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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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Spring Sumukhwa Workshop

The Korea Society @ 950 3rd Ave, New York, NY

Artist Sungsook Setton teaches Sumukhwa, Korean ink brush painting, in this 6-session (12-hour) course. Learn brush stroke techniques, composition, and essential skills while painting a spring scene that includes plum blossoms, magnolia, forsythia, tulip, iris, birds, and insects. While mastering brush strokes, participants will also gain an understanding and appreciation of Korean art and aesthetics. Beginners, as well as all levels of experience,...

(8) All levels 18 and older
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$240

6 sessions

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6 Week Series: Intro to Drawing for Adults

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

Learn all of the basics for drawing! If you have always wanted to learn how to draw but did not know how to get started, then this course is for you.  We will teach all of the basics of drawing- you will become familiar with paper types, drawing styles, rendering techniques and more! You will learn the basic principlies of perspective, layout, design and space.  Important Note: Supplies are not included in the class once you sign up you...

(414) Beginner 18 and older
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$240

6 sessions

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Z-Brush (Summer)

Ashcan Digital Academy @ 45 East 34th St, New York, NY

In this course, students learn the basic functions of Zbrush Core and familiarize themselves with the sculpting process. Classes focus on sculpting from simplified forms to create polished 3D models, while learning several tools from Zbrush Core’s interface such as dynamesh, Zspheres, masking, and extracting. Throughout the course, each student will develop their understanding of the program by designing a creature or character using various sculpting...

(1) Beginner 13 and older
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$930

7 sessions

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Foundation Digital Painting

Ashcan Digital Academy @ 45 East 34th St, New York, NY

Digital Painting is an intensive foundation course created for anyone interested in learning how to create digital art. As a beginner course, students are introduced to the basics of Photoshop, and the foundations of perspective, human anatomy, tone, and value. We highly recommend this course for anyone interested in pursuing a career as an entertainment artist. Subjects include: Tone and Value Perspective Facial Structure Color Theory Gesture...

(1) Beginner 13 and older
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$800

8 sessions

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Painting (Beginner)

Drawing New York @ 18 W 18th St # 6, New York, NY, New York, NY

The goal of this 3-session course is to give students the information they will need to continue painting on their own when they finish the course. Each session is packed with information, exercises and of course, painting. Class Coverage:  Introduction to Value: (Session 1) - Students will create their own value scale working from white to black.We will discuss the elements of light and shade, and how to shade an object.Using only black...

(690) Beginner 12 and older
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Valentine's Day Couples BYOB Painting Class Party

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

Uncork your creative expression with your sweetie in this romantic NYC Valentine’s Day date to be remembered! Sip your favorite wine, enjoy unlimited inspiration as you connect as a couple, re-spark your inner-artists, and create a BE-YOU-tiful painting to hang in your home...during just one date night! In this step-by-step, brushstroke-by-brushstroke NYC painting class experience, you will: Learn a variety of painting techniques  Feel...

(631) All levels 21 and older
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Techniques in Watercolor

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

This course examines the language and techniques of watercolor painting. Students will paint using a variety of strategies derived from current and historical practice.  As a medium that allows only a few corrections, the basis of watercolor must be understood. Students will learn the medium’s behavior on wet and dry paper and how to cause accidents without losing control, allowing the medium to express itself and create images that...

(73) All levels 18 and older
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$240

4 sessions

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Beginners Watercolor Painting Outdoors in Central Park

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

Enjoy in-person, socially distanced outdoor adult watercolor painting classes with New York City’s #1-rated art studio, The Art Studio NY! With small group art classes outdoors, we will express our inner artists in spacious, beautiful outdoor location in Central Park on The Upper West Side where we will feel uplifted by the beauty of nature as our muse. Feel inspired by New York City’s culture, colorful parks, gardens, landscapes, and city...

(631) Beginner 18 and older
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$149

3 sessions

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Watercolors, Illumination and Gilding

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

Today Rosemary Buczek, an artist renowned for her calligraphic skills with illuminations including gilding techniques, will share her skills in gilding, drawing and designing with the illuminated letter, as well as watercolor painting techniques. This will be a rare opportunity to be introduced to the beautiful art of illumination of the Renaissance, but continues to flourish today. We will learn the basic forms of the versal or Lombardic letter,...

(299) All levels 18 and older
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$145
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Classical Renaissance Oil Painting

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

In this hands-on class, master artist Francesco Santoro will teach us authentic classical painting techniques from the golden era of Renaissance art. We will engage in many drawing and painting exercises to explore the fundamentals of color, composition and design. Maestro Santoro will share his insights about how to master the “visual vocabulary” of shape, color, tone, timbre, mass, volume, line, sign and rhythm in the same spirit as a Renaissance...

(299) All levels 18 and older
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$295

5 sessions

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Beginning / Intermediate Oil Painting Studio

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

Discover the creative and technical advantages of oil painting. This course is for beginners who have never painted in oil paint, students who have basic knowledge of oil paint, and for students who would like to better hone their painting skills. From setting up your pallet, to a variety of traditional techniques that will give one a strong foundation, students will start with a still life and then move on to landscape. Instructor also encourages...

(29) All levels 18 and older
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$360

8 sessions

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Inspiring Watercolor Painting

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

In this inspiring art class, explore the world of watercolor painting as you experiment with these rich paints, brushes, various watercolor papers, and endless watercolor techniques. Work from subject matter such as still life, landscape, florals, abstraction, and any other additional subject matter that truly inspires you. Watercolors are beautiful, rich and luminescent, and artists have been fascinated by the mystery of watercolor painting for...

(631) All levels 18 and older
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$299

6 sessions

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Tools and 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...

(73) All levels 18 and older
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$400

8 sessions

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Beginners Watercolor Painting: How to Paint Flowers

The Art Studio NY @ 211 W 80th St, New York, NY

Watercolor classes are the perfect way to ignite your inner-artist and express yourself through painting! Enjoy this inspiring journey of online watercolor painting classes with NYC’s #1-rated art studio, The Art Studio NY, and learn the most important watercolor painting techniques as you learn to express yourself through painting unique works of art. Receive encouraging, non-judgemental painting instruction as you relax, relieve stress, connect...

(631) Beginner 18 and older
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$264

4 sessions

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Dare to Oil Paint: Intermediate

The Art Studio NY @ 243 W 72nd St , New York, NY

Oil paints are sumptuous, exciting, and one of the most popular mediums used by painting artists throughout the world. This oil painting class is perfect for those who have taken an art class (or many art classes) already and are excited to master even more. In this next level oil painting class, YOU will: Learn new techniques to explore and incorporate into your paintings Master artistic techniques that will deepen your painting experience Relax,...

(631) Intermediate 18 and older
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$349

5 sessions

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Colorful Acrylic Painting: Impressionist Painting

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

Unleash your creativity and explore the world of impressionist painting in this vibrant and encouraging art class. Discover the joy of expressive brushstrokes and learn to create your unique masterpiece inspired by the likes of Monet and Cassat. Join us at The Art Studio NY and experience the freedom of colorful acrylic painting like never before.

(631) All levels 18 and older
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$299

7 sessions

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Painting the Figure in Watercolor

Drawing New York @ 18 W 18th St, New York, NY

Watercolor technique warmup Drawing the figure in preparation for painting Laying in color masses Modeling with shadow Modeling with light Important Things to Note: We will work from a live figure model the entire session. This session is limited to 13 students.  To get the most out of this session please arrive 15 minutes before start time with the recommended materials. Models pose for 20 minutes at a time with 5 minute breaks between...

(690) All levels 18 and older
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Family Painting Day (Astoria)

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

Looking for a fun activity to do with your kids? Come paint with us. This family fun class is perfect for daddy/daughter day, mommy and me outings, or the entire family at once. Dress your kids (and yourself!) in old clothes and get ready to have some fun. This is an outing your children will never forget, and some enjoy coming back again and again. Whether you choose to work together, or prefer for each person to create his or her own masterpiece,...

(414) All levels 4 and older
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BYOB Painting: Snowy NYC Skyline (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) Beginner 18 and older
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Private Couple or Friend Art Workshop

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…

(219) All levels 16 and older
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$180
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