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Unleash your inner artist with a wide range of oil painting classes in NYC! Learn foundational techniques, express your creativity, and create stunning works of art that will leave you feeling accomplished and inspired.

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Portrait Painting Workshop

Drawing New York @ 15 Gramercy Park South, New York, NY

Each attendee is provided oil paint, a canvas, brushes, an easel, stool with a back, disposable palette, Gamsol (odorless thinner) and a small table for supplies. Week 1. Paint a small value study and then focus on “drawing” with paint to create the blueprint for the final painting by learning to observe proportions. Week 2. Learn to mix the colors you observe, paint a color study of the model, and learn some tricks of the trade. Week 3....

(696) All levels 16 and older
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$445

4 sessions

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Dare to Paint: Intermediate Oil & Acrylics Painting

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

Unleash your creativity and explore the world of oil and acrylic painting in this fear-free art class. Receive personalized instruction from expert artists as you learn techniques, experiment with color, and create stunning works of art. Join us online from the comfort of your own home and discover the joy of artistic expression with The Art Studio NY.

(634) Intermediate 18 and older
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$599

10 sessions

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Portrait Painting in Oil

Educational Alliance Art 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 Essential Elements

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

Unleash your artistic potential through the exploration of oil paint at the renowned New York School of the Arts. Discover essential techniques such as canvas stretching, surface preparation, and brush cleaning, while immersing yourself in the language of painting. Historical examples and diverse approaches to working from life will inspire your creative journey.

(76) All levels 17 and older
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$430

8 sessions

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Classical Renaissance Oil Painting

New York Open Center @ 22 E 30th St, New York, NY

In this hands-on class, master artist Francesco Santoro will teach us authentic classical painting techniques from the golden era of Renaissance art. We will engage in many drawing and painting exercises to explore the fundamentals of color, composition and design. Maestro Santoro will share his insights about how to master the “visual vocabulary” of shape, color, tone, timbre, mass, volume, line, sign and rhythm in the same spirit as a Renaissance...

(299) All levels 18 and older
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$295

5 sessions

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Beginning / Intermediate Oil Painting Studio

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

Discover the creative and technical advantages of oil painting. This course is for beginners who have never painted in oil paint, students who have basic knowledge of oil paint, and for students who would like to better hone their painting skills. From setting up your pallet, to a variety of traditional techniques that will give one a strong foundation, students will start with a still life and then move on to landscape. Instructor also encourages...

(29) All levels 18 and older
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$360

8 sessions

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Dare to Oil Paint: Intermediate

The Art Studio NY @ 243 W 72nd St , New York, NY

Oil paints are sumptuous, exciting, and one of the most popular mediums used by painting artists throughout the world. This oil painting class is perfect for those who have taken an art class (or many art classes) already and are excited to master even more. In this next level oil painting class, YOU will: Learn new techniques to explore and incorporate into your paintings Master artistic techniques that will deepen your painting experience Relax,...

(634) Intermediate 18 and older
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$349

5 sessions

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Color Theory

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

In this two day workshop students will learn the basics of color theory and its practical application tooil painting. If we are to mix our colors with accuracy our choices must be routed in sound theory. After a lecture and demonstration the class will implement this theory by creating small color studies on panel. By implementing the theory students will see how it influences their color decisions and guides them towards intelligent and strategic...

(76) Beginner 18 and older
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$300

2 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,...

(76) Beginner 18 and older
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$350

4 sessions

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Introduction to Painting Techniques

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

Discover the fundamentals of oil painting, from canvas preparation to color theory, at the prestigious New York School of the Arts. Immerse yourself in techniques taught by seasoned artists, take inspiration from museum visits, and receive personalized critiques to elevate your artwork to new heights.

(76) Beginner 17 and older
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$300

8 sessions

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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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Painting from Life

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

Students will learn how to paint in oils with speed and accuracy through the practice of still life and figure painting. Jodie Niss will demonstrate how to paint wet on wet, fast and in the moment, as a means for students to better their skills. The class will begin with gestural studies of still lifes and nude models, followed by longer model poses, during which students can focus on a slower and more refined painting technique. Free locker rental...

(29) All levels 18 and older
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$375

10 sessions

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Intro to Oil Painting from Photographs

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

Learn the basics of oil painting or continue building on your existing skills. This course is for students of all levels who want to learn to paint from photographs. Bring in a found photo from a magazine or an original photo of your choice. Learn how to select a photo, plan your composition, set up your palette, mix paint, glaze, impasto, and more.  Using these techniques and color theory, students will create compelling oil paintings. The...

(29) All levels 18 and older
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$375

10 sessions

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Intro to Oil Painting

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

Students will discover the creative and technical advantages of oil painting. Learn the basics from setting up the palette and mixing colors to a variety of techniques as you paint still-lifes. The exercises presented will develop your skills in observation and painting the form to create depth and a sense of light. Students will paint from still-life set up as well as from their own photographs. Supply List: Please click here to view the list

(29) Beginner 18 and older
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$375

10 sessions

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Watercolor Painting

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

Master the basics without the frustration! This course starts by experimenting with core watercolor techniques to establish a deeper understanding of the medium’s properties.  Structured for all levels of experience, our Watercolor Painting classes include tutorials in color and design as well as wet-on-wet and dry-brush methods. Learn how to paint texture, blend and mix colors, maximize the potential of your brushes, and grasp composition...

(29) All levels 19 and older
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$385

10 sessions

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Oil Painting Basics

Trestle Workshops @ 62 18th St, Brooklyn, NY

An introduction to the basic principles of painting through observational still life exercises. The class will explore color, form, light, shadow and composition. Painting technique demonstrations will include the use of non-toxic methods of painting with oils. (or acrylic if a student prefers) Beginners are welcome! Returning students are also welcome to create individual projects with the instructor as they continue to develop their work....

(326) Beginner 14 and older
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$325

6 sessions

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Free Intro: Classical Renaissance Oil Painting

New York Open Center @ 22 E 30th St, New York, NY

In this hands-on class, master artist Francesco Santoro will teach us authentic classical painting techniques from the golden era of Renaissance art. We will engage in many drawing and painting exercises to explore the fundamentals of color, composition and design. Maestro Santoro will share his insights about how to master the “visual vocabulary” of shape, color, tone, timbre, mass, volume, line, sign and rhythm in the same spirit as a Renaissance...

(299) All levels 18 and older
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Alla Prima Oil Painting

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

Learn the technique of alla prima painting – also known as direct or wet-on-wet painting – in just 4 weeks! Students will start and finish a painting in each class, using alla prima to capture immediacy, fluidity, and expressiveness. Students will paint from a new still-life setup in each class learning brush techniques, how to mix color on canvas, and how to see shapes and colors more easily.  The class will start with monochromatic painting...

(29) All levels 18 and older
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$165

4 sessions

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Adult Paint + Sip: Oil Painting II

Creatively Wild Art Studio Dumbo @ 98 Water St, Brooklyn, NY

This class is perfect for students who have already completed our Beginner Oil Painting Class and want to keep up a healthy practice or work on more personal or challenging projects, but don’t worry this will still be a relaxed evening of “me time”. Students are encouraged to bring in their own subject matter to work from: Pictures, Photos or still life objects that they have a personal connection with, we guarantee this will give your work...

(181) Intermediate 18 and older
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$675

9 sessions

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East Village Studio Night | Meditate & Paint

ArtsClub @ 311 E 3rd St, New York, NY

Experience the transformative power of art on mental health in this unique event that combines guided meditation with a painting exercise focused on expressing emotions through color and painting. Learn how to harness the benefits of art to improve cognitive functioning, reduce stress, and foster self-esteem. Join us for an evening of re-centering and improving mental health through creativity.

(27) All levels 16 and older
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