Ashcan Studio of Art offers personalized, small-group classes that prepare students with confident, portfolio-ready skills for top visual arts schools and careers. Located in Manhattan’s Fashion District, their popular courses include Digital Painting, Portfolio Prep, Graphic Design, and Fashion Design, all designed to help students achieve their creative goals.
About Ashcan Studio of Art
Ashcan students apply to the schools and jobs of their dreams without fear of rejection. They get to feel secure and confident that their portfolio will get them where they want to go.
What are some of your most popular classes that you offer on CourseHorse? Digital Painting, Pre-College Portfolio Prep and Art Contest Prep are very popular, as well as Graphic Design and Fashion Design.
How long have you been in business? Can you share a bit about your history? We have been in business for 12 years. Our Programs provide students with a highly effective visual arts learning experience.
What is your average class size? Our average class size is eight students.
What is your typical student like? What are their goals? Our students are most often planning to apply to a visual arts high school or to a competitive BFA or MFA visual arts program.
Can you recommend activities to do in the neighborhood before or after class? We are located in the Fashion District, so there is lots of shopping on 34th Street. There is also great food in Koreatown on 32nd Street.
School location
Ashcan Studio of Art
Murray Hill, Manhattan 45 E 34th St 4th Fl between Madison and Park Avenue New York, New York 10016
Reviews of Ashcan Studio of Art
(4.3-star rating across
3 reviews)
Concept Design and Illustration
Eun Young O. • April 2, 2018
I highly recommend attending Ashcan for portfolio preparation classes because it's the perfect environment to check what level you're at and you learn different things from teachers from various fields. My thought process and ideas have matured as well as my technical skills. I truly discovered my potential and artistic style here; it felt bittersweet to leave after 7 months.
Concept Design and Illustration
Jae J. • April 2, 2018
I was desperately looking to get help with my portfolio for FIT and Ashcan was the perfect place for it. I had no drawing or sewing skills prior to coming here but after taking a few classes I've improved drastically in both of these areas. They helped me through each step of the way and made sure my portfolio was finished on time. I can honestly say that coming to Ashcan was probably the best decision I made in life!
Concept Design and Illustration
Maya C. • April 2, 2018
I have learned so much while putting my portfolio together here. Every teacher here is really proffesional and nice! I enjoyed my time a lot learning about art in ashcan studio. Highly recommanded!!
Digital Painting
Anonymous
• December 10, 2017
Digital Painting
Anonymous
• July 24, 2017
It was very helpful. The course taught me a lot of things i've been struggling with in digital art.
Digital Painting
malena l. • January 5, 2017
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