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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92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Learn about the bones, tendons and muscles that build the human form to give your drawings a real sense of proportion, movement and personality. This class will fundamentally change the way you depict human form. One or more sessions feature a figure model.
The Paint Place @ 243 W 72nd St, New York, NY
Feel the joy and freedom of colorful painting on canvas as you express yourself freely like an impressionist painter! In this encouraging, intimidation-free painting class, you learn how to paint with loose, colorful and expressive brushstrokes while enjoying the sumptuous painting journey every step of the way. You will also receive individualized, tailor-made art instruction based on your personal needs and interests. This class will nourish...
The Paint Place @ 243 W 72nd St, New York, NY
With a paintbrush in hand, enjoy the relaxation, fulfillment and inspiration of this nurturing abstract painting class at NYC’s #1-rated art studio, The Art Studio NY! Tap into your authentic self-expression and discover your inner-artist in this engaging group art class that provides individualized, tailor-made art instruction to each and every student from a professional NYC artist educator. Ignite your creativity and learn a variety of painting...
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The Art Studio NY @ 211 W 80th St, New York, NY
Ages 9-13 Kids Art Class: Creative Painting, Drawing and Self Expression Calling creative tweens and teens to feel inspired with NYC's #1-rated art studio classes. In this kids and teens NYC art class, your child will nurture their imagination while receiving one-on-one instruction in our small-sized art class. Artists will learn and practice dozens of new drawing and painting techniques through hands-on, exciting art projects such as cubist...
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Designed for beginners who want to get started fast! Our intro classes, taught by professional artists, invite you to sample drawing, painting or pastels in three-week sessions. All supplies are included with registration.
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
A unique and rare alternative photo process, Chemigrams offer a way to create prints the way an alchemist might: by transforming simple everyday substances into images that are as singular as they are spectacular. More related in method and approach to painting and printmaking than to photography, Chemigrams use no camera or darkroom. We'll be drawing and painting in ambient light with darkroom chemicals onto black & white photo paper to create...
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Join artist Anthony DiPaola for an intensive dive into art history and art-making to hone your abilities in creating balanced, interesting, and cohesive drawing and paintings. Each week will include a lecture on a composition concept based in historical examples from great masters. After you will be challenged through a series of hands-on exercises to create works inspired by the day’s lecture that utilize concepts like harmony, movement, proportion,...
The Paint Place @ 243 W 72nd St, New York, NY
Embark on an intimidation-free journey into oil painting with The Paint Place's Beginner’s Oil Painting Series. Led by a professional NYC artist educator, this class is tailored for all levels, from total beginners to those seeking to deepen their artistic skills. Explore essential oil painting techniques, from color mixing to brushwork, while creating personalized masterpieces in still life, landscapes, and floral impressionism. Benefit from one-on-one expert instruction, experience the proven health benefits of painting, and enjoy daily community connection in a private VIP student Facebook group. Unleash your inner artist and create paintings you'll proudly display in your home!
The Art Studio NY @ 145 W 96th St, New York, NY
Explore drawing, painting, and collage techniques through art journaling in a supportive and inspiring environment, guided by experienced instructors.
The Art Studio NY @ 243 W 72nd St , New York, NY
Explore drawing, painting, and collage techniques through art journaling in a supportive and inspiring environment, guided by experienced instructors.
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Whether you are walking paintings home from the studio or storing them long-term, learn how to apply the techniques and global standards galleries and auction houses use to pack and transport 2D works of art, to keep your creations safe.
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Learn how to assemble, stretch, size and prime a cotton canvas. Get hands-on instruction and leave with your own canvas! Q&A Q: Can I make up a class if I miss one? A: No, make-up classes are not allowed since other classes may be full. Further, instructors are paid based on the number of students within their own classes, so attending a class outside your own is not allowed. Q: Are materials provided and included in cost...
New York School of the Arts @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY
This class will help you to start or continue the practice and criticism of painting. Open-ended exercises stimulate creative and technical growth, while individual instruction can help you develop your awareness of critical concepts. Students work individually with the instructor and then come together for a group discussion once a month. What does it take to be creative, self- expressive, conceptually sound and an innovator in today’s...
The Paint Place @ 243 W 72nd St, New York, NY
Take a trip around the world and paint with us! We will be covering a different exotic location each week that will be painting on a 12 x 12 canvas- at the end of the 6 week class you have have 6 beautiful paintings that you can hang together! We will paint NYC, Greece, London, Paris, Egypt and Japan. Important Note: All supplies are included, this is a class for beginners. This class will run for 6 consecutive weeks....
Ashcan Studio of Art @ 45 E 34th St, New York, NY
Course Description The Digital Art Curriculum provides the fundamental knowledge and skills for learning how to paint digitally using Adobe Photoshop. You will learn about lines, layer, digital portrait making, still life, volume, environmental painting, perspective, light and shadow. Curriculum The Digital Drawing and Painting program is a foundation program for students who are newly introduced to digital tablets and Adobe programs. Student...
New York School of the Arts @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY
We will explore the issues central to abstract painting and the function of drawing in developing one’s own language. This class focuses on developing each artist’s passion for making abstract art through a range of activities, studying in particular how to explore one’s inspiration and ideas via the process and using a language specific to each artist to develop these ideas into coherent images. Artists are encouraged to work from the source...
New York Open Center @ 22 E 30th St, New York, NY
Process Painting: Creativity, Intuition & the Path to Personal Insight Process Painting is a powerful, transformative mode of creation, one that renders the experience of painting more vital than its end product. It allows you to move beyond the preconceived rules of creativity, taking you on a journey defined by growth, change, and in-the-moment living. There is no pressure to perform; rather, this class will guide you in a safe and nurturing...
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...
The Art Studio NY @ Central Park, New York, NY
Calling all creative teens who are ready to learn and master new drawing skills (and optional painting techniques, too!) in New York City’s most inspiring museum and park while having a LOT of fun. Receive the top-notch, engaging and non-judgemental art instruction that The Art Studio NY is known for. Whether you are a beginner, a more advanced artist, or preparing your fine art portfolio for high school or college, this inspiring drawing...
The Art Studio NY @ 145 W 96th St, New York, NY
Complete course name: Ages 12 - 17: Summer Art Camp For Teens: Creative Adventure In Drawing, Painting & Self-Expression Calling all creative teens who want to feel inspired, spark their inner-artist, and have fun through art! In The Art Studio NY’s inspiring art camp for teens, budding artists tap into their creativity as they learn to express themselves through painting, drawing, mixed-media, and artistic self-expression. In the #1-rated...
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