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Fundamentals of Drawing & Painting

Chelsea Drawing & Painting Workshops See all classes by this school @ 321 W 24th St , New York, NY

Work with the expressive mediums of charcoal and pastel while developing a deeper understanding of visual language in this enriching workshop. Guided by working professional artist Raphael-Raul, you will explore proportion, composition, and tonal relationships through hands-on studio practice. The curriculum weaves together the history, science, and philosophy of art in a warm, intimate, and intellectually engaging home studio environment.

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Fundamentals of Drawing & Painting (For Two)

Chelsea Drawing & Painting Workshops See all classes by this school @ 321 W 24th St , New York, NY

Explore charcoal and pastel as expressive tools within a broader study of visual language at this thoughtful workshop hosted by professional artist Raphael-Raul. Emphasis on proportion, composition, and tonal relationships grounds the creative work in both technical discipline and artistic philosophy. Personalized instruction, studio practice, and substantive discussion take place in an intimate, welcoming home studio setting.

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Instructed Figure Drawing

Drawing New York See all classes by this school @ 15 Gramercy Park South, New York, NY

Study figure drawing and discover numerous drawing approaches in this interactive workshop at Drawing New York. Each class features a live model, welcoming participants of any experience level to deepen their visual abilities. Bring your own materials for a complete learning experience.

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Fear-Free Beginners Drawing

The Art Studio NY See all classes by this school @ 243 W 72nd St , New York, NY

Bring out your inner artist in this inspiring, judgment-free drawing class. Discover the joy of drawing as you build a variety of beginner techniques and express yourself through subjects like still life, realism, and portraiture. All levels are welcome in this fear-free artistic journey.

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Introduction to Drawing for Beginners

Drawing New York See all classes by this school @ 15 Gramercy Park South, New York, NY

Tap into your creative potential in this course built for absolute beginners and anyone seeking a structured way into drawing. Work through the essentials, from basic forms and proportions to refined shading. Learn how to use different papers and pencils effectively, and finish the course able to create compelling, well-rendered artwork.

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Drawing Basics

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  • 18 and older
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  • 62 18th St, Brooklyn, NY
  • 15 hours over 5 sessions

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Class Description

Description

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 that connects seeing and conveying form. It is the key towards understanding and translating an idea into a finished piece. Drawing is the bridge that connects seeing with conveying form and space. Throughout the development of any great work of art, be it painting, sculpture, or design the formal issues of drawing- line, tone, texture, and shape remain at the forefront.

Materials you will need to bring to class:
  • 11x14 Drawing Pad of all-purpose paper (try to make sure there is as little texture as possible on the surface of the paper – Hot Press).
  • 11x14 Pad of newsprint paper (30+ Sheets)
  • Drawing Pencils, a range of HB, 2B, 4B, 6B (for shading)
  • Utility Knife and blades or x-acto knife/razor blades for sharpening pencils.
  • Charcoal Pencils, ranging from soft to hard.
  • Compressed Charcoal.  
  • Kneaded Eraser.
  • Regular White Eraser.
  • Tortillons (paper stumps).
Additional Fees: 
Please note that this 5 week session requires a one time modeling fee of $10. This payment can be given directly to the instructor during your first class.

Refund Policy

Full 8 business days before class time for rescheduling. No refunds.

Reviews of Classes at Trestle Workshops (326)

(4.4-star rating across 326 reviews)

This class: 4.6 out of 5 from 26 reviews

  • Drawing Basics

    This class was a survey class, going through some different approaches to drawing. I never felt like I improved, as we kept switching approaches. It was interesting to try things, but wasn’t helpful as someone looking for critical feedback. Good for folks looking to shake things up, not for total beginners.
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  • Drawing Basics

    Allison (the teacher) explained everything well and made drawing easy - for a beginner like me
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  • Drawing Basics

    Allison is a really kind, helpful instructor. I was extremely hesitant to show my drawings, etc. but she made the environment comfortable and gave criticism that tremendously helped me to improve.
  • Drawing Basics

    This was the first drawing class I've ever taken and it was wonderful. The instructor was so patient and gave a perfect overview to begin with. Then, in each class she did demos and gave personal suggestions to each student as needed. She didn't overly engage, allowing students to work at their own pace, but stepped in when we were "stuck." Each class had a topic which we focused on, giving us something to work on. I expected to be very intimidated, but wasn't at all. I would take this course again!
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  • Drawing Basics

    Excellent introductory class! The teacher, Allison, was super talented and patient with all her students. As a beginner to drawing, I felt like Allison set me up with the basic tools; so that I can now draw on my own and sharpen my skills with confidence. The studio, trestle, is a dream! Super spacious and inspiring. Very peaceful!
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  • Drawing Basics

    Good teacher. Learned fundamentals.
  • Drawing Basics

  • Drawing Basics

    Allison was a great instructor. She was able to connect with everyone within the class and guide us throughout the course with each challenge we faced. I knew that art ran in my family and I had some skills prior to the course, but Allison helped me gain my confidence back especially with shading. That being said it has been about 10 years since I took an art class and wanted to see if there was a spark still. Allison not only showed me that I have a spark and interest in art but built that spark into the flame and passion that I have for it now. I am so grateful for her for that. With the skills and techniques that Allison has given me I know that drawing and sketching will help me throughout my life with being more appreciative, relaxed in life and furthering my imagination and career. Thank you Allison for everything that you have given me. I will continue to work on my shading and hopefully I'll be able to take your course in October. If not, I will definitely be in touch and we'll see one another again.
  • Drawing Basics

    This was a great opportunity and program! Thank you Coursehorse!
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  • Drawing Basics

    the level was very basic and i thought that wasnt explained in the class brief.
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