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Learn the fundamental techniques of painting in this beginner's class in NYC, where you can discover the basics of color mixing, brushwork, and composition to create your own works of art.
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BYOB Painting: Queen (Astoria)
The Paint Place @ 31-21 31st St, Astoria, NY
Come paint with us! Our paintings are all for beginners- no experience necessary. Our professional artists will guide you through the class step by step to help your create your one a kind masterpiece to take home with you that night!
$35
BYOB Painting: Forest Walk (Astoria)
The Paint Place @ 31-21 31st St, Astoria, NY
Come paint with us! Our paintings are all for beginners- no experience necessary. Our professional artists will guide you through the class step by step to help your create your one a kind masterpiece to take home with you that night!
$35
BYOB Painting: Van Gogh Sunflowers (Astoria)
The Paint Place @ 31-21 31st St, Astoria, NY
Come paint with us! Our paintings are all for beginners-no experience necessary. Our professional artists will guide you through the class step by step to help you create your one a kind masterpiece to take home with you that night! This class is for ages 18 and up.
$35
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Teens: Still Life Painting for Beginners
Creatively Wild Art Studio Dumbo @ 98 Water St, Brooklyn, NY
Working from still life is the perfect way to hone your painting skills, capturing everyday objects as accurately as possible. Creating from real life is an amazing way to hone observational skills. When you paint from life, you interact with the subject first-handedly. As opposed to using photographs (where visual information is displayed on a flat surface), being able to actually interact with the subject brings us a wealth of information...
$80
Oil Painting for Beginners
Jade Scarlett Art @ 2910 Broadway, Queens, NY
This class is beginner-friendly and no previous experience is required! You’ll learn the basic techniques for painting in the traditional and beloved medium of oils and how to master the skills you need to enjoy the serene, relaxing benefits that painting can provide.After practicing the techniques and step-by-step instructions to paint different subjects, you will be ready to use your imagination and with my guidance, compose a beautiful painting...
$85
Wine and Art Painting: Women's Nature
Art Fun Studio @ 547 92nd St, Brooklyn, NY
Join us for an evening of entertaining art instruction! Tap into your creativity and authentic self-expression through our inspiring, relaxing and entertaining events in our Bay Ridge studio. Not artistic? A little nervous? Not to worry, our instructor will guide you step-by-step as you recreate the nights featured painting - Women's Nature. The more the merrier! Our classes are perfect for all kind of events, including birthday and bachelorette...
$35
Wine and Art Painting: Birds
Art Fun Studio @ 547 92nd St, Brooklyn, NY
Join us for an evening of entertaining art instruction! Tap into your creativity and authentic self-expression through our inspiring, relaxing and entertaining events in our Bay Ridge studio. Not artistic? A little nervous? Not to worry, our instructor will guide you step-by-step as you recreate the nights featured painting - Birds. The more the merrier! Our classes are perfect for all kind of events, including birthday and bachelorette parties...
$35
Painting and Drawing the Model in Costume
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Learn drawing and oil painting techniques while working from a costumed model present for every class. Study how to paint both the form of the model and clothing while developing a narrative. Explore techniques on how to render fabric as it drapes and conforms to the body, along with texture, light and shadow.
Oil Painting for Landscape Artists
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
In this oil painting class we will explore landscapes by focusing on the textures and patterns within them. Referencing natural imagery, students will get an introduction to color and color mixing, as well as layering techniques. Students will bring in 2-3 landscape images to work from to develop paintings over the semester. We will break down and recreate the patterns in the student imagery to produce works of the students’ choosing. Students...
Abstract Alchemy: Black, White and Warm Metallics
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Reinterpret nature’s deep imagery and essence by employing matter from nature itself, within a limited palette. Paint, ink and homemade gesso will be made from inorganic and organic sources including pine soot, shells and earth minerals. Natural metallics will be introduced for warmth and depth. These arcane processes have been employed for thousands of years on cave walls, screens and scrolls, and aboriginal works. A variety of drawing,...
Big Bloomy Large-Scale Watercolor Painting
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Explore using richly pigmented, saturated paint in expressive ways on a large scale. Create paintings that emphasize the lush, bloomy quality of watercolor in depicting symbolic, surrealist or narrative content. Materials List: Watercolor Paints: Tubes – you will need very liquid paint. Artist grade (Winsor Newton, Old Holland, Graham, Schminke, Sennelier, Daniel Smith). Colors listed here are suggested only. You should have minimum one tube...
Miniature Gouache Painting
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Learn approaches to painting with gouache: a water-based, opaque paint. Explore matte, flat shapes, layered color and optical mixing to capture a warm luminous glow within the still life. For the Supply List, please CLICK HERE
Color Theory: Seeing Color through Paint
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Explore the intricate world of color through the transformative power of paint in this immersive art course. Master the fundamentals and advanced concepts of color theory using both watercolor and acrylic media. Discover new techniques and gain a deeper understanding of color concepts as you paint landscapes, still lifes, and interiors.
Rendering Reflections in Watercolor
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Embark on a transformative journey with artist Wennie Huang and master the enchanting art of capturing reflections with watercolor, unveiling the mesmerizing interplay of light, color, and perspective. Discover dynamic techniques to breathe life into captivating reflections on glass bottles, mirrored surfaces, and rippling water. Develop a unique artistic voice as you infuse your watercolor reflections with remarkable finesse.
Painting the Four Seasons in Watercolor
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Discover the secrets of capturing the vibrant blooms of spring, the fiery hues of autumn, and the delicate frost of winter in this immersive watercolor course led by artist Wennie Huang. Unleash your creativity, refine your skills, and infuse your artwork with the beauty of nature’s cyclical dance.
Encaustic Techniques for Painting & Mixed Media
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Unleash your creativity with the ancient art of encaustic painting! Join artist Pamella Allen as she guides you through the mesmerizing process of working with heated wax to create captivating mixed-media artwork. Discover the secrets of preparing surfaces, mixing pigments, and layering various materials to produce visually stunning pieces that showcase your artistic talent.
Approaching Contemporary Art
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Expand your knowledge of contemporary art and learn how to approach artwork that may feel intimidating and challenging in this all-levels, inquiry-based art history course led by Julia Norton at the renowned 92nd Street Y. Foster discussion, deepen connections, and think with an open mind as you explore new and innovative mediums beyond painting and sculpture. Discover the meaning behind artworks and develop new ways to approach the vast range of artwork being made today.
Wine and Art Painting: Day of the Dead Mask
Art Fun Studio @ 547 92nd St, Brooklyn, NY
Join us for an evening of entertaining art instruction! Tap into your creativity and authentic self-expression through our inspiring, relaxing and entertaining events in our Bay Ridge studio. Not artistic? A little nervous? Not to worry, our instructor will guide you step-by-step as you recreate the nights featured painting - Day of the Dead Mask The more the merrier! Our classes are perfect for all kind of events, including birthday and...
$35
Wine and Art Painting: Vino
Art Fun Studio @ 547 92nd St, Brooklyn, NY
Join us for an evening of entertaining art instruction! Tap into your creativity and authentic self-expression through our inspiring, relaxing and entertaining events in our Bay Ridge studio. Not artistic? A little nervous? Not to worry, our instructor will guide you step-by-step as you recreate the nights featured painting - Vino The more the merrier! Our classes are perfect for all kind of events, including birthday and bachelorette parties...
$35
Introduction to Alcohol Inks
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Seductive for their vibrant, free flowing, jewel-like hues, alcohol inks offer an opportunity for both rigor and risk-taking. We will explore the full range of possibilities of this increasingly popular medium, painting onto non-porous surfaces like transparent film, synthetic paper and ceramic tiles. We will learn about color mixing, layering, subtractive techniques and the use stamping and stenciling as ways to create patterns and textures....
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