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Learn the fundamental techniques of painting in this beginner's class in NYC, where you can discover the basics of color mixing, brushwork, and composition to create your own works of art.
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Self Portraiture
New York School of the Arts @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY
Discover the art of self-expression through self-portraiture in this immersive workshop at the esteemed New York School of the Arts. Unleash your creativity utilizing various mediums and reference materials to create an expressive and cohesive representation of yourself. With individual critiques and expert demonstrations, artists of all levels will thrive in this inspiring environment.
Basic Techniques for Furniture Painting
The Isabel O'Neil Studio Workshop @ 315 East 91st St, New York, NY
Required for all students, this is the foundational training for all subsequent courses at the Isabel O'Neil Studio. Students learn techniques including surface preparation, paint application, antiquing, waxing, and varnishing on practice boards and execute them on a small piece of furniture, commonly a chair or table. By the end of the course the apprentice has rendered an expertly-painted piece of furniture, its best features carefully accented,...
Family Painting Day (Astoria)
The Paint Place @ 243 W 72nd St, New York, NY
Looking for a fun activity to do with your kids? Come paint with us. This family fun class is perfect for daddy/daughter day, mommy and me outings, or the entire family at once. Dress your kids (and yourself!) in old clothes and get ready to have some fun. This is an outing your children will never forget, and some enjoy coming back again and again. Whether you choose to work together, or prefer for each person to create his or her own masterpiece,...
$30
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BYOB Painting: Snowy NYC Skyline (UWS)
The Paint Place @ 243 W 72nd St, New York, NY
Come paint with us! Our paintings are all for beginners- no experience necessary. Our professional artists will guide you through the class step by step to help you create your one a kind masterpiece to take home with you that night! This class is for ages 18 and up.
$45
New Yorker Style Cartoon Making Night
Drawing New York @ 15 Gramercy Park South, New York, NY
Unleash your creativity with hands-on cartoon-making led by a New Yorker Cartoonist. Join us for a night of fun exercises and artistic expression, no prior experience required. Indulge in wine, nibbles, and a lively atmosphere while bringing your imagination to life.
$55
Watercolor: Still Life, Model, Life
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...
Watercolor: The Exploration
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. ...
Abstract Painting: The Essential
New York School of the Arts @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY
Through classroom practice and art historical study students will begin to experiment with the How’s and Why’s of abstract painting. Students will research, share and discuss modern and contemporary works of art and discuss their relevance and importance in the ongoing dialogue of art history while developing their own body of work. Students will be introduced to a variety of experimental techniques and practices and be encouraged to work to...
Paint Your Dreams into Reality
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Turn the spotlight on a long lost dream & start turning it into reality one brushstroke at a time. Do you often find yourself putting your own dreams onto the back burner? Enjoy a creative experience that blends intention, visioning, meditation, coaching to help you move through blocks, clarify your dream, articulate it confidently and ask for what you need. The session culminates in a fluid watercolor experience incorporating the inspiration...
$55
Manga & Comic Portfolio Prep
Ashcan Digital Academy @ 45 East 34th St, New York, NY
Interested in applying to jobs as a comic artist? How about publishing your own stories? The Manga & Comics Portfolio course guides students in developing professional comics to be pitched to publishers. The Ashcan Mange & Comic Portfolio course is highly individualized and offers a structured timetable for students to acquire fundamental knowledge and skills as a digital and traditional comic artist. This course covers skills from our...
Text and Paint
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Picasso and Braque started it by gluing newspapers into their paintings. Using text in artwork has a long and varied history. Discover how artists use text, newspapers, words and writing in their work, then create your own collage pieces that incorporate text.
$68
Advanced Painting
New York School of the Arts @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY
In this Intensive & transformative learning experience, we will explore a variety of media, with a focus on the basics of materials, techniques, and conceptual thinking. Paintings on wood, canvas, paper of other surfaces, will be the vehicle of any kind of expression and subject. Discussion on historical and contemporary work, a helpful philosophical approach, will help the participants to understand and develop a methodology. This course is...
Private Couple or Friend Art Workshop
Chelsea Drawing & Painting Workshops @ 321 W 24th St , New York, NY
Learn, create and share This workshop will guide you through creating a drawing or painting while enjoying and bonding with a companion or friend. You can create a flower painting, a still-life or portrait or anything you can imagine. Bring a bottle if you wish and some snacks. Relax, learn, create and share…
$180
Digital Landscape (Grades 6-9)
Ashcan Digital Academy @ 45 East 34th St, New York, NY
As a continuation of Digital Painting I, students apply everything learned in the previous course (basic perspective, human anatomy, and tone & value) with more advanced techniques and skills. The class begins to cover dynamic camera angles, as well as more complex gestures and anatomy. Anyone who wishes to enroll without having taken Digital Painting I must first submit a portfolio of 7-12 pieces to be considered for this class.
Digital Illustration Portfolio Prep
Ashcan Digital Academy @ 45 East 34th St, New York, NY
Develop an eye-catching, professional digital illustration portfolio that showcases your unique style and storytelling abilities. Explore diverse subjects like children's illustrations, book covers, and fantasy card games while mastering composition, color theory, and portrait and landscape painting. Let your creativity shine with the Ashcan Digital Illustration Portfolio course.
Large Paintings & Drawings Workshop
New York School of the Arts @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY
Unleash your creativity on a grand scale in this three-day workshop at the renowned New York School of the Arts. Experiment with different painting and drawing techniques on large paper surfaces, or bring your canvases for a minimum of four feet high. With guidance from instructor Maurizio, you'll leave with extraordinary pieces and a solid understanding of this transformative methodology.
Large Works: Paintings/Sculptures/Installations (Any Material)
New York School of the Arts @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY
Explore the possibilities of scale in this immersive workshop led by Maurizio Pellegrin at the renowned New York School of the Arts. Develop and execute your large-scale project using any material and technique, expanding your artistic horizons in the process. Don't miss this chance to push the boundaries of your current body of work.
BYOB Painting: Snowy Owl (UWS)
The Paint Place @ 243 W 72nd St, New York, NY
Come paint with us! Our paintings are all for beginners- no experience necessary. Our professional artists will guide you through the class step by step to help you create your one a kind masterpiece to take home with you that night! This class is for ages 18 and up.
$35
BYOB Painting: Monet Waterlilies (UWS)
The Paint Place @ 243 W 72nd St, New York, NY
Come paint with us! Our paintings are all for beginners- no experience necessary. Our professional artists will guide you through the class step by step to help you create your one a kind masterpiece to take home with you that night!
$30
Paint and Sip: I'm With Her...and Her
La Pittura Art Studio @ 145 W 26th St, New York, NY
Grab the gals and paint the town in glitter and gold! Ok, just gold we don't have glitter paint yet. Celebrate your squad and your friendship by painting an ode to them. You can trade your paintings with each other and then sell their artwork when they become famous or a reality TV stars. Every girl group of three will receive a free bottle of wine. Be sure to request it when you are making your reso. In just about two hours, while you’re painting...
$75
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