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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

Educational Alliance Art School

Express your inner artist through acrylic paint by learning about color mixing, tone value, texture, and composition. From a reference picture or a still life setup, participants will learn fundamental techniques while cultivating a personal painting style rooted in perception, imagination, or abstraction. Small class sizes allow for plenty of one-on-one critique. Beginners and advanced students are welcome.

(29) All levels 19 and older
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Palette Discovery: Abstract Painting with Acrylics

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

Unlock your creative potential through abstract painting with acrylics at Creatively Wild Art Studio Dumbo. Explore color, shape, and texture to evoke mood and emotion, while discovering exciting application techniques. Whether you're a curious beginner or an intermediate artist seeking fresh inspiration, this class offers a transformative journey of self-expression and artistic discovery.

(181) All levels 18 and older
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$525

7 sessions

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Paint and Sip: Pillage in the (West) Village

La Pittura Art Studio @ 257 W 39th St, New York, NY

Pillage and plunder through the Viking exhibit in Times Square with us! You've been wanting to go to that Vikings exhibit for ages, now is your chance to go and take a La Pittura class! First, you'll enjoy a self guided tour though the largest collection of Vikings artifacts ever assembled in North America. You'll learn about the fascinating, often misunderstood culture, that still fascinates nearly 1,000 years later! Then, participants will gather...

(90) All levels 21 and older
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Acrylic Basics - Paints & Mediums

Paint Makers Notes

Make your own Acrylic Paints & Mediums! What you get: 3 hours of hands-on paint making instruction 4 x containers of acrylics (approx. 200ml each) The knowledge to safely handle, store, and dispose of raw materials The ability to make paint from scratch Greater independence in your artistic practice What to wear/bring: KN95 or N95 Mask or preferred respirator Paint clothes, smock, or apron Protective gloves Notebook and pen

All levels 18 and older
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$200
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Adult Paint + Sip: Oil Painting II

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

This class is perfect for students who have already completed our Beginner Oil Painting Class and want to keep up a healthy practice or work on more personal or challenging projects, but don’t worry this will still be a relaxed evening of “me time”. Students are encouraged to bring in their own subject matter to work from: Pictures, Photos or still life objects that they have a personal connection with, we guarantee this will give your work...

(181) Intermediate 18 and older
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Painting with Acrylics

FIELD COLONY @ 1001 Bloomfield St, Hoboken, NJ

This workshop provides an instructor led introduction to painting and is followed by an open format that encourages the application of what was learned. Acrylic paint will be primarily used for this class but we will also explore and use other mediums including charcoal to encourage and nourish individuality and creativity. This painting class introduces students to painting, techniques, and concepts, with emphasis on artistic expression. The instructor...

(43) All levels 18 and older
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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...

(1070) All levels 18 and older
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$190

2 sessions

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Beginner's Acrylic Painting: Abstract

The Art Studio NY @ Online Classroom, Online, NY

Beginner's Acrylic Painting Workshop: How to Paint an Abstract Painting (Single Session) 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 return to in-person art classes while continuing online art classes when the uncertainties around Coronavirus are resolved. With a paintbrush in hand, enjoy this inspiring online art workshop as...

(634) Beginner 18 and older
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Virtual Introduction to Acrylic Painting

Scott Paterson @ Virtual Class, Online, NY

Learn to approach acrylic in a way that is similar to oil paint, that is, using full-bodied medium out of the tube and painting on canvas surfaces. The instructor will emphasize the importance of tonal value (darks and lights), make color a friend, and work with you to develop enjoyable compositions. The class will take place once a week for two hours online. The instructor will discuss the topic of the day (“blocking in”, understanding color,...

(2) All levels 10 and older
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Saturday Painting

FIELD COLONY @ 1001 Bloomfield St, Hoboken, NJ

This painting class provides an introduction to painting and is followed by an interactive open format that encourages and provides live discussion and guidance. Acrylic paint is the primary medium used for this class, but I encourage the exploration and use of other painting mediums to experience the advantages of each. This painting class introduces students to painting, techniques, and concepts, with emphasis on artistic expression. I will guide...

(43) Beginner 18 and older
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Painting / Sunday

FIELD COLONY @ 1001 Bloomfield St, Hoboken, NJ

This painting class provides an introduction to painting and is followed by an interactive open format that encourages and provides live discussion and guidance. Acrylic paint is the primary medium used for this class, but I encourage the exploration and use of other painting mediums to experience the advantages of each. This painting class introduces students to painting, techniques, and concepts, with emphasis on artistic expression. I will guide...

(43) Beginner 18 and older
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Essentials of Acrylic Painting

ESS Community Projects

Investigate and apply the concepts and techniques of acrylic painting! In this course, students will learn color mixing and theory, composition, brush technique, and other skills associated with this contemporary and dynamic medium. We will investigate some time honored subjects such as still life, portraiture, as well as a free form final project. Experienced painters and absolute beginners welcome

(64) All levels 18 and older
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Artwear: The Remix T-Shirt Painting

La Pittura Art Studio @ 145 W 26th St, New York, NY

You will not find this class anywhere! If you do, it's a knockoff :O Walk in to a plain white tee, walk out with your favorite artists on your tee! Select from the four pictured or custom request an artist. In just about two hours, while you’re painting and mingling, our artist will guide you through a painting step-by-step. At the end of the night, take home your own unique masterpiece--buzzed with free art! We use non-toxic washable acrylic...

(90) All levels 21 and older
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Paint and Sip: Highest In the Room

La Pittura Art Studio @ 145 W 26th St, New York, NY

Painting a lighthouse can go from Lighthouse to Snapchat ghost real fast. Thankfully, we got your back! And that's the vibe here. In just about two hours, while you’re painting and mingling, our artist will guide you through a painting step-by-step. At the end of the night, take home your own unique masterpiece--buzzed with free art!  We use non-toxic washable acrylic paint in primary colors and provide 16”x20” canvases at all of our...

(90) All levels 21 and older
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[Digital Canvas] Rose Colored Glasses

La Pittura Art Studio

Whether you're visiting the city, living in the city, bridging and tunneling into the city or passing through on your way to the other boroughs, you have to admit its the greatest city in the world. Come to the middle of it all (almost) and paint this beauty to show your appreciation for the only thing free in this city, the sky You'll receive a zoom link after purchase. Check out the supplies needed for this class below or purchase our At-Home...

(90) Beginner 21 and older
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Abstract Acrylic Painting (1-Hour Private)

NYC School of Creativity @ 323 W 39 St, New York, NY

We offer private lessons - all levels from total beginners to advance level. Find your creative flow through painting/drawing and mixed media. You will learn to trust the creative process, your intuition and natural creative impulses and learn a step by step method and create art from your heart. Notes: Scheduling for private lessons is flexible and subject to the instructor's availability.  Price is for one...

(208) All levels 10 and older
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Sip'n Paint Party

StelnikArt @ 804 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Discover the joy of acrylic painting in a beautiful outdoor setting, while enjoying delicious food and drinks. Unleash your creativity and learn essential techniques from an accredited artist. All painting supplies and materials are provided, so you can focus on creating your masterpiece.

(22) All levels 12 and older
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$41.86
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