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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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Family Painting Day (Astoria)

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

Looking for a fun activity to do with your kids? Come paint with us. This family fun class is perfect for daddy/daughter day, mommy and me outings, or the entire family at once. Dress your kids (and yourself!) in old clothes and get ready to have some fun. This is an outing your children will never forget, and some enjoy coming back again and again. Whether you choose to work together, or prefer for each person to create his or her own masterpiece,...

(414) All levels 4 and older
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BYOB Painting: Snowy NYC Skyline (UWS)

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 you create your one a kind masterpiece to take home with you that night! This class is for ages 18 and up.

(414) Beginner 18 and older
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Watercolor: Still Life, Model, Life

New York School of the Arts @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY

Making watercolors from observation, we will turn our perception into images. Students will work from the still life and from the model. Formal elements of painting such as composition, tone, and color will be pursued while maintaining an appreciation for the immediacy and fluidity of watercolor. Individual attention and group critiques will help each student develop their own voice.  All levels are welcome, although prior drawing experience...

(75) All levels 18 and older
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$350

9 sessions

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Abstract Painting: The Essential

New York School of the Arts @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY

Through classroom practice and art historical study students will begin to experiment with the How’s and Why’s of abstract painting. Students will research, share and discuss modern and contemporary works of art and discuss their relevance and importance in the ongoing dialogue of art history while developing their own body of work. Students will be introduced to a variety of experimental techniques and practices and be encouraged to work to...

(75) All levels 18 and older
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$350

9 sessions

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Watercolor: The Exploration

New York School of the Arts @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY

This course will combine loose and controlled watercolor techniques focusing on both still life seasonal motifs which are in bloom and the model. A major focus will be on composition, color, and issues related to the mediums. Students will receive individual attention and instruction, as well as group critiques at the end of each class. There will be a brief demonstration for those who are unfamiliar with the medium. Registration fee included. ...

(75) All levels 18 and older
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$350

4 sessions

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Manga & Comic Portfolio Prep

Ashcan Digital Academy @ 45 East 34th St, New York, NY

Interested in applying to jobs as a comic artist? How about publishing your own stories? The Manga & Comics Portfolio course guides students in developing professional comics to be pitched to publishers. The Ashcan Mange & Comic Portfolio course is highly individualized and offers a structured timetable for students to acquire fundamental knowledge and skills as a digital and traditional comic artist. This course covers skills from our...

(1) Advanced 13 and older
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$800

8 sessions

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Advanced Painting

New York School of the Arts @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY

In this Intensive & transformative learning experience, we will explore a variety of media, with a focus on the basics of materials, techniques, and conceptual thinking. Paintings on wood, canvas, paper of other surfaces, will be the vehicle of any kind of expression and subject. Discussion on historical and contemporary work, a helpful philosophical approach, will help the participants to understand and develop a methodology. This course is...

(75) Advanced 18 and older
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$450

8 sessions

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Private Couple or Friend Art Workshop

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

Learn, create and share This workshop will guide you through creating a drawing or painting while enjoying and bonding with a companion or friend. You can create a flower painting, a still-life or portrait or anything you can imagine. Bring a bottle if you wish and some snacks. Relax, learn, create and share…

(219) All levels 16 and older
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$180
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Digital Landscape (Grades 6-9)

Ashcan Digital Academy @ 45 East 34th St, New York, NY

As a continuation of Digital Painting I, students apply everything learned in the previous course (basic perspective, human anatomy, and tone & value) with more advanced techniques and skills. The class begins to cover dynamic camera angles, as well as more complex gestures and anatomy. Anyone who wishes to enroll without having taken Digital Painting I must first submit a portfolio of 7-12 pieces to be considered for this class.

(1) Intermediate 11 - 14 years old
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$760

7 sessions

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Digital Illustration Portfolio Prep

Ashcan Digital Academy @ 45 East 34th St, New York, NY

Develop an eye-catching, professional digital illustration portfolio that showcases your unique style and storytelling abilities. Explore diverse subjects like children's illustrations, book covers, and fantasy card games while mastering composition, color theory, and portrait and landscape painting. Let your creativity shine with the Ashcan Digital Illustration Portfolio course.

(1) Advanced 16 and older
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$1,100

7 sessions

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Large Paintings & Drawings Workshop

New York School of the Arts @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY

Unleash your creativity on a grand scale in this three-day workshop at the renowned New York School of the Arts. Experiment with different painting and drawing techniques on large paper surfaces, or bring your canvases for a minimum of four feet high. With guidance from instructor Maurizio, you'll leave with extraordinary pieces and a solid understanding of this transformative methodology.

(75) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$330

2 sessions

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BYOB Painting: Snowy Owl (UWS)

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 you create your one a kind masterpiece to take home with you that night! This class is for ages 18 and up.

(414) All levels 18 and older
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BYOB Painting: Monet Waterlilies (UWS)

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

(414) Beginner 18 and older
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Beginners Art Journaling: Drawing, Painting & Collage

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.

(631) Beginner 18 and older
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$209

5 sessions

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Art Contest Prep

Ashcan Studio of Art @ 45 E 34th St, New York, NY

Hundreds of Ashcan students have won prestigious Art Awards, including Scholastic Art Awards, the National Duck Stamp Competition, and more. In the Art Contest Prep course you will learn how to make the outstanding artwork that judges will take notice of. Important Things to Note: Additional scheduling options available  Q&A Q: Can I make up a class if I miss one? A: Yes. students may make up any class within 4 weeks Q: Is a certificate...

(3) All levels 13 - 17 years old
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$800
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Pre-College Painting

Ashcan Studio of Art @ 45 E 34th St, New York, NY

Join the Ranks of Ashcan Graduates attending the Top Art Schools  with Ashcan's highly effective Pre- College Painting Course. You will learn Painting processes including: Color Theory  How to use light and shadow  Rendering organic and non-organic forms After you have the basics down, you'll be encouraged and guided by your Instructor to progress to expressing individual content, that displays formal and conceptual skill. Q&A...

(3) All levels 13 and older
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$780

7 sessions

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Concept Art

Ashcan Studio of Art @ 45 E 34th St, New York, NY

The Concept Art program is the process of completing the portfolio required to become a professional writer through three instructional levels. In the first stage, you will learn the overall basic concept design related to games and movies. In the second phase, you will build the specific design you need for your portfolio based on your basic experience and skills. In the final third step, you will complete the portfolio with one-to-one lessons with...

(3) All levels 15 and older
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$2,400

23 sessions

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Concept Art Summer Program

Ashcan Studio of Art @ 45 E 34th St, New York, NY

This course focuses on the creation of stories for games animation, and comics. We will discuss storytelling, world design, character development, and the technical aspects of camerawork and framing. Our goal is to teach the fundamentals of visual development and the process of creating a story - from the writing stage to the final storyboard presentation.

(3) All levels 15 and older
No upcoming schedules
$700

7 sessions

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Digital Painting Summer Program

Ashcan Studio of Art @ 45 E 34th St, New York, NY

In this 7-week course, You begin your journey as a digital painter. Here you will learn the fundamentals and techniques needed to build a strong foundation: Perspective, character design, Storyboarding, animation, and matte painting. By the end of the class, you will have the tools required to succeed in our intermediate and advanced digital painting series.

(3) All levels 12 and older
No upcoming schedules
$700

7 sessions

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The Painting as a New Place

New York School of the Arts @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY

In this workshop, an environment will be set up either as a starting point from which to draw and paint, or as preparation for further development of a drawing. The two procedures are essentially the same: Painting is simply drawing with color, no less a commitment to experimentation and discovery than drawing is. Those who have worked with still life have learned to see the set-up itself, not as a collection of objects to be rendered in turn,...

(75) Intermediate 18 and older
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$300

4 sessions

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