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11 classes with availability
Weeknight Figure Drawing
Drawing New York See all classes by this school @ 15 Gramercy Park South, New York, NY
Spend an immersive session working from a live figure model, moving through brief warm-up poses before settling into longer, more developed compositions. The varied format gives students plenty of time to apply technique and produce refined, finished drawings. Open to artists at all levels of experience.
Oct 26th
6:30–9pm ET
Oct 28th
6:30–9pm ET
Nov 2nd
6:30–9pm ET
Nov 4th
6:30–9pm ET
Nov 9th
6:30–9pm ET
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Instructed Figure Drawing
Drawing New York See all classes by this school @ 15 Gramercy Park South, New York, NY
Study figure drawing and discover numerous drawing approaches in this interactive workshop at Drawing New York. Each class features a live model, welcoming participants of any experience level to deepen their visual abilities. Bring your own materials for a complete learning experience.
Oct 30th
6:30–9pm ET
Nov 6th
6:30–9pm ET
Nov 13th
6:30–9pm ET
Nov 20th
6:30–9pm ET
Saturday Figure Drawing
Drawing New York See all classes by this school @ 15 Gramercy Park South, New York, NY
Join an interactive figure-drawing workshop where you capture the human form through varied pose lengths and professional models. Develop your skills while connecting with fellow artists in an inspiring creative environment. Explore drawing techniques and advance your artistic practice.
Oct 31st
12–3pm ET
Nov 7th
12–3pm ET
Nov 14th
12–3pm ET
Nov 21st
12–3pm ET
Instructed Figure Drawing (Sunday Afternoon)
Drawing New York See all classes by this school @ 15 Gramercy Park South, New York, NY
Explore a range of figure drawing techniques alongside a live model in this welcoming class at Drawing New York. Open to all skill levels, each session encourages students to experiment with diverse approaches to the human form. Bring your own pad, pencils, and eraser to make the experience fully your own.
Oct 25th
12–4pm ET
Nov 1st
12–4pm ET
Nov 8th
12–4pm ET
Nov 15th
12–4pm ET
Nov 22nd
12–4pm ET
Introduction to Drawing for Beginners
Drawing New York See all classes by this school @ 15 Gramercy Park South, New York, NY
Tap into your creative potential in this course built for absolute beginners and anyone seeking a structured way into drawing. Work through the essentials, from basic forms and proportions to refined shading. Learn how to use different papers and pencils effectively, and finish the course able to create compelling, well-rendered artwork.
Nov 10th
6:30–9pm ET
Meets 3 Times
Fundamentals of Atelier Methods
Drawing New York See all classes by this school @ 15 Gramercy Park South, New York, NY
Build a strong foundation in realistic drawing through the principles of the atelier approach. Learn to create dimensional form with light and shadow, progressing from thumbnail sketches and block-ins to value studies and finished modeling. Brief lectures, demonstrations, and critiques provide guidance throughout the process.
Oct 31st
12–4pm ET
Meets 4 Times
Portrait Drawing (3 Sessions)
Drawing New York See all classes by this school @ 15 Gramercy Park South, New York, NY
Build a strong foundation in portrait drawing by exploring the structure, anatomy, and proportions of the head. Develop skills in shaping likeness, refining forms, and using shading techniques to create depth and expression. Through focused practice and careful observation, artists will gain greater confidence in producing polished, expressive portraits with accuracy and clarity.
Nov 5th
6:30–9:30pm ET
Meets 3 Times
Fundamentals of Figure Painting
Drawing New York See all classes by this school @ 15 Gramercy Park South, New York, NY
Learn a clear, step-by-step approach to creating a finished, realistic figure painting with confidence. Build your skills from precise drawing and color mixing to rendering form, light, and anatomy in a structured process. Ideal for beginners and developing artists with some life drawing experience who want to strengthen their painting technique.
Nov 19th
6:30–9:30pm ET
Meets 4 Times
Instructed Drawing Night at the Met
Drawing New York See all classes by this school @ 1000 5th Ave, New York, NY
Spend an evening drawing among classical Greek and Roman sculptures while refining your charcoal technique. Guided instruction and a brief demonstration help build control, observation, and confidence when working from historic forms. Create expressive studies directly in the gallery as you explore light, shadow, and proportion through close visual analysis.
Nov 6th
6:30–8:30pm ET
Nov 20th
6:30–8:30pm ET
Oct 23rd
6:30–8:30pm ET
Drawing the Figure
Drawing New York See all classes by this school @ 15 Gramercy Park South, New York, NY
Develop your figure drawing skills by exploring gesture, proportion, and the principles of light and shadow. Work in graphite to render complex anatomical forms with realistic depth, volume, and tonal gradients. Demonstrations and individual critiques provide focused guidance to help artists refine their technique and observational skills.
Nov 16th
6:30–9:30pm ET
Meets 3 Times
Collage Night
Drawing New York See all classes by this school @ 15 Gramercy Park South, New York, NY
Step away from screens and into a relaxed, music-filled creative session. You'll work with collage techniques, play with layering and texture, and assemble unique pieces using materials provided (or bring your own). No experience required, just a desire to cut, paste, and share work, and enjoy a friendly, judgment-free space.
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Instructed Figure Painting
Drawing New York See all classes by this school @ 15 Gramercy Park South, New York, NY
Master the art of figure painting with a structured, step-by-step approach. Learn how to transform a precise drawing into a fully realized painting using time-honored techniques. From color mixing to detailed rendering, this guided process will help you build depth, cohesion, and a refined finish. Perfect for those looking to develop their skills in naturalistic painting.
Instructed Portrait Painting
Drawing New York See all classes by this school @ 15 Gramercy Park South, New York, NY
Learn to paint realistic portraits with a structured, step-by-step approach. From underpainting to glazing and fine details, this guided course covers essential oil painting techniques. Work from a live model, refine your brushwork, and bring depth and expression to your portraits. Gain the skills to develop your unique artistic vision with expert guidance.
Figure Drawing (Four Week Pose)
Drawing New York See all classes by this school @ 15 Gramercy Park South, New York, NY
Explore the art of the human form through a single sustained pose, moving from foundation to advanced rendering. Guided by personalized instruction, you’ll refine proportion, gesture, and structure while deepening your skills in light, shadow, and expression. Each session builds on the last, offering focused growth in a historic, screen-free studio setting.
Jennifer Gennari: Oil Painting workshop
Drawing New York See all classes by this school @ 15 Gramercy Park S, New York, NY
Discover the secrets of oil painting in this immersive workshop led by renowned artist Jennifer Gennari. Unleash your creativity as you learn the traditional techniques and stages of oil painting, and capture the essence of your subject with expert precision. Bring your own portrait images and prepare to elevate your painting skills to new heights.
Bold Watercolor Painting Workshop with Tim Saternow
Drawing New York See all classes by this school @ 15 Gramercy Park South, New York, NY
Dive into the dynamic world of watercolor with Tim Saternow's workshop, designed to enhance your urban landscape paintings through bold value contrasts and effective compositions. Learn to master techniques such as 'grisaille,' layering, and creative deconstruction with splatters and blooms. This hands-on session promises to elevate your watercolor skills, from initial value sketches to finished, impactful artworks.
Painting (Beginner)
Drawing New York See all classes by this school @ 18 W 18th St # 6, New York, NY, New York, NY
The goal of this 3-session course is to give students the information they will need to continue painting on their own when they finish the course. Each session is packed with information, exercises and of course, painting. Class Coverage: Introduction to Value: (Session 1) - Students will create their own value scale working from white to black.We will discuss the elements of light and shade, and how to shade an object.Using only black...
Alla Prima Portrait Painting
Drawing New York See all classes by this school @ 15 Gramercy Park South, New York, NY
Unlock the art of portrait painting in a supportive, screen-free environment where you'll learn to capture the essence of your subject from life. With expert guidance, you'll explore foundational techniques in drawing, value, edge, and color, while honing your skills in posing and lighting. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your craft, this hands-on experience will inspire you to create compelling, lifelike portraits.
Watercolor Portrait
Drawing New York See all classes by this school @ 15 Gramercy Park S, New York, NY
Master the art of watercolor portraiture with a structured approach that enhances depth and realism. Begin with a precise drawing, build a strong foundation through monochromatic shading, and gradually layer color to bring your subject to life. This hands-on experience will refine your technique, teaching you to create luminous, expressive portraits with confidence and control.
Long Pose Figure Drawing
Drawing New York See all classes by this school @ 15 Gramercy Park South, New York, NY
Sharpen your figure drawing abilities in this focused session from Drawing New York, dedicated to capturing a single pose with depth and accuracy. Work alongside experienced artists and bring your own drawing pad and preferred tools to make the most of this hands-on opportunity to grow your skills.
Reviews of Drawing New York
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Weeknight Figure Drawing
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Weeknight Figure Drawing
Had an amazing experience finally getting taking the figure drawing class, the moderator was super attentive, love the ambience and opportunity to have this art outlet after work. -
Saturday Figure Drawing
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Lovely vibe as always -
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Instructed Figure Drawing
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Saturday Figure Drawing
Saturday Figure Drawing was a great experience. The model was excellent, the artists were congenial, the monitor was helpful and welcoming and the oreos were the cherry on top. Can't wait to go again. -
Portrait Drawing (Drop-in)
Fantastic class. I sucked so bad but the instructor did their best to guide the session and save me from being a complete failure. -
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