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Unleash your artistic side and master the art of drawing with a wide range of classes available in NYC. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, these courses offer expert instruction, helping you tap into your creativity and create stunning visual masterpieces.

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Portrait and Figure Painting (All Levels)

92nd Street Y

Learn principles of portrait and figure painting. Emphasis is on shape, light and shadow, color, mark, and gesture. Through live models via video conferencing you will study anatomy and the structure of the body, head, and features. All drawing and painting media are welcome. For Supply List CLICK HERE

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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Landscape Drawing for Travelers

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

The diverse landscapes of Brooklyn Botanic Garden provide a unique opportunity to hone outdoor drawing skills; its various settings from formal esplanades to native flora provide diverse challenges. My goal is to equip students to sketch successfully outside, whether in the city or remote wilderness. We will cover preparation, portable tools, location planning, and most importantly comfort and safety. Selection of subject matter and pictorial composition...

(165) All levels 18 and older
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Making Komics with Kids

Q.E.D. @ 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY

Have you ever wanted to make your own comic strip? Well, cartoonist Patrick J. Reilly will show you how! You'll learning what goes into a panel, how creating a single panel and how to set up the joke of a three panel strip. By the end of the class you'll be able to make your own comic strip. Please Note: Outside food and drinks are not allowed. QED has coffee, tea, soda, beer & wine plus snacks and pre-made wraps and sandwiches available

(252) All levels 18 and older
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Political Cartooning

Classeteria @ 284 Suydam St, Brooklyn, NY

In this class students will gain an understanding of the elements that make up political cartoons and they will learn how to create them. Through discussion and work samples we will take a look at the history of the art form including such artists as Thomas Nast. The class will study visual literacy, cartooning as a language of symbols and as a language of shared knowledge. Students will learn the art of interpreting information and making connections....

(3) All levels 16 and older
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$150

4 sessions

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Drawing Techniques: Metalpoint and Silverpoint

92nd Street Y

Learn the ancient technique of metalpoint drawing, using a variety of materials you may already have on hand. We’ll cover preparing a ground for our drawings and explore different tools from paper clips to old silverware. A brief history will help to inspire our exploration of this rich medium. Supply list: Object or photo of your choice, i.e. flower, plant or other object you’d like to draw. Pencils, 2B, HB, 2H Permanent white gouache...

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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Botanical Drawing (Beginner)

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Explore the world of botanical drawing in this introductory workshop. With a step-by-step approach to capturing form, proportion, value, and texture, you will build a foundation for drawing botanical subjects. Bring your own materials: Pencil HB (also known as #2) or 2B pencil Paper Laser paper, smooth sketch paper or Bristol Kneaded eraser Tissue or soft cloth Before you Purchase Materials: If your class is canceled due to low registration,...

(165) Beginner 18 and older
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Conceptual Illustration

92nd Street Y

Create striking visuals that illuminate their subject matter in a clever way. By combining thematic brainstorming exercises, discussions on semiotics, and iconic rendering techniques, students will develop a working process they can use repeatedly to create conceptual illustrations. Supply list:  Paper  Pencil  Eraser  Pen  Ruler  OR: digital drawing setup Note: This program is taking place remotely. If you...

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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Advanced Practice Online: Drawing and Works on Paper

92nd Street Y @ Online Classroom, New York, NY

This program is taking place remotely. If you have signed up, you will receive an email with details of how to access the program. ____________________ Develop your personal art-making vocabulary and artistic goals through tailored instruction. Artists will strengthen their composition, conceptual and technical painting skills through individual projects and discussions guided by each artist’s independent goals. Supply list:  12” x...

(1061) Advanced 18 and older
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$115

3 sessions

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Sketching, Planning, and Painting (Int/Adv)

92nd Street Y

For these online Zoom courses, we will consider the home studio as a place to sketch, plan and make paintings. The process of sketching will make you more adept at drawing, composing, and creating a strong, successful painting. Students can work in oil, acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, drawing and collage. Class begins with a slide show reviewing specific subjects with examples of historical and contemporary artists.  Subjects will include...

(1061) Intermediate 18 and older
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Cartoon Fundamentals

92nd Street Y @ Online Classroom, New York, NY

Develop your own cartooning style, experiment with different drawing techniques, and practice creating simple multi-panel and single-panel gag cartoons in this online class. Focus areas include simplification and exaggeration, pacing and sequence and panel composition and emphasis. Students will engage in short cartoon assignments, drawing exercises and explore the work of different cartoon artists for inspiration and reference. This class welcomes...

(1061) Beginner 18 and older
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$99

3 sessions

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Drop-in Sketch

Brooklyn Comedy Collective @ 137 Montrose Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Unlock your comedic potential and learn the art of sketch comedy in this hands-on workshop. Through improv exercises and character-driven techniques, you'll create hilarious sketches in a supportive and fun environment. Embrace your creativity and leave with a fully fleshed-out sketch that will have audiences laughing out loud.

(4) Beginner 16 and older
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Sketching Techniques for Interior Designers: Level 1

New York School of Interior Design @ Online Course, Online, NY

Do not let a lack of confidence in your ability to draw prevent you from expressing your ideas quickly and successfully. Give yourself the freedom to scrawl your concepts on paper or on the back of a napkin and you will reach a new level of spontaneous creativity.  Even in the age of digital drawing, the ability to sketch will enable you to effectively communicate with clients and colleagues. Either on the spur of the moment or by routine,...

(176) All levels 18 and older
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$575

6 sessions

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Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain

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

Many people give up drawing around age 9 or 10 and grow up to became adults who say they cannot draw. It that’s your experience, and you always wanted to get back to drawing, this is the class for you. Drawing is like bicycle riding, and in this workshop—based on Betty Edwards’ classic book of Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain—you’ll realize that once you know how to draw, you can just follow your eyes without thinking. Making art...

(299) All levels 18 and older
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$780

5 sessions

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Drawing Basics and Beyond

Bronxville Adult School @ 177 Pondfield Rd, Bronxville, NY

Like to draw? Dream of taking your sketching to the next level? Beginner and experienced students alike will get individualized instruction to bring out their inner artist and develop their unique style. We'll cover valuable drawing skills, such as shading, contour design, and composition. Bring your desire to advance your art and expect fun and camaraderie as you learn. This class is appropriate for both beginner and repeat students. ...

(20) All levels 18 and older
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$194

8 sessions

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Fundamentals of Drawing and Painting

Chelsea Classical Studio @ 526 W 26th St, New York, NY

Drawing has been the foundation of art for many centuries, and the incredibly diverse and varied approaches continue to inspire much interest from students today. This course will introduce students to the basics of drawing and composition through a series of exercises meant to serve as a foundation based on the human figure. Students of all levels will benefit from this class, which aims to find weaknesses in peoples’ skills and approaches, and...

(263) Beginner 16 and older
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Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Wed)

Chelsea Classical Studio @ 526 W 26th St, New York, NY

Full Course Title:  Drawing from Life: Constructing and Composing the Figure w/ Rick Piloco Working from the live model, students will learn to draw the live model where they will aim for strong gesture and draftsmanship.  Poses will be relatively short, to focus on capturing the movements and fundamental construction of the figure, and understanding the abstract rhythms that make the figure such an important and captivating subject....

(263) All levels 16 and older
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Sketching and Drawing for the Absolute Beginner

Jade Scarlett @ Virtual Learning via Zoom

This workshop embraces a mindful drawing session to help you find stillness and calm and enjoy time developing your drawing skills.  Drawing is a learnable skill, not a gift that only a few talented ones are born with, and absolutely anyone can do it with the right technique and practice.  This is a relaxed and friendly drawing workshop where all are welcome,  especially the absolute beginners. You’ll learn as a small group, getting...

(686) Beginner 16 and older
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First Steps Into Color

New York Open Center

This course is designed to help students brush up on their drawing skills, or continue in practice, while offering a variety of drawing experiences. To develop a deeper understanding of value and color in our work, we will begin with a review of basic drawing skills and then advance to the use of graphite, as we observe and record lights and shadows. Our investigations will concentrate on learning to see the lightness or darkness of a color, and...

(299) Beginner 18 and older
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Teens: Introduction to Graphic Illustration & Design

Creatively Wild Art Studio Dumbo

This is a foundation class for teenagers which explores the basics of graphic design using a Laptop. Beginning with Photoshop students will learn the basic tools of brush and erase creating their very own digital illustrations while familiarizing themselves with the fundamentals of design on a digital interface. After grasping a strong feel for the fundamentals, students will be introduced to more intermediate tools with the utilization of layers,...

(179) Beginner 12 - 17 years old
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Beginner's Draw In Central Park

The Art Studio NY @ Central Park, New York, NY

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. Learn to draw in just two hours! Think you can’t draw a straight line? Longing to tap into your right brain? Join NYC's #1 Rated Art Class Studio in this fun and inspiring drawing...

(631) Beginner 18 and older
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