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...

Our two and a half hour uninstructed 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,...

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 ...

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...

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! Q.E.D. is here! On the first Friday and third Tuesdays of every month, Q.E.D. hosts a social drawing event with focus on figure drawing from a live...

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. 

This is an uninstructed session designed to allow attendees to create more completed drawings. The first forty minutes are short poses. After that, all poses are 20 minute poses with a 40-minute pose at the end. Our room is quiet while the model is posing so sketchers can concentrate. Those who are will may share their work during the long break...

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...

Drawing is where it all begins! This course is ideal for beginner and intermediate-level students who seek a foundation in the fundamentals of drawing. Expert teachers guide students through the elements of art, including line, shape, shadow, value, tone, form and perspective, demonstrating and offering critiques of work in graphite, charcoal and...

This workshop is designed for artists, educators and anyone interested in learning how to draw. This course covers drawing from life using various drawing techniques, including copying with a grid, shading and you will leave with multiple drawing techniques to practice on your own.

Ever wonder how those beautiful Michelangelo sketches are made? It's not genius or talent, but can be broken down into clear technique and skills. Pick out your favorite Michelangelo (or Leonardo if you prefer the anatomy) sketch and we can reproduce it together in this class. We'll start with some simple warm ups to get that hand-eye coordination...

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...

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...