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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.
Trestle Workshops @ 850 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY
In this five-session workshop you will be introduced to fundamental oil painting techniques and tools on how to paint a Portrait from models, photography and self-portraits, with a strong emphasis on the structure of the head. This class with learn proportions and structures of facial features rather than paint by number. Class begins with a demonstration by the instructor. You will spend the majority of the class painting, during which...
New York School of the Arts @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY
In this two day workshop students will learn the basics of color theory and its practical application tooil painting. If we are to mix our colors with accuracy our choices must be routed in sound theory. After a lecture and demonstration the class will implement this theory by creating small color studies on panel. By implementing the theory students will see how it influences their color decisions and guides them towards intelligent and strategic...
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Students in this course will explore and practice painting techniques to create exciting and compelling still lifes and portraits with oil paint. Traditional and contemporary approaches will be discussed while learning the fundamentals of color, form, composition, proportions, and perspective. Develop what it takes to make images happen and make them come alive. Experiment with different techniques step-by- step instruction in glazing, knife painting,...
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. ...
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...
Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY
The rich, saturated pigments of soft pastels are a perfect medium to express the vivid colors of autumn in the Garden! This class is taught studio style, working en plein air in the Garden when weather permits, with one-on-one attention to further students’ individual goals. Notes: Bring your own materials; Materials list link - Fall Colors in Pastel Please bring confirmation for Garden admission. The Security Guard in the lobby of the...
Trestle Workshops @ 850 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Come make art and get support with individual projects! This class is designed to help students get exposure to other artists, techniques, and otherwise get specific, helpful feedback. Excellent for all levels. Comes with storage. Please bring your own supplies and project idea (unless you would like help coming up with one!).
New York School of the Arts @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY
This class will introduce the materials and techniques of water media painting including watercolor, gouache and acrylic. Students will gain practical knowledge of water based paint to achieve a wide range of effects (washes, opaque marks, dry brush, hatching, etc.) Vadnais will demonstrate how to take advantage of the quick drying and layering potential of the media. Students will learn how to properly varnish, store and care for their finished...
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. MATERIALS: Paints: Recommend...
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...
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…
New York Open Center @ 22 E 30th St, New York, NY
This workshop is all about challenging ourselves to go beyond our boundaries in watercolor. Renowned painting teacher and award-winning watercolor artist Mel Stabin will encourage us to experience the magical, spontaneous, and transparent qualities of watercolor and help us discover that watercolor is at its best when it’s set free. Emphasis will be placed on gaining more confidence by simplifying our approach to subject matter and painting with...
Creatively Wild Art Studio Dumbo @ 98 Water St, Brooklyn, NY
Explore the wonderful world of color and texture through abstract expression in this exploratory art class. Color is a powerful and a vital tool in all art and design- It impacts our moods, emotions, and behaviors and can be a source of information. While an individual's response to color can stem from personal experience, how we respond to our surroundings, and the science of color along with color psychology supports the idea there's far more to...
The Art Studio NY @ 145 W 96th St, New York, NY
Students will be able to develop their skills in art through a variety of acrylic painting techniques, such as color mixing, texture, composition, abstraction, personal expression and more. Bring your favorite bubbly and your creative curiosity! Kick back, relax, and tap into your creativity in our nurturing, inspiring art studio! Re-spark your creative juices and explore the freedom and joy of your self-expression while you are guided...
Watercolor for Absolute Beginners @ 24-32 Union Square East, New York, NY
Blossoms and bouquets on both dry and wet paper. Some basic techniques, plus NEW exercises every time. For all levels. Note: $5 materials fee if you need to borrow supplies. Full Materials Kit: $55 (folding plastic palette, half-tube of each of 10 colors, 6 brushes, 12-sheet pad of Arches paper) Mini-Kit: $30 (half the paper and paint, smaller palette, three brushes)
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 your create your one a kind masterpiece to take home with you that night!
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 your create your one a kind masterpiece to take home with you that night!
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 your create your one a kind masterpiece to take home with you that night!
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Join illustrator Jenny Kroik, whose clients include the New Yorker Magazine and the Washington Post, in this workshop that will give you glimpse into her process of capturing fleeting moments in the city. You will learn how to compose a painting that tells a story, focusing on our experiences in the city and beyond! Using gouache, you’ll discover how to develop an idea from story to design, and through the process create a beautifully crafted...
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