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Unleash your inner artist with a wide range of painting classes in NYC. Whether you are a beginner or experienced artist, discover new techniques, explore different mediums, and create beautiful works of art that will inspire and delight.

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Creative Painting, Drawing and Self Expression

The Art Studio NY @ 211 W 80th St, New York, NY

Ages 9-13 Kids Art Class: Creative Painting, Drawing and Self Expression  Calling creative tweens and teens to feel inspired with NYC's #1-rated art studio classes. In this kids and teens NYC art class, your child will nurture their imagination while receiving one-on-one instruction in our small-sized art class. Artists will learn and practice dozens of new drawing and painting techniques through hands-on, exciting art projects such as cubist...

(630) All levels 9 - 13 years old
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$799

20 sessions

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Spring Bloom Watercolor Workshop

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

This class focuses on seasonal blooms like forsythia and tulips using loose and controlled watercolor techniques. This class will emphasize initial massing in layered, transparent washes with a gradual buildup of detail through color and tone. Particular qualities of various pigments are examined and incorporated to build up areas of transparency and opacity, with emphasis on composition and rhythm. Expect to receive individual attention and instruction...

(165) All levels 18 and older
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$281

6 sessions

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Virtual Winter Wonderland Landscape in Watercolors

Jade Scarlett @ Virtual Learning via Zoom

Watercolor is the perfect medium to create gorgeous landscapes. In this class, you'll create a bucolic winter wonderland scene with trees, snow, a charming cottage, and a lovely winter sky. I'll walk you through every step, beginning with the essential techniques needed to complete a landscape and how to use household items and regular house paint brushes to create special effects in your landscape that will make painting it a breeze. This class...

(686) All levels 16 and older
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Watercolor Techniques

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

In this class, students will learn tips and techniques that will enable them to use watercolor with confidence, knowledge, and control. Subjects will include: wash and blending techniques loading a brush achieving color harmony and avoiding mud making corrections the importance of materials Demonstrations will enhance the classroom experience, but there will be plenty of time for individual instruction. The class is designed for the beginner...

(165) All levels 18 and older
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$325

6 sessions

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Intro to Needle Felting: Painting with Wool

92nd Street Y

Intro to Needle Felting: Painting with Wool This class will be an introduction to the art of needle felting. Using wool roving, we will experiment with color combinations and work in low relief to create small wool "paintings" and sculptural pieces. We will also learn the basics of making wool animals and figures in 3D and how to repurpose wool sweaters into future needle felting projects. The Flat Kit from WoolBuddies ($30) is recommend and includes...

(1060) All levels 18 and older
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Dare to Paint: Intermediate Oil & Acrylics Painting

The Art Studio NY @ 145 W 96th St, New York, NY

Unleash your creativity and explore the world of oil and acrylic painting in this fear-free art class. Receive personalized instruction from expert artists as you learn techniques, experiment with color, and create stunning works of art. Join us online from the comfort of your own home and discover the joy of artistic expression with The Art Studio NY.

(630) Intermediate 18 and older
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$549

9 sessions

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Creative Well-Being through Painting for Adults

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

Discover the therapeutic power of painting as you disconnect from the digital world and connect with your inner creativity. Dive into a mindful adventure of abstract painting styles at Creatively Wild Art Studio Dumbo and explore the principles of color, brush techniques, and self-expression. Embark on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth in this relaxing class.

(179) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$525

7 sessions

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Beginner Oil Painting for Teens

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

Unlock your creativity with an introductory class in oil painting at the renowned Creatively Wild Art Studio. Discover the secrets of this rich medium and learn professional techniques, from color mixing to creating rich textures. Perfect for teens looking to explore a career in the visual arts or build their portfolio.

(179) Beginner 12 - 17 years old
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$525

7 sessions

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Beginner Watercolor Painting: With Natural + Urban Subject Matter

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

Unlock your creativity with the luminous beauty of watercolor painting. From landscapes to cityscapes, learn practical techniques for capturing the natural and urban world around you. All levels are welcome in this versatile course at Creatively Wild Art Studio Dumbo.

(179) Beginner 18 and older
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$525

7 sessions

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Painting for the First Time: Acrylics

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

Discover the joy of painting with acrylics in this Absolute Beginners class. Overcome your fears and learn the fundamentals of painting, from choosing subjects to working on a canvas. Develop your skills and confidence in a nurturing small-class environment.

(179) Beginner 18 and older
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$525

7 sessions

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Portrait Painting in Oil

Educational Alliance Art School @ 197 East Broadway, New York, NY

Working from a live model, students learn to distinguish facial bone structure and muscles beneath the skin and how they affect the colors on the surface. Basic proportion is covered, as well as the concept of warm and cool colors and how they apply to the mixing of skin tones. Students create a tonal portrait before experimenting with limited and extended palettes.  Course includes short demos, as well as individual instruction and critique....

(29) All levels 18 and older
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$345

7 sessions

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Watercolor

ArtWorks at West Side YMCA @ 5 W 63rd St, New York, NY

This class is for playing with watercolor techniques with an emphasis on finding and developing your own personal style. Frequent subject materials include still life set-ups and photos for inspiration. Beginners and Intermediate levels welcome. 

(113) All levels 18 and older
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$350

8 sessions

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5-Day Intensive Watercolor Basic Technique

Michiyo Art Studio @ 59 Franklin Street, B9, New York, NY

This workshop covers basic technique such as wet on wet, dry brush, color mixing by layers and so on.  Good for watercolor beginner who is not familiar with this lively medium. Series of demonstration and exercise are provided as well as step by step guidance to finish a painting at the end of the workshop to ensure students understand how to utilize technique they learned through exercises. List of materials for watercolor class: Arches...

(61) Beginner 15 and older
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$345

5 sessions

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Watercolor Basics

New York School of the Arts @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY

This workshop is to cover basics of watercolor materials and techniques. It is important to understand the difference in material and to chose the right materials for your purpose and style. Students are given series of exercises that help them understand when and how to use wet in wet or dry brush technique, how to mix color to get what they want, how to start and finish overall painting.  The second part of this workshop will cover some...

(72) Beginner 18 and older
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$850

4 sessions

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Individual Painting: The Studio Practice

New York School of the Arts @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY

This class will help you to start or continue the practice and criticism of painting. Open-ended exercises stimulate creative and technical growth, while individual instruction can help you develop your awareness of critical concepts.  Students work individually with the instructor and then come together for a group discussion once a month. What does it take to be creative, self- expressive, conceptually sound and an innovator in today’s...

(72) All levels 18 and older
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$600

8 sessions

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Abstract Painting: The Process

New York School of the Arts @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY

We will explore the issues central to abstract painting and the function of drawing in developing one’s own language. This class focuses on developing each artist’s passion for making abstract art through a range of activities, studying in particular how to explore one’s inspiration and ideas via the process and using a language specific to each artist to develop these ideas into coherent images. Artists are encouraged to work from the source...

(72) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$240

4 sessions

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Virtual Watercolor Landscapes - Paint a Rose Garden

Jade Scarlett @ Virtual Learning via Zoom

Virtual Watercolor Landscapes the Easy Way - Paint a Rose Garden and Cottage Watercolor is the perfect medium to create gorgeous landscapes. In this class, you'll create a lovely cottage with a beautiful rose garden.  I'll walk you through every step, beginning with the essential techniques needed to complete a landscape and how to use household items and regular house paint brushes to create special effects in your landscape that will...

(686) Beginner 16 and older
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Beginners Watercolor Painting Outdoors in Central Park

The Art Studio NY @ NYC Central Park, New York, NY

Enjoy in-person, socially distanced outdoor adult watercolor painting classes with New York City’s #1-rated art studio, The Art Studio NY! With small group art classes outdoors, we will express our inner artists in spacious, beautiful outdoor location in Central Park on The Upper West Side where we will feel uplifted by the beauty of nature as our muse. Feel inspired by New York City’s culture, colorful parks, gardens, landscapes, and city...

(630) Beginner 18 and older
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$199

4 sessions

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Evening Watercolor Painting in the Garden

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Enjoy the serene beauty of the Garden after hours in a fun and relaxing outdoor painting class.  You will receive expert tips and advice to help you make the images of your choice, from landscapes to intimate flower portraits. The last class hour gives everyone a chance to view classmates' work and share a general critique.  This class is open to students at all levels of  experience. Are materials provided and included in cost...

(165) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$227

6 sessions

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Introduction to Abstraction (Intermediate/Advanced)

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

This course is structured to help bring about an awareness of the language, history, and technical skills associated with abstract painting. The class is open to a wide variety of skill levels, modes, and approaches to painting. Experimentation with materials and techniques form the backbone of the learning process. To achieve this, the instructor provides guidance through one-on-one discussion and group critiques. Projects in this class are optional...

(1060) Intermediate 18 and older
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$569

12 sessions

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