Fundamentals of Drawing & Painting

Name: Fundamentals of Drawing & Painting
Start: 2025-05-01T18:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-05-01T20:30:00-04:00
Location: Chelsea Drawing & Painting Workshops

Chelsea Drawing & Painting Workshops

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Unleash your creativity with the timeless techniques of charcoal and pastel as you explore the elements of visual language. From mastering proportion to analyzing composition, this workshop offers hands-on instruction and insight into the history and philosophy of art. Experience a blend of personal guidance, artistic practice, and enriching discussions in a welcoming, intimate studio environment.

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321 W 24th St , New York, NY
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Discover the timeless Art of charcoal and pastel at Chelsea Drawing & Painting Workshops in the "Fundamentals of Art Workshop." Unleash your inner artist as you learn about the elements of visual language and how to analyze paintings for composition, value, and color. Learn how to mark-map your subject and draw in proportion.

Learn about proportion being the foundation of all the arts: painting, music, sculpture, architecture, poetry, etc. As the instructor works with each student, he speaks about Art's history, science, craft, and philosophy. Midway into the class, there is a 10min. Break to rest, see other students' work, socialize a bit, at times with some wine, and then get back to creating. There are intermittent short slide lectures about how to look at paintings in galleries and museum collections….As the 19th-century British artist John Ruskin stated, "Art is the harmonious coming together of soul, mind, heart, and hand."…Start your artist journey today at the intimate home-studio atelier in Chelsea, Manhattan, of the artist-instructor Raphael-Raúl.

*All art materials are supplied by the Art Workshop. If you want to bring your own, please do*

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No refunds. The student must cancel or reschedule 4 business days before the class registered for and only one cancellation is allowed. No exceptions.

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.

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Fundamentals of Drawing & Painting

Bruno D. • April 25, 2025

I enjoyed the class, the instructor gave us personalized instruction, and I was happy to learn from a professional.
Fundamentals of Drawing & Painting

Bruno Donaggio • April 21, 2025

I am a beginner and was looking forward to learning from a professional. In class we received personalized attention and instruction from Raphael and that helped me gain further knowledge of drawing.
Fundamentals of Drawing & Painting

Lora • April 13, 2025

I had no drawing experience prior to taking this course. Raphael is a great teacher and introduced me to concepts like measuring proportions, mark mapping, value scale. He broke things down in a way which was easy to understand, taught me to look at lines and lighting which was tremendously helpful. I was able to draw a still life using charcoal and pastel which even I am proud of. Usually my mind is distracted by many things, but when in Raphael’s class I am able to totally concentrate on drawing which he refers to as active meditation, so true! Raphael walks around and pays individual attention to each student, and has us look at each others work, which sounds daunting but actually is a fun experience. Since this class I’ve been sketching and looking at everything in a different light, becoming more observant and noticing much more details. I highly recommend this class!
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Alexej J. • April 8, 2025

Raphael is amazing, never thought I could draw anything this beautiful. He really provided perfect guidance!!!
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Corinne T. • April 8, 2025

The class was such a delight. We were treated to not only an introduction on the fundamentals of drawing but also the history and theory of art and why it matters. Raphael is a wonderful teacher. Would highly recommend !
Fundamentals of Drawing & Painting

Celia • March 18, 2025

Raphael is such an incredible instructor. He assesses your current skill level (even if at 0 skill) and adjusts his guidance accordingly. Although in a group setting, it feels very personalized and tailored to each student. I feel invigorated to do more art in my free time and look forward to continuing learning under Raphael's guidance. Truly would give this 6 stars if that was an option. I was looking to learn how to blend colors and understand the fundamentals of a drawing/painting so that I can grow my skill set to feel confident enough to call myself an artist. In just 3 sessions, I do feel that confidence! Couldn't be more grateful for these sessions, they are FABULOUS!
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Franz Lino S. • March 14, 2025

This was a fantastic fundamentals of drawing & painting class. The class can be very personal, where you're taught at your skill/experience level so it doesn't ever feel like you're "behind" others. Also, just learning the mark-mapping technique alone made a huge improvement in my drawing which was great. Excited to continue going!
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Cai • March 3, 2025

This class was amazing! I took the three-class session, and I honestly can't believe the painting I was able to create after only three days of instruction. The instructor is so great — kind, honest, and very knowledgable. I entered this class knowing nothing about charcoal and pastel, and I left with a painting that I actually feel so proud of! Thank you!
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Lori • February 11, 2025

This class is a fun way to start drawing, or to return to it if you feel out of practice. Raphael, the instructor, is a talented artist and talented teacher. He gives each student personalized instruction, understanding your strengths or interests. And he patiently and kindly answers your questions and shows you ‘how-to’. I learned to become comfortable with using charcoal for drawing and pastels for painting. He teaches techniques such as composition, mark mapping, measuring proportion, erasing, and blending. The welcoming art studio environment is the opposite of a stuffy classroom. There is no pressure, and everyone’s effort is taken seriously. Raphael is a really smart, interesting person – throughout the class we talk about art, history, philosophy, music. I have learned much more than just drawing technique. He’s a great storyteller, and his sense of humor keeps us laughing. Within just a few sessions my skills totally improved! I am inspired to keep drawing. This is the best art class I’ve ever taken!
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Michelle • January 2, 2025

Raphael's art class is fantastic! We worked with charcoal and pastels throughout the three week course. What makes the class so great is how personalized Raphael's teaching style is. He would come around to each of us, give tailored feedback, and offer tips specific to where we were struggling. That kind of one-on-one attention made such a big difference, and I could really see my skills improve over the three weeks. I learned so much about drawing techniques and left the class feeling inspired and eager to continue. Beyond his teaching skills, Raphael is a fantastic storyteller with an engaging personality that makes the sessions not only educational but also incredibly fun. His enthusiasm and humor created a lively and welcoming environment that made me look forward to each class. I came away feeling excited and inspired to keep drawing. If you’re thinking about taking an art class, I can’t recommend this one enough!
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ChingYun T. • October 22, 2024

This is an amazing class for beginners. Prior to first class, I had no confidence in drawing and I was very worried. Luckily, Raphael is very patient and encouraged me to continue drawing and trying. He sees positivity from whatever I drew and encourage me to modify little by little. It's a warm and friendly environment. I can seek for support when I need, and he will provide guidance based on each person's need. I thought I won't like charcoal course because it's only black and white, but after the second class, I started to understand and kind of saw the shapes that Raphael was emphasizing on. I really enjoyed the process and Raphael started from the basic, such as mark mapping, values, taking out colors with erasers, looking at the shape and how to be patient about taking the time to observe and draw. I was surprised that I can draw something and it really looks like a rose. In addition, Raphael also taught us how to appreciate artwork, which I always want to learn and I didn't expect that I can get the information in this class, definitely worth it! If you are considering taking any drawing class but scared of being judged, highly recommended this studio.
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John H. • October 22, 2024

This was a great experience for me. The teacher is very knowledgeable and provides a good foundation in drawing and painting.
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Shuting Z. • October 22, 2024

My 2 friends and I truly loved the class. Raul, the teacher, was very patient, kind, encouraging and helpful with improving our drawing skills. I experienced drastic growth and my drawing came along well with his individual ized attention and help. The workshop’s vibes are relaxed, fun, cozy, and friendly. Will recommend it to anyone!
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Anonymous • September 27, 2024

Great instructor and my friends and I had a blast! We started the class with a lesson and then spent the rest of class working on a still life that Raphael set up for us. He was very helpful and kind in explaining how we could improve our drawings. Lots of fun chats and side stories to keep you entertained throughout the 2.5 hrs!
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Miljana C. • September 26, 2024

The instructor is very knowledgeable and passionate about teaching. I enjoyed the space and I love the progress I made. I give the course 4.5 instead of 5 stars maybe because I needed more dynamic assignments to keep the class engaging.
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Anonymous • August 8, 2024

Great class. The instructor is very skilled, supportive, and informative—you’ll learn many interesting tidbits about philosophy and art history along with useful fundamentals, in a cozy bohemian atmosphere. Low pressure but your work is taken seriously. Highly recommended.
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Naomi B. • March 14, 2024

Very relaxing introduction to drawing! The instructor is also very knowledgeable as well!
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Chelsea, Manhattan
321 W 24th St Studio 4H
At 8th Ave
New York, New York 10011 Chelsea, Manhattan
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At 8th Ave
New York, New York 10011

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