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Creatively Wild Art Studio Dumbo @ 98 Water St, Brooklyn, NY
Drawing is the most important foundation course for all art. In this fun & informative class learn practical drawing skills and explore techniques from traditional shading to perspective. Work in various media including pencils, charcoal, pastels, pen and ink. Work from still life observation, landscape sketching or personal subject matter (portraiture/ photographs etc). This course is designed for beginners or intermediate students who love...
New York City College of Technology @ 25 Chapel St, Brooklyn, NY
This introductory course examines the historical uses of illustration. It explores the various types of illustration that may be employed based on communication needs, from simple outline drawings to storyboards and detailed technical illustrations. Class work is based on working from observation and resource materials. The history of illustration techniques and concepts will provide you with a foundation of creative approaches for developing...
Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY
With plants of many kinds as our subjects, this class explores contour, perspective, value, and texture to build drawing skills. Students will work with a variety of pencils, including color pencils, ink, and color and textured papers. Please bring an 11 by 14-inch sketchbook or pad to the first class.
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Explore Art Private Group EventsTrestle Workshops @ 850 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Want to learn how to draw the human figure or practice with instruction? This class is for you! Every class the focus is drawing from the model. All levels welcome. Please bring a pad of paper, charcoal and pencils with erasers and sharpeners with you & a $30.00 model fee.
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Join artist Anthony DiPaola for an intensive dive into art history and art-making to hone your abilities in creating balanced, interesting, and cohesive drawing and paintings. Each week will include a lecture on a composition concept based in historical examples from great masters. After you will be challenged through a series of hands-on exercises to create works inspired by the day’s lecture that utilize concepts like harmony, movement, proportion,...
Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Join this class to learn techniques for capturing the depth, texture, and intricate structure of nests as well as the polished smoothness of eggs. Use graphite or colored pencils alone or with watercolor to render these natural wonders. Students will complete a detailed study in pencil, and color will be added to all or parts of the composition. Are materials provided and included in cost of the class? No. Here's the material list: ...
Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Drawings can be made with various goals, as studies for paintings or three-dimensional work or as immediate expressions in response to a subject or idea. This class explores numerous approaches to drawing, from quick sketches to extended, finished works on paper, using a variety of media. Some experience is recommended. Are materials provided and included in cost of the class? No. Because this class will be exploring various approaches...
The Art Studio NY @ 145 W 96th St, New York, NY
Complete course name: Ages 12 - 17: Spring Art Camp For Teens: Creative Adventure In Drawing, Painting & Self-Expression Calling all creative teens who want to feel inspired, spark their inner-artist, and have fun through art! In The Art Studio NY’s inspiring art camp for teens, budding artists tap into their creativity as they learn to express themselves through painting, drawing, mixed-media, and artistic self-expression. In the #1-rated...
The Art Studio NY @ 145 W 96th St, New York, NY
Explore drawing, painting, and collage techniques through art journaling in a supportive and inspiring environment, guided by experienced instructors.
The Art Studio NY @ 243 W 72nd St , New York, NY
Explore drawing, painting, and collage techniques through art journaling in a supportive and inspiring environment, guided by experienced instructors.
SMB Studio Arts Inc. @ 3777 Richmond Ave, Staten Island, NY
Learn the art of graphite and charcoal drawing in this professional teen art instruction at SMB Studio Arts Inc. Discover techniques in pencil mechanics, perspective, and shading, while following strict COVID-19 safety guidelines. Join us for a safe and inspiring artistic journey.
The Art Studio NY @ 145 W 96th St, New York, NY
Complete course name: Ages 12 - 17: Summer Art Camp For Teens: Creative Adventure In Drawing, Painting & Self-Expression Calling all creative teens who want to feel inspired, spark their inner-artist, and have fun through art! In The Art Studio NY’s inspiring art camp for teens, budding artists tap into their creativity as they learn to express themselves through painting, drawing, mixed-media, and artistic self-expression. In the #1-rated...
The Art Studio NY @ Central Park, New York, NY
Calling all creative teens who are ready to learn and master new drawing skills (and optional painting techniques, too!) in New York City’s most inspiring museum and park while having a LOT of fun. Receive the top-notch, engaging and non-judgemental art instruction that The Art Studio NY is known for. Whether you are a beginner, a more advanced artist, or preparing your fine art portfolio for high school or college, this inspiring drawing...
Creatively Wild Art Studio Dumbo @ 98 Water St, Brooklyn, NY
This inspiring foundation class covers a wide variety of techniques: the fundamentals of drawing, painting, & 3D work/ Mixed Media. Students explore a wide range of materials and dabble in fun techniques to make individual pieces with an emphasis on self expression that allows individual progression. This is an inspiring beginners class for teens who want to spend more time on art then they do at school. Taught by a professional teaching...
Creatively Wild Art Studio Dumbo @ 98 Water St, Brooklyn, NY
This beginners course is designed to introduce students to a wide variety of graphic tools and to acquaint them with the fundamentals of drawing. Develop confidence working with sketches & demonstrate strong compositions. In the first few weeks, we will focus to develop an eye for line- form & tone in still-life arrangements using a combination of pencil, charcoal or inks. Practical exercises on how to draw using the right side...
Ashcan Digital Academy @ 45 East 34th St, New York, NY
The Character Design for Games course leads you step-by-step through the character design process. This course emphasizes the fundamentals of gesture drawing, anatomy, storytelling, and perspective. With these foundational skills, students then move onto experimenting with various body types and silhouettes to create distinct and memorable characters. Subjects include: Proportion - Age, Male, Female (Side, Front, Back) Anatomy - Muscle, Bone...
Ashcan Digital Academy @ 45 East 34th St, New York, NY
The Character Design for Illustration & Comics course reviews the design process for creatures in TV and feature animation. Students begin by studying the anatomies and movements of several animals, before creating their very own creatures. This class emphasizes exaggerated shapes and proportions, as well as experimenting with gesture and facial expressions. Subjects include: Intro to Anatomy Facial Structure and Expression Costume Design...
Creatively Wild Art Studio Dumbo @ 98 Water St, Brooklyn, NY
Foundation Drawing, Painting & Mixed Media If your longing to draw & paint, but don’t know where to start, this course will provide an essential introduction in to these valuable skills. In the first weeks we will develop practical drawing skills & research methods into observation. Learn how to level lines to double check accuracy & ensure the lengths of your lines are accurate, how to use the midpoint establishment to...
Creatively Wild Art Studio Dumbo @ 98 Water St, Brooklyn, NY
This class is perfect for anyone who has taken our Beginner Drawing Technique class is excited to move on to more complex subject matter- capture people & anatomy in pencil, charcoals & inks. The human form is exciting to study but many students are intimidated by it, in this class we will put what we have learnt into practice and develop confidence. This is a great class to learn observational skills as you create drawings from subject matter...
Creatively Wild Art Studio Dumbo @ 98 Water St, Brooklyn, NY
This class will serve as a basic introduction to digital illustration, which is a valuable tool for anyone working in design, film, TV, or Fashion industry. Learn how to create images using your own drawings and set them on a digital art canvas. Get acquainted with the software and learn the techniques and how to create details, mood, and backgrounds and manipulate images using digital tools under the tuition of a professional digital artist....
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