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Beginner Painting Classes Boston

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Explore the art of painting from scratch with Beginner Painting classes in Boston, where participants can learn the fundamentals of color mixing, brush techniques, and composition to create their own masterpieces.

2 classes in-person in Boston have spots left, and 14 classes live online are available.

Can I Paint Like That? (Drop-in)

Art School 99 @ 86 Joy St, Somerville, MA

Unlock your artistic potential as you delve into the world of painting with Can I Paint Like That? Discover new techniques, explore art materials, and gain a deeper understanding of the art form in this engaging class offered at Art School 99. Join us and take your painting skills to new heights.

(11) All levels 16 and older

Open Studio Setting (Drop-in)

Art School 99 @ 86 Joy St, Somerville, MA

Unleash your artistic potential in a welcoming environment at Art School 99. Whether you're a novice or an experienced artist, join us to nurture your talent and discover new creative horizons. With art materials available, beginners are especially encouraged to explore their artistic journey.

(11) All levels 18 and older

Beginners Pastel Painting

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.

(631) Beginner 18 and older
$75

3 sessions

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Abstraction for Drawing and Painting

92nd Street Y @ Live Interactive Online Classroom

Discover the secrets of creating captivating abstract art in this engaging course that combines traditional and contemporary approaches. Unleash your artistic voice, gain confidence in your abilities, and impress yourself and others with your newfound skills. Get ready to experiment, explore, and create stunning works that will leave a lasting impression.

(1061) All levels 18 and older
$330

8 sessions

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Painting with Gouache (All Levels)

92nd Street Y @ Live Interactive Online Classroom

Expand your artistic skills and learn to create stunning compositions that showcase depth, texture, and atmosphere. Perfect for those with previous experience in gouache painting, this course at 92nd Street Y will enhance your color range, surface knowledge, and brush techniques. Don't miss this opportunity to take your gouache painting to the next level.

(1061) Intermediate 18 and older
$330

7 sessions

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Model Painting with Live Model

The Gallery Girls

Join us for an immersive art experience where you can unleash your creativity by capturing the beauty of a live model. Connect with fellow artists and friends in our virtual painting session, all from the comfort of your own home. Sign up now to receive the exclusive link and passcode to join our engaging art community.

(86) All levels 21 and older

Painting and Drawing with Mixed Media

New York School of the Arts @ Online Classroom

Discover the possibilities in the innovative Painting and Drawing with Mixed Media course at the New York School of the Arts. Explore the influences of renowned artists like Degas and Rauschenberg as you experiment with graphite, gouache, watercolor, oil paint, and colored pencils. Create unique works that reflect your style with the guidance of our experienced instructor.

(75) All levels 18 and older
$430

8 sessions

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Dare to Draw, Paint & Create: Advanced Art Class for All Mediums

The Art Studio NY @ Online Classroom

Unleash your artistic potential and express yourself through painting in this inspiring online art class. Develop your unique style, master advanced techniques, and create stunning artwork that you will be proud to display. Join a supportive community of fellow artists and receive personalized feedback to enhance your skills.

(631) Advanced 18 and older
$399

8 sessions

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Painting in the State of Flow

Prima Materia Institute @ Virtual Classroom

Unlock the artist's ultimate goal: the creative flow. Join our course to delve into the mesmerizing world of poured painting, where the medium effortlessly guides your masterpiece. Over 4 weeks (8 classes) we'll harness the natural flow of paint, exploring the delicate balance between control and spontaneity, as the liquid medium encourages a more open-minded approach to painting landscapes. “The actions and awareness merge so that it seems that...

(3) All levels 13 and older
$800

8 sessions

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Watercolor at Home

New York School of the Arts @ Online Classroom

Experience watercolor painting from the comfort of your home with this course at the prestigious New York School of the Arts. Discover the art of still life, tablescape, and roomscape, while learning about light, transparency, opacity, and layering. This course offers group critiques and individual instruction to help you refine your skills.

(75) All levels 18 and older
$400

9 sessions

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The Secrets to Creating a Classical Landscape

Prima Materia Institute

Course scheduleWeek 1: Learn about the classic landscape created by the Masters. Become familiar with the classic palette of pigments and color mixing.Week 2: Create several studies in monochrome in small format. Glaze the final color over them to complete each motif.Week 3: Create an underpainting, working from a photo-reference. Complete the landscape study, wet-into-wet. Learn to apply linear and aerial perspective, tonal separation of planes, and finishing touches: texture and details.Week 4: Start the main painting in a larger format, applying the previous lessons and the tips of the Masters.Week 5: Develop the background, middle ground, and foreground. Week 6: Add details, define texture, add highlights. Discussion of the finished works.

(3) All levels 13 and older
$260

6 sessions

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Torso in Impasto

Prima Materia Institute @ Virtual Classroom

For intermediate level students and advanced beginners Art buyers find impasto fascinating. Impasto is the process or technique of laying on paint thickly so that it stands out from a surface. In this course, we learn how to make our paintings of the human body more unique by focusing on the torso and eliminating any distractions. This impasto method of paint application will allow us to handle color that communicates volume and shows our brushwork....

(3) All levels 13 and older
$400

4 sessions

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Virtual Interactive Japanese Ink Painting (Sumi-e)

RESOBOX

Learn the ancient art of Japanese ink painting from the comfort of your own home with RESOBOX's Virtual Interactive class. Discover the therapeutic and contemplative nature of Sumi-e as you create beautiful and minimalist artwork using just a few essential materials. Join the class and unlock your creativity today!

(518) All levels 18 and older

Watercolor 101

Art School of SF Bay @ Virtual Classroom

Explore the vibrant world of watercolors and dive into the techniques and methods to master this beautiful medium and bring your artistic visions to life.

(5) Beginner 18 and older
$400

10 sessions

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Finding Your Creative Voice through Mixed Media

The Art Process

Discover the secrets to creating stunning mixed media artworks that incorporate painting, drawing, painting, and collage in this interactive online art course. Unleash your unique creative voice through the guidance of Creative Coach, Kathy Leader, and explore techniques and practices that will transform your art. Sign up now to embark on this 6-week journey of self-expression and artistic growth.

(2) Beginner 18 and older
$160

4 sessions

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Key Elements of Fine Arts

Art School of SF Bay @ Virtual Classroom

Unlock your creative potential and master the fundamentals of fine arts at the renowned Art School of SF Bay. This comprehensive course will equip even beginners with the skills to paint breathtaking portraits and compose stunning artwork from scratch. Embark on a journey of artistic discovery and bring your imagination to life.

(5) Beginner 18 and older
$350

13 sessions

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Can I Paint Like That? (Semester)

Art School 99 @ 86 Joy St, Somerville, MA

Unlock your artistic potential as you delve into the world of painting with Can I Paint Like That? Discover new techniques, explore art materials, and gain a deeper understanding of the art form in this engaging class offered at Art School 99. Join us and take your painting skills to new heights.

(11) All levels 16 and older
No upcoming schedules
$550

12 sessions

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Painting and Drawing

Art School 99 @ 86 Joy St, Somerville, MA

Come explore your talent! Start a project, learn new techniques, get a personal attention...keep painting!  We will discuss all other materials at the first class. Please prepare $5 for the art materials if you don't have your own.

(11) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$150

4 sessions

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Art for 10-15 Years Old

Art School 99

Using a variety of different mediums and techniques, both 2D and 3D, students will explore concepts inspired by great artists and their works, delving into color, line, texture and other elements of art.  Through paintings, collage, clay sculpture and other multimedia projects, students will draw parallels across space and time and experience personalized problem solving and self-expression.

(11) All levels 10 - 15 years old
No upcoming schedules

Spring Still Life Painting

Milton Art Center

Join us for a fun introduction to the materials and mechanics of glazing in oil painting. You will learn about composition, drawing, value, and color while working from still life. At the end of the 5 sessions you will have completed at least one finished oil painting. No experience is necessary. Glazing is a multi-step process in which you will paint the entire painting first in a grisaille (greys) underpainting to get your tonal values down....

(2) All levels 13 and older
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