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Special: Total Beginner's Oil Painting ($50 Off)

  • Beginner
  • 18 and older
  • $249
  • 145 W 96th St, New York, NY
  • over 7 sessions

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  • $249
  • The Art Studio NY - Main Location @ 145 W 96th St Ste #1B, New York, NY 10025
  • over 7 sessions
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What you'll learn in this beginner painting class:

Oil paints are sumptuous, exciting, and one of the most popular mediums used by artists throughout the world. In this total beginner's oil painting class led by our inspiring, enthusiastic expert artist/instructor Edward Holland, learn about the specific artistic techniques of oil painting and allow yourself to relax and feel inspired while you express yourself through painting.

Calling all total beginners to this inspiring oil painting class! Each week, explore foundational techniques such as color mixing, color value, composition, glazing, brushwork, paint application, texture and more. Work from subject matter such as still life, landscape, abstraction, and personally chosen subject matter.

Receive nurturing one-on-one guidance based on your personal needs and goals. Small class size allows for a lot of personalized attention just for you! Create multiple paintings that you will be proud to hang in your home!

All levels welcome, perfect for total beginners.  

Q&A

Q: Are materials provided and included in cost of the class? 
A: No. Materials are not included, purchase supplies in the gift shop.

Q: Do you sell class materials on site? 
A: 
Yes, canvases can be purchased at the following prices: 11 x 14 for $8 and 16 x 20 for $10.

Q: Can I make up a class if I miss one? 
A: 
Unfortunately, we do not offer any makeups for classes missed. However, if you want to get the most from the course and the absence, you can tell the instructor when you will be absent ahead of time and the instructor can provide some guidance on exercises to practice while away.

Q: Is the room air conditioned? 
A: Yes, rooms are air conditioned when appropriate.

Q: Can I bring a friend to accompany me and watch?
A: No, unfortunately the class has limited space and all seats must be paid for.

Q: What is the dress code for this class? 
A: There is no dress code for this class, but keep in mind this is an art studio with wet paintings on the wall, so do not wear anything super nice or something that you don't want to risk getting ruined.

Refund Policy

Class tuition is neither non-refundable nor transferable. No refunds will be issued after registration and payment. In case of a Medically Certified illness, a credit will be issued after receipt of your physician’s documentation. The value of the credit will be for the balance of the remaining class sessions with an additional deduction of a $95 registration fee. Credit may be used up to 12 months.

If after your first class you are dissatisfied with the quality of your course, a written note must be submitted within 1 business day after your first class. After receiving your note, refund of class tuition will be reviewed by our staff. If a refund is granted, processing of refunds requires 8-10 weeks. A 5% nonrefundable processing fee will be applied.

Course Cancellations

Although course cancellation is quite rare, The school reserves the right to cancel classes or change instructor assignments and makes every effort to notify students in advance. If enrollment goals are not met, a course may be canceled up to 1 business day before the first scheduled class. In the event of cancellation, a refund or credit is granted. On occasion, a course start-date will be pushed back if enrollment goals are not met. In this instance, you will receive a credit for the price of the class that did not take place.

Please note that there will be NO exceptions to this under any circumstances.

Make-up Policy

Unfortunately, The school does not offer any makeups for classes missed. However, if the student wants to get the most from the course and the absence, they can tell the instructor when they will be absent and the instructor can provide some guidance on exercises to practice while away.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

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