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Unlock your artistic potential with a wide range of watercolor classes in NYC! Learn essential techniques, discover new styles, and create stunning works of art while gaining the confidence and skills to express yourself through this captivating medium.

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Nature Watercolor Critique

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Whether you paint landscapes, still lifes, or botanical renderings, this class will help you achieve greater satisfaction with your work.  Bring your in-progress and/or finished watercolor paintings to the Garden for class collaboration in critique and correction to advance your practice.

(165) All levels 18 and older
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$129

2 sessions

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Adult: Botanical Watercolor Painting

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

Contemporary artists and illustrators have strived to showcase the beauty of flowers throughout history. In this class, explore nature’s power through the beautiful technique of Watercolor Painting-this medium lends itself beautifully to capturing line and form and the lucidity of natural flora. Learn how to achieve proportion and create dynamic commotion with light lucidity and color, capture realistic details in a series of exercises, starting...

(179) All levels 18 and older
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Luscious Flowers and Still Life: Watercolor Workshop

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

This dynamic workshop will teach you to rapidly capture gesture, light, and form in watercolor. You will discover how to paint quickly and accurately to make color move and mingle as you create luminous petals and flowers. Individual attention and group critiques will leave you with a better understanding of the watercolor process.

(165) All levels 18 and older
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Watercolour workshop

Court Tree Collective @ 371 Court St, Brooklyn, NY

An exclusive watercolour workshop held by Justine Wong, the illustrator behind the “21 Days in Japan: An Illustrative Study of Japanese Cuisine” project. In this 2-hour session we will be learning to paint food from sketch to finish, and to explore the magic behind everyday documentation.

(4) All levels 18 and older
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Paint a Winter Wonderland Scene in Watercolors

Jade Scarlett Art @ 2910 Broadway, Queens, NY

Watercolor is the perfect medium to create gorgeous landscapes. In this class, you'll learn key watercolor techniques and how to use specialty brushes that will make crafting a beautiful Winter Wonderland landscape painting easy peasy! We'll cover the best materials for watercolor, watercolor painting techniques to create snow effects and the illusion of warm light shining from within a space, how to create believable trees covered in snow, and...

(122) All levels 12 and older
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Watercolor Paint Night

Q.E.D. @ 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY

Advanced signup required. Cost is for supplies included!  We'll supply everything you need to paint along with a casual, beginner step-by-step tutorial that we'll watch on a big TV and/or iPads. If you prefer to go rogue and do your own painting go for it. No need to be a pro or have any previous experience at all. This is a fun gathering of people looking to meet other crafty folks without a big investmnet of time or money.

(252) Beginner 16 and older
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Let's Paint Botanical Illustration in Watercolors

Jade Scarlett Art @ 990 Washington Ave, New York, NY

In this class, we'll be working with watercolors, watercolor pencils, and watercolor markers. Beginners and advanced students are welcome. We'll work on one or two botanical illustrations cards that can be used for all occasions. Even if you've never painted in watercolors before, this class is for you. Guidance will be provided to complete the projects and you'll leave with a card(s) that you'll be proud to give away or even frame it and give it...

(122) All levels 18 and older
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Water Color Series

Dirty Hands Studio @ 13 Waverly Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Embark on a transformative journey with this Water Color Series. From novice to adept, our week-long course offers personalized attention, guiding you through the nuances of paint and water manipulation. Witness your skills blossom culminating in a surprising mastery of this captivating medium.

All levels 12 and older
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$280

4 sessions

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Learn How to Paint Flowers - Beginner Watercolor Painting (BYOB)

Private Picassos Art Studio & Shop @ 237 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Students will explore basic watercolor techniques, such as dry brush, wet into wet, oil pastel and salt resists.  Follow along with our teacher as they demonstrate each technique and offer tricks to painting flowers. Or choose your own adventure and dive in using all of the materials we have on hand and colorful floral bouquets for inspiration. Learn new techniques with our trained instructors and explore art materials on your own. Create...

(26) All levels 16 and older
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Sunset Watercolor Paintings (BYOB)

Private Picassos Art Studio & Shop @ 237 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Students will learn basic watercolor techniques and then complete a series of watercolor sunset paintings!  Techniques such as dry brush and wet into wet will be demonstrated by our teacher, followed by ample time for students to experiment with the materials and techniques on their own. Learn new techniques with our trained instructors and explore art materials on your own. Create your own masterpiece without the restrictions of "copying"...

(26) All levels 16 and older
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The Petal Party: Beginners Watercolor Paint & Sip @ Happy Creative

Private Picassos Art Studio & Shop @ 265 S 1st St, Brooklyn, NY

Unleash your creativity, learn new techniques, and immerse yourself in the world of watercolor painting at a relaxing and magical event filled with flowers, laughter, and a touch of magic. Join us for an evening of fun and exploration as you create your own masterpiece without any restrictions. All materials will be provided.

(26) Beginner 21 and older
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Hand Painted Holiday Cards @ Winemak’her Bar

Private Picassos Art Studio & Shop @ 492 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Discover the art of watercolor as you create beautiful hand-painted holiday cards. Join our trained instructors at Private Picassos Art Studio & Shop and learn basic techniques, then unleash your creativity with ample time to experiment on your own. Plus, enjoy a complimentary drink from Winemak’her Bar as you immerse yourself in this artistic experience.

(26) All levels 21 and older
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Watercolor Portraits

Classeteria @ 284 Suydam St, Brooklyn, NY

We will cover the fundamentals of painting portraits in watercolor. This involves painting with line, balancing line with spots of color, and getting the most out of a limited palette. The workshop will combine demonstrations, one-on-one instruction, and discussion. Plus Materials fee up to $25 as needed.

(3) Beginner 7 and older
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Watercolor - Intro Level

Paint Makers Notes @ 4350 11th St, Long Island City, NY

Make your own Watercolors! What you will leave with: 3 full pans of handmade watercolor paint Paper carrying case for paints The knowledge to safely handle, store, & dispose of raw materials The ability to make paint from scratch Greater independence in your creative practice What you should wear/bring: KN95 or N95 Masks or preferred respirator Paint clothes, smock, or apron Protective gloves Notebook and pen

All levels 18 and older
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Watercolor Painting

Prospect Visual Arts @ 569 Prospect Ave, Brooklyn, NY

All levels 10 - 18 years old
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Painting People in Watercolor (Beginner/Intermediate)

92nd Street Y @ Online Classroom, New York, NY

Working from live models, you will learn how to use watercolor to create warmth and character in portrait and figure paintings. Artists will sharpen their watercolor skills and focus on proportion and color mixing in this intensive online class. Classes include demonstrations, lectures, and real time individual feedback. Supply List

(1061) Beginner 18 and older
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$210

4 sessions

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Mastering the Still-Life in Watercolor (Int/Adv)

92nd Street Y @ Online Classroom, New York, NY

This program is taking place remotely. If you have signed up, you will receive an email with details of how to access the program. If we are able to offer an in-person version of this class in the coming months, we will contact you and make both options available to you. Take your observational watercolor painting skills to the next level in this intermediate/advanced course. You will be challenged to create representational paintings that show...

(1061) Intermediate 18 and older
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$190

4 sessions

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Beginner’s Guide to Painting for Teens: Acrylic, Watercolor + Oils

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

Discover the world of painting with this comprehensive course for teens. Explore acrylic, watercolor, and oil mediums as you learn different techniques and applications. Unleash your creativity and bring your own subject matter to life in vibrant colors.

(179) Beginner 9 - 14 years old
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$525

7 sessions

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The Figure and Portrait in Watercolor (Int/Adv)

92nd Street Y

Hone your rendering skills in this intensive class focusing on the features of the human form. Working from live models via video conferencing software, you will be challenged to improve your sense of proportion and gesture to create painterly figure and portrait works. Online participants will be emailed an access link after purchase. Supply List

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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Watercolor Painting: Color Mixing Basics

92nd Street Y

In this class we will learn about color theory and color mixing thought the medium of watercolor. Using only four tubes of paint will be able to mix a full palate of colors and match any hue. We will also learn about the properties of color like value, intensity, and temperature and how to utilize them to create a sense of light and space. Click below for the supply list: Supply List

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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