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Learn the fundamentals of drawing and painting in NYC with classes that cover techniques such as perspective, shading, and color theory, allowing participants to express their creativity and develop their artistic skills.
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Approaching Contemporary Art
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Expand your knowledge of contemporary art and learn how to approach artwork that may feel intimidating and challenging in this all-levels, inquiry-based art history course led by Julia Norton at the renowned 92nd Street Y. Foster discussion, deepen connections, and think with an open mind as you explore new and innovative mediums beyond painting and sculpture. Discover the meaning behind artworks and develop new ways to approach the vast range of artwork being made today.
Designing Repeat Patterns
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Examine and create repeat patterns through both analog and digital formats, and play with combining different elements, including geometric and botanical. Students develop elements through drawing for the first half of the workshop, which are then scanned and digitally composited using the Adobe Suite. No previous experience necessary! Create your own pattern and contribute one drawn element to be combined into a collaborative classroom repeat to...
$115
Drawing and Watercolor (Beginner/Intermediate)
ArtWorks at West Side YMCA @ 5 W 63rd St, New York, NY
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.
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Introduction to Alcohol Inks
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Seductive for their vibrant, free flowing, jewel-like hues, alcohol inks offer an opportunity for both rigor and risk-taking. We will explore the full range of possibilities of this increasingly popular medium, painting onto non-porous surfaces like transparent film, synthetic paper and ceramic tiles. We will learn about color mixing, layering, subtractive techniques and the use stamping and stenciling as ways to create patterns and textures....
Painting Seascapes with Watercolor
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Get swept away to the beach in this course that will teach you how to paint beautiful seascapes using watercolor paint. Working from photographs, learn methods of paint application, color formation and visual representation. From peaceful vistas to crashing surf, you’ll learn how to transform this aqueous medium into painterly scenes of the ocean. Participate in group discussions, observe demonstrations, and get feedback on your progress in real...
Painting Portraits in Watercolor
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Discover the art of capturing character and depth in portrait painting as you master the challenging medium of watercolor. Learn from live models or use your reference photographs in this course at the prestigious 92nd Street Y. Prerequisite: basic/intermediate watercolor experience. Masks recommended.
Meditative Painting
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Unleash your creativity and find peace of mind through the power of paint in this transformative course. Discover the connection between painting and meditation as you explore different brain states and develop a deeper understanding of yourself. Take the first step towards a more contemplative and mindful life.
Drawing, Painting & Mixed-Media (Intermediate/Advanced)
The Art Studio NY @ 145 W 96th St, New York, NY
Enjoy this passionate, inspiring art class that is guaranteed to bring your artwork to the next level. Perfect for those who are ready to push forward and explore your new artistic heights as you: Receive one-on-one tailor-made instruction based on your needs and interests Gain exposed to new techniques by our New York exhibited expert art instructor Enjoy a combination of structured art projects with the freedom to...
Technical Drawing I: Linking the Hand to the Mind
New York School of Interior Design @ 170 E 70th St, New York, NY
Words are good descriptors and Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) programs represent a revolutionary drafting tool, but drawing is the creative link between the imagination and the realization of an idea. Today, technical drawing takes on a different purp ose. This different purpose is in connection with spatial visualization and the ability to transfer that visualization between paper and computer, directly and fluently. Through structured in-class...
Art Workshop (Thursdays)
Chelsea Drawing & Painting Workshops @ 321 W 24th St , New York, NY
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 you are interested in creating, so that you can develop your own vision and style. Our workshops...
$40
Constructing the Figure
New York School of the Arts @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY
Learn to construct solid and anatomically correct figure and portrait drawings. Through lectures, demonstrations, and individual instruction, this course will cover the anatomical, structural, and surface forms of the head and figure. With a focus on the gesture as our starting point, we will identify the line of the body and develop the constitution of the figure through sequentially longer poses. There will be an emphasis on proportion, perspective,...
Watercolor: Composition and Tone
New York School of the Arts @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY
Work from still life and the model. Emphasis will be on massing in layered, transparent washes initially with a gradual buildup of detail through color and tone. The particular qualities of various pigments will be examined and incorporated to build up areas of transparency and opacity, with emphasis on composition and rhythm. Material list
Drawing: Form & Movement
New York School of the Arts @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY
Unleash your creativity and master the art of expressing movement on a flat page. Join us at the renowned New York School of the Arts for an immersive drawing course that will teach you to observe and capture shapes, planes, and rhythm. Get ready to awaken your senses and make your drawings come alive.
Drawing: Anatomy & Artistry
New York School of the Arts @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY
Unlock the secrets of figure drawing in this captivating art course. Learn the art of anatomy and explore the techniques used by old masters to create expressive figure drawings. Whether you prefer charcoal or pencil, this course will teach you the skills to bring your drawings to life.
Finding Puccini's Music Box
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Scholars have long sought the source for two major themes in Madama Butterfly. One is associated with Butterfly herself and the second with her patrimony. The assumption has been that Puccini, attempting to achieve exotic authenticity, based these themes on Japanese melodies. But Professor W. Anthony Sheppard has discovered a different theory: Puccini's source for these themes was a Swiss-made music box playing Chinese tunes. Evidence indicates...
Watercolor in Fort Tryon Park
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Fort Tryon Park offers a wide range of landscape subjects: massive rock faces in a pine grove, the arching branches of old elms, an extraordinary view of the Hudson River within an arcade of London plane trees and many intricate, beautiful flower gardens. No wonder it is a designated scenic landmark. Explore watercolor techniques and themes in a special en plein air setting. Watercolor Paints: Small tubes, artist grade or a set of watercolors...
Drawing at the Cloisters
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Light-and-shade-dappled cloistered gardens, Romanesque windows, column capitals and a hammered-iron standing candelabra. These are just a few of the amazing settings and subjects found at the Cloisters. Drawing lessons pair techniques to themes. Explore a fascinating collection within a unique space and take your skills to the next level. Tuition includes museum admission. Pencils – Charcoal Pencils Note: The Met Museum allows...
Body Strategies
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Learn about the bones, tendons and muscles that build the human form to give your drawings a real sense of proportion, movement and personality. This class will fundamentally change the way you depict human form. One or more sessions feature a figure model.
Portrait and People in Pastel
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
This program is taking place remotely. If you have signed up, you will receive an email with details of how to access the program. If we are able to offer an in-person version of this class in the coming months, we will contact you and make both options available to you. ____________________ Working from live models, you will learn how to use pastel to create warmth and character in portrait and figure drawings. Artists will sharpen their...
Travel Drawing
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Let loose the power of your sketchbook and get ready to draw anywhere, anytime! In this course you’ll develop a practice of quick, responsive drawings to react to the world around you while exploring your own voice and style. Whether you’re traveling across town or across the world, drawing in new places sparks creativity and helps us see beyond our everyday. We’ll use that excitement to breathe life into our ideas and drawings. This class...
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