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New York School of the Arts @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY
Making watercolors from observation, we will turn our perception into images. Students will work from the still life and from the model. Formal elements of painting such as composition, tone, and color will be pursued while maintaining an appreciation for the immediacy and fluidity of watercolor. Individual attention and group critiques will help each student develop their own voice. All levels are welcome, although prior drawing experience...
New York School of the Arts @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY
This course will combine loose and controlled watercolor techniques focusing on both still life seasonal motifs which are in bloom and the model. A major focus will be on composition, color, and issues related to the mediums. Students will receive individual attention and instruction, as well as group critiques at the end of each class. There will be a brief demonstration for those who are unfamiliar with the medium. Registration fee included. ...
New York School of the Arts @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY
This class will introduce the materials and techniques of water media painting including watercolor, gouache and acrylic. Students will gain practical knowledge of water based paint to achieve a wide range of effects (washes, opaque marks, dry brush, hatching, etc.) Vadnais will demonstrate how to take advantage of the quick drying and layering potential of the media. Students will learn how to properly varnish, store and care for their finished...
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Explore Watercolor Private Group EventsNew York School of the Arts @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY
This course will combine loose and controlled watercolor techniques focusing on both still life seasonal motifs which are in bloom and the model. A major focus will be on composition, color, and issues related to the mediums. Students will receive individual attention and instruction, as well as group critiques at the end of each class. There will be a brief demonstration for those who are unfamiliar with the medium. MATERIALS: Paints: Recommend...
New York Open Center @ 22 E 30th St, New York, NY
This workshop is all about challenging ourselves to go beyond our boundaries in watercolor. Renowned painting teacher and award-winning watercolor artist Mel Stabin will encourage us to experience the magical, spontaneous, and transparent qualities of watercolor and help us discover that watercolor is at its best when it’s set free. Emphasis will be placed on gaining more confidence by simplifying our approach to subject matter and painting with...
Watercolor for Absolute Beginners @ 24-32 Union Square East, New York, NY
Blossoms and bouquets on both dry and wet paper. Some basic techniques, plus NEW exercises every time. For all levels. Note: $5 materials fee if you need to borrow supplies. Full Materials Kit: $55 (folding plastic palette, half-tube of each of 10 colors, 6 brushes, 12-sheet pad of Arches paper) Mini-Kit: $30 (half the paper and paint, smaller palette, three brushes)
New York Open Center @ 22 E 30th St, New York, NY
Join artist and art therapist Amy Maricle to help you create and enhance your intuitive art journaling practice. Learn to create deep, smoky backgrounds, use layering techniques, work on multiple pieces at once, and create organic patterns with paint and gel pen for beautiful abstract journal paintings or backgrounds to hold cherished quotes or reflections. Amy is a gentle guide who loves helping students get their inner critic out of the way so...
The Curator Gallery @ 520 W 23rd St, New York, NY
You'll learn the proper use of watercolor materials as well as basic painting techniques. This introductory class is designed for beginner students with little to no watercolor experience. Students will produce a finished painting in this two hour lesson. The lesson is broken down into step-by-step techniques intended to aid complete beginners. All materials provided.
West Side YMCA - Community Arts @ 5 W 63rd St, New York, NY
Introduction to the basic techniques of drawing and watercolor. Our subjects will be still-life, art reproductions and photos. Supplies will be provided for the first class. Enjoy developing your rendering skills in a supportive environment
Michiyo Art Studio @ 59 Franklin Street, B9, New York, NY
This workshop is for intermediate to advanced who has been painting watercolor for a while and looking to improve more. Bring in your past works and materials to discus and figure out the problem and find solution. You will have time to actually practice what you learned so that you can keep improving after the workshop! We will go over individual work together so you will learn from each other's experience as well. 3/14/2016 - 3/19/2016...
Jade Scarlett Art @ 857 Broadway, New York, NY
Enjoy this exciting adventure into the world of watercolor painting where you'll learn techniques that will send your creative spirit ablaze. In these series of three watercolor classes for beginners, you will explore watercolor painting techniques including variegated washes, wet on wet painting, wet on dry watercolor painting, dry brush, salt washes, color blending, watercolor dripping and spattering, glazing, color mixing, and so much more! ...
The Art Studio NY @ Central Park, New York, NY
Create a beautiful floral watercolor painting in just one sitting in this in-person art class in New York City! Enjoy this inspiring, relaxing, and socially distanced outdoor adult watercolor painting class with New York City’s #1-rated art studio, The Art Studio NY! With our small group art classes, we will express our inner artists in spacious, beautiful outdoor location in Central Park on The Upper East Side where we will feel uplifted by...
Watercolor for Absolute Beginners @ 24-32 Union Square East, New York, NY
Introduce yourself to watercolor in just one day, or refine your basic skills. Basic brushstrokes and color mixing. You'll paint simple flowers, fruits, and a mountain landscape with a stormy sky. Full supplies kit: $50 Mini-Kit: $25 Materials fee (borrow all you need and keep your paintings) is $10. Note: One-Day Workshops run from 11 am to 1:30, a 45-minute break for lunch, and 2:15 to 4:15 pm.
Michiyo Art Studio @ 59 Franklin Street, B9, New York, NY
This workshop is for intermediate and advanced who has been painting the watercolor for a while and looking to improve more. Bring in your past works and materials to discuss and figure out the problem and find a solution. You will have time to actually practice what you learned so that you can keep improving after the workshop! We will go over individual work together so you will learn from each other's experience as wel...
Michiyo Art Studio @ 59 Franklin Street, B9, New York, NY
This is intensive weekend (Sat & Sun) workshop for beginner who wants to jump start with basic of watercolor. With various exercises and explanation of the basics, you will get familiar with the medium and be ready to start paint on your own! All materials are provided, come empty handed! *1-hr Lunch break in between.
Jade Scarlett Art @ 170 W 23rd St, New York, NY
Introduction to Watercolor Calligraphy Brush Lettering Calligraphy isn’t a lost art, it’s just an art that you haven’t learned yet. Our Watercolor Calligraphy Brush Lettering class teaches you the techniques you need to create with watercolors and a waterbrush, the thick and thin lines that create the beautiful letter forms of modern brush calligraphy. No prior experience is required! The skills you’ll learn can be applied to cards, invitations,...
New York Open Center @ 22 E 30th St, New York, NY
Painting Outside the Lines: The Magic of Watercolor and Intuition Melissa Harris, who has been helping others sharpen their creative and intuitive processes for decades, will draw from her new book, 99 Keys to a Creative Life, and combine her talent as an intuitive with her extensive background in painting to help us each access and refine our own special style of creative expression. She will also share tips on technique and style, guide...
Educational Alliance Art School @ 197 East Broadway, New York, NY
Combine painting watercolors of plants, animals, landscapes and outer space in an 8-week class with us. Go deeper, learn more, build your skills and have twice the fun. Register for both classes up front and save $20! Watercolor Painting: Plants & Animals (Session 1) This 4-week session is the perfect amount of time to learn the basics of watercolor or further your skills! Every class will be a new adventure as you learn from demos, and guided...
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...
New York School of the Arts @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY
This workshop will guide students through the process of making a coptic stitch book with watercolor paper, although other types of paper would work as well. Coptic stitch binding allows a book to open flat and provides a comfortable work surface, which is great for working en plein air. It also provides the opportunity to customize a sketchbook in terms of preferred scale and paper. Materials List: Your favorite paper. Enough...
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