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Drawing for Absolute Beginners

Educational Alliance Art School @ 331 E 12th St‎, New York, NY

This class is an introduction to drawing for absolute beginner to learn the basics. We will explore the versatility of pencil and charcoal to draw from observation using line, gesture, shape, value and texture to record and interpret reality. Materials List: Wide range of pencils from HB (mid-tone) to 6B (Dark) and from 2H (light) to 4H (very light) Sketchbook (any size you feel comfortable with) for drawing at home, on the subway, before you...

Beyond Basic Drawing

Educational Alliance Art School @ 197 East Broadway, New York, NY

Thinking visually comes naturally to many of us, but we are not often encouraged to use our visualization skills in daily life and work. In this class, you will learn techniques that cultivate confidence and ability to access and draw what comes to mind. Together, we will explore anatomy in depth by working with pen and ink, and—by the end of the session—color. Materials List: Sketch Pad- 11x14 at least 80 lbs. (weight will be written on...

Pre-College Drawing

Ashcan Studio of Art @ 45 E 34th St, New York, NY

DRAWING COURSE Students begin this class by practicing fundamental rendering techniques, then move on to developing strategies to combine diverse media, modes of representation and elements of design to express individual content.  Research and invention are encouraged. The curriculum culminates in the completion of a series of drawings that display formal and conceptual maturity.  At ASHCAN... YOU can  Your portfolio of artwork...

Pre-College Architecture

Ashcan Studio of Art @ 45 E 34th St, New York, NY

This course is an introduction to designing interior and exterior spaces, using conceptual approaches to design problems and solutions.  You'll learn about rendering, materials, methods, and techniques, as well as color theory. Learned techniques and materials are applied to structural drawings, plans, and elevations. Your portfolio is THE MOST critical component to a College or Graduate School application. Developing a unique and coherent...

Pre-College Graphic Design

Ashcan Studio of Art @ 45 E 34th St, New York, NY

Join the Ranks of Ashcan Graduates attending the Top Art Schools  with Ashcan's highly effective Pre- College Graphic Design Course. You will learn Design Communication processes including: Conceptualization Creative processes Typography Technology You'll gain skills in dynamic:  Digital Illustration Photoshop Page Layout Image Manipulation After you have the basics down, you'll be encouraged and guided by the Instructor to...

Drawing and Painting for Beginners

Educational Alliance Art School @ 197 East Broadway, New York, NY

Discover the joys of drawing and oil painting in our course specifically curated for beginners! Working from still lifes, this class encourages creative experimentation.  First, students will learn the fundamentals of drawing in pencil, charcoal, and ink, such as line, form, shading, composition, and most importantly, how to harness your own imagination.  The second half of the course will focus on oil painting, when you’ll learn how...

Fear-Free Drawing: All Level

The Art Studio NY @ 145 W 96th St, New York, NY

Calling all beginners to drawing in this inspiring, fear-free drawing class that will unlock your inner-artist.  Think you can't draw a straight line? Think again! Everyone can draw... including you, and we will guide you every step of the way in this fear-free drawing class as you learn to express yourself through drawing in our intimidation-free, non judgmental art-making space. Drawing is one of the most popular modes of artistic...

Drawing for Non-Creatives - Gain the Skill of DaVinci

English + Culture @ 10 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY

Drawing for Absolute Beginners

Watercolor for Absolute Beginners @ 24-32 Union Square East, New York, NY

Through demonstration and individual, hands-on help, you’ll learn all the basic techniques necessary to drawing. Once you understand the fundamentals of seeing and drawing, sketching becomes much easier. The rest is just practice. We start small with a few warm-up exercises each week. You'll first learn to see objects in a different way, as large geometric shapes without detail, and then put those shapes on paper. We proceed with learning to...

Curvaceous Copperplate

Society of Scribes @ 214 E 21st St, New York, NY

Copperplate is an elegant hand developed during the age of the great writing masters in the 18th century. A luscious, curvaceous hand, this script is used extensively for invitations and formal events in addition to artistic work. We will introduce the use of the flexible pointed nib and learn the basic minuscule and majuscule letterforms with emphasis on seeing the underlying basic forms of this hand. With practice this course can be used as a...

Studio Time with a Live Model

The Compleat Sculptor @ 110 West 19th Street, New York, NY

What Typically Happens at a Life Modeling Session? Live model sessions will explore unique possibilities of the ‘quick sketch’; occasionally poses for 2-weekends, or with multiple models will be offered.  

Drawing from The Right Side of the Brain

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

Master the art of drawing from observation with a focus on perception at Creatively Wild Art Studio Dumbo. Develop cognitive functions and perceptual skills to accurately render what you see, regardless of skill level. Explore exercises and techniques to shift thinking modes and unleash your creative potential in drawing.

Introduction to Fashion Drawing (Intensive)

Esaie Couture Design School @ 38 W 32nd St, New York, NY

This one-day intensive is for the absolute beginner or those with minimal experience who want to learn the fundamentals of fashion illustration, whether for personal enjoyment, portfolio development or professional purposes. Sketch/portfolio evaluation Learn to draw basic shapes using pencil media Explore light and shadow through portrait drawing Explore and discuss color theory Watch a demonstration of marker renderings Q&A Q: Can I...

First Friday Art Social: Drawing Night

Brooklyn Craft Company @ 165 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Draw and socialize! Join us on the first Friday of (almost) every month for an evening of open, artistic fun, while you get to know your Brooklyn neighbors. Start your weekend here, then explore the awesome bars and restaurants Greenpoint and Williamsburg have to offer.   Draw from a clothed model, or draw what you like – artist’s choice! Our instructor is on hand to help get you started, and if you need any pointers along the way – but...

Color And Composition Workshop

Watercolor for Absolute Beginners @ 24-32 Union Square East, New York, NY

Basics of color theory, and how to use water and pigments to create exactly the colors you need. Basic rules of composition; learning to see the  difference between  mediocre and good. How to make a value study. Students will bring in color and  B+W printouts of photos they want to paint, and learn to improve composition, values, and cropping. No drawing skill necessary.

Drawing/Design Atelier | Fall Academic Year

The New York Atelier of Drawing & Design @ 1000 5th Ave, New York, NY

Register now for the Fall Academic year! Ateliers have a long tradition maintaining a standard of the highest quality education and is still the preferred method of learning by serious students. The New York Atelier of Drawing and Design strives to uphold this tradition through dynamic teaching methods and facilitating the finest learning atmosphere.  The Metropolitan Museum of Art is a beautiful, expansive classroom and drawing studio. The...

Drawing Basics

Trestle Workshops @ 62 18th St, Brooklyn, NY

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...

Teen Portfolio Crash Course (Ages 11-17)

The Art Studio NY @ 145 W 96th St, New York, NY

Calling all teens who are developing visual art portfolios for school auditions! This specialized art class for teens will help with the portfolio development of required art pieces and drawing exercises specifically geared for auditions at specialized visual art high schools, such as: LaGuardia, Frank Sinatra, High School of Art & Design, and others. In our #1-rated teen art classes in NYC, students will: Explore and create artwork inspired...

Icebreaker Portrait Night with The Artist Zac

Drawing New York @ 15 Gramercy Park South, New York, NY

Join us for a unique social drawing experience, where you'll have the opportunity to meet new people and draw their portraits. Enjoy wine, nibbles, and music while creating line-drawing portraits under the guidance of The Artist Zac, who has drawn portraits for renowned brands like Moleskine. All supplies provided.

Introduction to Drawing

Michiyo Art Studio @ 59 Franklin Street, B9, New York, NY

This class is a personalized course that teaches you the essentials of drawing. From beginner to advance, all levels are welcome in this hands on course. You will learn to become a more talented drawer with this course. Drawing is the essential and fundamental skill for any medium. From beginner to advance, all levels are welcome in this hands on course. Students will work from still life. Bring sketch book and various shades of pencil. ...