Drawing Classes in NYC, New York

In this intensive two hour class, students with learn how to correctly start a drawing through the process of straight line construction and comparison. The basic principles of light, shadow, and shading will also be discussed. This class is great for artists that would like to improve their technique and gain confidence in the embarkation of a new...

This is a two hour intensive taught by an experienced Manga Instructor! Enjoy a super creative, collaborative atmosphere and learn new techniques and skills: Manga/ or Japanese comic book art comes in many different styles and genres, (so each student can explore which one suits their skill set). Styles include Chibi, Shoju, Shounen and more! ...

Explore your talents and enjoy an evening focused on figure drawing from one of our carefully selected, professional live models.  No need to be a pro! Enjoy an evening of putting pencil to paper. Required Materials:  You need to bring your own materials like pencil, marker, ink, charcoal, etc. (no fumes, please). Single...

In these inspiring and motivating drawing foundation classes, strengthen your core drawing skills as you take your artwork to the next level. Whether you are a total beginner or a more experienced artist, YOU will: Choose from Pencil or Charcoal mediums  Receive customized, one-on-one expert art instruction according to your needs and interests ...

You may be interested in drawing and painting, as both an experienced artist ​or as some one just starting out on the artistic path. If you are a beginner, the artist -instructor will start you off on the fundamentals of drawing by creating your own still-life of objects to draw. For intermediate and advanced emerging artists, we work with what...

This is a beginning class in drawing and painting designed for those with little or no artistic training. Weekly exercises will train the student to master the foundation skills needed to continue to more advanced courses. Exercises include value scales, sighting, construction, and still life. Classes begin with demonstrations of the exercises followed...

Drawing has been the foundation of art for many centuries, and the incredibly diverse and varied approaches continue to inspire much interest from students today. This course will introduce students to the basics of drawing and composition through a series of exercises meant to serve as a foundation based on the human figure. Students of all levels...

This class will cover fundamental aspects of the visual language of drawing including perspective, charcoal tonal drawing, mark making (line, hatching, cross-hatching, etc), still-life, portraiture, figure drawing with the live model and much more. Behind many great works of art, abstraction or realism, lies a strong drawing. Drawing is the bridge...

Class will learn from Mother Nature how to paint and draw natural forms in the relaxing atmosphere found in leafy Prospect Park (within walking distance) which has been referred to as the ‘Jewel of Brooklyn’ and designer Fredrick Law Olmstead’s masterpiece. Participants should come prepared with pencils papers or paints and canvas...

In this class, you will be surrounded and will be inspired by the art from our current art exhibitions featuring artist from New Jersey as you draw. Figure drawing involves simple materials - pencil / charcoal - as means of discovery. Ideas evolve through the process of the “drawn” language with specific exercises that focus on visual analysis...

Want to get out of the house or studio and refresh your artistic skills? Looking to meet local creatives, network and exchange ideas? Well, never fear! We are here! We will hosts a three-hour social drawing event with focus on figure drawing from a live model. Model poses can range from 30 seconds to 20 minutes. Important Things to Note: No need...

Full Course Title:  Drawing from Life: Constructing and Composing the Figure w/ Rick Piloco Working from the live model, students will learn to draw the live model where they will aim for strong gesture and draftsmanship.  Poses will be relatively short, to focus on capturing the movements and fundamental construction of the figure, and...

Ever wonder how those beautiful Michelangelo sketches are made? It's not genius or talent, but specific techniques and skills.  This class will start with some simple warm ups to get that hand-eye coordination flowing and then delve closely into human anatomy to work towards a very realistic figure. We'll be drawing from Michelangelo's beautiful...

You may be interested in drawing and painting, as both an experienced artist ​or as some one just starting out on the artistic path. If you are a beginner, the artist -instructor will start you off on the fundamentals of drawing by creating your own still-life of objects to draw. For intermediate and advanced emerging artists, we work with what...

Our two and a half hour figure drawing session with a long pose at the end.  All levels are welcome and this session is open to the public.  Please bring your own drawing supplies. This session is designed to allow attendees to create more completed drawings.  The first forty minutes are short poses.  After that, all poses...