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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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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.

(414) All levels 18 and older
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All Ages Welcome: Van Gogh White Roses

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!

(414) All levels 7 and older
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All Ages Welcome: Hogwart's Starry 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.

(414) All levels 7 and older
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Intuitive Art Journaling: Trusting the Process

New York Open Center @ 22 E 30th St, New York, NY

Join artist and art therapist Amy Maricle to help you create and enhance your intuitive art journaling practice. Learn to create deep, smoky backgrounds, use layering techniques, work on multiple pieces at once, and create organic patterns with paint and gel pen for beautiful abstract journal paintings or backgrounds to hold cherished quotes or reflections. Amy is a gentle guide who loves helping students get their inner critic out of the way so...

(299) All levels 18 and older
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$145
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Approaches to Abstraction with Watercolor

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

Unlock the limitless potential of watercolor as you delve into the world of abstraction. Discover innovative techniques to bring your artistic vision to life and explore the captivating possibilities that watercolor offers. Embrace the beauty of abstraction at 92nd Street Y.

(1060) All levels 18 and older
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$350

6 sessions

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Chinese Brush Painting

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Learn to paint in the Chinese style using a bamboo brush, ink, and rice paper. Get step-by-step instruction in this ancient art form, and develop your own style. Look to the lovely environment of the Garden for creative inspiration. Students purchase their own materials. Bring your own materials: Chinese Brush Painting Materials List

(165) All levels 18 and older
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$180

5 sessions

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Watercolor Basics

The Curator Gallery @ 520 W 23rd St, New York, NY

You'll learn the proper use of watercolor materials as well as basic painting techniques. This introductory class is designed for beginner students with little to no watercolor experience. Students will produce a finished painting in this two hour lesson. The lesson is broken down into step-by-step techniques intended to aid complete beginners. All materials provided. 

(43) Beginner 10 and older
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Adult: Open Studio : Personal Creative Journey

Creatively Wild Art Studio Dumbo

For all our adventures out there! Looking for inspiration or to challenge yourself? This is the perfect class to develop your self-expression, through observation or interpretation in a wide range of artistic mediums.  For students with a foundation art experience, or advanced students looking to push their work to the next level. This class will inspire breakthroughs and creative growth as you invest and apply yourself to creating your goals....

(179) All levels 18 and older
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Drawing & Watercolor (Beg/Int)

West Side YMCA - Community Arts @ 5 W 63rd St, New York, NY

Introduction to the basic techniques of drawing and watercolor. Our subjects will be still-life, art reproductions and photos. Supplies will be provided for the first class. Enjoy developing your rendering skills in a supportive environment

(30) Beginner 18 and older
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$360

8 sessions

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5-Day Intensive Watercolor Problem Solving

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

This workshop is for intermediate to advanced who has been painting watercolor for a while and looking to improve more.  Bring in your past works and materials to discus and figure out the problem and find solution. You will have time to actually practice what you learned so that you can keep improving after the workshop! We will go over individual work together so you will learn from each other's experience as well. 3/14/2016 - 3/19/2016...

(61) Intermediate 15 and older
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$345

5 sessions

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Watercolor Academy

Jade Scarlett Art @ 857 Broadway, New York, NY

Enjoy this exciting adventure into the world of watercolor painting where you'll learn techniques that will send your creative spirit ablaze. In these series of three watercolor classes for beginners, you will explore watercolor painting techniques including variegated washes, wet on wet painting, wet on dry watercolor painting, dry brush, salt washes, color blending, watercolor dripping and spattering, glazing, color mixing, and so much more! ...

(122) All levels 18 and older
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$150

3 sessions

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Painting Fundamentals

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

In this inspiring and motivating painting class, strengthen your core painting fundamentals as you take your artwork to the next level. Whether you are a total beginner or a more experienced artist, you will: Choose to paint in oil or acrylic mediums   Receive customized, one-on-one expert art instruction according to your needs and interests   Learn and master important painting techniques   Relax, de-stress, and get inspired...

(630) All levels 18 and older
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Adult: Foundation Art for Beginners to Intermediate

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

Foundation Art for Beginners to Intermediate (BYOB) The perfect foundation art class. Develop basic skills and learn new techniques in painting, drawing and 3D art where you will learn:  Color theory Application Mixing Texture Composition We encourage you to develop ideas based on personal subject matter close to your heart that will individualize your work and creative vision. Use materials such as pastels, charcoal, inks, acrylic paint...

(179) Beginner 18 and older
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Adult Summer Art Class: Oil Painting (BYOB) Saturdays

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

In this relaxing BYOB beginner class, learn the basics of oil painting. Explore color, shape, tone, texture and relate all these elements through composition. Develop color mixing, brushwork skills- painting light and shadows to create volume, depth, texture and use special effects! Learn how to handle this exciting technique with confidence, and approach painting subjects with ease. Choose to work from personal subject matter as you explore your...

(179) All levels 21 and older
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Starry Night over Brooklyn (Ages 21 up)

The Paint Place @ 2919 24th Ave, Astoria, 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! Note: This class is for ages 21 and up We are so excited to partner with the Bohemian Hall and Beer Garden! This is NOT a BYOB event, however food and drinks will be available for purchase. We will painting outdoors...

(414) Beginner 21 and older
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Wood Sign Painting (Astoria)

The Paint Place @ 31-21 31st St, Astoria, NY

Looking for a fun original activity? Come create your own 11 x 17 custom wood sign with us! You will create a one of a kind sign to take home with you that day. Once registered, you will be directed to our gallery of quotes and sayings to choose

(414) All levels 12 and older
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BYOB Painting: Sugar Skull (Astoria)

The Paint Place @ 31-21 31st St, Astoria, 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!

(414) All levels 18 and older
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Watercolor in Central Park: How to Paint Flowers

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

Create a beautiful floral watercolor painting in just one sitting in this in-person art class in New York City! Enjoy this inspiring, relaxing, and socially distanced outdoor adult watercolor painting class with New York City’s #1-rated art studio, The Art Studio NY! With our small group art classes, we will express our inner artists in spacious, beautiful outdoor location in Central Park on The Upper East Side where we will feel uplifted by...

(630) Beginner 18 and older
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Introduction to Drawing + Acrylic Painting

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

Introduction to Drawing + Acrylic Painting | Paint + Sip For Adult Students 18 yrs + To study drawing and painting, one needs to continue their growth through learning and practice under expert guidance and attend art classes regularly. This step-by-step beginner's Art course will allow students to acquire basic drawing and painting techniques. We will begin the course with a series of comprehensive beginner drawing exercises and techniques and...

(179) Beginner 18 and older
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Combining Traditional Watercolor and Watercolor Pencils

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Watercolor pencils combine beautifully with traditional watercolors and make placing color exactly where you want it much easier. Learn simple techniques for making a wonderful variety of textures and details with watercolor pencils, for making washes with watercolor paints, and for bringing it all together. We will work from plant cuttings or potted plants; students are encouraged to bring their own plant subjects.

(165) All levels 18 and older
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$233

8 sessions

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