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Learn the fundamental techniques of painting in this beginner's class in NYC, where you can discover the basics of color mixing, brushwork, and composition to create your own works of art.

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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 | Alma Thomas

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

Explore Alma Thomas, a pioneering American painter known for her vibrant, abstract compositions featuring "Alma's stripes." She made history as the first African American woman to solo exhibit at the Whitney Museum and have her work added to the White House Collection under the Obama administration.

(27) All levels 21 and older
$68
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East Village Studio Night | Joan Miró

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

Explore Miró's influences from Surrealism, Fauvism, and Expressionism as you delve into his life and inspiration. Channel his visionary style to create your own surrealist landscape, inspired by dreams and the vibrant Catalan landscapes.

(27) Beginner 21 and older
$68
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East Village Studio Night | Vincent Van Gogh

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

Learn to create stunning, dreamlike landscapes using Vincent Van Gogh's signature thick brushwork technique in this immersive art class. Unleash your creativity and bring your significance to life on canvas with swirling colors and fantastical details. All art materials are provided, so you can focus on channeling your inner Van Gogh.

(27) Beginner 21 and older
$68
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East Village Studio Night | Piet Mondrian

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

Unleash your creativity and explore the iconic style of abstract artist Mondrian at an exclusive evening studio session Experience a unique opportunity to dive into the world of geometric shapes and primary colors.

(27) All levels 21 and older
$68
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Speed Friending x UV body painting (non-nude)

DenArt @ 99 Kingsland Ave 102 Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY

Experience a unique way to connect with other singles through interactive UV body painting activities, fostering genuine connections in a fun and structured environment. Escape the pressure of traditional speed dating and embrace playful interactions while enjoying wine and chocolate. Ideal for singles aged 21-40 seeking a dynamic and engaging approach to meeting new people.

(7) All levels 21 and older
$79
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Art Focus: Painting (Adults)

One River School @ 49 N Dean St, Engelwood

Unleash your creativity and explore unique painting techniques in a supportive and fun environment. Enhance your skills using a variety of media and learn how to add texture and depth to your paintings. Perfect for adults with some painting experience looking to take their art to the next level.

(13) All levels 18 and older
$245

4 sessions

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Suminagashi Marbling

FIELD COLONY @ 1001 Bloomfield St, Hoboken, NJ

Unleash your creativity through the ancient art of Japanese marbling at FIELD COLONY. Discover the delicate and serendipitous patterns of Suminagashi, where no two prints are exactly alike. Dive into this hands-on experience and take home a collection of unique and beautiful prints.

(43) All levels 10 and older
$60
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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)...

(1070) Beginner 18 and older
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$230

6 sessions

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Beginner's Painting: Learn to Paint from the Heart

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

Artistic expression in the form of a painting class is fulfilling, relaxing and incredibly freeing. Discover your authentic artistic voice in this popular fear-free NYC painting class as you: Explore acrylic painting, self-expression, and the joy of color Receive customized, one-on-one expert art instruction Relax in NYC’s #1-Rated nurturing art studio and enjoy a weekly art escape Master art techniques, such as: paint application, texture,...

(634) Beginner 18 and older
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$299

6 sessions

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Art Workshop (Thursdays)

Chelsea Drawing & Painting Workshops @ 321 W 24th St , New York, NY

You may be interested in drawing and painting, as both an experienced artist ​or as some one just starting out on the artistic path. If you are a beginner, the artist -instructor will start you off on the fundamentals of drawing by creating your own still-life of objects to draw. For intermediate and advanced emerging artists, we work with what you are interested in creating, so that you can develop your own vision and style.  Our workshops...

(221) All levels 16 and older
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Watercolor for Absolute Beginners

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

Through demonstration and individual, hands-on help, you’ll learn all the basic watercolor techniques in a small, zero-pressure class. No drawing experience or artistic skill required – really. Complete supply kit available for $50. You will learn various brushstrokes, color mixing, and layering glazes as we create landscapes, still life, trees, flowers, and more. There will be planned exercises in all basic techniques. Class is designed for...

(27) Beginner 16 and older
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$260

6 sessions

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5-Day Intensive Watercolor Basic Technique

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

This workshop covers basic technique such as wet on wet, dry brush, color mixing by layers and so on.  Good for watercolor beginner who is not familiar with this lively medium. Series of demonstration and exercise are provided as well as step by step guidance to finish a painting at the end of the workshop to ensure students understand how to utilize technique they learned through exercises. List of materials for watercolor class: Arches...

(61) Beginner 15 and older
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$345

5 sessions

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Art Workshop (Saturday Evening)

Chelsea Drawing & Painting Workshops @ 321 W 24th St , New York, NY

You may be interested in drawing and painting, as both an experienced artist ​or as some one just starting out on the artistic path. If you are a beginner, the artist -instructor will start you off on the fundamentals of drawing by creating your own still-life of objects to draw. For intermediate and advanced emerging artists, we work with what you are interested in creating, so that you can develop your own vision and style.  Our workshops...

(221) All levels 16 and older
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Introduction to the Arts: Intro to Painting

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

An Evening of Art for Beginners Special Promotion Classes Learn the basics of line, shape, form, color, composition and perspective by painting from life. 6:30 pm: Free Open House — meet our staff, tour our art gallery and studios, participate in a demonstration or food & wine tasting, and get help selecting the perfect class. 7:30 – 9:30 pm: Take one of our special $20 introductory classes in fine art & design, ceramics,...

(1070) Beginner 18 and older
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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...

(698) 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...

(634) All levels 21 and older
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Beginners Painting: Expressive Impressionist Painting

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

Feel the joy and freedom of colorful painting on canvas as you express yourself freely like an impressionist painter! In this encouraging, intimidation-free painting class with NYC's #1-rated art studio, The Art Studio NY, learn how to paint with loose, colorful and expressive brushstrokes while enjoying the sumptuous painting journey every step of the way. In this engaging group art class, you will also receive individualized, tailor-made art instruction...

(634) Beginner 18 and older
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$275

5 sessions

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BYOB Painting: Poppies

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 your create your one a kind masterpiece to take home with you that night.

(414) All levels 18 and older
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All Ages Welcome: Winter in Central Park (7 and up)

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 your create your one a kind masterpiece to take home with you that night!

(414) All levels 7 and older
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