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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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Watercolor: Portrait Painting

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

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

(696) All levels 16 and older
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Modern Abstract Watercolor Painting

Brooklyn Craft Company @ 165 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Learn the basics of watercolor painting as you make your own original works of art! 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  ...

(559) All levels 18 and older
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Paint and (Fruit) Punch: I HeART Mommy!

La Pittura Art Studio @ 265 W 37th Street , New York, NY

Sparkling Cider provided to all our little painters!  Join us for our very first very awesome one hour Mommy and Me painting class. Mom will receive two canvases and baby will receive two canvases. Put them together for an awesome heart collage for your house. Create memories while making beautiful art!   In just about two hours, while you’re sipping on a glass of ginger ale, our artist will guide you through a painting step-by-step....

(90) All levels 21 and older
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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 Danielle Rothman 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...

(559) Beginner 18 and older
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Paint and Sip: One-Man Wolf Pack

La Pittura Art Studio @ 49 West 28th St, New York, NY

"I was alone first in the pack, and then Doug joined in later.  And six months ago, when Doug introduced me to you guys, I thought, "Wait a second, could it be?"  And now I know for sure, I just added two more guys to my wolf pack. "Grab your wolves, run around the city together, come for some painting and drinking and then go off and look for your own Vegas experience in New York. In just about two hours, while you’re...

(90) All levels 21 and older
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Beginner Brush Lettering

Brooklyn Craft Company @ 165 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Watercolor brush lettering is a super hot look this year, and in this workshop you’ll learn beginner basics that will set you on your way to learning to letter everything from art pieces to fancy invites. In this beginner-level class, your instructor Erica Tighe will begin by walking you through the basics of hand lettering while guiding you towards developing your own personal lettering style. Then, you’ll move on to the specifics of brush...

(559) Beginner 18 and older
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Paint and Sip: Red Carpet Ready

La Pittura Art Studio @ 145 W 26th St, New York, NY

No paparazzi please, just let me paint in peace! Come paint this stunner with us because we know you are red carpet ready at all times! In just about two hours, while you’re painting and mingling, our artist will guide you through a painting step-by-step. At the end of the night, take home your own unique masterpiece--buzzed with free art! We use non-toxic washable acrylic paint in primary colors and provide 16”x20” canvases at all of our...

(90) All levels 21 and older
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Painting with Watercolor to Free Your Imagination

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

We New Yorkers live in a frenzied place. Painting can be a powerful way to quiet the chaos and create harmony within and outside of ourselves. In this class we will learn how to let our intuition and imagination take the lead, so we can paint with confidence and express ourselves authentically. Award-winning artist and highly experienced painting teacher Karen Friedland will impart the skills, tools and structure we need on our artistic journey....

(299) All levels 18 and older
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$140

5 sessions

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East Village Studio Night | Pablo Picasso

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

Unleash your inner Picasso and discover the secrets behind his iconic portraits. Create your masterpiece using Picasso's techniques to express your inner thoughts and passions. All art supplies and an art history lesson are included.

(27) Beginner 21 and older
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Painting and Drawing the Human Form: A Classical Approach

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

Learn the classical approach to painting and drawing the human form in this online course. Discover how to capture the human figure's structural landmarks and create a three-dimensional effect with depth of space. All levels of experience are welcome.

(1068) All levels 18 and older
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$690

13 sessions

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1 Painting in 2 Nights

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

Create two beautiful canvases as you relax, feel inspired, and express yourself! Bring your bubbly, your friends, & your creativity. Continue to learn acrylic painting techniques as you receive step-by-step guidance, brushstroke by brushstroke.  Bring your favorite bubbly along with your favorite friends, or come on your own and meet new pals! Enjoy a relaxing, inspiring evening while re-sparking your creative juices. Explore the freedom...

(633) All levels 21 and older
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$99

2 sessions

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Watercolor Experiment

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

This workshop is to explore variety of watercolor approach to create unique texture. Knowing characteristic treats of individual colors and materials are extremely important to express in free style. This class will help students further enhance their art skills in this medium. All materials included.

(61) All levels 13 and older
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$230
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Paint Your Pet (Astoria)

The Paint Place @ 31-21 31st St, Astoria, NY

As seen of PeopleTV, these Paint your Pet classes are one of a kind. The Paint Place is the original NYC studio to host these classes and they are completely unique and fun!  Important Things to Note: Once you register, please submit the photo you would like sketched to CourseHorse.  The image will be pre sketched for you to come in and paint with our professional artists.  This class is for beginners- no experience necessary!...

(414) All levels 12 and older
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BYOB Painting: Snowy Lake (UWS)

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

Unleash your creativity and join us for a relaxing evening of painting. Our professional artists will guide you through the steps to create a unique masterpiece that you can proudly display at home. No experience is necessary, just bring your enthusiasm!

(414) All levels 18 and older
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$45

10 sessions

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Watercolor Florals (Intermediate)

Jade Scarlett Art @ 24 W 23rd St, New York, NY

This class is a continuation of my Watercolor Florals, and if you're ready to learn more and take your watercolor flowers to the next level, look no further! This is the class you need! In this intermediate installment of my watercolor floral classes, we'll review how to choose the best materials and learn advanced techniques for painting gorgeous florals and then proceed to create a lovely Stargazer Lily in a style of soft realism. I will share...

(121) Intermediate 18 and older
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Geometric Painting Using Acrylic Paints

Brooklyn Craft Company @ 165 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Join this class to make two modern geometric paintings; choose your own color and design and we’ll show you how. Haven’t painted since pre-school? Not a problem, even if you’re a bona fide artiste, this class will help you explore new approaches to creating art and working with color. Artist and designer Christina Batch-Lee will teach you everything you need to know, including basic color theory, choosing a palette, mixing color and different...

(559) All levels 18 and older
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Oil Painting Basics

Trestle Workshops @ 62 18th St, Brooklyn, NY

An introduction to the basic principles of painting through observational still life exercises. The class will explore color, form, light, shadow and composition. Painting technique demonstrations will include the use of non-toxic methods of painting with oils. (or acrylic if a student prefers) Beginners are welcome! Returning students are also welcome to create individual projects with the instructor as they continue to develop their work....

(326) Beginner 14 and older
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$325

6 sessions

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Paint a Pumpkin

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

Join us with this fun twist on one of our classes! We will provide each attendee with one pumpkin instead of a canvas to paint away! We will have lots of ideas, stencils, paint and more to create a one of a kind pumpkin for the perfect Halloween afternoon!  

(414) All levels 10 and older
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BYOB Painting: Klimt Garden

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: Full Moon

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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