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92nd Street Y is a prestigious cultural and community center that brings people together through art, entertainment, and conversation. With a wide range of classes and programs, as well as top-notch events and concerts, it offers something for everyone, regardless of age or interest.
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Rendering Reflections in Watercolor
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Embark on a transformative journey with artist Wennie Huang and master the enchanting art of capturing reflections with watercolor, unveiling the mesmerizing interplay of light, color, and perspective. Discover dynamic techniques to breathe life into captivating reflections on glass bottles, mirrored surfaces, and rippling water. Develop a unique artistic voice as you infuse your watercolor reflections with remarkable finesse.
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Painting the Four Seasons in Watercolor
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Discover the secrets of capturing the vibrant blooms of spring, the fiery hues of autumn, and the delicate frost of winter in this immersive watercolor course led by artist Wennie Huang. Unleash your creativity, refine your skills, and infuse your artwork with the beauty of nature’s cyclical dance.
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Encaustic Techniques for Painting & Mixed Media
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Unleash your creativity with the ancient art of encaustic painting! Join artist Pamella Allen as she guides you through the mesmerizing process of working with heated wax to create captivating mixed-media artwork. Discover the secrets of preparing surfaces, mixing pigments, and layering various materials to produce visually stunning pieces that showcase your artistic talent.
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Approaching Contemporary Art
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Expand your knowledge of contemporary art and learn how to approach artwork that may feel intimidating and challenging in this all-levels, inquiry-based art history course led by Julia Norton at the renowned 92nd Street Y. Foster discussion, deepen connections, and think with an open mind as you explore new and innovative mediums beyond painting and sculpture. Discover the meaning behind artworks and develop new ways to approach the vast range of artwork being made today.
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Cityscapes in Oil: Capturing NYC with Abstract Realism
92nd Street Y See all classes by this school @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Explore the essence of New York City through abstract realism in oil painting. Led by architect and painter Shima Rabiee, this course offers personalized guidance to help you create stunning cityscape compositions. Learn to capture NYC’s iconic architecture and vibrant life with expert instruction and innovative techniques. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Understanding Color Theory
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Unlock the secrets of color with expert guidance in this immersive workshop. From mastering realistic shadows to achieving luminous effects and lifelike skin tones, explore the art of color theory through practical exercises and personalized instruction. Take away valuable tools and techniques to enhance your painting with confidence and creativity.
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Digital Drawing: Skills to Sketch and Draw with Digital Media
92nd Street Y See all classes by this school @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Unlock your creativity and master the art of digital drawing at 92nd Street Y. Transform your iPad into a sketchbook and learn the foundations of drawing using Procreate. Enhance your skills with limited tools and explore the world of digital art in a simplified and inspiring environment.
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Water & Oil: Solvent-Free Oil Painting
92nd Street Y See all classes by this school @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Explore the art of solvent-free oil painting in this intensive workshop, perfect for artists seeking a healthier alternative. Learn the basics of using Cobra water-mixable oil paints, which allow for thinning with water and easy brush cleaning. Work from still-life setups and portrait models, or use your own landscape photos, to create vibrant, high-quality paintings without noxious solvents. Ideal for seasoned oil painters, pastelists, and watercolorists alike.
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Drawing with Pen Ink
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Explore the expressive possibilities of pen and ink as you create rich textures, subtle washes, and deep shadows. Develop your skills in perspective and form while drawing a variety of subjects, from landscapes and still lifes to figures and interiors. Through guided instruction, refine your technique and bring depth and dimension to your work with this dynamic medium.
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Painting Flowers in Watercolor
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Celebrate the vibrant colors of spring while exploring various watercolor techniques for painting flowers. Learn wet-on-wet, dry brush, and layering methods to capture delicate petals and lush bouquets with depth and expression. Working from direct observation or reference photos, refine your composition and brushwork to bring floral subjects to life with elegance and artistry.
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Dramatic Skies in Watercolor
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Capture the beauty and drama of the sky with watercolor as you explore a range of natural effects, from soft morning light to vibrant sunsets and moody storm clouds. Step-by-step demonstrations guide you in harnessing watercolor’s unique qualities to create luminous, expressive skies. Develop your technique and confidence while painting dynamic atmospheres week after week.
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Drawing from Nature with Silverpoint
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Explore the timeless art of silverpoint, a medium with roots in the late Middle Ages, in our drawing class. Delve into historic and contemporary examples, learn how to prepare surfaces, and create detailed nature-inspired drawings. Enhance your observational skills while mastering this unique and subtle medium. Join us to experience the elegance and precision of silverpoint in your artwork.
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$320
Designing Repeat Patterns
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Examine and create repeat patterns through both analog and digital formats, and play with combining different elements, including geometric and botanical. Students develop elements through drawing for the first half of the workshop, which are then scanned and digitally composited using the Adobe Suite. No previous experience necessary! Create your own pattern and contribute one drawn element to be combined into a collaborative classroom repeat to...
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$115
Introduction to Alcohol Inks
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Seductive for their vibrant, free flowing, jewel-like hues, alcohol inks offer an opportunity for both rigor and risk-taking. We will explore the full range of possibilities of this increasingly popular medium, painting onto non-porous surfaces like transparent film, synthetic paper and ceramic tiles. We will learn about color mixing, layering, subtractive techniques and the use stamping and stenciling as ways to create patterns and textures....
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Painting Seascapes with Watercolor
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Get swept away to the beach in this course that will teach you how to paint beautiful seascapes using watercolor paint. Working from photographs, learn methods of paint application, color formation and visual representation. From peaceful vistas to crashing surf, you’ll learn how to transform this aqueous medium into painterly scenes of the ocean. Participate in group discussions, observe demonstrations, and get feedback on your progress in real...
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Drawing Materials and Methods
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Embark on a creative journey exploring diverse drawing materials and methods. Discover unique ways to communicate ideas and perspectives through your art, fostering experimentation and individual expression. Dive into a sketchbook-centered class where assignments draw inspiration from film, literature, and various artistic mediums, encouraging personal growth and artistic exploration.
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Painting Portraits in Watercolor
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Discover the art of capturing character and depth in portrait painting as you master the challenging medium of watercolor. Learn from live models or use your reference photographs in this course at the prestigious 92nd Street Y. Prerequisite: basic/intermediate watercolor experience. Masks recommended.
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Intro to Abstraction
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Unleash your creativity and learn to express emotions through abstract drawing in this hands-on course with artist Naomi Lisiki at the prestigious 92nd Street Y. Discover how to use form, line, shadow, and perspective to develop your artistic voice and explore different art forms. Whether you're a beginner or advanced, this course will expand your understanding of art and take your drawing skills to the next level.
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Meditative Painting
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Unleash your creativity and find peace of mind through the power of paint in this transformative course. Discover the connection between painting and meditation as you explore different brain states and develop a deeper understanding of yourself. Take the first step towards a more contemplative and mindful life.
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Drawing with Pastel: The Still Life
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Unlock the secrets of the still life as you explore drawing techniques with pastels. Discover how to balance elements, master shadows, and create stunning compositions. Learn color theory and mix vibrant hues to bring your artwork to life.
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Reviews of 92nd Street Y
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Drawing for Beginners
I love this class. Learning a lot about drawing. -
Watercolors for Absolute Beginners
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Drawing for Beginners
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Colored Pencils for Beginners
Erin is lovely!! Really encouraging of expression in all its forms. It was such a great way to feel comfortable with coloured pencils. -
Watercolor Painting (Beginner/Intermediate)
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Drawing with Pastel
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Getting Started with Oil Painting
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Watercolor Painting (Beginner/Intermediate)
This watercolor class was a revelation—beautifully structured, thoughtfully paced, and led by an inspiring instructor, Allison, who made even the most complex techniques feel within reach. As someone who had never touched watercolor before, I left my first year not only confident but with a piece accepted into an art show—proof of just how transformative and empowering this class truly is. -
Precious Metal Clay II
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Twisted Wire Jewelry
This class involves one project, a lovely twisted wire ring, although if you're quicker or more skilled (I'm just kind of intermediate), you may have time for an extra piece. It was challenging, but I learned a lot and was pretty proud of what I accomplished. It will be even more exciting when the new jewelery labs at 92nd Street Y open with new equipment! -
Mosaic Art Crash Course
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Collage Then and Now
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Figure and Portrait Drawing Combined
Susan is an EXCEPTIONAL teacher! I learned so much and had so much fun! HIGHEST recommendation! -
Getting Started with Oil Painting
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Drawing with Pastel
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Drawing for Beginners
Bernado is amazing. I learned so many new things and had a blast drawing and learning from him. Would definitely recommend and take again. -
Beginner Jewelry Projects
Michelle was great as were the other classmates -
Multiple Approaches to Enameling (Intermediate/Advanced)
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Multiple Approaches to Enameling (Intermediate/Advanced)
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Collage Then and Now
