Simon Levenson

Reviews of Simon Levenson

• Instructed Drawing: Elements of Drawing

  Reviewed by Arkanath P. on 3/9/2024
  Fun class, relaxing environment, instructor Simon keeps the students engaged

• Instructed Drawing: Elements of Drawing

  Anonymous review on 3/8/2024
  The teacher was patient and it was good practice after not drawing for a while I will probably sign up again

• Introduction to Drawing For Beginners

  Reviewed by Renee B. on 6/7/2023

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Anonymous review on 9/21/2022
  Beautiful space, nice people, well run

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Yuuz Y. on 9/16/2022

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Anonymous review on 9/15/2022

• Instructed Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Dylan P. on 9/9/2022
  The class was great, well-organized, and had a safe environment for work. I definitely recommend someone to give it a shot, as it was welcome for beginners, as well as advanced drawers.

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Lizzy L. on 9/8/2022

• Instructed Figure Drawing

  Anonymous review on 6/20/2022
  Solid instruction, quiet, and just laid-back. Highly recommend for anyone of any level

• Instructed Figure Drawing

  Anonymous review on 6/14/2022

• Instructed Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Kim G. on 4/30/2022

• Introduction to Drawing For Beginners

  Reviewed by Ramsay D. on 2/11/2019
  Simon does a great job teaching the basics, and overall is an excellent teacher. He knows his stuff, and is able to relay the material in an easy to understand format. He is also very punctual, for both start and finish times. I wholeheartedly would recommend this class.

• Introduction to Figure Drawing for Beginner's

  Anonymous review on 11/16/2018
  Simon is a true professional and a patient, encouraging teacher! I came into this class with an enjoyment for drawing but no formal education or experience and walked out feeling like I had a solid grasp of the foundations of figure drawing. The class is long but you get a couple of breaks and the format follows a very sensible mix of lecture and putting what you just learned into practice. Definitely ok for people w/o experience or who think they can't draw - Simon will show you that you can!

• Weekend Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Megan L. on 8/19/2018
  Very organized and fun figure drawing session. It was my first and I would definitely go again!!

• Weekend Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Pinar Y. on 8/19/2018
  Very professional and effective place to study figure drawing

• Weekend Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Molly H. on 8/19/2018
  Great class! So much fun

• Introduction to Drawing For Beginners

  Reviewed by Amina M. on 5/7/2018

• Weekend Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Marie-France G. on 4/9/2018

• Weekend Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Jane P. on 4/8/2018

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Anonymous review on 4/4/2018

• Introduction to Drawing For Beginners

  Reviewed by Joanne A. on 8/1/2017
  Simon Levenson is a phenomenal teacher. I thoroughly enjoyed the class.

• Introduction to Drawing For Beginners

  Anonymous review on 7/31/2017
  Simon is a wonderful teacher. Organized, caring, informative and just a nice guy. I really enjoyed the classes.

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Holly B. on 7/27/2017
  A very welcoming and calm atmosphere, they let you get on with your own work with no hassle. The model is sweet and interacts with the artists. You have the option to show your work halfway through if you would like to, but there is no demand to do so. The short breaks every 20 minutes are welcome if you want to clean your hands, brushes, or freshen your water. There was a longer break halfway through where they provided coffee and snacks. I will definitely attend again.

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Adam L. on 7/27/2017
  Monitor, model and environment made for a great night of drawing Thanks Adam

• Introduction to Drawing For Beginners

  Anonymous review on 7/26/2017

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by annabelle J. on 7/21/2017

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Maria I. on 7/20/2017

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Bari K. on 7/20/2017

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Ash G. on 7/17/2017

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Colette W. on 7/14/2017
  Enjoyed the figure drawing very much. The model was great along with instructor. Did not realize there would not be esaels and location was very warm. I would do this class again. Would like some to be in the am during the week.

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Anonymous review on 7/13/2017
  Wonderful place to gather and draw what you love but didn't have the set up to be able to place your belongings to draw comfortably

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Anonymous review on 6/28/2017
  Was a great class. I am new to drawing and I felt shy about being there, but everyone is left to draw as they wish and there are no judgements made. The model was great and held poses really well!

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Elizabeth D. on 6/23/2017
  This drawing session is excellent for those who are not looking for much instruction and who just want to explore figure drawing for fun or for practice of skills already acquired. The "class" and the model are very professional each time (I have attended 3 sessions.) It is a very welcoming environment for beginners as well. There are even free cookies sometimes! :)

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Anonymous review on 6/21/2017

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Nancy F. on 6/15/2017
  Simon is terrific, the atmosphere in the class is congenial, and the models are excellent. First rate!

• Weekend Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Shasha Z. on 6/13/2017

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Hoi Shan K. on 6/10/2017

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Nancy F. on 6/9/2017

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Elizabeth D. on 6/2/2017

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Anonymous review on 5/31/2017

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Chantal E. on 5/25/2017

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Marie M. on 5/25/2017

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Jules P. on 5/18/2017
  This was my first drawing class ever, I really appreciated the friendly and non-judgemental atmosphere. Don't be affraid to ask Simon for some advices, he immediately spotted what I could improve in my drawings. Great class !

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Brandy G. on 5/18/2017

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Michael T. on 5/18/2017

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Nika T. on 4/15/2017

• Weekend Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Nelson N. on 2/1/2017

• Weekend Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Nelson N. on 2/1/2017

• Weekend Figure Drawing

  Anonymous review on 2/1/2017

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Nelson N. on 2/1/2017

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by chris F. on 12/22/2016
  still a novice here and I haven't explored the large amount of figure drawing classes held in NYC but this group is on the top of my list. One of the most engaging and hands on classes I've seen thus far. The instructor wants to get to know and interact with his class and his students. Simon brings a good sense of humor to the environment that his models often compliment. Respect is also given to those who simply come to draw.

• Introduction to Figure Drawing for Beginner's

  Anonymous review on 12/11/2016

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Woodley V. on 12/8/2016

• Weekend Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by loren l. on 12/4/2016
  I enjoy these professional run classes very much. The 3 hours flies by.

• Weekend Figure Drawing

  Anonymous review on 11/20/2016

• Weekend Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Silvana E. on 11/19/2016
  Simon is great teacher

• Weekend Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Silvana E. on 11/7/2016

• Weekend Figure Drawing

  Anonymous review on 11/6/2016

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by VOLHA K. on 11/3/2016

• Weekend Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Silvana E. on 11/1/2016

• Weekend Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by rebecca d. on 10/30/2016

• Weekend Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Hooman K. on 10/30/2016
  loved that it wasn't too structured, and I felt comfortable even though it was my first drawing class. :)

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by VOLHA K. on 10/27/2016
  Amazing!!

• Weekend Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by rebecca d. on 10/23/2016

• Weekend Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Kalliope B. on 10/23/2016

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Oscar M. on 10/20/2016

• Weekend Figure Drawing

  Anonymous review on 10/15/2016

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Matthew S. on 10/14/2016

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Katie Y. on 10/12/2016

• Weekend Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Terrance H. on 10/1/2016

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by chris F. on 9/30/2016

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Matthew S. on 9/23/2016

• Weekend Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Gail S. on 9/19/2016
  Good model. Nice room, good light. Very efficiently run.

• Weekend Figure Drawing

  Anonymous review on 9/18/2016
  Interesting concept!

• Weekend Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by chris F. on 9/18/2016

• Weekend Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Yosam C. on 9/11/2016
  It was great!

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Sara A. on 7/9/2016

• Live Model Drawing - Union Square

  Reviewed by Maya M. on 6/30/2016

• Saturday - Live Figure Drawing - Flatiron District

  Reviewed by Elizabeth T. on 6/27/2016

• Live Model Drawing - Union Square

  Anonymous review on 6/16/2016

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Oscar M. on 6/3/2016
  Simon and Jonah are very kind as welcoming; as the models have been nothing less than magnificent, fro the two classes that I have taken thus far... Thank You to You All. Always a wonderful time in opportunity. Cheers!

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Anastasia C. on 6/2/2016

• Live Model Drawing - Union Square

  Reviewed by Signe M B. on 6/2/2016

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Laura B. on 5/27/2016
  This is an unstructured drawing class with a live nude model. You bring your own supplies, though the studio did have a few easels available for people who wanted to use them. The supplies you bring should depend on what you want to draw with but you'd be fine with a pad, pencil, and an eraser. I saw some people bring in pastels. Simon, the person who runs the class, was very nice. I'm not a drawer and was taking the class for fun but he happened to see my work and gave me advice on how to draw the model better. After he gave me his pointers, drawing the model became less intimidating and my drawing became better. The model was lovely.

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Sara A. on 5/25/2016

• Weekend Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Danielle A. on 5/23/2016

• Weekend Figure Drawing

  Anonymous review on 5/22/2016
  I found it to be fun and it allowed me to feel confident about experimenting with different drawing materials on my own

• Weekend Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Ramon P. on 5/22/2016
  I like it so much, it was a new experience for me.

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Sara A. on 5/6/2016

• Portrait Drawing (3 sessions) with Edmond Rochat

  Reviewed by Eve B. on 5/1/2016

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Sara A. on 4/6/2016

• Weekend Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Barbara K. on 4/2/2016

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Anonymous review on 3/31/2016
  Great experience!

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Anonymous review on 3/25/2016

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Anastasia C. on 3/25/2016
  It was great experience in general: Good atmosphere, nice people, well structure of lesson. In addition, organizer was very helpful and provide me with some useful suggestions regarding my drawing. I will definitely be back.

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Allison W. on 3/25/2016
  great class. Got great advice and assistance during breaks

• Weekend Figure Drawing

  Anonymous review on 3/22/2016

• Weekend Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Olivia W. on 3/20/2016

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Sara A. on 3/18/2016

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Anonymous review on 3/17/2016
  Great and good people

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Anonymous review on 3/17/2016
  Great class to brush up on drawings skills. Can get a little busy so arrive early if you are picky on vantage point.

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Elery G. on 3/11/2016
  Very informative!

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Barbara K. on 3/11/2016

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Elery G. on 3/3/2016
  The class was great! He gave me some good pointers and encouragement!

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Sara A. on 3/3/2016

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Anonymous review on 3/3/2016
  Great- arrived early to get a good seat!

• Weekend Figure Drawing

  Anonymous review on 2/28/2016
  Good class, friendly organizer and open to artists of all levels though on average, people seemed to be experienced with figure drawing.

• Weekend Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Elery G. on 2/28/2016

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Brittany S. on 2/27/2016

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Sara A. on 2/26/2016

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Anonymous review on 2/26/2016

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Anonymous review on 2/24/2016

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Jaime H. on 2/22/2016
  Class was great. The model was very professional and performed a variety of poses. Get there early for the best selection of seats. Don't be dismayed if you get a seat off to the side though, the instructor and model did a wonderful job of making sure there were interesting things to sketch at every angle.

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Jacky K. on 2/18/2016

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Sara A. on 2/18/2016

• Weekend Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Leevi T. on 2/15/2016

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Anonymous review on 2/8/2016
  the atmosphere was a lot more intense than i had thought, but in a good way!

• Weekend Figure Drawing

  Anonymous review on 2/8/2016
  Great class! Very professional and pleasant

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Anonymous review on 1/28/2016
  Good experience with a great host. Did not know it was uninstructed though.

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Cindy G. on 12/31/2015

• Instructed Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Maryam S. on 12/20/2015

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Wendy H. on 12/17/2015
  It was ok. A good first experience, but I felt a little out of my element. It was held in an awkward place, but the person who runs it was nice and tried his best to make everyone welcomed and feel accommodated.

• Instructed Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Melissa C. on 12/16/2015
  Awesome class. Simon's instructions were great! After taking the class, I am a lot more confidence in my drawing capabilities. Thanks, Simon!

• Weekend Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Denise D. on 12/15/2015
  Very professional and friendly.

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by EliZabeth L. on 12/11/2015

• Instructed Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Lydia R. on 12/7/2015

• Weekend Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Denise D. on 12/7/2015
  This was a very professional environment and the instructor was very helpful. I will definitely be doing this class again in the future.

• Instructed Figure Drawing

  Anonymous review on 12/6/2015

• Weekend Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Kevin S. on 12/6/2015

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Jennifer B. on 12/4/2015

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Zachary B. on 11/16/2015
  Really enjoyed it, had a great time

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Mackenzie W. on 11/14/2015

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Elizabeth N. on 11/14/2015

• Weekend Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Adam B. on 11/7/2015
  Simon was a great class host and the model was great!

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Ariel L. on 11/6/2015

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Michelle L. on 10/31/2015
  Great model, friendly environment, and pose times spaces perfectly so you can focus on improving your skills

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Anonymous review on 10/28/2015
  I haven't learned how to draw for my whole life before I tried this class. It was kind of a challenge for me. When I arrived and tried to draw like how other people do, I was frozen, but I ended up feeling relaxed and focusing well. Thanks for Simon, I could follow the sessions. He gave me some tips and cared of me if I was following! Will try again and again ! It was a successful challenge

• Instructed Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Lori R. on 10/24/2015
  Really fun-not intimidating at all, from someone who can't draw a circle or a straight line. Simon was encouraging and funny. Was a great experience and hanging out at the Met in the evening, what could be better.

• Instructed Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Vera E. on 10/19/2015
  Simon was a great teacher ! I learned a simple way to look at an object when drawing. will come back to his class again

• Instructed Figure Drawing

  Anonymous review on 10/18/2015
  best teacher ever- motivating, excellent instructor and so much fun!

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Julie K. on 10/15/2015

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Natalie K. on 10/14/2015

• Introduction to Figure Drawing for Beginner's

  Reviewed by Cecilia Camara F. on 10/10/2015
  Great teacher! The set up was also super conducive to learning. I actually feel like I learned a lot and it made me want to keep drawing even after the class. The only thing I would change about this class is that I wish we had had more time at the end to draw more poses. Highly recommend this class if you want to learn the basics of figure drawing!

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Elise A. on 10/9/2015

• Introduction to Figure Drawing for Beginner's

  Reviewed by Jeffrey L. on 10/7/2015

• Introduction to Figure Drawing for Beginner's

  Reviewed by Lisa C. on 10/6/2015
  It is not easy and Simon doesn't sell it as so--but breaks it down into an approachable system. I thought he was wonderful and approachable, too. You get the idea that he is enjoying the process of teaching something he has a passion for. Nice.

• Introduction to Figure Drawing for Beginner's

  Reviewed by Idil B. on 10/5/2015

• Introduction to Figure Drawing for Beginner's

  Anonymous review on 10/4/2015

• Introduction to Figure Drawing for Beginner's

  Anonymous review on 10/4/2015
  Simon is an excellent instructor. I learned a huge amount in four hours. But the class is big and there's not much chance for individual instruction.

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Elise A. on 10/2/2015

• Weekend Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Easton S. on 9/27/2015
  Great model, kinda unfortunate that there were no available boards...

• Weekend Figure Drawing

  Anonymous review on 9/20/2015
  The model was fantastic, and the instructor was very personable and generous with his time. My only critique would be to include more time for peer review of art -- but I realize that would require the class to be longer.

• Weekend Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Hannah A. on 9/20/2015
  It was a very inspirational class towards helping me improve my drawing skills.

• Instructed Figure Drawing

  Anonymous review on 9/1/2015
  My kids were very engaged in the class and thoroughly enjoyed themselves!

• Instructed Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Analiese J. on 8/31/2015

• Instructed Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Kevin E. on 8/30/2015
  The intimidation of a blank piece of paper and a pencil was overcome by Simon's clear instruction and excellent teaching methods. He was also funny. Which helps.

• Instructed Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Lagina P. on 8/30/2015
  Simon has a great attitude, clear and informative way of communicating, and the class goes and at a pace that was engaging and never dull. I'd recommend this for all beginners and people looking to gain confidence in their skills.

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Anki S. on 8/28/2015

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Elizabet P. on 8/27/2015
  Had a lot of fun and plan on joining again!

• Instructed Figure Drawing

  Anonymous review on 8/17/2015

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Shannon R. on 8/13/2015

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Mackenzie W. on 8/6/2015
  Good model, good space. The flat, overhead lighting wasn't the best but $15 for 2 hours with a live model is a pretty good deal so I can't really complain

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Anonymous review on 7/22/2015

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Lauren K. on 7/18/2015

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by denise t. on 7/17/2015

• Saturday - Live Model Drawing

  Reviewed by Michael D. on 7/12/2015

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Selina I. on 7/10/2015

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Hank Z. on 6/25/2015

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Whitney D. on 6/19/2015

• Instructed Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Luz A. on 6/14/2015
  I loved everything about this class. Is a great idea having the classes at the museum. The teacher is very professional, patient and kind . Just excellent!!

• Instructed Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Danielle H. on 6/13/2015
  Because I took his class the previous week, he sent me off to begin to work on the concepts that I learned last week with the intention that the lesson would build from there. It was great because he could tell the shift in my decision-making and approach to adding volume. We dove deeper into the concepts of working with negative space, direction, and even shading. I highly recommend for any beginner.

• Instructed Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Danielle H. on 6/13/2015
  What I enjoyed about this class was how Simon broke down the basic concept that makes drawing drawing. It no longer felt intimidating to pick up a pencil. He also talks about the differences with paper and pencils. I never had that in my previous drawing classes. He takes the time to go to each person to see their progress and give feedback. Fantastic guide in the journey of drawing.

• Instructed Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Mo L. on 6/6/2015

• Instructed Figure Drawing

  Anonymous review on 6/6/2015

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Whitney D. on 6/4/2015

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Allison D. on 6/4/2015

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Anonymous review on 5/20/2015
  LOVED! Great live model with excellent poses and Simon (organizer of class) was fabulous.

• Instructed Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by JP A. on 5/10/2015

• Instructed Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Joseph K. on 5/10/2015

• Instructed Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Frederik v. on 5/10/2015

• Instructed Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Diane W. on 4/26/2015

• Instructed Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Laurie K. on 4/25/2015
  This drawing class was amazing! Simon Levenson is a very skilled teacher. His instruction was clear and concise. He taught us the basics after which we worked in a group. He then gave us individual instruction while we were in the process of drawing statues at the Met. By the end of class we shared our drawings and it was quite impressive!

• Instructed Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Charissa C. on 4/20/2015

• Instructed Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Colin M. on 4/19/2015

• Instructed Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Russell G. on 4/19/2015
  Great instructor, with a good sense of humor, very informative class, amazing overall experience!

• Instructed Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by hilal e. on 4/18/2015

• Instructed Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Sam L. on 4/12/2015
  Amazing teacher! I really feel like he re-directed my perspective and thinking on how I approach drawing, and it's so gratifying to see the pay off in such a short period of time. This class rocks!

• Instructed Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Isabell A. on 4/12/2015

• Instructed Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Matthieu S. on 4/5/2015

• Instructed Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Cecilia M. on 4/5/2015

• Instructed Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Jade S. on 4/5/2015

• Instructed Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Justin L. on 4/4/2015

• Instructed Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Naila T. on 3/30/2015

• Instructed Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Deborah R. on 3/29/2015

• Instructed Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Swapna U. on 3/8/2015

• Saturday - Live Model Drawing

  Reviewed by Monique A. on 3/8/2015

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Marquita R. on 3/5/2015

• Saturday - Live Model Drawing

  Reviewed by Jack M. on 2/28/2015
  Great class with a group of nice people - the studio environment was awesome. Will definitely be attending again.

• Instructed Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Jennifer H. on 2/23/2015

• Instructed Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Dylan C. on 2/22/2015

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Anonymous review on 2/19/2015

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by carl s. on 2/8/2015

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Anonymous review on 2/6/2015

• Instructed Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Kim O. on 2/4/2015

• Instructed Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Ryan M. on 2/4/2015

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Suzanna N. on 1/22/2015

• Instructed Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Oscar G. on 1/18/2015

• Instructed Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by France B. on 1/18/2015

• Instructed Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by steven p. on 1/14/2015
  Great class I'd do it again

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Alexis G. on 1/11/2015

• Instructed Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Kara V. on 1/11/2015
  Learned a lot in a very short time, and it was lots of fun. Simon is a great teacher!

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Robin D. on 1/11/2015

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Suzanna N. on 1/9/2015
  Great atmosphere and perfect for beginners or people trying their hand at drawing again.

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Stefanie J. on 1/8/2015

• Portrait Drawing (3 sessions) with Edmond Rochat

  Reviewed by Leo G. on 12/21/2014
  Simon's teaching style was great. I think everybody in the class really learned a lot. His explanations to the class were fun and clear, and his individual attention was also very well-tailored. I'll definitely come again.

• Instructed Figure Drawing

  Anonymous review on 12/15/2014
  I feel like I acquired a semester's worth of knowledge in one class! Instructor made learning really fun and cared about the students having a great experience. A+

• Instructed Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Dana W. on 12/14/2014

• Instructed Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Geralyn M. on 12/12/2014
  Simon thank you so much for your generous attention to each one of us. I learned from listening and doing. I am encouraged. You are one talented instructor

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Mie N. on 11/19/2014
  The instructor was really good. The class was just what I wanted! Fantastic

• Instructed Figure Drawing

  Anonymous review on 11/17/2014
  Highly recommended! Great class for beginners or those looking to get back into drawing. Simon was a wonderful instructor.

• Instructed Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Xiaoyang Z. on 11/16/2014
  Amazingly fun as always with Simon! With the great instructions I am able to see significantly more details from the status in the museum during the drawing.

• Instructed Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Walter D. on 11/16/2014
  Simon. Is an awesome mentor.This is a great way to spend a Saturday night.

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Nicholas L. on 11/10/2014

• Instructed Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Adelaide C. on 10/27/2014
  What a way to spend a Saturday night! I went to this class alone, with no idea what to expect. I love instruction, and found the way Simon structured the class was stress free, a great use of the time, and fun!!! And my drawing visibly improved exponentially. Simon is an extraordinary communicator, and a really approachable, pretty cool dude. I would- and already have!- recommended this course to close friends, I think it would be a great this to do with a boyfriend/girlfriend or a parent! … You're at the Met. What's not to love.

• Instructed Figure Drawing

  Anonymous review on 10/26/2014

• Instructed Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Bhavani G M. on 10/26/2014
  Great class!!!!! Simon is a wonderful teacher. He is patient and explains the concepts in a simplistic manner. It was so much fun learning from him.

• Instructed Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by christina altomare on 9/15/2014
  Simon was incredibly helpful responsive and positive. With helpful remarks and good sense of humor, his comments were constructive and a sense of learning was definitely achieved. Invigorated to get back into drawing!

• Instructed Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Salina Sanchez on 9/15/2014

• Instructed Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Erica Miller on 9/14/2014
  Excellent beginner class. I appreciated the very supportive critiques & informative lesson. I look forward to more drawing classes soon!

• Instructed Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Mary on 9/14/2014
  This was my first drawing class. It was informal, relaxed, yet engaging. I didn't expect to learn so much in such a short period of time. I will never again look at a sculpture in the same way. Thanks Simon

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Elana Avram on 8/22/2014
  I had a wonderful experience and I look forward to returning to the class.

• Instructed Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Khaled Hasan on 8/18/2014
  Very good session. Very helfull

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Michael Mongello on 8/5/2014

• Instructed Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Alexander Zubatov on 8/4/2014
  When I signed up for this class, I was expecting a few quick tips from the instructor and some meditative time to draw in a supervised environment at the museum. And, indeed, that's what we got. What stunned me, however, was just how empowering and useful those few tips were. With the information he packed into two roughly 20-minute sessions during the class, one at the beginning and one after we'd had an opportunity to sketch for awhile, Simon, the instructor, managed to make me feel like I'd gone from knowing nothing about drawing (never having had any previous instruction) to being armed with the basic fundamentals I need to draw and make progress on my own for the rest of my life. In addition to having good communication skills and being a nice guy, he had clearly thought very carefully about how to maximize his teaching time, and his instruction was really organized, presented in terms anyone could understand and very useful. If you've never had any drawing instruction (or only minimal instruction), I can't recommend this session more highly. You'll leave feeling like the big secret artists know and that you don't has been revealed to you. (Oh ... and it also helps that what he taught actually worked in practice. I'm very happy with what I made.)

• Instructed Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Susan Siegel on 8/4/2014

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Danielle Roth on 8/1/2014
  This class was a really nice way to get back into drawing after a long time. The class is pretty relaxed and Simon is very helpful when asked to comment on your work and technique. Overall, a great way to decompress after a busy day.

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Samantha Burns on 7/30/2014
  Loved this class! The space is great and Simon stayed after class for an hour just to review students work that wanted some advice. In one class I feel like I learned more than I did at a university drawing class.

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Richard Winkelmann on 7/30/2014

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by anastasia Edwards on 7/30/2014

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  Reviewed by Julissa on 7/1/2014
  This was a great class! Simon is a awesome teacher. He really helped me understand where I need more practice and how to improve. This is a great class for anyone that is learning to draw or getting back into drawing. I needed the learn the basic techniques and this class definitely helped. I recommend this class with Simon. Thanks so much!

• Instructed Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by misslemons% on 6/20/2014
  I really enjoyed the class! Simon was very friendly and encouraging. I was surprised to see that we each got quite a bit of one on one time to discuss the progress of our drawings. His tips were really helpful, I feel like I have enough to go on now on my own, though I might go back to the Met and maybe join again. It was fun!

• Instructed Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Kara Wiercioch on 6/17/2014
  This was a great class to take to learn the basics and be re-introduced to drawing! I learned a lot and have been able to incorporate everything into my drawings outside of class. The teacher is very knowledgeable and presents the material in a way that is easy to understand.

• Weeknight Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Patricia Anderson on 6/4/2014
  great class - great location, excellent fashion model, and Simon did a wonderful job organizing the event.

• Painting (Beginner)

  Reviewed by Xiaoyang Zhang / Shaun on 6/2/2014
  A delightful and invaluable journey to my first acrylic painting! Simon was a talented artist and teacher, and gave really helpful tips and comments like making complementary colors mixing, tones, thickness and etc. It was also a great chance to talk with each others on their painting styles and techniques. Now my confidence and interests in painting are ever growing thanks to Simon's class!

• Painting (Beginner)

  Reviewed by Katherine Erbeznik on 6/2/2014
  Simon has a very good teaching style; he really broke down the elements of painting into an easily comprehensible (though not easily executable!) format! Simon was also very supportive and encouraging, which is important for a person (like me) trying out an activity for the first time.

• Painting (Beginner)

  Reviewed by Anonymous on 6/2/2014
  Very patient - great for beginners or if you want to get your feet wet again.

• Instructed Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Alexandra de la Cruz on 5/25/2014
  Simon is such a talented teacher! He's able to break the process of drawing into simple steps, and at the same time makes the lessons fun and engaging. I'm looking forward to my next class!

• Instructed Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Alice Ciccone on 5/11/2014
  I really enjoyed this course at MET, the location is just fantastic and Simon is a great teacher! You get to meet nice people from different backgrounds and compare you work with them while learn a lot about drawing in just few hours: a real positive experience!

• Instructed Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Mike Cades on 5/11/2014
  Simon was great. I'll be back!

• Instructed Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Andrew Turowski on 5/6/2014
  Simon is a awesome teacher, who cares about his students. Gives great advice and focuses on the basics, which provide a great foundation for growth. I am looking forward to my next class with Simon and would recommend him to anyone!

• Instructed Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Beginner Drawing at The Metropolitan Museum on 5/5/2014
  Simon is patient, insightful, talented and kind. Taking this class was informative while feeling as though I was on a delightful vacation. I would definitely take another class with Simon. Susan Schachter

• Instructed Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Linda Bischoff on 5/4/2014
  Simon is excellent. He presented the material in a way anyone without art experience could understand. I am so pleased with the class that I plan to take an extended course with him. thank you

• Painting (Beginner)

  Reviewed by Doug on 5/4/2014
  This is an easy fun class for total beginners or anyone with some experience. Mix colors! Get something on canvas! Have fun! Simon is a good supportive teacher who cares about his students and wants you to have a good experience while learning a few new things.

• Instructed Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Doug on 4/27/2014
  I took Simon's drawing class at the Met. I always wanted to be one of those people sitting on a stool drawing something cool in the Met, but I didn't want to just go do it by myself, and also I need guidance. Simon was a big help, and very encouraging. Drawing is hard! I got a feeling for some of the challenges, and made a drawing I liked also. I felt like I accomplished something! You can take this class as a total beginner, no problem. You could also take this class many times if you wanted to.

• Instructed Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Donna Madrigal on 4/2/2014
  This course is perfect for those who are just starting out. You will learn the fundamentals of drawing in this class. Our instructor Simon Levenson, was great and very helpful. I highly recommend it.

• Instructed Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Amanda Maer on 4/1/2014
  Very excited about being able to look forward to this class for the rest of my summer! This was exactly what I needed to fall back into my creative self. The instructor Simon is able to break down each step of the drawing process in a way that makes it understandable, easy and fun to any person no matter if they are a complete beginner or a little more advanced. It's important while learning something new to be with an instructor that is able to inspire you creatively and with peers you are able to grow with. I am confident these classes will continue to provide me with what I need to become the best drawer I can be! :) plus, I feel the MET is just a magical place to be on it's own. You can't get better of an environment than that!

• Instructed Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Liba Minna on 3/23/2014
  This served as a wonderful beginner's class to drawing. No talent required -- all you need is an ability to look closely and be openminded about the way you approach a sketch. Simon was excellent and taught us several basic techniques in a simple, accessible manner. Great Saturday afternoon activity!

• Instructed Figure Drawing

  Reviewed by Yelena Gelzayd on 3/23/2014
  This is a great class to get interested in drawing, particularly from life. It equips you with the basics to start putting shapes down on paper and developing them into a drawing.