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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.
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...
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...
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Classeteria @ 284 Suydam St, Brooklyn, NY
In this class students will gain an understanding of the elements that make up political cartoons and they will learn how to create them. Through discussion and work samples we will take a look at the history of the art form including such artists as Thomas Nast. The class will study visual literacy, cartooning as a language of symbols and as a language of shared knowledge. Students will learn the art of interpreting information and making connections....
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...
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...
Newmark Graduate School of Journalism @ 219 W 40th St, New York, NY
Course Title: Creating Custom Charts, Graphics and Icons with Adobe Illustrator This six-hour session will be an introduction to basic Adobe Illustrator skills. At the end of the course, students will be able to create simple vector icons, build and style a variety of basic charts and graphs, create easy social media sells, and understand how to optimize and export everything for use on various digital platforms. Refunds up to 1 week before ev...
The Art Studio NY @ 145 W 96th St, New York, NY
If you are a teenager that is passionate about art, creativity, and self-expression, this teen art class is a perfect fit for you! In this small-sized, personalized art class for teens, you will learn how to deepen your knowledge of artistic techniques, strengthen your visual arts skills, develop your own unique style, and create your own art portfolio (either for personal satisfaction or for placement into the variety of specialized visual arts...
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Everyone can draw, including you! If you’re longing to re-spark your inner artist but aren’t sure where to start, these short classes will give you the jump you need. Professional artists take you step by step through basic techniques, opening your eyes to infinite possibilities. An affordable way to get your creative juices flowing, have fun, and be inspired. All supplies included with registration.
Create striking visuals that illuminate their subject matter in a clever way. By combining thematic brainstorming exercises, discussions on semiotics, and iconic rendering techniques, students will develop a working process they can use repeatedly to create conceptual illustrations. Supply list: Paper Pencil Eraser Pen Ruler OR: digital drawing setup Note: This program is taking place remotely. If you...
The Paint Place @ 243 W 72nd St, New York, NY
Feel inspired by a variety of drawing class subject matter as your muse, including: still life, realism, abstraction, the human figure, portraiture, and more. Unleash your inner-artist as you learn a variety of foundational beginner drawing class techniques, such as: charcoal and pencil use, shading, expressive line, mark-making, composition, contour drawing, dimension, and more! If you are a total beginner to drawing, this class is perfect for you....
Drawing New York @ 114 East 35th Street, New York, NY
Portrait Drawing (3 sessions) with Artist Edmond Rochat - Mondays, April 17th, 24th and May 1st, - 6:30 -9:30pm all sessions. Students will improve in three main areas of portrait drawing in this course: proportion/gesture, perspective and lighting form. Each session starts with a demonstration by the instructor clearly showing what students will achieve during the session. Drawing from a live portrait model, students receive individual...
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
An Evening of Art for Beginners Special Promotion Classes If you’re longing to re-spark your inner artist but aren’t sure where to start, this class will give you the jump you need. 6 pm: This special introductory class. 7:30-9:30 pm: Free Open House — meet our staff, tour our studios, participate in a demonstration and get help selecting the perfect class. Click here to R.S.V.P.
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Channel your inner artist at our free open house and enjoy an evening filled with hands-on activities, art, jewelry and ceramics demonstrations, private music lessons, food and wine tastings, dance performances, and much more. This is a great opportunity to meet our staff, tour our new music facilities and art studios, and get help selecting the perfect class. Hands-on Activities & Demonstrations Fine Art & Design Watercolor (demo) ...
The Art Studio NY @ 1000 5th Ave, New York, NY
Learn to draw in just two hours. Can’t draw a straight line? Used to love to draw (20 years ago) and feel a bit rusty? Then this class is for you. Everyone can draw, including you. Tap into your inner-artist in this encouraging, non-judgmental drawing class as you: Relax and enjoy the magical medium of drawing Get inspired by the stunning scenery of Central Park from within the walls of the renowned Metropolitan Museum of Art Feel nurtured...
New York School of Interior Design @ 170 E 70th St, New York, NY
This course builds upon the SketchUp suite of courses, allowing students to visualize their computer models with V-Ray, a state of the art computer program. Create compelling 3D architectural drawings with this popular third-party renderer. Learn how to take a single scene with interior elements and add lights, move cameras, and enhance objects by adding translucent and reflective surface qualities. Leverage each of the V-Ray tools and its...
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Join us for a day of drawing and exploration at Untermeyer Park and Gardens in Yonkers. Largely forgotten, these gardens were once considered the most spectacular in America. The 43-acre estate contains various gardens, classical structures and vistas, some restored, some still in ruins. Below are some suggested materials to bring for the day but bring what you’re comfortable working with and can easily carry. Limit your choices. Better...
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Explore the world of autobiographical comics and create panel-to-panel visual narratives based on your experiences, adventures, family histories and dreams. Study the works of artists like Robert Crumb, Harvey Pekar, Carol Tyler and Art Spiegelman, who are known for illustrating their daily lives. Learn the fundamentals of Comics Structure, composition and narrative Create an original script And use a variety of drawing materials...
Drawing As Mindfulness @ 1000 5th Ave, New York, NY
Come discover the Metropolitan Museum of Art like never before! Each week we will be discovering a new gallery and discussing new drawing techniques. For TOTAL BEGINNERS as well as those looking to sharpen their skills. Galleries include: Greek and Roman, European Sculpture, The Temple of Dendur, Oceania, Modern Art, Arts of Africa, and The Astor Garden. Techniques include: drawing the portrait, drawing...
92nd Street Y @ Online Classroom, New York, NY
Develop your own cartooning style, experiment with different drawing techniques, and practice creating simple multi-panel and single-panel gag cartoons in this online class. Focus areas include simplification and exaggeration, pacing and sequence and panel composition and emphasis. Students will engage in short cartoon assignments, drawing exercises and explore the work of different cartoon artists for inspiration and reference. This class welcomes...
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