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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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Teen Digital Art Shuffle Plus (Grades 6-12)

One River School @ 319 Franklin Turnpike , Allendale, NJ

Unlock your teen's potential in digital art with One River School's advanced program. Develop technical and conceptual skills through challenging projects and a longer studio practice time. Join a community of experienced teen digital artists in our intimate studio environment.

(13) All levels 11 - 18 years old
$270

4 sessions

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East Village Studio Night | Keith Haring

ArtsClub @ 311 E 3rd St, New York, NY

Unleash your inner artist as you dive into the vibrant world of Keith Haring's iconic street art. Discover the powerful messages behind his famous symbols and characters, then create your own masterpieces using acrylic paint and paint markers. Let your creativity flow as you integrate personal motifs and symbols that reflect your own life and the world today.

(26) Beginner 21 and older

Landscape/Cityscape Painting in Water Media

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

Join this class at the New York School of the Arts to learn how to create stunning landscape and cityscape paintings using water media. Explore composition, painting techniques, color theory, and more as you bring your artwork to life with guidance from an experienced instructor. Open to all levels, this class offers critiques and additional resources to help you improve your skills.

(72) All levels 6 and older
$430

8 sessions

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Creating Portraits

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

Explore the art of capturing the human essence through drawing and painting in this comprehensive class. Discover the secrets of creating lifelike portraits as you delve into techniques such as underdrawing, anatomy, paint application, and more. Unleash your creativity and develop your unique style under the guidance of experienced instructors at the prestigious New York School of the Arts.

(72) All levels 18 and older
$430

8 sessions

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Still Life Painting (Acrylic/Oil)

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

Deepen your practice in observational still-life painting at the New York School of the Arts. Explore different approaches and techniques to create intentional and vibrant paintings using color. Develop composition, value, and mark-making skills while receiving critical feedback to assess your work. Discover your unique style in this immersive class.

(72) All levels 8 and older
$430

8 sessions

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Beyond the Photo: Studio Landscape Painting from Reference

New York School of the Arts @ Online Classroom, New York, NY

Embark on a transformative journey into the world of studio landscape painting with a seasoned artist at New York School of the Arts. Unleash your creativity as you master composition, color mixing, and atmospheric techniques to breathe life into your artworks. Elevate your skills with live demos and personalized critiques, creating captivating landscapes that resonate with depth and emotion.

(72) All levels 18 and older
$380

8 sessions

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Portrait Painting

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

Refine your artistic skills and learn the art of depicting the human form with the Portrait Painting course at the renowned New York School of the Arts. This class offers practical information on painting fundamentals and encourages students to explore their style. All levels are welcome to join and enhance their ability to describe the visual world.

(72) All levels 6 and older
$430

8 sessions

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Interpreting Color Through Still Life Painting

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

Discover the world of still life painting as you explore the intricate process of color interpretation and composition at the prestigious New York School of the Arts. Unleash your creativity and develop your artistic vision while mastering techniques from underpainting to color application. Join us and unlock new dimensions in your artistic journey.

(72) All levels 8 and older
$430

8 sessions

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Painting the Contemporary Landscape

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

Discover the art of capturing the essence of the contemporary world through landscape painting. Explore composition, color, and mark making to create stunning representations of the natural world. All levels of experience and any media are welcome in this immersive class.

(72) All levels 18 and older
$430

9 sessions

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BYOB Paint with a Partner

The Paint Place @ 243 W 72nd St, New York, NY

Experience the joy of creativity together at The Paint Place's BYOB Paint with a Partner class. Tailored for beginners, our professional artists guide each participant step by step to craft a unique masterpiece. Ideal for couples and dates, each person receives a canvas, and the completed works combine to create a shared painting, making it a memorable and collaborative artistic experience.

(414) All levels 18 and older
$45

3 sessions

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East Village Studio Night | Sam Gilliam

ArtsClub @ 311 E 3rd St, New York, NY

Discover the artistic genius of Sam Gilliam and unleash your creativity in this immersive event. Experience the unconventional use of materials and create your own unique rake paintings, inspired by DC's African American communities, jazz music, and political atmosphere. Immerse yourself in this creative journey with art supplies, instruction, and wine provided.

(26) Beginner 21 and older

East Village Studio Night | Damien Hirst

ArtsClub @ 311 E 3rd St, New York, NY

Unleash your inner artist and create unique masterpieces inspired by Damien Hirst at this exclusive event. Experiment with our custom spin painting machine and other supplies to bring your artistic vision to life. Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of contemporary art!

(26) All levels 16 and older

Craft Sampler Party!

Studio 45 @ 213 Troutman St, Brooklyn, NY

Unleash your creativity at Studio 45's inaugural craft sampler event! Explore various crafting stations and bring home personalized creations, from custom stamps to vibrant collages and expressive mini zines. Join us for a day of artistic exploration and hands-on fun!

(2) All levels 16 and older

East Village Studio Night | Women of Abstract Expressionism

ArtsClub @ 311 E 3rd St, New York, NY

Unveil the fascinating world of bold and innovative female artists who defied traditional artistic norms and redefined abstract expressionism. Elevate your understanding of abstract art through the lens of their visionary creations.

(26) All levels 18 and older
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Capturing Spring Blooms in Watercolor

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

This watercolor class is open to all levels and will focus on a variety of wet and dry techniques for painting flowers in watercolor. Color mixing, working wet-on-wet, layering with dry brush, compositions with negative space, as well as glazing, brushwork and masking will all be explored in depth. Fresh flowers will be provided and observed closely to capture details and subtle nuances in color. Supply List: Watercolor Paints: (Liquid in Tubes)...

(1060) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$355

7 sessions

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Intuitive Color

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

Using visualizations and intuition, we find a color palette to create a few paintings in either oil or acrylic. Through a series of class exercises, we color based on each student’s own style or focus. Oil and acrylic painters welcome. Oil and Acrylic painters welcomed Supply List: Three canvas or canvas boards 12 x 12 inches or larger Brushes suggested Brushes: #12 flat/ any other brushes you desire in this shape, #6 filbert/any other...

(1060) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$360

3 sessions

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Oil Painting for Landscape Artists

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

In this oil painting class we will explore landscapes by focusing on the textures and patterns within them. Referencing natural imagery, students will get an introduction to color and color mixing, as well as layering techniques. Students will bring in 2-3 landscape images to work from to develop paintings over the semester. We will break down and recreate the patterns in the student imagery to produce works of the students’ choosing. Students...

(1060) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$552

12 sessions

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Abstract Alchemy: Black, White and Warm Metallics

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

Reinterpret nature’s deep imagery and essence by employing matter from nature itself, within a limited palette. Paint, ink and homemade gesso will be made from inorganic and organic sources including pine soot, shells and earth minerals. Natural metallics will be introduced for warmth and depth. These arcane processes have been employed for thousands of years on cave walls, screens and scrolls, and aboriginal works.  A variety of drawing,...

(1060) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$700

5 sessions

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Painting the Model in Costume

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

Learn oil painting techniques while working from a costumed model present for every class. Study how to paint both the form of the model and clothing while developing a narrative. Explore techniques on how to render fabric as it drapes and conforms to the body, along with texture, light and shadow. For the Supply List, please CLICK HERE

(1060) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$569

12 sessions

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Oil Painting Intensive Seminar

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

Learn the fundamentals of oil painting in this intensive course for beginner/intermediate students who are looking to build foundational painting skills. Learn how to render light, shadow, and shapes though simple objects, and then move onto painting a live model with an emphasis on portraiture. Students will leave with technical skills and confidence. Supply List: Basic supply – Pencils Pencil set (6B, 4B, 2B, B, HB, H, 2H are recommended)...

(1060) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$230

6 sessions

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