-beginner-shiboriBeginner Shibori In this intro class will focus on creating the indigo vat using NATURAL INDIGO, while talking about cultural significance around the world and the history of the process. 5 categories of traditional Japanese dyeing techniques will be shown including Suji,...

We start with a a bit of history about the process and introduction to the materials, but then get right into carving!  Our goal will be to repeat pattern print one yard of fabric! Students should come with a 4" square image or two that you would like to work with.  Simple designs work best, and then you can add detail as you carve away. ...

Make a custom leather tote bag from scratch! Leather goods have been used by humans as far back as 5,000 BCE when Egyptians crafted sandals, clothes, gloves, buckets, bottles, and burial shrouds. In this dynamic workshop, you’ll use a variety of tools and materials and join the long history of leather craftspeople by creating your very own leather...

In this level of class, you will learn how to balance a vat that's already been started and used.  More difficult techniques are shown like Tatsumaki, Miura, Yanagi and Kumo. As well as Nui, a beginner stitch resist. Look out for: Introduction Intro class will focus of creating the indigo vat using pre-reduced indigo, while talking about...

Scented smoke has been used traditionally throughout human history to create a sense of well-being. Learn several different methods for creating your own at home incense experience with a mix of woodland material and culinary herbs in this exploration of an ancient craft. All materials provided.

This unique and beautiful developing out process has a sporadic and fascinating history as a platinotype substitute. This process produces unique and subtle split and mono tones, ranging from reds, purples, and blues. A kallitype print requires a developer as opposed to both the brown and argyrotype processes.  In this 8 week workshop, particular...

This workshop aims to explore the different technical approaches to metal sculpture construction and its conceptual implications throughout history from figurative to abstract. Students will learn to create metal sculptures by making joints and assemblies using different techniques such as bending, tightening, sewing, riveting, screwing, gluing,...

Students are invited to join shipwright Wayne Ford to enhance their skills and home tool kit as they create their own custom hand plane. Participants will start with a block of wood and mill out the various wooden parts to hold the plane iron and adjusting mechanism. The wooden body will then be shaped to the student's preference. By the end of the...

In this course, we will explore many complex relationships and how they were interpreted by jewelry designers. Every decade has a unique spirit: political crisis, nature, ideology, instinct, cinema. There is a common thread among these…each is an impetus in design. Each has inspired art, artists…and jewelry. To be a great designer requires a...

Gum Bichromate is beautiful process but can be a difficult learn because of the many variables involved in making a single print. This in-person/hands-on workshop will cover the materials and methods for making full color gum bichromate prints. Through lecture, presentation, and demonstration, students will be introduced to the history of gum bichromate...

Ages 9-13 Kids Art Class: Creative Painting, Drawing and Self Expression  Calling creative tweens and teens to feel inspired with NYC's #1-rated art studio classes. In this kids and teens NYC art class, your child will nurture their imagination while receiving one-on-one instruction in our small-sized art class. Artists will learn and practice...

In 1858, Frederick Law Olmsted won a design competition to improve and expand the park with a plan they entitled the Greensward Plan. Since then, continuing through today, Central Park has an international allure that brings locals and far-away travelers to this urban center delight. In fact, there are a number of photographers who have devoted their...

Digital Photography Live In-the-Field Workshop @ American Museum of Natural History Even without a camera New York City’s, American Museum of Natural History, is worth the $23 entrance fee. In fact, it would really require 10+ all day visits to savor every visual experience of the place, beginning with the exterior of this historic structure, bringing...