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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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Paint Boire @ Rocky's Bar and Restaurant

Paint Boire @ 460 West 34th Street, New York, NY

Paint Boire is an event where people gather to sip cocktails, grub on fine food, and try their hand at re-creating a chosen painting under the guidance of a master artist. Amazing bar offering slices & pies along with Italian dishes, sandwiches & appetizers and delicious drinks in the heart of the Manhattan. No experience required! Just follow along while our social master artist guides you step-by-step through the featured painting...

(9) All levels 21 and older
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Paint Boire @ Home Sweet Harlem

Paint Boire @ 1528 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY

Paint Boire is an event where people gather to sip cocktails, grub on fine food and try their hand at re-creating a chosen painting under the guidance of a master artist. This concept gives tourists and locals the chance to have fun on a regular night with the opportunity to socialize creatively.  Home Sweet Harlem is A cozy American bistro that is that "Chill Spot" in Harlem. Please join us for "Home" cooking. Catering is available....

(9) All levels 21 and older
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Adults: Art Exploration (BYOB)

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

Tap into your creatively WILD side in this inspiring art exploration class! Discover endless possibilities of multiple art media and artistic techniques as you learn the basics in painting, drawing, collage, mixed-media, printmaking, found-object art, 3D projects, and much more.  Develop your skills in weekly lessons while you receive personalized guidance from our expert instructors and revel in the freedom to express yourself through art....

(181) All levels 21 and older
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$375

6 sessions

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Pre-Valentines Paint Tipsy for Singles N Couples

StelnikArt @ 795 8th Ave, New York, NY

SPECIAL VALENTINES PAINT TIPSY FOR COUPLES AND SINGLES ~ we're a cocktail party and a painting class! RSVP WITH YOUR CHOICE OF ART!  Socialize, Drink and Paint! ~ Come and join us for some colorful fun ~ We require your RSVP with your choice of art / couples paint a heart, singles paint a cocktail!  • Instruction, a 12x16 pre - sketched canvas, unlimited acrylic paint (water based) is the medium and painting supplies, ...

(22) All levels 21 and older
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Create a Fabulous Vision Board

StelnikArt @ 206 E 67th St, New York, NY

Vision Board Collage - Create your vision for 2019! Student learn the art of collage techniques from an accredited artist in this 2 hour class. Come join Tipsy Painters NYC - in a relaxed, creative and social setting. We have a private room with music and HH drinks available for purchase Instruction, a 12x16 canvas, easels, collage supplies and aprons are all included. Tipsy Painters NYC is an instructional art class hosted at different venues...

(22) All levels 21 and older
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Paint in Central Park

StelnikArt @ Carl Shurz Park, New York, NY

This class meets in Central Park. Its a B.Y.O.B - we meet near the Delacort Theatre. We will provide seating for the grass and all material for your painting experience.  Just relax and enjoy this outdoor adventure.  Note: Exact location will be emailed upon payment

(22) All levels 21 and older
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Drawing and Watercolor Painting

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

Take in the gorgeous sights of Dumbo! While you draw and paint in the park or beside the water, take inspiration from the natural beauty of our neighborhood.  During this class, you will learn to: Develop basic skills and learn new exciting techniques in painting and drawing - learn color, application, mixing, texture, and composition.  Explore materials such as pastels, charcoal, inks, acrylic and/or watercolor paint.  Important...

(181) All levels 18 and older
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$430

6 sessions

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6 Week Painting Series: Learn your Masters Technique

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

Have you always wanted to learn about the most famous artists in the world and their painting style? Then this is the perfect class for you.   We will discuss, learn and create art from:   Impressionism, Cubism, Surrealism, Pop Art, Art Nouveau.   Important Note: All supplies are included, this is a class for beginners.  This class will run for 6 consecutive weeks. You will take your paintings home after each...

(414) Beginner 18 and older
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$270

6 sessions

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Combined Media: Painting, Drawing, Collage

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

Unleash your creativity and explore the world of mixed media art at Creatively Wild Art Studio Dumbo. Discover new techniques and materials as you create textured pieces with depth and individuality. Perfect for artists looking to embark on an adventurous journey of self-expression.

(181) All levels 18 and older
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$455

7 sessions

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Let's Go Outside: Observational Drawing en Plein Air

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

Immerse yourself in the vibrant energy of Brooklyn's historical waterfront as you master the art of capturing cityscapes en plein air. From sketching the dynamic skyline to translating atmospheric perspective onto canvas, discover the secrets of expressing your personal connection to the urban landscape under the open sky. Join us for an unforgettable artistic journey through the heart of New York City's iconic bridges and lush green spaces.

(181) All levels 18 and older
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$455

6 sessions

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Ultimate Workshop: Drawing & Watercolor

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

This workshop is divided into four sections. In each session, you will learn different drawing and watercolor techniques. A. Value and Drawing Techniques This section will cover the principles of value and the different ways to see and render value through drawing techniques and materials. B. Perspective and Proportion This section will cover the different types of perspective, proportions and measuring, and the basics of composition. C. Color...

(61) All levels 13 and older
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Collage + Combine | Remix + Redux

UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY

In this experimental class, you will use multiple printmaking and painting processes with glass, mixed with glass cutting techniques to assemble layered imagery in glass. We will discuss the pros and cons of each technique and how to mix and match them to best realize your ideas. Individual experimentation will be encouraged through focused research and observation of process and material.  The print processes covered are lithographic image...

(55) All levels 18 and older
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$850

5 sessions

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Natural/Unnatural Color in Soft Pastels

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Our color perception is informed by what we think of naturalistic color as well as painting movements such as Fauvism, which extended our understanding of how colors interact and produce a sensation of light.  This class aims to expand your approach to color when painting nature, working from still life subjects or outside in the Garden when weather permits. Notes: Bring your own materials. For Materials List, please CLICK HERE. Please...

(165) All levels 18 and older
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$412

6 sessions

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Spring Plein Air Pastel Painting at the Garden

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Paint the late spring landscape using soft pastels, an opaque medium with the color saturation of oil paint. This class will explore the north end of the Garden, beginning at the Overlook and other nearby areas. This class is taught studio-style with individual attention and each session ends with a critique to share and learn from everyone's work within the group. Some previous experience with drawing or other art media is recommended. On rainy...

(165) All levels 18 and older
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$443

6 sessions

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Painting Party at Turtle Bay

StelnikArt @ 987 2nd Ave, New York, NY

Sip some delicious wine, sample tasty snacks all the while creating your own “piece de resistance.” This is a fun filled workshop where you are taught the basics of painting which is designed for all levels. Beginners, intermediates and advanced students are all welcome. This class meets at Turtle Bay tavern- back room. This is a lovely tavern with great drink specials and fab appetizers. Located in the heart of Turtle bay! All art materials,...

(22) All levels 21 and older
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Special Sip and Paint Pumpkins

StelnikArt @ 1359 1st Ave., New York, NY

Paint A Pumpkin for Halloween! Come join us - in a relaxed, creative and social setting. We have a private room. Together we will paint and learn from a talented artist. We are a painting party class hosted at different venues (bars, lounges and casual restaurants) all around manhattan. Students enjoy a beverage while enjoying some background music as in their own private lounge room. There is a fee which pays for instruction, a pre-sketched canvas,...

(22) All levels 21 and older
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Art and Science: MET

Lauren A Kaplan Art Tours @ 1000 5th Ave, New York, NY

For centuries, breakthroughs in the visual arts have been shaped by advances in the sciences. Early dissections transformed the work of Leonardo da Vinci; industrially produced tubes of paint allowed the Impressionists to paint outdoors; and Georges Seurat’s pointillism was inspired by Michel Eugène Chevreul’s discoveries about how our eyes process color. Finally, recent developments in the field of neuroscience have helped us understand how...

(12) All levels 16 and older
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Special Crash Course: Intro to Gilding Techniques

Kremer Pigments @ 247 West 29th St, New York, NY

This Crash Course will cover the basics of gilding, gold leaf, and its history. Various techniques of both modern and traditional gilding will be explored, including traditional water gilding, gesso, oil gilding and verre eglomise (reverse glass gilding). Students will each have the opportunity to gild a small piece of work. Bring the following: Pen and paper for notes Apron and dust mask Studio shoes

(3) Beginner 18 and older
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Crash Course Part I: Grounds & Pigment Classification

Kremer Pigments @ 247 West 29th St, New York, NY

Crash Course Part 1: Grounds, Gesso, and Pigment Classification Find out why the ground is just as important as the paint you put on top of it. There are many kinds of gesso for all particular applications. We want to show you how to make it yourself! Topics include: How to properly dissolve rabbit skin glue, the function of chalk, tinted grounds, PVA sizing, and  customized absorbent grounds.  We will also give an overview of pigment...

(3) All levels 18 and older
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The Art of Egg Tempera

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

Learn the art of traditional egg tempera painting. Students will learn the history of the craft, prepare panels, and practice the traditional technique of using powdered pigments and egg emulsion to create a finished work. 

(145) All levels 16 and older
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$250

4 sessions

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