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Explore a variety of painting techniques and styles, from watercolor to acrylic, in this immersive art class series located in the heart of NYC. Learn the fundamentals of color theory, composition, and brushwork, and unleash your creativity on the canvas.

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Menorah Mondays

Little Shop of Crafts @ 711 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY

Little Shop of Crafts presents Paint your own Menorah on Monday nights! Bring a friend or date and learn some special techniques to paint a beautiful Menorah for Hanukkah. This is BYOB event! Snacks are welcomed. All materials will be included. Note: We are a craft studio and we will be providing smocks however it's recommended to wear clothes that you don't care about.

(4) All levels 21 and older
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Soft Pastels: Rendering Light in the Spring Landscape

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

The vivid colors and broader spectrum of light in spring inspire painting directly from nature in the Garden. Learn more about color temperature as a tool in mixing color using soft pastels. Class will work outside in various gardens at BBG when weather permits or use plants from the greenhouse and other provided subjects for still life work in the classroom. Materials List: Soft pastels are composed only of pigment and binder in stick form. The...

(165) All levels 18 and older
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$391

6 sessions

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Open Studio Painting (5 Sessions)

Trestle Workshops @ 850 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Come make art and get support with individual projects! This class is designed to help students get exposure to other artists, techniques, and otherwise get specific, helpful feedback. Excellent for all levels. Comes with storage. Please bring your own supplies and project idea (unless you would like help coming up with one!).

(326) All levels 18 and older
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$275

5 sessions

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Chinese Brush Painting

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Learn to paint in the Chinese style using a bamboo brush, ink, and rice paper. Get step-by-step instruction in this ancient art form, and develop your own style. Look to the lovely environment of the Garden for creative inspiration. Students purchase their own materials. Bring your own materials: Chinese Brush Painting Materials List

(165) All levels 18 and older
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$180

5 sessions

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Painting Circle: Love Birds

Painting Circle LLC @ 688 10th Ave, New York, NY

No experience necessary!  Painting Circle hosts painting classes, painting events and painting parties at local bars, lounges and restaurants. Our creative paint and sip classes are taught by an artist walking you step-by-step through the process of recreating a painting from scratch. You create your own painting to take home!   Our painting parties include all the necessary art supplies for an easy going 2 hour session. Learn how to paint!...

(4) All levels 21 and older
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Painting Circle: Birch Trees

Painting Circle LLC @ 807 9th Ave, New York, NY

No experience necessary!  Painting Circle hosts painting classes, painting events and painting parties at local bars, lounges and restaurants. Our creative paint and sip classes are taught by an artist walking you step-by-step through the process of recreating a painting from scratch. You create your own painting to take home!   Our painting parties include all the necessary art supplies for an easy going 2 hour session. Learn how to paint!...

(4) All levels 21 and older
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​Lotus Leaf Painting Workshop

TDT @ 470 6th St, Brooklyn, NY

Join us for a creative experience that will reinvigorate your artistic side. No art experience is necessary—our helpful trained instructors will guide you through the two and a half hour session. Our teachers are trained in classic studio art, art history, color theory, meditation, and Thai cultural history. Provided Materials: canvas - a beautiful 40cm x 40cm canvas, hand covered in Thailand with meticulously preserved lotus leaves brushes...

(4) All levels 18 and older
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$130
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Teens: Steam Punk Art

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

In this class you will learn the history of the technique, steam-punk art. This involves creating projects with a sci-fi architectural vibe using machine parts and metals (including jewelry and sculpture). Explore techniques in painting and use mixed media. Our expert instructors encourage students to develop an individual voice and self-expression.  This class is ideal for students who have had art instruction before and would like to...

(181) All levels 10 - 17 years old
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Introduction to Abstraction (Intermediate/Advanced)

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

This course is structured to help bring about an awareness of the language, history, and technical skills associated with abstract painting. The class is open to a wide variety of skill levels, modes, and approaches to painting. Experimentation with materials and techniques form the backbone of the learning process. To achieve this, the instructor provides guidance through one-on-one discussion and group critiques. Projects in this class are optional...

(1068) Intermediate 18 and older
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$569

12 sessions

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Approaches to Abstraction with Watercolor

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

Unlock the limitless potential of watercolor as you delve into the world of abstraction. Discover innovative techniques to bring your artistic vision to life and explore the captivating possibilities that watercolor offers. Embrace the beauty of abstraction at 92nd Street Y.

(1068) All levels 18 and older
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$350

6 sessions

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The Bodypaint Class – Intro to Starry Night

DenArt @ 317 Stagg St, Brooklyn, NY

An Unforgettable and Inspiring Creative Experience for Adults of All Art Levels! A body painting class at our studio location in Greenpoint, NYC. A fun and playful night where friends and couples can learn to paint each other or a model in a relaxed and creatively inspired studio setting while sipping your favorite wine!   In this class, we will be learning to paint one of our most popular body paintings - a tribute to Van Gogh's iconic...

(7) All levels 21 and older
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$149
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Abstract Painting: Inspiration & Development of Ideas

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

Explore the issues central to abstract painting and the function of drawing in developing one’s own visual language. This class focuses on developing each artists’ passion to make abstract art through a range of activities, studying in particular how to explore ones inspiration and ideas via process and using a language specific to each artist to develop coherent abstract images. Artists are encouraged to work from source material that is personal...

(1068) All levels 18 and older
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$579

14 sessions

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Painting and Composition (Intermediate/Advanced)

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

Take your artmaking practice to the next level with artist James Sheehan at 92nd Street Y. Dive deep into the world of painting and composition as you learn about technique, color theory, and more. Discover your artistic potential in this intensive class.

(1068) All levels 18 and older
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$650

14 sessions

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Paint by Sticker, Adult Arts & Crafts program

Brooklyn Public Library @ 850 E. 59th St, Brooklyn, NY

Join us for our paint by sticker arts and craft program for Adults.  How does Paint by Sticker work?  The concept is simple and much like a paint-by-numbers painting. You will be provided with an image that will be split into numbered sections of varying sizes, along with a sheet of matching numbered stickers that will go with the image.  You will then match the numbered stickers with the numbered sections on your image, and watch...

(91) All levels 17 and older
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Free
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Figure Painting (Intermediate/Advanced)

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

Concentrate on painting the human figure while developing the nuances in your style that make this genre so compelling. Cultivate your skills, including color mixing, paint application, proportion, gesture and anatomy. Prerequisite: Two semesters of Oil Painting. For the Supply List, please CLICK HERE

(1068) Advanced 18 and older
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$552

12 sessions

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Figure Painting with Acrylic: A Creative Approach

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

Unlock your creativity and explore the world of figure painting with acrylics at 92nd Street Y. Learn color theory, modern art history, and compositional methods to develop your unique style. Join us for a fun and intuitive approach to figure painting.

(1068) All levels 18 and older
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$475

3 sessions

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Matchbox Collaging

Studio 45 @ 213 Troutman St, Brooklyn, NY

Unleash your creativity alongside fellow art enthusiasts in a captivating collaging experience led by renowned artist, Joyce Lau. Dive into a world of vintage and contemporary magazines, transforming matchbox covers into miniature works of art. Join us for an afternoon of joy and craft at Studio 45 – where imagination knows no bounds!

(2) All levels 16 and older
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Studio Spring Party

Studio 45 @ 213 Troutman St, Brooklyn, NY

Celebrate the arrival of spring at Studio 45's inaugural party! Toast to surviving winter and completing your taxes (hopefully). Enjoy mood lights, spring decor, an open bar, group art activities, and more. Sign up now before capacity is reached!

(2) All levels 16 and older
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Getting Started with Pastel

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

Start here! Sample the best of the Art Center’s beginner classes in these compact courses aimed at showing you the basics of four foundational mediums: drawing, pastel, watercolor, and oil painting. All supplies are provided in these mini classes at no extra cost! Choose one medium or bundle any three together to save even more! (Receive a 15% discount on these class by purchasing any three Getting Started classes at one time).

(1068) Beginner 18 and older
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$195

4 sessions

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Painting at the Conservatory Water Boat Pond

92nd Street Y @ Class is happening Offsite
, New York, NY

Learn the basics of landscape painting in water media at the conservancy water boat pond, where sparkling water, sky, copper roof and model boats provide inspiration. Emphasis is on composition, color, drawing, and capturing time of day. Bring watercolor or gouache. All levels. Supplies needed by all students: (Needed for both media) Brimmed or Visor Hat and Sunscreen Water to drink, lunch (There are also snack bars nearby) Foam core tray -...

(1068) All levels 18 and older
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$360

3 sessions

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