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Award-winning cabaret performer and member of the 92NY School of Music Faculty Michael Kirk Lane curates a series of conversations about the art form of cabaret in New York City. Welcoming performers, directors, and journalists, these conversations will delve into the history and current state of this unique performance style. Each conversation will...

This seminar course celebrates the achievements of LGBTQ+ individuals in the visual arts, from Renaissance to contemporary. Through weekly image presentations, readings, and films, students gain a broad understanding of how LGBTQ+ identity—both hidden and “out”—has shaped aesthetic experiences. Readings include Susan Sontag’s “Notes on...

Art Before Art: Aesthetic Production in the Ancient World How can we think or speak about “art” in the ancient world—long before it was ever designated as such? Art history in the modern European tradition is deeply attached to the hand of the artist, to the mark of individual genius, to the authentication of provenance, and to a narrative of...

Abstract Painting Critique and Discussion (Intermediate/Advanced) This online course will provide students with a forum to show and discuss their studio work for technical and conceptual feedback. These critiques will be supplemented through presentations and discussions on historical artists’ images, customized to hue with the work presented...

Our own style of personal ritual can provide a stress-free approach to artmaking. In our sketchbook/journal, we will draw upon our own inner wisdom to utilize art as inquiry. Following our curiosity and our pleasure, our art blossoms with our personal vibration and intention, and accesses our inner wisdom. Classic elements of artistic composition,...

In this live, virtual workshop, you will learn the basics of melt and pour soap making, general techniques, and even a little history. We'll go through the use and benefits of the ingredients and learn about different recipes that students can use at home or give as gifts. This workshop is suited for our DIY Soap-Making Kit, linked below. After registering...

Thorough instruction on calligraphy letterforms while learning the contemplative aspects of calligraphy. Moving the pen on the paper becomes a meditation, a stress-relieving resource for equanimity and harmony of body and mind. We will cover design elements working with various tools including the modern Pilot pen, the historical context of hand lettering...

This workshop considers the possibilities of the photographic portrait and identifies several modalities prolific in portrait making throughout history. Drawing on a range of materials as impetus, including art criticism, fiction writing, essays, poems and short stories this eight-week online program will consist of group discussions, creative play...

This class is available online and safe in-studio - Click here for the in-studio class Working with watercolors is like a walk through history on paper. This introductory class focuses on learning solid basic brush techniques for producing clean, crisp colors while developing sensitivity in the hand. Also covered in this course is the history...

Learn the fundamentals of Drawing and Painting  with Charcoal and Pastel (in a private class) Often people who want to begin to learn to draw and paint are intimidated large art classes. For that, a private class with an exceptional teacher such as Raphael-Raúl is the solution. You will receive individual attention and learn...

There is a long history of photographers who have used the written word to inform and enhance their image making. American documentary photographer Dorthea Lange said, “All photographs—not only those that are so called ‘documentary’…can be fortified by words.” More and more contemporary artists are exploring the form to find new means...

How do we make an image of ourselves that moves beyond simple description? What elevates a self-portrait into the realm of narrative or universal? How can we use our own bodies to illustrate a concept or an idea? This class will help students answer these questions and more by studying the history and techniques of self-portraiture, shooting at home,...

This class is available online and safe in-studio - Click here for the in-studio class This intermediate level class explores the use and history of this delicate medium. Students will learn through Linda’s thorough curriculum how to mix and apply chalk pastels for a variety of subject matter, including scenery, still life and portraits. Students...

Discover how to make artful photos of birds in the wild without heavy, expensive equipment in this three-part introduction Creating compelling artistic bird photography doesn’t have to mean lugging an expensive long lens. There are ways to get close to birds responsibly, and there are camera settings that will help you to shoot compelling work,...

NOTE: This is an Online Art Class. Our instructors will work with you over high-quality live video and teach you to make art from the comfort of your home. We will move back to in-person art classes in our art studio when the uncertainties around Coronavirus are resolved. Calling all budding artists who love to PAINT! Join NYC's #1-rated art...