Jun 1st
1–3:30pm EDT
Meets 5 Times
Experience the vibrant and captivating world of pastel art in NYC as you learn the techniques and secrets behind creating stunning landscapes, portraits, and still-life masterpieces.
1 class in-person in NYC has spots left, and 4 classes live online are available.
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Unlock the secrets of the still life as you explore drawing techniques with pastels. Discover how to balance elements, master shadows, and create stunning compositions. Learn color theory and mix vibrant hues to bring your artwork to life.
Jun 1st
1–3:30pm EDT
Meets 5 Times
Pastimes for a Lifetime @ Live Online via Zoom
Discover the world of oil pastels with this online art course. Unleash your creativity as you learn color theory, blending techniques, and how to create stunning works of art that resemble oil paintings. Perfect for beginners looking for a mess-free and vibrant medium.
May 1st
12–1pm PDT
Meets 4 Times
May 1st
1–2pm PDT
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May 1st
2–3pm PDT
Meets 4 Times
May 2nd
5:30–6:30pm PDT
Meets 4 Times
May 4th
11:30am–12:30pm PDT
Meets 4 Times
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Pastimes for a Lifetime @ Live Online via Zoom
Explore the delicate and versatile world of chalk pastels with an intermediate-level class that combines art and science. Discover the history and chemistry of pigments while learning to mix and apply chalk pastels for various subject matters. Perfect for the artist who enjoys getting their hands dirty.
Apr 30th
3–4pm PDT
Meets 4 Times
May 1st
12–1pm PDT
Meets 4 Times
May 1st
1–2pm PDT
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May 1st
2–3pm PDT
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May 2nd
5:30–6:30pm PDT
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92nd Street Y @ Live Interactive Online Classroom
Unlock the vibrant world of soft pastels in this online course. Discover color theory and enhance your drawing skills as you explore classic still-lifes, figures, and photographs. Receive individual feedback and guidance from instructor Eva Nikolova along the way.
May 23rd
10:30am–1pm EDT
Meets 6 Times
The Art Studio NY @ Online Classroom
Explore the world of soft pastel painting and nurture your creativity with inspiring art lessons for all ages and levels. Discover endless techniques, from color blending to expressive mark making, in a supportive online art class. Tap into your inner artist and join a community of like-minded individuals in this engaging LIVE experience.
Apr 29th
8:15–9:15pm EDT
Meets 4 Times
Jun 3rd
8:15–9:15pm EDT
Meets 4 Times
Jul 8th
8:15–9:15pm EDT
Meets 4 Times
Aug 5th
8:15–9:15pm EDT
Meets 4 Times
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).
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Discover the beautiful medium of soft pastel! Learn the fundamentals of color theory and develop your drawing skills. Get inspired by classic still-lifes, the figure, or photographs. Classes include demonstrations, lectures, and real time individual feedback. For the Supply List, please CLICK HERE PROOF OF COVID-19 VACCINATION IS REQUIRED for all adults and children ages 5+.
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Focus on blending, texturing and various other techniques for oil pastels. Learn traditional techniques in combination with mixed media while discovering how to mix color and develop a successful composition. Supply List: Strathmore 400 series Pastel Pad Paper blending sticks -Sennelier Oil Pastel Set of 24, Assorted, Standard Size or similar brand Mineral oil (baby oil) Cheap bristle brush, round softer synthetic brush, all brushes about...
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...
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...
Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Join this class to learn how to simplify complex shapes into basic masses and dispense with preconceived color notions. We will be working indoors or outside en plein air if weather permits. The class will be conducted in the pastel medium, but those proficient in other media are also welcome. This class is appropriate for beginner and advanced students. Are materials provided and included in cost of the class? No. The two best mediums for...
Join this class to develop your understanding of color and composition using pastel, an opaque medium that allows layering and building of color much like oil paint. Live plants and other still-life materials are used to focus on new concepts, with plenty of room for individual style. Soft pastels are composed only of pigment and binder in stick form. The proportion of binder or filler to the amount and grade of the pigments determines quality...
The Art Studio NY @ Online Classroom, Online, NY
In these inspiring and motivating drawing foundation classes, strengthen your core drawing skills as you take your artwork to the next level. Whether you are a total beginner or a more experienced artist, YOU will: Receive customized, one-on-one expert art instruction according to your needs and interests Learn and master important drawing techniques Relax, de-stress, and get inspired with encouraging art class instruction Explore important...
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