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Unleash your artistic side and master the art of drawing with a wide range of classes available in NYC. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, these courses offer expert instruction, helping you tap into your creativity and create stunning visual masterpieces.

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First Friday Art Social: Drawing Night

Brooklyn Craft Company @ 165 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Draw and socialize! Join us on the first Friday of (almost) every month for an evening of open, artistic fun, while you get to know your Brooklyn neighbors. Start your weekend here, then explore the awesome bars and restaurants Greenpoint and Williamsburg have to offer.   Draw from a clothed model, or draw what you like – artist’s choice! Our instructor is on hand to help get you started, and if you need any pointers along the way – but...

(557) All levels 21 and older
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Color And Composition Workshop

Watercolor for Absolute Beginners @ 24-32 Union Square East, New York, NY

Basics of color theory, and how to use water and pigments to create exactly the colors you need. Basic rules of composition; learning to see the  difference between  mediocre and good. How to make a value study. Students will bring in color and  B+W printouts of photos they want to paint, and learn to improve composition, values, and cropping. No drawing skill necessary.

(27) All levels 16 and older
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$110
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Drawing/Design Atelier | Fall Academic Year

The New York Atelier of Drawing & Design @ 1000 5th Ave, New York, NY

Register now for the Fall Academic year! Ateliers have a long tradition maintaining a standard of the highest quality education and is still the preferred method of learning by serious students. The New York Atelier of Drawing and Design strives to uphold this tradition through dynamic teaching methods and facilitating the finest learning atmosphere.  The Metropolitan Museum of Art is a beautiful, expansive classroom and drawing studio. The...

All levels 18 and older
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$2,250

15 sessions

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Drawing Basics

Trestle Workshops @ 62 18th St, Brooklyn, NY

This class will cover fundamental aspects of the visual language of drawing including perspective, charcoal tonal drawing, mark making (line, hatching, cross-hatching, etc), still-life, portraiture, figure drawing with the live model and much more. Behind many great works of art, abstraction or realism, lies a strong drawing. Drawing is the bridge that connects seeing and conveying form. It is the key towards understanding and translating an idea...

(326) Beginner 18 and older
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$275

5 sessions

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Teen Portfolio Crash Course (Ages 11-17)

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

Calling all teens who are developing visual art portfolios for school auditions! This specialized art class for teens will help with the portfolio development of required art pieces and drawing exercises specifically geared for auditions at specialized visual art high schools, such as: LaGuardia, Frank Sinatra, High School of Art & Design, and others. In our #1-rated teen art classes in NYC, students will: Explore and create artwork inspired...

(631) All levels 11 - 17 years old
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$65.65
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Icebreaker Portrait Night with The Artist Zac

Drawing New York @ 15 Gramercy Park South, New York, NY

Join us for a unique social drawing experience, where you'll have the opportunity to meet new people and draw their portraits. Enjoy wine, nibbles, and music while creating line-drawing portraits under the guidance of The Artist Zac, who has drawn portraits for renowned brands like Moleskine. All supplies provided.

(690) All levels 18 and older
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Introduction to Drawing

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

This class is a personalized course that teaches you the essentials of drawing. From beginner to advance, all levels are welcome in this hands on course. You will learn to become a more talented drawer with this course. Drawing is the essential and fundamental skill for any medium. From beginner to advance, all levels are welcome in this hands on course. Students will work from still life. Bring sketch book and various shades of pencil. ...

(61) All levels 13 and older
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Figure Drawing with Live Model

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

Whether you are a beginner or want to refresh your skills, learn the basic proportion of the human body and methods of capturing the figure on paper. Working with a live nude model, you will start with quick gestures and progress to longer poses while drawing with charcoal on paper. Material List: • Newprint Paper Pad- 18” x 24” • Drawing or Sketch Pad- 18”x 24” • Vine or Willow Charcoal- Soft • Charcoal Pencil- HB, 4B, 6B (General...

(29) All levels 18 and older
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$180

4 sessions

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Manga Drawing and Animation for Adults

RESOBOX @ 91 East 3rd St, New York, NY

If you are familiar with Mario, Hello Kitty, Pikachu, and Rilakkuma, then you can easily understand kawaii characters. In this class in New York City, we will explore Japanese contemporary drawing styles to create Japanese anime characters of our own vision and design. Students will also learn how to make manga (Japanese-style comic) and basic animation techniques. Starting with basic drawing techniques, students will learn about and experience...

(518) Beginner 18 and older
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Introduction to Drawing and Critical Drawing Techniques

The Decorus Atelier of Figurative Art @ 117 57th St., Brooklyn, NY

This class will serve as a fantastic introduction class for those begining their journey as an artist or wishing to improve and to master their skills in drawing. It is designed for those wishing to better understand critical drawing techniques that are essential to capturing what you see as an artist with accuracy, and with a much more realistic description of three dimensional form.  This class will discuss basic concepts in drawing...

(143) All levels 16 and older
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$280

4 sessions

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BYOB Beginner's Figure Drawing 101

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

Does the idea of drawing a live figure excite you, but you’re not quite sure where to begin? Everyone is welcome in this relaxing, inspiring, and fun 1-night live figure drawing class for All Levels. In this encouraging art class, you will: Receive expert art instruction from a professional NYC artist Master charcoal drawing techniques such as shading, composition, gesture and line Feel encouraged to express your unique self-expression ...

(631) Beginner 21 and older
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Drawing: Learn to Draw in 90 Minutes

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

In these inspiring and motivating weekly drawing foundation classes, strengthen your core drawing skills as you take your artwork to the next level. Whether you are a total beginner or a more experienced artist, YOU will: Choose from Pencil or Charcoal mediums Receive customized, one-on-one expert art instruction according to your needs and interests Learn and master important drawing techniques Relax, de-stress, and get inspired with encouraging...

(631) All levels 18 and older
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Total Beginners Drawing in Central Park

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

Enjoy in-person, outdoor adult classes with New York City’s #1-rated art studio, The Art Studio NY! With small groups of 13 participants maximum, we will express our inner-artists in spacious, beautiful outdoor locations in Central Park. Feel inspired by our parks, gardens, landscapes, and city architecture as you learn artistic techniques, explore drawing materials, receive expert art instruction based on your needs and interests, and create...

(631) Beginner 18 and older
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Drawing & Painting Compositional Approaches

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

Join artist Anthony DiPaola for an intensive dive into art history and art-making to hone your abilities in creating balanced, interesting, and cohesive drawing and paintings. Each week will include a lecture on a composition concept based in historical examples from great masters. After you will be challenged through a series of hands-on exercises to create works inspired by the day’s lecture that utilize concepts like harmony, movement, proportion,...

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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$190

6 sessions

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Art and Biography

The Jewish Museum @ 1109 5th Ave, New York, NY

Consider how works of art can contribute to the understanding of an individual’s life story, and how a biographical treatment can assume many different creative forms. Experience works of art in the highly anticipated exhibition, Leonard Cohen: A Crack in Everything along with works of art in the Jewish Museum’s collection, and participate in a hands-on workshop that integrates art making and writing.

(8) All levels 18 and older
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2 Day Portrait Drawing Workshop With Zimou Tan

The Decorus Atelier of Figurative Art @ 117 57th St., Brooklyn, NY

Decorus Atelier instructor/ master artist Zimou Tan, a prize winner in the 2015 OPA and ARC Salon competition finalist will instruct an exciting workshop on portraiture drawing from an art model for those who wish to excel in portraiture and improve their technique.  Seats/ easels are limited so make sure to reserve your seat now!

(143) All levels 13 and older
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$450

2 sessions

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Adult: Beginner's Guide to Digital Art with Procreate App

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

Creatively Wild’s essential beginner’s guide to digital art illustration, is an invaluable skill for students who are working in the design, film, TV, fashion or new media. In this course we will work with the Procreate App- Get acquainted with this amazing software and develop confidence working with the techniques learning how to create details, moods, and backgrounds and manipulate images using digital tools all while under the tuition of...

(179) All levels 18 and older
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$675

9 sessions

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Beginner Storyboarding: Graphic Novel + Illustration for Adults

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

Unlock your creativity and bring your stories to life with Beginner Storyboarding: Graphic Novel + Illustration. Dive into the visual language of storytelling as you learn essential drawing exercises and explore the art of panel-to-panel illustrations. Discover how camera angles and artistic changes enhance storytelling and receive professional feedback to take your skills to the next level.

(179) Beginner 18 and older
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$525

7 sessions

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How to Draw and Paint People for Teens - Faces and Figures

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

Learn the art of drawing and painting faces and figures in this exciting course for teens. Overcome the challenges of capturing the human form with preliminary drawing exercises and then bring your subjects to life with fully realized paintings. Perfect for aspiring artists looking to build their portfolios or explore a career in the visual arts.

(179) All levels 12 - 17 years old
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$525

7 sessions

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Beginner Drawing + Illustration Techniques for Adults

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

Unleash your creativity and build a solid foundation in drawing with classical techniques. Gain confidence in your sketches as you learn to create dynamic compositions and master accurate proportion and linear perspective. Perfect for adults looking to enhance their artistic skill set for various industries.

(179) Beginner 18 and older
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$525

7 sessions

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