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Learn advanced drawing techniques and expand your artistic skills in a variety of mediums, such as charcoal, pen and ink, and watercolor, at various locations in NYC.

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Drawing the Bonsai Collection

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

This class offers a unique opportunity to work directly from specimens in school's renowned collection while practicing drawing techniques and strategies.  The scale of bonsai allows students to explore every aspect of a tree like its structure, leaves, and branches, in close detail. This class is open to artists and tree lovers at all levels of experience. Are materials provided and included in cost of the class? No. Please bring: A 16...

(165) All levels 18 and older
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$189

5 sessions

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Contemporary Botanical Drawing

Trestle Workshops @ 62 18th St, Brooklyn, NY

You will learn traditional botanical illustration technique after which participants can practice such a technique and/or use their specimen to create a contemporary botanical inspired drawing. We will also touch on plants as subjects throughout art history and in the post-modern era.  Seasonal flowers are provided but feel free to bring your own. Please bring $15.00 Material Fee to the teacher

(326) All levels 14 and older
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Introduction to Botanical Field Drawing- Section A

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

In this workshop, students will learn how to use drawing as a tool to study plant forms, with a focus on identifying characteristics. Our subject will be the Garden's beautiful annual and perennial collections. Students will begin a sketchbook collection of plants.  This class is suitable for artistic beginners and horticulture students alike. Are materials provided and included in cost of the class? No. Please bring: Sketchbook ...

(165) Beginner 18 and older
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$276

6 sessions

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Drawing From Observation Using Color

Wagner College Lifelong Learning @ 1 Campus Rd, Staten Island, NY

Learn to draw from observation, and create beautiful, full-colored drawings using professional techniques. This class is for beginners, intermediate and advanced students. Previous drawing knowledge is not necessary. Merryl will be working with students individually at their level to create their drawings.

(5) All levels 18 and older
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$399

10 sessions

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Nature Drawing (Beginners and Beyond)

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

With plants of many kinds as our subjects, this class explores contour, perspective, value, and texture to build drawing skills. Students will work with a variety of pencils, including color pencils, ink, and color and textured papers.  Please bring an 11 by 14-inch sketchbook or pad to the first class.

(165) All levels 18 and older
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$232

7 sessions

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Drawing Birds' Nests Using Pencils

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Join this class to learn techniques for capturing the depth, texture, and intricate structure of nests as well as the polished smoothness of eggs. Use graphite or colored pencils alone or with watercolor to render these natural wonders.  Students will complete a detailed study in pencil, and color will be added to all or parts of the composition. Are materials provided and included in cost of the class? No. Here's the material list: ...

(165) All levels 18 and older
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$156

4 sessions

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Landscape Drawing for Travelers

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

The diverse landscapes of Brooklyn Botanic Garden provide a unique opportunity to hone outdoor drawing skills; its various settings from formal esplanades to native flora provide diverse challenges. My goal is to equip students to sketch successfully outside, whether in the city or remote wilderness. We will cover preparation, portable tools, location planning, and most importantly comfort and safety. Selection of subject matter and pictorial composition...

(165) All levels 18 and older
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Botanical Drawing (Beginner)

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Explore the world of botanical drawing in this introductory workshop. With a step-by-step approach to capturing form, proportion, value, and texture, you will build a foundation for drawing botanical subjects. Bring your own materials: Pencil HB (also known as #2) or 2B pencil Paper Laser paper, smooth sketch paper or Bristol Kneaded eraser Tissue or soft cloth Before you Purchase Materials: If your class is canceled due to low registration,...

(165) Beginner 18 and older
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Adult: Beginner Drawing Technique

Creatively Wild Art Studio Dumbo @ 98 Water St, Brooklyn, NY

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...

(179) Beginner 18 and older
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Fear-Free Drawing with Soft Pastels

The Art Studio NY

NOTE: This is an Online Art Class. Our instructors will work with you over high-quality live video and teach you to make art from the comfort of your home. We will move back to in-person art classes in our art studio when the uncertainties around Coronavirus are resolved. Nurture your creativity with inspiring pastel art lessons for all ages and all levels! Soft pastel classes are the perfect way to relax, de-stress, and tap into your inner-artist. ...

(631) All levels 18 and older
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Impressionist Drawing in Color

ArtClassBklyn.com @ 98 Sterling St, Brooklyn, NY

What is Impressionism all about? What do we know from the lessons that the Impressionists taught? Here we will elucidate their quasi-scientific painting philosophy in a variety of lessons and presentations, followed by in-class participation.  This includes printed handouts, PowerPoint and Keynote lectures as well as a quick video lecture on how to set up your home studio are covered. Bring a thumb drive. Drawing - Papers, Pencils, Erasers...

(13) All levels 18 and older
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$150

4 sessions

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Gesture Drawing the Disney Way

Creative Talent Network

We are not striving for drawings that say, "look at me, aren't  I an attractive drawing", but instead will say, "I have life, I have feeling and I have a purpose", and the drawing will reveal that purpose and tell that story. So all you storytellers and animation artists out there, if you are the kind that needs a little first hand analysis to help take you to the next level perhaps this is the class for you to learn and get comfortable with...

(3) All levels 12 and older
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Bright Marks: Working with Colored Pencils

92nd Street Y @ Online Classroom, New York, NY

Learn how to work with the surprisingly versatile colored pencil perfect for the home studio. Discover how to blend and shade to create colorful, dimensional drawings from still lives, photographs, and more. Supply list:  Color Pencils:  Recommended Brand:  Premier Prismacolor  Poppy Red  Process Red  Tuscan Red  Pumpkin Orange  Goldenrod  Canary Yellow  Grass Green  Peacock Green ...

(1062) All levels 18 and older
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$190

4 sessions

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The Art of Nature - Central Park

Chelsea Drawing & Painting Workshops @ 1233 5th Ave, New York, NY

“The Art of Nature” …an outdoor workshop in contemplative sketchting in Central Park, NYC. Just as mystics have sought meditative peace in the woods deep quietude, the natural world has also inspired artists of all cultures. They have applied their artistic skills to capture it with the techniques of sketching. The act of sketching requires concentration. Over time with skill, practice, and dedication, sketching can develop into a contemplative...

(219) All levels 16 and older
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From Black and White to Color: Drawing and Color Theory

Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Join this class and discover why does it often seem like a great leap from drawing to color theory. This class bridges the gap between working in black and white and working in color using structured exercises that explore the concept of value in both. We also approach color theory through color mixing with a limited palette.  This class is suitable for students at all levels, and any opaque color medium (pastel, gouache, and acrylic) is allowed. ...

(165) All levels 18 and older
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The Art of The Pin-Up Workshop

SMB Studio Arts Inc.

This new drawing course will take you into the art and history of pin up girls! This class will cover their style, poses, clothing and roles in WWII, feminist perspectives on the models, and give students the chance to create their very own pin up. We will explore famous models such as Betty Grable and Rosie the Riveter! Students will produce a variety of works involving charcoal, graphite, and colored pencils.

(1) All levels 18 and older
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Drawing at the Metropolitan Museum

Educational Alliance Art School

Drawing inspiration from sculpture and old masters in museums is a time honored tradition. Degas, Ingres, Delacroix and Picasso in the Louvre. The Metropolitan Museum is an outstanding resource for inspiration and learning. We will draw from masterpieces of Roman, Medieval, 19th century and American sculpture. We will seek out less traffic galleries to avoid people looking over your shoulder. A wonderful way to learn to draw and explore the artwork....

(29) All levels 18 and older
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Summer Camp: Botanic Watercolors (Grades 6-12)

One River School @ 319 Franklin Turnpike , Allendale, NJ

Translucent orchids, fragrant roses and blooming tulips - this course will allow students to examine botanical life by creating a series of intricate watercolor paintings using techniques such as washes, glazes, wet-in-wet, dry brush and pen/ink.

(13) All levels 11 - 17 years old
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$385

5 sessions

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Fear-Free Drawing: Portrait & Figure Drawing Level II

The Art Studio NY @ Online Classroom, Online, NY

NOTE: This is an Online Art Class. Our instructors will work with you over high-quality live video and teach you to make art from the comfort of your home. We will move back to in-person art classes in our art studio when the uncertainties around Coronavirus are resolved. Nurture your inner-artist and feel inspired as you deepen your practice of portrait and figure drawing. Enjoy engaging, encouraging art instruction in this intermediate level...

(631) All levels 18 and older
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$299

8 sessions

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Adult Drawing Your Loved Ones at Home

Creatively Wild Art Studio Dumbo @ Virtual Classroom, New York, NY

This is an ONLINE ART CLASS that meets weekly via Zoom. Students are required to download the (free) Zoom App before class time. After your register we will supply you with a link to join the class on your App. Learn how to capture the likeness of your child, spouse, or sweetheart from the live model right in your own home (or from photographs if they don’t like to pose!). This foundation drawing class will teach you how to set the proportions...

(179) Beginner 18 and older
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