Adult: Beginner Drawing Technique
- Beginner
- 18 and older
- $80
- 98 Water St, Brooklyn, NY
- 2 hours
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92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Discover the art of drawing with pencil, eraser, and paper in this introductory course at 92nd Street Y. Expert teachers will guide you through the fundamentals of art, including line, shape, shadow, and perspective. Perfect for aspiring artists looking to build a solid foundation in drawing.
May 22nd
10am–12:30pm EDT
Meets 7 Times
May 22nd
4–6pm EDT
Meets 7 Times
May 24th
6–8pm EDT
Meets 6 Times
May 28th
1–3:30pm EDT
Meets 6 Times
May 28th
7–9pm EDT
Meets 6 Times
This class has 2 more dates.
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Chelsea Drawing & Painting Workshops @ 321 W 24th St , New York, NY
Discover the timeless art of charcoal and pastel at Chelsea Drawing & Painting Workshops. Unleash your inner artist as you learn about the elements of visual language and how to analyze paintings for composition, value, and color. Plus, save $30 when you bring a friend along to join in on the creative journey.
May 22nd
6–8:30pm EDT
Meets 3 Times
May 22nd
6–8:30pm EDT
Meets 3 Times
May 29th
6–8:30pm EDT
Meets 3 Times
May 29th
6–8:30pm EDT
Meets 3 Times
Jun 5th
6–8:30pm EDT
Meets 3 Times
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Drawing New York @ 15 Gramercy Park South, New York, NY
Learn the art of figure drawing and explore various drawing techniques in this engaging class at Drawing New York. With a live model for each session, all levels are welcome to join and enhance their drawing skills. Discover different approaches to drawing and bring your own pad, pencils, and eraser for an immersive experience.
Apr 19th
6:30–9pm EDT
Apr 26th
6:30–9pm EDT
May 3rd
6:30–9pm EDT
May 10th
6:30–9pm EDT
The Art Studio NY @ 243 W 72nd St , New York, NY
Unlock your inner artist in this inspiring, judgment-free drawing class at The Art Studio NY. Discover the joy of drawing as you learn a variety of beginner techniques and express yourself through various subjects like still life, realism, and portraiture. All levels are welcome to join this fear-free artistic journey.
Apr 18th
1:30–3pm EDT
Meets 9 Times
Apr 29th
1:30–3pm EDT
Meets 7 Times
The Decorus Atelier of Figurative Art @ 117 57th St., Brooklyn, NY
Discover the secrets of starting a drawing with confidence and improving your technique in this intensive class at The Decorus Atelier of Figurative Art. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, this course will teach you the basic principles of light, shadow, and shading. Take the first step towards creating stunning artwork with this one-time opportunity.
Apr 18th
7–9pm EDT
Apr 21st
3–6pm EDT
Apr 21st
7:05–9:05pm EDT
Apr 24th
3–5pm EDT
Apr 24th
7–9pm EDT
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Drawing is the most valuable skill in all the visual arts and needed for all artistic disciplines.
This course is perfect for adult students looking for a strong foundation, it’s a great skill for anyone working in film, graphic design, fashion industry or or those who work digitally. Hone your skill set and grow confidence with your sketches. Learn how to create dynamic compositions as you study classical drawing techniques for achieving accurate proportion & linear perspective, develop an eye for line, form & tone in still-life arrangements using a combination of pencil, charcoal or inks.
We will also demo how to draw using the right side of the brain, how to draw curves, use contour technique & straight line approximation technique as well as the essentials of drawing ellipses, a cylinder and hemispheres. Learn how to employ horizontal lines & vanishing points to give your drawings a sense of volume and accuracy. How to use the midpoint establishment to ensure the two major halves or your drawings are accurate. These practical exercises help beginners learn how to see shape and form.
This class is an excellent introduction to drawing for students who are serious about learning their craft. We recommend a full class course syllabus to see real progress. Returning students are welcome & will be accommodated for.
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All students must fill out our class waiver. Please CLICK HERE for the Adult Waiver Form.
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Refunds
After registration, class tuition is non-refundable and nontransferable. No refunds will be issued after enrollment and payment.
We are not responsible for issuing refunds or rescheduling for any missed classes. If you do not show up for your enrolled class or camp you will NOT be entitled to any rescheduling, credit or refund.
Requesting to reschedule your enrollment before course start time or during will incur an admin fee of $75 for full class course or camp package. No refunds.
In the case that you have signed up for a full class course, after your first class, if you are dissatisfied with the quality of the program or feel it is not right for you, we will do our best to reschedule you into another class that is more suitable for your goals. If that is not suitable we will also offer the option to gift you the remaining credit in the form of a Gift Certificate to a friend who might enjoy the creative experience instead. Please note, the admin processing fee ($75) is deducted as well as any classes already taken from the total fee paid.
We do NOT offer refunds on single-day class or camp enrollments.
Credits
If you pull out of your class before it starts and request a credit instead of any rescheduling option. A credit will be issued that is valid for 6 months from the date of your original enrollment.
The value of the credit will be for the balance of any remaining sessions (if any) with an additional deduction of a $75 registration fee.
Requests to pull out of your enrolled class and turn your enrollment into a credit must be received via email 3 business days prior to the class start date.
If you do not notify us within that time period, you will not be eligible to any class credit or rescheduling opportunities.
Credits are valid for six months form original date of issue and are null and void after that time.
No Shows
If you do not show up for an in-person class or camp or online experience that you are enrolled in, you are marked as a no-show and are NOT entitled to any refund, credit, or rescheduling.
Class Course Cancellations by the school
Although class course cancellations are extremely rare, we reserve the right to cancel classes and make every effort to notify students in advance of these changes.
If enrollment goals are not met for the course we reserve the right to cancel a session up to 48 hours prior to the class. We will notify you via email to reschedule the class to an alternative upcoming date or give you the option to transfer into another class. Or we can offer you a class credit which can be used within a six-month period.
On occasion, a course start date may be pushed back if enrollment goals are not met. In this instance, you will receive a credit for the price of the class that did not take place.
In the event of a total class cancellation due to unforeseen circumstances, and if a student is unable to switch into another class offering, a full refund will be granted.
In the event of severe weather conditions, we will follow the NYC public school closing, and classes will be rescheduled.
Class Course Cancellations "Beyond our Control"
During the ongoing crisis, if an in-person class or any live activity or program is canceled before or during the course due to current situations beyond our control, for example: more severe restrictions by the government + further lockdowns and/or where it is not possible for the school to continue to offer live programming our contingency plan is:
Cancellation or Rescheduling Requests for ONLINE Group Classes
We are not in a position to offer any make-ups or rescheduling in our Zoom classes.
The instructors are professional and booked in advance and cannot be canceled last minute.
If you don’t show up for an online class, please do not email us looking for rescheduling, refunds or credits as we will not be able to accommodate your request.
In the circumstance that you are canceling your full enrollment in an Online course, you must give us at least 6 business days notice via email. You will be issued with a credit with an admin processing fee of $75 per enrollment/ per person.
We are sorry if these policies seem strict but we simply cannot run our programs to suit everyone’s personal schedule or last-minute changes in calendars.
Rescheduling Tickets for Single Classes
Due to COVID-19 high cancellation rates and unpredictability, spots in our classes are limited and teachers are booked in advance, so as a small business it is simply not possible for us to deal with last-minute drop outs. We are unable to run our classes according to last-minute changes to student’s personal schedules.
The school is now making it easier to reschedule classes. rescheduling tickets can be purchased 2 business days prior to your enrolled class for a fee of $25 (per single class per person.)
Rescheduling Tickets are VALID for regular group classes in: Adult, Kids or Teen Programs.
Rescheduling Tickets are NOT valid for Toddler Classes, Online Classes, Camps, Private lessons or any other event or activity at our studio.
Rescheduling Tickets must be purchased at least 2 business days in advance of your enrolled class. Please note if a rescheduling ticket is not purchased in time, you will be charged for your session regardless of your non-attendance.
Rescheduling Tickets are NOT VALID for the rescheduling of a full class course, or cancellation of full class courses please read on for cancellation Policies.
The rescheduling of classes is subject to availability in our other classes. In the event your request is NOT available we will contact you by email with an alternative option.
Rescheduling will NEVER carry over into a new semester, so please do NOT email us after your class course is over and ask to reschedule missed classes into new semesters!
Rescheduling requests made verbally to an instructor, or by last-minute phone call or text to any member of our staff, will NOT be deemed valid notifications of cancellations or requests for rescheduling & are NOT eligible for rescheduling, credits, or refunds.
Rescheduling or Cancellation for FULL CLASS COURSE
Once registration is received, no refunds are issued. If you need to cancel or reschedule a full class course, please email us with your request prior to your class start date time. We will issue you with a credit valid for 6 months that can be used toward any of our programs within this period. You will be charged $75 ADMIN FEE for the cancellation and this will be deducted form your credit.
If you do not email us prior to class start time, you will be charged for your classes regardless of your non attendance.
Cancellation or Rescheduling Requests for Camps
Our camps book weeks in advance so we are not in a position to offer any refunds or credits.
If you miss your enrolled camp date due to any reason, you are marked as a no-show & are not entitled to any rescheduling, credit, or refunds.
If you know one week in advance of your scheduled enrollment in a camp that you are unable to attend, please email us and we will be able to release the camp spot to another camper.
If you are looking to reschedule a camp week into a different camp week and we are able to reschedule you, please note there is a $75 rescheduling fee per person. No refunds.
If you signed up for a Single Day Camp, and make a request 3 business days in advance to make a change to your booking and we can reschedule you, there is a rescheduling fee of $75 per DAY.
The rescheduling of a camp dates will only be offered in the current season camp you are enrolled in, for example Holiday Camp rescheduling in Winter cannot be offered in Summer Camps, etc.
If you decide to pull out of your enrolled camp week or any single date, we must receive at least 6 business days notice otherwise you will NOT be entitled to any rescheduling or credit. We do not offer refunds.
Please keep in mind, rescheduling camp dates is NOT GUARANTEED and is at the school's discretion. It is based entirely on availability on upcoming camp dates.
We do NOT accept verbal notification or last-minute personal texts or phone calls to members of staff, for example. If you tell a teacher you are not attending this will not serve as a notification. You must email us in writing your request at least one week in advance.
If a camp is canceled due to situations beyond our control, for example, severe restrictions by the government or further lockdowns, we will not be issuing any refunds for any bookings, instead, you will be offered the option of transferring your camp to an ONLINE activity.
Please email us at [email protected]
In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.
Students report a significant improvement in their drawing abilities after attending classes at Adult: Beginner Drawing Technique, with some feeling a 'supercharge' effect after just one lesson. The tutors are reported to be knowledgeable and patient, taking the time to make sure each student absorbs the instruction and the techniques. They can customize the learning experience to suit the student's area of interest, be it pencil, watercolor, pen & ink, or manga. The atmosphere of the class is positive, with music playing and all necessary materials provided by the provider. Students also appreciate the studio's setting and report meeting lovely people during their classes. Many are looking forward to attending future sessions, providing room for continuous learning and improvement. Direct quotes: 1. "I feel like my drawing ability has been supercharged after just one class! I will definitely be a regular now." 2. "Instructor was very helpful and knowledgeable. Would definitely go back." 3. "Our instructor tailored the class to meet the different needs of each student... the instructor will start you off in the proper direction for any style."
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