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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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Beginner Watercolor Brush Lettering

Brooklyn Craft Company @ 165 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Learn the beautiful art of modern watercolor brush lettering! In this workshop you'll learn beginner basics that will set you on your way to lettering everything from art pieces to holiday cards and more. In this beginner-level class, your instructor Jessica Keala will begin by walking you through the basics of hand lettering with a brush and watercolor, while guiding you towards developing your own personal lettering style. Then, you'll work on...

(557) Beginner 18 and older
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Introduction to Drawing + Acrylic Painting

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

Introduction to Drawing + Acrylic Painting | Paint + Sip For Adult Students 18 yrs + To study drawing and painting, one needs to continue their growth through learning and practice under expert guidance and attend art classes regularly. This step-by-step beginner's Art course will allow students to acquire basic drawing and painting techniques. We will begin the course with a series of comprehensive beginner drawing exercises and techniques and...

(179) Beginner 18 and older
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$445

6 sessions

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Family Art Workshop (Ages 5+)

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

Create your very own version of a mixed-media Frida Kahlo in the best family art classes in NYC! Calling all creative kids and parents who want to enjoy a NYC family art class like no other. Are you a beginner? No problem! Beginners and all levels welcomed! Feel nurtured and inspired as you bond with your child through creativity, self-expression, and art! Express yourselves together as a family while you have an incredible amount of fun...

(631) All levels 18 and older
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Watercolor Botanicals Workshop

Brooklyn Craft Company @ 165 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Learn the basics of watercolor painting as you make a large Monstera leaf statement painting. This mellow, beginner-level workshop will take you on a tour of watercolor basics including: Learn and practice a variety of painting techniques including: wet brush, dry brush, bloom, scumbling, and blotting Learn how to create texture in your paintings using materials including: salt, plastic wrap, crayon, and resist Explore color mixing Learn easy...

(557) Beginner 18 and older
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Beginner Oil Painting for Teens

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

Unlock your creativity with an introductory class in oil painting at the renowned Creatively Wild Art Studio. Discover the secrets of this rich medium and learn professional techniques, from color mixing to creating rich textures. Perfect for teens looking to explore a career in the visual arts or build their portfolio.

(179) Beginner 12 - 17 years old
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$525

7 sessions

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Acrylic Painting Basics

Trestle Workshops @ 62 18th St, Brooklyn, NY

This class will delve into many different ways of using acrylic paint, from thin washes and transparent glazes to thick impasto incorporating a variety of added textures. Beginners are welcome!  Returning students are also welcome to create individual projects with the instructor as they continue to develop their work during the class. We will explore basic color theory through observational still life exercises and abstract mark-making, starting...

(326) Beginner 14 and older
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$185

5 sessions

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Adult: Fundamentals of Painting & 3D Art

Creatively Wild Art Studio Dumbo @ 33 Washington St, Brooklyn, NY

Express what you see in daily life into two & three dimensional works of art in this fun introductory class! This course can be adapted to individual requests within the group, and it's a great fit for anyone who wants to work with exciting and varied media! Fees include materials but NO Canvas  Canvas must be purchased prior to class. We recommend a mid size canvas to start.  Please note select size canvas are available for purchase...

(179) All levels 18 and older
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$350

6 sessions

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Still Life Painting: An Introduction

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

Still-life paintings created today have the ability to provide a sense of what our time was like, what things we valued, what stories we choose to narrate as well as a testament to our technical proficiency. Having a solid foundation in the rudimentary language of painting can only make for a more formidable artist .    Concerns about composition, juxtaposing imagery, personal and cultural identity, counterpoint, allegory, and narrative...

(143) All levels 16 and older
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$280

4 sessions

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Adult: Foundation Art for Beginners to Intermediate

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

Foundation Art for Beginners to Intermediate (BYOB) The perfect foundation art class. Develop basic skills and learn new techniques in painting, drawing and 3D art where you will learn:  Color theory Application Mixing Texture Composition We encourage you to develop ideas based on personal subject matter close to your heart that will individualize your work and creative vision. Use materials such as pastels, charcoal, inks, acrylic paint...

(179) Beginner 18 and older
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Adult Summer Art Class: Oil Painting (BYOB) Saturdays

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

In this relaxing BYOB beginner class, learn the basics of oil painting. Explore color, shape, tone, texture and relate all these elements through composition. Develop color mixing, brushwork skills- painting light and shadows to create volume, depth, texture and use special effects! Learn how to handle this exciting technique with confidence, and approach painting subjects with ease. Choose to work from personal subject matter as you explore your...

(179) All levels 21 and older
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Painting and Drawing the Model in Costume

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

Learn drawing and 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.

(1062) All levels 18 and older
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$596

13 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...

(1062) Beginner 18 and older
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$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,...

(1062) All levels 18 and older
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$700

5 sessions

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Introduction to Pastels

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Gain basic skills in two-dimensional artwork with pastel, a flexible opaque medium that allows layering and building of color, much like oil paint.  Class will focus on composition, negative shapes, and other fundamentals for beginners using live plants and other still-life materials. Are materials provided and included in cost of the class? No. Soft pastels are composed only of pigment and binder in stick form. The proportion of binder or...

(165) Beginner 18 and older
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$247

6 sessions

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Watercolor for Absolute Beginners and Beyond

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Join this class to learn the techniques of this challenging, beautiful medium through demonstrations and exercises using winter still-life subjects, art reproductions, and photos. The first class includes a thorough discussion of materials and sources. Some previous drawing experience is helpful but not essential.  Are materials provided and included in cost of the class? No. If you have watercolor materials, please bring them. Supplies...

(165) Beginner 18 and older
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$232

6 sessions

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Big Bloomy Large-Scale Watercolor Painting

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

Explore using richly pigmented, saturated paint in expressive ways on a large scale. Create paintings that emphasize the lush, bloomy quality of watercolor in depicting symbolic, surrealist or narrative content. Materials List: Watercolor Paints: Tubes – you will need very liquid paint. Artist grade (Winsor Newton, Old Holland, Graham, Schminke, Sennelier, Daniel Smith). Colors listed here are suggested only. You should have minimum one tube...

(1062) All levels 18 and older
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$445

4 sessions

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Miniature Gouache Painting

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

Learn approaches to painting with gouache: a water-based, opaque paint. Explore matte, flat shapes, layered color and optical mixing to capture a warm luminous glow within the still life. For the Supply List, please CLICK HERE

(1062) All levels 18 and older
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$375

3 sessions

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Color Theory: Seeing Color through Paint

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

Explore the intricate world of color through the transformative power of paint in this immersive art course. Master the fundamentals and advanced concepts of color theory using both watercolor and acrylic media. Discover new techniques and gain a deeper understanding of color concepts as you paint landscapes, still lifes, and interiors.

(1062) All levels 18 and older
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$350

6 sessions

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Rendering Reflections in Watercolor

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

Embark on a transformative journey with artist Wennie Huang and master the enchanting art of capturing reflections with watercolor, unveiling the mesmerizing interplay of light, color, and perspective. Discover dynamic techniques to breathe life into captivating reflections on glass bottles, mirrored surfaces, and rippling water. Develop a unique artistic voice as you infuse your watercolor reflections with remarkable finesse.

(1062) All levels 18 and older
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$350

7 sessions

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Painting the Four Seasons in Watercolor

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

Discover the secrets of capturing the vibrant blooms of spring, the fiery hues of autumn, and the delicate frost of winter in this immersive watercolor course led by artist Wennie Huang. Unleash your creativity, refine your skills, and infuse your artwork with the beauty of nature’s cyclical dance.

(1062) All levels 18 and older
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$350

7 sessions

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