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Unleash your creativity with acrylic painting classes in NYC. Learn about mixing colors, brush techniques, and creating stunning works of art while gaining a sense of accomplishment and relaxation.

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Acrylic Painting for Absolute Beginners

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Discover the beauty and versatility of acrylic paint in this personalized course offered by 92nd Street Y. Expert teaching artists will guide absolute beginners in rendering still-lifes and live models while exploring textures and surfaces, perspective, value, and color theory. Unleash your creativity and learn to create depth and luminosity in your artwork.

(1060) Beginner 18 and older
$355

7 sessions

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Paint and Sip Workshop: Chelsea (BYOB)

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Painting Lounge @ 39 W 14th St, New York, NY

Unleash your creativity in a relaxed and social setting, as an experienced artist guides you step-by-step through replicating a beautiful work of art. Bring your favorite beverages and enjoy a fun and stress-free painting experience with friends or colleagues at the Painting Lounge. Perfect for events, parties, or team-building workshops.

(505) All levels 21 and older

Painting Workshop: Williamsburg

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Painting Lounge @ 309 Roebling St, Brooklyn, NY

Unleash your creativity and enjoy a stress-free painting experience at a relaxed and social workshop in Williamsburg. No previous experience is needed - our experienced artist will guide you step-by-step through creating a beautiful work of art. Bring your friends and coworkers, or enjoy a unique date night and have fun in a fun and creative atmosphere.

(505) All levels 17 and older
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Acrylic Painting (Intermediate)

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Unlock the full potential of acrylic painting as you learn to create depth and luminosity in this personalized class at 92nd Street Y. From still-lifes to live models, expert teaching artists will guide you in mastering perspective, value, tone, and color theory. Prior experience in acrylic painting is recommended.

(1060) Intermediate 18 and older
$355

7 sessions

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Beginner’s Guide to Painting for Teens: Acrylic, Watercolor + Oils

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

Discover the potential of acrylics, watercolors, and oils in this inspiring art course. Learn to match your subject matter to the media and explore different results with each painting medium. Focus on color, light, and composition as you develop your own unique style. Suitable for beginners or intermediate students looking for inspiration.

(179) Beginner 9 - 14 years old

Painting for the First Time: Acrylics

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

Discover the joy of painting with acrylics in a supportive and nurturing environment at Creatively Wild Art Studio Dumbo. Overcome your fears and gain confidence as you learn the fundamentals of painting, including choosing subjects, working on a canvas, and mastering color mixing. Join us and leave with new skills and beautiful canvas creations!

(179) Beginner 18 and older

Fear-Free Acrylic Painting: All Levels

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

Unleash your inner artist and learn the techniques of acrylic painting in a nurturing and supportive environment at NYC's top-rated art studio. Tap into your creativity, experiment with color, and create stunning masterpieces to display in your home. Discover the joy of painting and connect with a like-minded community in this fear-free art class.

(630) Beginner 18 and older
$499

11 sessions

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From Figures to Abstraction

New York School of the Arts @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY

Explore the transition from reality to abstraction in this dynamic art course at the prestigious New York School of the Arts. Through a series of engaging exercises, you'll learn how to use color, composition, and various artistic mediums to create original and conceptually sound works of art. Discover the possibilities of drawing and painting, and unleash your artistic potential.

(72) All levels 18 and older
$430

8 sessions

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Abstract Acrylic Painting Class: Color, Texture and Self-Expression

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

Unleash your creativity through vibrant colors and rich textures in this innovative art class. Discover the power of self-expression as you delve into the world of abstract acrylic painting.

(630) All levels 18 and older
$449

11 sessions

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From Figures to Abstraction - Advanced Course

New York School of the Arts @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY

Take your painting skills to the next level with the Advanced Painting course at the New York School of the Arts. Discover how to develop and sustain your work, while exploring different mediums and working on larger-scale projects. Let our instructor guide you in kicking off your artistic journey and delving deeper into your practice.

(72) Advanced 18 and older
$430

8 sessions

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Intuitive Color

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Using visualizations and intuition, we find a color palette to create a few paintings in either oil or acrylic. Through a series of class exercises, we color based on each student’s own style or focus. Oil and acrylic painters welcome. Oil and Acrylic painters welcomed Supply List: Three canvas or canvas boards 12 x 12 inches or larger Brushes suggested Brushes: #12 flat/ any other brushes you desire in this shape, #6 filbert/any other...

(1060) All levels 18 and older
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$360

3 sessions

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Painting Animals

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Immortalize your furry friend by creating a unique custom painting. Working from photos and images of your favorite animals, learn how to use acrylic or oil paint to capture hair, fur, feathers, scales and more. In this class you have the choice of Oil or Acrylic Painting. Feel free to bring images of animals- you can work from photos or images on your Ipad. The painting medium Gamsol will be provided by the Art Center. The cost of it is included...

(1060) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$228

6 sessions

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Beginner’s Guide to Painting for Teens: Acrylic, Watercolor + Oils

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

Discover the world of painting with this comprehensive course for teens. Explore acrylic, watercolor, and oil mediums as you learn different techniques and applications. Unleash your creativity and bring your own subject matter to life in vibrant colors.

(179) Beginner 9 - 14 years old
No upcoming schedules
$525

7 sessions

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Geometric Painting Using Acrylic Paints

Brooklyn Craft Company @ 165 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Join this class to make two modern geometric paintings; choose your own color and design and we’ll show you how. Haven’t painted since pre-school? Not a problem, even if you’re a bona fide artiste, this class will help you explore new approaches to creating art and working with color. Artist and designer Christina Batch-Lee will teach you everything you need to know, including basic color theory, choosing a palette, mixing color and different...

(556) All levels 18 and older
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Beginners Acrylic Painting

The Art Studio NY @ 211 W 80th St, New York, NY

Unleash your creativity and discover the joy of acrylic painting in this nurturing art class at NYC's top-rated studio. With personalized instruction from a professional artist, explore fundamental techniques and unlock your inner artist. Join a supportive community and create beautiful masterpieces to decorate your home.

(630) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$399

7 sessions

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Exploring Color for Painters: An Intuitive Approach

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

Join this workshop to learn how to bring focus and experimentation to your use of color in your paintings. Artist Melissa Staiger will lead you through exercises that utilize our senses, visualization, and experimentation to explore new ways seeing and creating color. Through this innovative approach you will create palettes and color combinations in your own unique style or focus. This workshop will also include demonstrations and discussions that...

(1060) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$190

2 sessions

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Beginner's Painting: Learn to Paint from the Heart

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

Artistic expression in the form of a painting class is fulfilling, relaxing and incredibly freeing. Discover your authentic artistic voice in this popular fear-free NYC painting class as you: Explore acrylic painting, self-expression, and the joy of color Receive customized, one-on-one expert art instruction Relax in NYC’s #1-Rated nurturing art studio and enjoy a weekly art escape Master art techniques, such as: paint application, texture,...

(630) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$399

8 sessions

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Watercolor 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 watercolor techniques in a small, zero-pressure class. No drawing experience or artistic skill required – really. Complete supply kit available for $50. You will learn various brushstrokes, color mixing, and layering glazes as we create landscapes, still life, trees, flowers, and more. There will be planned exercises in all basic techniques. Class is designed for...

(27) Beginner 16 and older
No upcoming schedules
$260

6 sessions

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Mixed Level Painting: Acrylics Fundamentals + Composition

Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan @ 334 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY

In Person. Develop your skills in figurative, landscape, and other representational depictions of form through experimentation with washes, masking, and many other painterly effects. Working from celebrated 20th century masterpieces, you will develop the confidence to approach your own compositions. This course will focus on the highly approachable medium of acrylic paint, and will teach you ways to mimic light and shadow in an image and to...

(432) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$500

11 sessions

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Mixed Level Painting: Paint (Think) Like an Impressionist

Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan @ 334 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY

Explore different Impressionist styles and techniques each week as you create 10 small paintings in oil or acrylic. The contributions of Impressionist painters—depicting light and movement, showing the passage of time—were a psychological step in human perception.  In today’s art world, they often get a bad rap, with their work viewed as fluff, yet Impressionist methods changed the course of art history. The effects were visually beautiful...

(432) All levels 18 and older
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$500

10 sessions

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Reviews for Acrylic Painting Classes in NYC

Acrylic Painting Classes in NYC are rated 4.5 stars based on 3,461 verified reviews from actual CourseHorse.com purchasers.

  • Paint and Sip Workshop: Chelsea (BYOB)

    Reviewed by Jake B. on 3/10/2024
    Took my finance here for her birthday. Neither of us are painters or artists to say the least and we had a blast!!! Our instructor helped us through the painting, played good music, and curated an incredible vibe. 10/10 recommend!
  • Beginners Acrylic Painting

    Anonymous review on 8/31/2023
    Super class enjoyed it a lot.
  • Paint and Sip Workshop: Chelsea (BYOB)

    Anonymous review on 2/9/2023
    Great instructor and great class!
  • Paint and Sip Workshop: Chelsea (BYOB)

    Reviewed by Bianca K. on 9/9/2022
    I had the best time in the Paint and Sip workshop! I went with my husband and another couple, and it was the perfect date night. We were able to chat and drink while painting, and it was super relaxing! We also had fun music playing in the background which created a really fun atmosphere for painting. We all got really into it, and still have the paintings hung up in our homes! I highly recommend this class.
  • Paint and Sip Workshop: Chelsea (BYOB)

    Reviewed by Allyson D. on 5/2/2022
    Moe is a fantastic instructor! We had so much fun painting our beach scene. Would highly recommend this class for date night, with friends or even solo!
  • From Figures to Abstraction

    Anonymous review on 3/11/2022
    Davide teaches to each student's interests and goals.
  • Paint and Sip Workshop: Chelsea (BYOB)

    Anonymous review on 2/27/2022
    Super fun and the instructors were kind and showed us a great time. Would definitely recommend to my friends and will be coming again.
  • Paint and Sip Workshop: Chelsea (BYOB)

    Reviewed by Christina S. on 1/11/2022
    Amazing!! We loved out class with Franny :)
  • Paint and Sip Workshop: Chelsea (BYOB)

    Anonymous review on 12/29/2021
    I loved Franny the instructor. She was super helpful. The canvases are surprisingly big which is nice to bring home. I had so much fun! I brought my own wine :)
  • Paint and Sip Workshop: Chelsea (BYOB)

    Reviewed by Vanessa M. on 9/29/2021
    Anna was wonderful!

Discover the Best Acrylic Painting Classes in NYC

Acrylic painting is the process of painting with acrylic paints, which are a combination of pigment and acrylic polymer emulsion. Basic acrylic painting requires very few materials. You will of course need acrylic painting, paint brushes, and a surface to paint on, like canvas or paper. Water can be used as a solvent when painting with acrylics. The more water you use the thinner the acrylic paint will become. 

The use of acrylic paint as a medium is fairly new. These paints were developed in the 1930s following the invention of acrylic resin by a German chemical company. Acrylic paint became popular among house paints because it was less toxic than other paints being used, it was easier to clean, and it was cheaper than other paints. 

Acrylic paint became popular among artists in the 1960s after it was realized that these paints held color exceptionally well. Acrylics are diverse; they can mimic watercolor paints when diluted with water and oil paints when thickened with other mediums. Because they are low-cost and easy to use, acrylic paints are recommended for beginners. However, these paints have also been used by some of the most famous artists in history, like Andy Warhol, David Hockney, and Roy Lichtenstein. 

Why You Should Learn Acrylic Painting in NYC

The versatility and accessibility of acrylic painting have made it an ideal painting process for beginners and those who haven’t painted in a while. Acrylic paint is typically less expensive than oil paints and watercolors. It can also be used on a variety of surfaces, like paper and cardboard. Once you understand the basics of acrylic painting, you can use it to enhance your other crafts projects. For example, acrylic paint can be used on fabric if you sew, and on clay if you have experience with pottery. 

Acrylic painting can improve your creative thinking and mental health. When you’re planning out your painting, you’re improving and working on your problem-solving skills. If you make a mistake or don’t know how to continue a piece, you’ll have to work on coming up with a solution. Additionally, painting has been found to reduce anxiety and stress when done as a therapeutic hobby. As you work on a project and are focusing your attention on one place, you’re exploring the bounds of your creativity and honing your attention to detail.

There are also physical benefits to acrylic painting. The precise movements needed when painting strengthens the muscles in your wrists and hands. This also helps improve your fine motor skills. 

Acrylic painting can certainly be done alone, but it’s also a great chance to socialize. Many studios host acrylic painting workshops where groups can meet up and work on creating the same painting with their own unique style. These gatherings can also be utilized to improve teamwork and communication among work teams. 

In-Person Acrylic Painting Classes & Schools in NYC

In-person acrylic painting classes are offered at studios and schools across New York City and surrounding areas. These classes are led by expert instructors who will provide you with step-by-step instructions and feedback. They may also offer detailed instructions. Taking an in-person class in NYC can be a great way to meet others interested in acrylic painting whom you can share tips and tricks with. 

The Painting Lounge hosts Paint and Sip classes across the city, including sessions at Harlem, Williamsburg, Chelsea and Midtown. In these BYOB classes, adults aged 21 and up will relax as they’re guided by an instructor through replicating the night’s featured painting. This is meant to be a stress-free class for beginners, so no prior drawing or painting experience is required. Your instructor will periodically walk around the room to answer any questions you have and make sure you’re on track. 

If you’re looking for a fun afternoon outdoor class, consider checking out Stelnik Art’s Picnic’N Paint in Central Park class. Bring a picnic basket to enjoy outside while you socialize and learn the art of acrylic painting, including mixing colors and blending. This class is open to painters of all skill levels and all ages. 

Intro to Studio Art, a class offered by One River School in Queens, might interest you if you’re new to art and would like to be introduced to multiple mediums. This is a small group, engaging class that looks to promote your personal growth and creative development. You’ll learn essential drawing and painting skills using various mediums like acrylic and graphite. 

Creatively Wild Art Studio Dumbo in Brooklyn offers a beginner-level abstract acrylic class. In Abstract Art Journey: Paint How U Feel, you’re encouraged to paint what you feel, ignoring accurate or realistic representation. A number of principles will be examined in this class, including color, shape, space, and atmosphere. Acrylic paint and brushes are provided but canvases are not. 

Virtual Acrylic Painting Classes & Schools

Taking an in-person acrylic painting class lets you socialize with others while witnessing demonstrations and receiving instructor feedback. However, in-person classes are not available or accessible to everyone. If there are no in-person classes near you or the ones offered don’t fit your schedule, consider taking a virtual acrylic painting class. These classes cover a range of principles and techniques and are taught by a live instructor. The online delivery platform means that you’re free to take them anywhere with a stable internet connection that also allows you the space to paint. 

In-person classes will provide you with most if not all necessary materials, but virtual classes will require you to supply your own materials and tools. You can check your class registration page to see if the instructor has provided a supply list. These materials and tools are typically available at art and hobby stores. There are online acrylic painting classes available on CourseHorse.

The Evanston Art Center offers a virtual class focused on using acrylic and watercolor paints. In the class, Paint Your Travels, you’re encouraged to use your own travel photos as inspiration while studying composition, color, and line. First, your instructor will guide you through drawing before working you up to painting. If you’d like to attend the class purely to watch, you are welcome to do so. If you plan on participating, a recommended supply list is provided by the instructor. 

If you’d like to learn about acrylic as a material and not just as paint, you can sign up for the Chicago Botanic Garden’s class, A Starry Night in Mosaics. This mosaic-making class uses Vincent van Gogh’s A Starry Night as a template. Broken and cut art glass will be glued over an acrylic panel to form a mosaic night sky. 

Online classes that teach the fundamental principles of acrylic painting are periodically listed on CourseHorse as well as more specialized classes that focus on specific subjects or styles. One previously taught beginner class is Acrylic Painting for Absolute Beginners, hosted by the 92nd Street Y. This class, along with other beginner-level classes, focuses on the basics of color theory and the creation of depth in your painting. 

Check CourseHorse regularly to see what new and returning acrylic painting classes have been scheduled for an online session. 

Private Group Acrylic Painting Classes in NYC

Is your organization or business looking to book an acrylic painting class for a group? CourseHorse offers several private online acrylic painting classes that are recommended as team-building activities.

In their virtual Acrylic Painting workshop, up to 500 participants will paint the same featured image on their canvas. The image may be chosen from a catalog of images provided by CourseHorse or may be an image or artwork of your choosing. This private interactive workshop is great for beginner-level participants who’re looking to walk away with new skills and a new piece of art. 

CourseHorse also offers a less traditional class on acrylic painting. In their virtual Acrylic Pour Art workshop, participants will learn how to pour acrylic paint onto their canvas to create their own work of art. This use of paint will test their dexterity as they work to manipulate the canvas and paint to create a piece they’ll love. 

If neither of these workshops fits your group’s interests or needs, reach out to CourseHorse through the contact form on their website. They can help you figure out what class your group would benefit the most from. CourseHorse can also accommodate large group sizes. If you’re unsure of your headcount when signing up for a class, feel free to provide the minimum group size and update the number ahead of the class. 

All materials needed for your class will be shipped out to you and your fellow participants ahead of the class. This includes acrylic paints and canvas. If your group has participants over the age of 21, they may request to be sent a bottle of wine in addition to their materials, for a fee of $30. 

CourseHorse has no booking fees and will even let you cancel a class up to two weeks before its scheduled date. Zoom is the recommended online video platform when taking their classes, but they can also be taught over Microsoft Teams, Google Meets, and WebEx. 

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