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Learn how to capture the essence of your subjects in a portrait photography class in NYC, where you'll master techniques for lighting, posing, and composition.

6 classes in-person in NYC have spots left, and 1 class live online is available.

Painting from Life: Alla Prima

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

Unlock the secrets of direct painting in this immersive course at Chelsea Classical Studio. Learn to master draftsmanship, values, and color as you work with live models. With constant demonstrations and critiques, you'll develop your skills and create stunning compositions.

(263) All levels 16 and older

Figure: Painting the Model in Costume, with a Focus on Portrait

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

Immerse yourself in the world of historical dress and evoke emotion through painting the human figure in costume. Develop your understanding of light and shadow, warm and cool colors, and create lifelike portraits with accurate and three-dimensional facial features. Join us for a transformative art experience at the New York School of the Arts.

(73) All levels 18 and older
$430

8 sessions

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Creating Portraits

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

Explore the art of capturing the human essence through drawing and painting in this comprehensive class. Discover the secrets of creating lifelike portraits as you delve into techniques such as underdrawing, anatomy, paint application, and more. Unleash your creativity and develop your unique style under the guidance of experienced instructors at the prestigious New York School of the Arts.

(73) All levels 18 and older
$430

8 sessions

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Portrait Painting

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

Refine your artistic skills and learn the art of depicting the human form with the Portrait Painting course at the renowned New York School of the Arts. This class offers practical information on painting fundamentals and encourages students to explore their style. All levels are welcome to join and enhance their ability to describe the visual world.

(73) All levels 6 and older
$430

8 sessions

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East Village Studio Night | Damien Hirst

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

Unleash your inner artist and create unique masterpieces inspired by Damien Hirst at this exclusive event. Experiment with our custom spin painting machine and other supplies to bring your artistic vision to life. Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of contemporary art!

(26) All levels 16 and older

Painting Portraits from Photographs for Beginners

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

Learn to create fully realized paintings in the Painting Portraits from Photographs for Beginners course at Creatively Wild Art Studio Dumbo. Whether it's a family member, BFF, or inspirational figure, this beginner-friendly class will teach you the techniques to bring your subjects to life on canvas. Bring your own photos or find inspiration from the studio's collection.

(179) Beginner 18 and older

Portrait Painting

92nd Street Y @ Live Interactive Online Classroom

Unlock the secrets of capturing the essence of a model through anatomy, proportion, and color-mixing. Embrace the challenge of painting different views of the head with live models, as you explore the art of portrait painting. Join us on this artistic journey and bring your portraits to life.

(1061) All levels 18 and older
$350

7 sessions

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Painting Portraits in Watercolor

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

Discover the art of capturing character and depth in portrait painting as you master the challenging medium of watercolor. Learn from live models or use your reference photographs in this course at the prestigious 92nd Street Y. Prerequisite: basic/intermediate watercolor experience. Masks recommended.

(1061) Intermediate 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$350

6 sessions

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Portrait Painting Workshop

Drawing New York @ 15 Gramercy Park South, New York, NY

Each attendee is provided oil paint, a canvas, brushes, an easel, stool with a back, disposable palette, Gamsol (odorless thinner) and a small table for supplies. Week 1. Paint a small value study and then focus on “drawing” with paint to create the blueprint for the final painting by learning to observe proportions. Week 2. Learn to mix the colors you observe, paint a color study of the model, and learn some tricks of the trade. Week 3....

(690) All levels 16 and older
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$445

4 sessions

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Portrait Painting in Oil

Educational Alliance Art School @ 197 East Broadway, New York, NY

Working from a live model, students learn to distinguish facial bone structure and muscles beneath the skin and how they affect the colors on the surface. Basic proportion is covered, as well as the concept of warm and cool colors and how they apply to the mixing of skin tones. Students create a tonal portrait before experimenting with limited and extended palettes.  Course includes short demos, as well as individual instruction and critique....

(29) All levels 18 and older
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$345

7 sessions

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Contemporary Still Life and Portrait for Beginners

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

Students in this course will explore and practice painting techniques to create exciting and compelling still lifes and portraits with oil paint. Traditional and contemporary approaches will be discussed while learning the fundamentals of color, form, composition, proportions, and perspective. Develop what it takes to make images happen and make them come alive. Experiment with different techniques step-by- step instruction in glazing, knife painting,...

(73) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$350

4 sessions

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Digital Portrait Painting - Microsoft Flagship Store

Drawing New York @ 677 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY

We are thrilled to offer this 3 SESSION Digital Portrait Painting class with artist and illustrator Hyoung Kim on a private floor at The Microsoft Flagship Store.  All students are provided a Microsoft Surface Pro 4 with a full version of Photoshop installed to be used during classes! This class meets on September 20th, 27th and October 4th. (The fee includes all three sessions) We work from a live...

(690) Intermediate 13 and older
No upcoming schedules
$160

3 sessions

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Pixelated Portrait Painting Workshop

Brooklyn Craft Company @ 61 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Join this class and learn to paint a black-and-white portrait. Paint a custom portrait of your favorite face, It’s easier than you think. Your instructor, Christina Batch-Lee, will break the process into simple steps that even newbie artists can master. We’ll work in grayscale, to explore mixing tones and build your painting “pixel by pixel” using a grid. A grid is a great way to scale an image up as well as help with rendering to capture...

(557) All levels 18 and older
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Adult: Portrait Painting for Beginners- Intermediate

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

Enjoy a creative and absorbing class as you learn how to capture portraits of your favorite people. Explore the fundamentals of drawing and painting the human face to create awesome self-portraits or portraits of loved ones (or pets!). Students will work from photos and personal subject matter as they use exercises incorporating painting techniques, special effects, and mixed media. Learn the proportions of full frontal, three-quarter...

(179) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$295

4 sessions

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Master Workshop in Portraiture Painting

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

Decorus Atelier instructor/ master artist Zimou Tan, a prize winner in the 2015 OPA and 2014-2015 ARC Salon competition finalist will instruct an exciting workshop on portrait painting for those who wish to excel in portraiture and improve technique.

(143) All levels 16 and older
No upcoming schedules
$450

10 sessions

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East Village Studio Night | Wifredo Lam

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

Explore the vibrant fusion of Surrealism, Cubism, and Caribbean spirit in this immersive art workshop. Discover the inspiration behind Wifredo Lam's iconic style and create your own symbolic self-portraits, blending Lam's symbols with your unique heritage. Unleash your creativity and embark on a transformative artistic journey at ArtsClub.

(26) All levels 16 and older
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Painting Portraits from Photographs for Beginners

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

Learn how to capture the likeness of your favorite people in fully realized paintings in this beginner course at Creatively Wild Art Studio Dumbo. From family members to pets, explore the techniques of painting portraits from photographs and bring your subjects to life. Develop your skills and gain confidence in creating stunning portraits in this engaging class.

(179) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$525

7 sessions

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Intro to Watercolor & Portrait Painting

Educational Alliance Art School @ 197 East Broadway, New York, NY

Learn the basics without the frustration! In this course we start with experimenting with watercolor and make beautiful abstract paintings. By first learning the techniques through fun explorations, you won’t let the thought of trying to make it look like something get in the way of learning.  Through demos and one-to-one conversations you will learn how to create texture, mix color, blend, use your brushes and understand composition. In...

(29) Beginner 18 and older
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Oil Painting: Portrait

Trestle Workshops @ 850 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY

In this five-session workshop you will be introduced to fundamental oil painting techniques and tools on how to paint a Portrait from models, photography and self-portraits, with a strong emphasis on the structure of the head.  This class with learn proportions and structures of facial features rather than paint by number.  Class begins with a demonstration by the instructor. You will spend the majority of the class painting, during which...

(326) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$275

5 sessions

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Advance Portrait Painting Workshop

Educational Alliance Art School @ 197 East Broadway, New York, NY

This workshop focuses on mixing skin tones in an organized manner. Working with a live model, students learn to see the various colors and tones in the face. The concept of warm and cool colors and how to apply to skin tone mixing is demonstrated. Working Alla Prima, wet-in-wet techniques will be also be demonstrated.

(29) Advanced 18 and older
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Reviews for Portrait Classes in NYC

Portrait Classes in NYC are rated 4.6 stars based on 3,347 verified reviews from actual CourseHorse.com purchasers.

  • Painting from Life: Alla Prima

    Reviewed by margaret b. on 1/5/2023
    i love his class
  • Painting from Life: Alla Prima

    Reviewed by Adriana L. on 10/21/2022
    Great experience! Great professors. Thank you!
  • Painting from Life: Alla Prima

    Reviewed by Emma O. on 6/28/2022
    Painting from Life: Alla Prime was my first live painting class in over 4 years, so I was a little intimidated to start and wasn't sure if I would receive the level of guidance I probably needed from being a little rusty. Despite their being 6 other members in the class, the teacher sat with me throughout the beginning and walked me through color theory, mixing instructions, and even layering techniques. It was super personable and fun, the other class members were also happy to provide some advice and everyone was really nice! Would definitely take it again.
  • Painting from Life: Alla Prima

    Reviewed by Billie P. on 1/14/2021
    Such a great class. Not only was the instructor very attentive and helpful, the whole class was very welcoming. So much fun and would 100% recommend for yourself or as a gift to a fellow art-lover. Enjoy!
  • Painting from Life: Alla Prima

    Reviewed by Kendra B. on 8/23/2017
    This was a very informative class. The instructor gave very useable feedback and came around every 15-20 minutes or so. The other members of the class were friendly, and overall, it was a great environment to work in.
  • Pixelated Portrait Painting Workshop

    Reviewed by Allyson G. on 4/11/2016
    Portrait painting class was so much fun! I've never painted in my life so it's great for all experience levels - I would definitely take he class again and more class from Brooklyn craft company!!
  • Portrait Painting in Oil

    Reviewed by Elena W. on 11/22/2015
    Loved the class! Loved Julie!) nice atmosphere. Huge progress in my painting) Elena

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