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Painting from Life: Alla Prima

Chelsea Classical Studio See all classes by this school @ 526 W 26th St, New York, NY

Unlock the secrets of direct painting in this immersive course. Learn to master draftsmanship, values, and color as you work with live models. With constant demonstrations and critiques, you'll develop your skills and create stunning compositions.

(280) All levels 16 and older
$40
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Quick Small Scale Portrait Sculpture

The Decorus Atelier of Figurative Art See all classes by this school @ 117 57th St, Brooklyn, NY

Students of all levels of experience will create small scale, portrait studies in clay using other students in the room as a model or provided example to copy from as a reference. Along the way students will gain a better appreciation for basic sculpture skills and for the anatomical relationships within the head. Instructor will also provide help and  examples or demonstrations as a guidance to the class. Students will be provided with clay to use during the class and with sculpture tools. No prior experience needed

(169) All levels 12 and older
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Instructed Portrait Painting

Drawing New York See all classes by this school @ 15 Gramercy Park South, New York, NY

Learn to paint realistic portraits with a structured, step-by-step approach. From underpainting to glazing and fine details, this guided course covers essential oil painting techniques. Work from a live model, refine your brushwork, and bring depth and expression to your portraits. Gain the skills to develop your unique artistic vision with expert guidance.

(759) All levels 21 and older
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$325

4 sessions

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Digital Portrait Painting - Microsoft Flagship Store

Drawing New York See all classes by this school @ 677 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY

We are thrilled to offer this 3 SESSION Digital Portrait Painting class with artist and illustrator Hyoung Kim on a private floor at The Microsoft Flagship Store.  All students are provided a Microsoft Surface Pro 4 with a full version of Photoshop installed to be used during classes! This class meets on September 20th, 27th and October 4th. (The fee includes all three sessions) We work from a live...

(759) Intermediate 13 and older
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$160

3 sessions

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Portrait Painting in Oil

Educational Alliance Art School See all classes by this school @ 197 East Broadway, New York, NY

Working from a live model, students learn to distinguish facial bone structure and muscles beneath the skin and how they affect the colors on the surface. Basic proportion is covered, as well as the concept of warm and cool colors and how they apply to the mixing of skin tones. Students create a tonal portrait before experimenting with limited and extended palettes.  Course includes short demos, as well as individual instruction and critique....

(29) All levels 18 and older
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$345

7 sessions

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Painting the Model in Costume: A Focus on Portrait

New York School of the Arts See all classes by this school @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY

Dive into the expressive world of portraiture by painting costumed figures that highlight character and atmosphere. Learn classic techniques like the Loomis method, refine facial features, and capture light and texture with precision. Working from live models in rich costumes, you'll elevate both technical skills and creative storytelling.

(87) All levels 18 and older
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$250

4 sessions

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Portrait Painting - Workshop

New York School of the Arts See all classes by this school @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY

Explore the foundations of figurative painting while working from a live model, guided by visual demonstrations and personalized instruction. Develop your unique style through targeted feedback, compositional insights, and a deeper understanding of paint, color mixing, and technique.

(87) All levels 18 and older
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$230

2 sessions

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Drawing & Painting the Portrait

New York School of the Arts See all classes by this school @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY

Enhance your portrait drawing and painting skills with a comprehensive approach that emphasizes structure, light, and shadow. Explore methods like the Loomis technique, working from large to small shapes, and perfecting facial features. Suitable for all levels and mediums, this course provides in-depth instruction with live models, fostering your artistic growth.

(87) All levels 18 and older
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$450

8 sessions

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Mastering Art: Painting & Drawing with Maurizio Pellegrin

New York School of the Arts See all classes by this school @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY

Refine your artistic vision in a unique class led by renowned artist and mentor Maurizio Pellegrin. Explore painting, drawing, or both, while receiving personalized guidance to enhance your techniques, compositions, and conceptual framework. Open to all skill levels, this inspiring environment fosters growth and creativity in every participant.

(87) All levels 18 and older
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$450

8 sessions

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Pixelated Portrait Painting Workshop

Brooklyn Craft Company See all classes by this school @ 61 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Join this class and learn to paint a black-and-white portrait. Paint a custom portrait of your favorite face, It’s easier than you think. Your instructor, Christina Batch-Lee, will break the process into simple steps that even newbie artists can master. We’ll work in grayscale, to explore mixing tones and build your painting “pixel by pixel” using a grid. A grid is a great way to scale an image up as well as help with rendering to capture...

(584) All levels 18 and older
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Painting Portraits from Photographs for Beginners

Creatively Wild Art Studio Dumbo See all classes by this school @ 98 Water St, Brooklyn, NY

Learn how to capture the likeness of your favorite people in fully realized paintings in this beginner course at Creatively Wild Art Studio Dumbo. From family members to pets, explore the techniques of painting portraits from photographs and bring your subjects to life. Develop your skills and gain confidence in creating stunning portraits in this engaging class.

(194) Beginner 18 and older
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$455

6 sessions

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Creating Portraits

New York School of the Arts See all classes by this school @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY

Explore the art of capturing the human essence through drawing and painting in this comprehensive class. Discover the secrets of creating lifelike portraits as you delve into techniques such as underdrawing, anatomy, paint application, and more. Unleash your creativity and develop your unique style under the guidance of experienced instructors at the prestigious.

(87) All levels 18 and older
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$250

4 sessions

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Adult: Portrait Painting for Beginners- Intermediate

Creatively Wild Art Studio Dumbo See all classes by this school @ 98 Water St, Brooklyn, NY

Enjoy a creative and absorbing class as you learn how to capture portraits of your favorite people. Explore the fundamentals of drawing and painting the human face to create awesome self-portraits or portraits of loved ones (or pets!). Students will work from photos and personal subject matter as they use exercises incorporating painting techniques, special effects, and mixed media. Learn the proportions of full frontal, three-quarter...

(194) Beginner 18 and older
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$295

4 sessions

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Master Workshop in Portraiture Painting

The Decorus Atelier of Figurative Art See all classes by this school @ 117 57th St, Brooklyn, NY

Decorus Atelier instructor/ master artist Zimou Tan, a prize winner in the 2015 OPA and 2014-2015 ARC Salon competition finalist will instruct an exciting workshop on portrait painting for those who wish to excel in portraiture and improve technique.

(169) All levels 16 and older
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$450

3 sessions

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East Village Studio Night | Wifredo Lam

ArtsClub See all classes by this school @ 311 E 3rd St, New York, NY

Explore the vibrant fusion of Surrealism, Cubism, and Caribbean spirit in this immersive art workshop. Discover the inspiration behind Wifredo Lam's iconic style and create your own symbolic self-portraits, blending Lam's symbols with your unique heritage. Unleash your creativity and embark on a transformative artistic journey at ArtsClub.

(34) All levels 16 and older
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East Village Studio Night | Damien Hirst

ArtsClub See all classes by this school @ 311 E 3rd St, New York, NY

Unleash your inner artist and create unique masterpieces inspired by Damien Hirst at this exclusive event. Experiment with our custom spin painting machine and other supplies to bring your artistic vision to life. Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of contemporary art!

(34) All levels 16 and older
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Intro to Watercolor & Portrait Painting

Educational Alliance Art School See all classes by this school @ 197 East Broadway, New York, NY

Learn the basics without the frustration! In this course we start with experimenting with watercolor and make beautiful abstract paintings. By first learning the techniques through fun explorations, you won’t let the thought of trying to make it look like something get in the way of learning.  Through demos and one-to-one conversations you will learn how to create texture, mix color, blend, use your brushes and understand composition. In...

(29) Beginner 18 and older
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Oil Painting: Portrait

Trestle Workshops See all classes by this school @ 850 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY

In this five-session workshop you will be introduced to fundamental oil painting techniques and tools on how to paint a Portrait from models, photography and self-portraits, with a strong emphasis on the structure of the head.  This class with learn proportions and structures of facial features rather than paint by number.  Class begins with a demonstration by the instructor. You will spend the majority of the class painting, during which...

(326) Beginner 18 and older
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$275

5 sessions

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Advance Portrait Painting Workshop

Educational Alliance Art School See all classes by this school @ 197 East Broadway, New York, NY

This workshop focuses on mixing skin tones in an organized manner. Working with a live model, students learn to see the various colors and tones in the face. The concept of warm and cool colors and how to apply to skin tone mixing is demonstrated. Working Alla Prima, wet-in-wet techniques will be also be demonstrated.

(29) Advanced 18 and older
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Adult: How to Paint Portraits from Photographs

Creatively Wild Art Studio Dumbo See all classes by this school @ 98 Water St, Brooklyn, NY

Learn the art of painting portraits from photographs in this beginner course. Capture the likeness of your favorite people and bring your paintings to life with expert guidance. Develop your skills and create stunning portraits at Creatively Wild Art Studio Dumbo.

(194) Beginner 18 and older
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Reviews for Portrait Classes in NYC

Portrait Classes in NYC are rated 4.6 stars based on 48 verified reviews from actual CourseHorse.com purchasers.

  • A very real experience. James Xavier's commitment and enthusiasm is contagious.
  • This was a fantastic class. James was incredible. He started the class off by giving us a tour of his studio where some of his other students were working which allowed us to be immersed in mind and body in the craft of portraits in different modes. He was available and present with the lesson which felt intimate and extraterrestrial at the same time. His words were incredibly uplifting and his instruction showed how firmness meets flexibility in the craft of one's self. I would highly recommend this class for anyone who feels that there is something burgeoning inside them that needs a guide to come through. James is both an instructor of the art of sculpting clay as well as one's own vision for themselves. 10/10 would recommend and will very likely work with James again.
  • The group environment was great and the instructors were helpful in giving pointers.
  • i love his class
  • Great experience! Great professors. Thank you!
  • Painting from Life: Alla Prime was my first live painting class in over 4 years, so I was a little intimidated to start and wasn't sure if I would receive the level of guidance I probably needed from being a little rusty. Despite their being 6 other members in the class, the teacher sat with me throughout the beginning and walked me through color theory, mixing instructions, and even layering techniques. It was super personable and fun, the other class members were also happy to provide some advice and everyone was really nice! Would definitely take it again.
  • Such a great class. Not only was the instructor very attentive and helpful, the whole class was very welcoming. So much fun and would 100% recommend for yourself or as a gift to a fellow art-lover. Enjoy!
  • Noelle was such a great teacher and gave constructive criticism in each class. My paintings improved drasticall after this corse and I'm so happy I did it! I'll certainly be taking another class here.
  • This was a very informative class. The instructor gave very useable feedback and came around every 15-20 minutes or so. The other members of the class were friendly, and overall, it was a great environment to work in.
  • Great class!! So much fun and I learned so much! Tara Dixon is an amazing artist and teacher, she took the time to figure out what inspired me and helped me move in that direction, really opened my eyes to a whole new world of possibilities! I would highly recommend this class and studio to anyone and everyone!
  • Portrait painting class was so much fun! I've never painted in my life so it's great for all experience levels - I would definitely take he class again and more class from Brooklyn craft company!!
  • Loved the class! Loved Julie!) nice atmosphere. Huge progress in my painting) Elena
  • Wednesday Night Painting Class

    I've barely picked up a pencil in the last 30+ years, so it was both thrilling and somewhat intimidating to step into Brandon Soloff's cramped, atmospheric studio on W 26 St., surrounded by the trappings of Serious Art, alongside a small group of students who simply towered over me in terms of ability. The students were welcoming, the atmospherics were ideal (NPR quietly murmuring in the background) and Brandon's instructions were as deft and light as my sketching was heavy and lumbering. Best of all, Brandon let me make mistakes before providing guidance on how and where to correct, which made this a useful learning experience. I'd definitely recommend this class and, schedule permitting, I will return.

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