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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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Mixed Media Watercolor

Wagner College Lifelong Learning @ 1 Campus Rd, Staten Island, NY

Color theory, as well as color mixing techniques, will be taught in this class. You will learn the use of darks and lights, and what to look for, while learning different techniques in developing a painting.  We will work from photos to create water color mixed media paintings using a variety of water colors, gouache, water color pencils, and permanent black ink. Merryl will work with students individually at their level; therefore, knowledge...

(5) All levels 18 and older
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$399

10 sessions

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Pre-College Landscape

Ashcan Studio of Art @ 142-22 37th Avenue , Flushing, NY

This course is an introduction to the theme of landscape drawing and painting. Students will learn concepts and techniques to depict natural and man made elements and spaces in perspective. At Ashcan....YOU Can  Your portfolio is THE MOST critical component to a College or Graduate School application. Developing a unique and coherent body of work is of paramount importance and essential to the pursuit of higher studies. Taking Ashcan's Pre-college...

(3) All levels 14 - 17 years old
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$780

7 sessions

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2-Day WE Intensive Watercolor Problem Solving & Critic

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

This workshop is for intermediate and advanced who has been painting the watercolor for a while and looking to improve more.  Bring in your past works and materials to discuss and figure out the problem and find a 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 wel...

(61) All levels 13 and older
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$315

2 sessions

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2-Day WE Intensive Watercolor Basic Technique

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

This is intensive weekend (Sat & Sun) workshop for beginner who wants to jump start with basic of watercolor.  With various exercises and explanation of the basics, you will get familiar with the medium and be ready to start paint on your own!  All materials are provided, come empty handed!  *1-hr Lunch break in between.

(61) All levels 13 and older
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$380

2 sessions

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Weekend Intensive Watercolor beginner workshop

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

Let's jump start your watercolor learning! This is a weekend intensive workshop for watercolor beginners.  It will cover all the basics, the importance of materials, wet in wet, bleeding control, dry brush, wet on dry, color blending, etc. Materials will be provided and explained so that you learn what to buy, a series of exercises to get a hang of this lively medium. Come empty handed with an open mind to learn and leave with new skill,...

(61) Beginner 13 and older
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$380

2 sessions

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Painting and Drawing the Figure and Portrait (Beg/Int)

92nd Street Y

Painting and Drawing the Figure and Portrait (Beginner/Intermediate) Focus on painting and drawing to create strong portrait and figure compositions. Focus on light and shadow, color and surface to create strong paintings of the figure and portrait. Through multiple session poses, learn about anatomy and the structure of the body, head, and features from live models via online video conferencing. For Supply List, please CLICK HERE

(1060) Beginner 18 and older
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Tools & Techniques of Contemporary Figure Painting

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

This course will progress from the observation and analysis of painting the live model, to the integration of imagination and personal expression into your work. We will analyze and discuss the reappropriation of classical techniques by contemporary masters, and explore the introduction of new techniques to the genre of oil painting. Experimentation in method is married with a focus on developing a solid framework of research, planning, and execution....

(72) All levels 18 and older
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$380

11 sessions

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Art Apértīf

art retreat nyc @ 41 W 71st St, New York, NY

Discover the joy of exploring various artistic mediums in a fun and relaxing class. Join us as we delve into the world of soft pastels, alcohol inks, pen & ink, printmaking, and more! All supplies provided.

All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$215.25
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Beginner's Oil Painting

The Art Studio NY @ Online Classroom, Online, NY

Oil paints are sumptuous, exciting, and one of the most popular painting mediums used by artists throughout the world.  In this intimidation-free total beginner's oil painting class, YOU will: Learn and master the most important oil painting class techniques Relax, de-stress, and get inspired with encouraging art instruction Learn to express yourself through oil painting Explore important painting techniques, such as: color mixing, color...

(630) Beginner 18 and older
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$199

4 sessions

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Paint and Sip: Mash It Up for Mom

La Pittura Art Studio @ 257 W 39th St, New York, NY

She never let you get messy. She would kill you if you did this in her house. But she's cool as...you know what. Come to our studio and make a mess for her, no cleanup required. Mom will surely add this to her fridge.  In just about two hours, while you’re sipping or chugging on a glass of wine or beer, our artist will guide you through a painting step-by-step. At the end of the night, take home your own unique masterpiece--buzzed with free...

(90) All levels 21 and older
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Watercolor Calligraphy Brush Lettering

Jade Scarlett Art @ 170 W 23rd St, New York, NY

Introduction to Watercolor Calligraphy Brush Lettering Calligraphy isn’t a lost art, it’s just an art that you haven’t learned yet. Our Watercolor Calligraphy Brush Lettering class teaches you the techniques you need to create with watercolors and a waterbrush, the thick and thin lines that create the beautiful letter forms of modern brush calligraphy. No prior experience is required! The skills you’ll learn can be applied to cards, invitations,...

(122) Beginner 18 and older
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Beginner Painting: Inspiring Painting from the Heart

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

Each week, artists will learn about techniques such as paint application, texture, composition, design, depth, emotional/personal content, symbolism, and more. They will also work from subject matter such as realism, abstract, expressive portraiture, imagination, and personal creativity. Artistic expression in the form of painting is exciting, inspiring, deeply relaxing and incredibly freeing! Discover your authentic artistic voice as your...

(630) All levels 18 and older
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$299

7 sessions

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Watercolor Pencil Techniques

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Join this class to study and practice the various techniques of dry application and methods of glazing the colored areas with water to create watercolor washes. Artist-quality watercolor pencils offer the controlled application possible with colored pencils along with the transparency and fluidity of watercolor. Advanced methods include wet-on-wet and dry-on-wet painting. Are materials provided and included in cost of the class? No. Here's the...

(165) All levels 18 and older
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$232

6 sessions

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Introduction to Pastels

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Gain basic skills in two-dimensional artwork with pastel, a flexible opaque medium that allows layering and building of color, much like oil paint.  Class will focus on composition, negative shapes, and other fundamentals for beginners using live plants and other still-life materials. Are materials provided and included in cost of the class? No. Soft pastels are composed only of pigment and binder in stick form. The proportion of binder or...

(165) Beginner 18 and older
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$247

6 sessions

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Capturing Fall Foliage in Watercolor

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Capturing the vibrancy of fall foliage is the primary goal of this class. We will focus on color and the elements of design to create interesting and successful compositions while retaining the transparency and immediacy of the medium. Students who have sketched and made notes outdoors may further develop their fall landscape in the classroom. We will also look at works by traditional and contemporary watercolorists for a broad perspective on the...

(165) All levels 18 and older
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$214

4 sessions

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Watercolor for Absolute Beginners and Beyond

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Join this class to learn the techniques of this challenging, beautiful medium through demonstrations and exercises using winter still-life subjects, art reproductions, and photos. The first class includes a thorough discussion of materials and sources. Some previous drawing experience is helpful but not essential.  Are materials provided and included in cost of the class? No. If you have watercolor materials, please bring them. Supplies...

(165) Beginner 18 and older
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$232

6 sessions

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Contemporary Painting

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

For students with experience in painting who wish to be in a structured environment, and work somewhat independently. Instruction provides support for students to explore painting and develop a personal style (representational or abstract). Techniques of painting will be addressed on an individual basis. Students will be encouraged to view contemporary painting.

(29) All levels 18 and older
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$360

9 sessions

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Painting Animals in Acrylic

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

If you love animals and wish you had an amazing painting of one or twenty, this is the class for you! Your teacher will provide demos on how to use acrylic paint, techniques on painting textures like fur and whiskers, and one-on-one guidance as you paint. Bring in a picture of an animal that you would like to paint to get started! Required Materials: On the first day we will be painting, so come ready with supplies. Supplies you will need A...

(29) All levels 18 and older
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$315

8 sessions

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The Magic of Watercolor and Intuition

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

Painting Outside the Lines: The Magic of Watercolor and Intuition   Melissa Harris, who has been helping others sharpen their creative and intuitive processes for decades, will draw from her new book, 99 Keys to a Creative Life, and combine her talent as an intuitive with her extensive background in painting to help us each access and refine our own special style of creative expression. She will also share tips on technique and style, guide...

(299) All levels 18 and older
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$150
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Winter Greens in Watercolor

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

This workshop focuses on painting seasonal motifs such as holly and other cool-season greens and on discovering color in winter branches through a combination of loose and controlled watercolor techniques. Emphasis will be on massing in layered, transparent washes with a gradual buildup of detail through color and tone.  The particular qualities of various pigments will be examined and incorporated to build up areas of transparency and opacity...

(165) All levels 18 and older
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$241

6 sessions

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