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Explore a variety of painting techniques and styles, from watercolor to acrylic, in this immersive art class series located in the heart of NYC. Learn the fundamentals of color theory, composition, and brushwork, and unleash your creativity on the canvas.

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Abstraction: Development of Language and Imagery

New York School of the Arts @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY

Discover the power of abstract painting at the New York School of the Arts. Unleash your creativity and develop your own artistic language through a range of activities. Engage in a dialogue with contemporary artists and explore your unique sources of inspiration.

(75) All levels 18 and older
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$430

8 sessions

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Inspiring Watercolor Painting

The Art Studio NY @ 145 W 96th St, New York, NY

In this inspiring art class, explore the world of watercolor painting as you experiment with these rich paints, brushes, various watercolor papers, and endless watercolor techniques. Work from subject matter such as still life, landscape, florals, abstraction, and any other additional subject matter that truly inspires you. Watercolors are beautiful, rich and luminescent, and artists have been fascinated by the mystery of watercolor painting for...

(631) All levels 18 and older
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$299

6 sessions

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Contemporary Still Life and Portrait for Beginners

New York School of the Arts @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY

Students in this course will explore and practice painting techniques to create exciting and compelling still lifes and portraits with oil paint. Traditional and contemporary approaches will be discussed while learning the fundamentals of color, form, composition, proportions, and perspective. Develop what it takes to make images happen and make them come alive. Experiment with different techniques step-by- step instruction in glazing, knife painting,...

(75) Beginner 18 and older
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$350

9 sessions

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Abstract Painting: The Essential

New York School of the Arts @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY

Through classroom practice and art historical study students will begin to experiment with the How’s and Why’s of abstract painting. Students will research, share and discuss modern and contemporary works of art and discuss their relevance and importance in the ongoing dialogue of art history while developing their own body of work. Students will be introduced to a variety of experimental techniques and practices and be encouraged to work to...

(75) All levels 18 and older
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$350

9 sessions

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Couples Basic Drawing at the MET

The Art Studio NY @ 145 W 96th St, New York, NY

Grab your sweetie for a unique, creative date as you enjoy art, beauty, fun, and drawing at NYC's most famous museum! Everything is better with the one you love, including drawing classes. Everyone can draw, so tap into your inner-artists together in this encouraging, non-judgmental New York City drawing class as you: Relax as a couple and enjoy the romantic medium of drawing Celebrate as you learn something new together during your drawing class...

(631) Beginner 18 and older
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Oil Painting: Skyscapes and Landscapes

Educational Alliance Art School @ 197 East Broadway, New York, NY

In the first 5 weeks of this course, learn to paint clouds, rainbows, sunsets and more as your instructor shows you step by step how to achieve beautifully painted skyscapes in oil paint. You will start with learning introductory techniques and quickly build your painting knowledge to advanced applications. In the last 5 weeks, learn the fundamentals of painting a landscape in oil paint. There will be demos in atmospheric perspective, talks on painting...

(29) All levels 18 and older
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$405

9 sessions

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Digital Portrait Painting - Microsoft Flagship Store

Drawing New York @ 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...

(690) Intermediate 13 and older
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$160

3 sessions

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Studio Landscape/Cityscape

New York School of the Arts @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY

This class, students will learn how to create a completed landscape or cityscape painting from start to finish. Students will learn how to select a subject and refine their ideas using sketches and drawings. Vadnais will explain and demonstrate how to create a useful under painting as a foundation for subsequent layering of color. Finally, Vadnais will guide the class through the process of bringing their picture to a unified finish wil all the...

(75) All levels 18 and older
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$240

4 sessions

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Oil Painting from Still Lifes

Educational Alliance Art School @ 197 East Broadway, New York, NY

Discover the creative and technical potentials of oil painting in a course that focuses on the fundamentals, from setting up your palette to mixing colors, alongside next-level techniques that will elevate your practice.  Technical exercises hone observational skills so that emerging artists can cultivate a sensibility about how to portray an object's depth and luminosity. Students are invited to paint from both still life setups and photographs....

(29) All levels 18 and older
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$385

10 sessions

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Paint and (Fruit) Punch: I HeART Mommy!

La Pittura Art Studio @ 265 W 37th Street , New York, NY

Sparkling Cider provided to all our little painters!  Join us for our very first very awesome one hour Mommy and Me painting class. Mom will receive two canvases and baby will receive two canvases. Put them together for an awesome heart collage for your house. Create memories while making beautiful art!   In just about two hours, while you’re sipping on a glass of ginger ale, our artist will guide you through a painting step-by-step....

(90) All levels 21 and older
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Pixelated Portrait Painting Workshop

Brooklyn Craft Company @ 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...

(557) All levels 18 and older
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Adult: Portrait Painting for Beginners- Intermediate

Creatively Wild Art Studio Dumbo @ 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...

(179) 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 @ 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.

(143) All levels 16 and older
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$450

10 sessions

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Encaustic Painting

Trestle Workshops @ 850 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY

This 3 hour workshop is an overview of Encaustic painting. Participants will learn the fundamentals of working in this medium and will have a chance to explore multiple techniques. We will learn how to melt, mix, and apply the wax to create smooth and textured surfaces as well as how to incise the wax to create intricate drawings. Collage and photocopy transfers are additional ways to play with this medium. We will discuss how to set up your own...

(326) Beginner 18 and older
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East Village Studio Night | Wifredo Lam

ArtsClub @ 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.

(26) All levels 16 and older
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Painting Portraits from Photographs for Beginners

Creatively Wild Art Studio Dumbo @ 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.

(179) Beginner 18 and older
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$525

7 sessions

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Intro to Watercolor & Portrait Painting

Educational Alliance Art 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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Spring Plein Air Pastel Painting at the Garden

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Paint the late spring landscape using soft pastels, an opaque medium with the color saturation of oil paint. This class will explore the north end of the Garden, beginning at the Overlook and other nearby areas. This class is taught studio-style with individual attention and each session ends with a critique to share and learn from everyone's work within the group. Some previous experience with drawing or other art media is recommended. On rainy...

(165) All levels 18 and older
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$443

6 sessions

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Oil Painting: Portrait

Trestle Workshops @ 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 @ 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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