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Learn the fundamental techniques of painting in this beginner's class in NYC, where you can discover the basics of color mixing, brushwork, and composition to create your own works of art.

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Process Painting: Creativity, Intuition

New York Open Center @ 22 E 30th St, New York, NY

Process Painting: Creativity, Intuition & the Path to Personal Insight Process Painting is a powerful, transformative mode of creation, one that renders the experience of painting more vital than its end product. It allows you to move beyond the preconceived rules of creativity, taking you on a journey defined by growth, change, and in-the-moment living. There is no pressure to perform; rather, this class will guide you in a safe and nurturing...

(299) All levels 18 and older
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$155
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Individual Painting: The Studio Practice

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

This class will help you to start or continue the practice and criticism of painting. Open-ended exercises stimulate creative and technical growth, while individual instruction can help you develop your awareness of critical concepts.  Students work individually with the instructor and then come together for a group discussion once a month. What does it take to be creative, self- expressive, conceptually sound and an innovator in today’s...

(74) All levels 18 and older
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$600

8 sessions

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Abstract Acrylic Painting (1-Hour Private)

NYC School of Creativity @ 323 W 39 St, New York, NY

We offer private lessons - all levels from total beginners to advance level. Find your creative flow through painting/drawing and mixed media. You will learn to trust the creative process, your intuition and natural creative impulses and learn a step by step method and create art from your heart. Notes: Scheduling for private lessons is flexible and subject to the instructor's availability.  Price is for one...

(207) All levels 10 and older
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Spring Art Camp For Teen: Drawing At The Met & Painting

The Art Studio NY @ Central Park, New York, NY

Calling all creative teens who are ready to learn and master new drawing skills (and optional painting techniques, too!) in New York City’s most inspiring museum and park while having a LOT of fun. Receive the top-notch, engaging and non-judgemental art instruction that The Art Studio NY is known for.  Whether you are a beginner, a more advanced artist, or preparing your fine art portfolio for high school or college, this inspiring drawing...

(631) All levels 12 - 17 years old
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$363.60

4 sessions

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Summer Art Camp For Teen: Drawing At The Met & Painting

The Art Studio NY @ Central Park, New York, NY

Calling all creative teens who are ready to learn and master new drawing skills (and optional painting techniques, too!) in New York City’s most inspiring museum and park while having a LOT of fun. Receive the top-notch, engaging and non-judgemental art instruction that The Art Studio NY is known for.  Whether you are a beginner, a more advanced artist, or preparing your fine art portfolio for high school or college, this inspiring drawing...

(631) All levels 12 - 17 years old
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$363.60

4 sessions

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Creative Painting, Drawing and Self Expression

The Art Studio NY @ 211 W 80th St, New York, NY

Ages 9-13 Kids Art Class: Creative Painting, Drawing and Self Expression  Calling creative tweens and teens to feel inspired with NYC's #1-rated art studio classes. In this kids and teens NYC art class, your child will nurture their imagination while receiving one-on-one instruction in our small-sized art class. Artists will learn and practice dozens of new drawing and painting techniques through hands-on, exciting art projects such as cubist...

(631) All levels 9 - 13 years old
No upcoming schedules
$399

11 sessions

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Abstract Painting: The Process

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

We will explore the issues central to abstract painting and the function of drawing in developing one’s own language. This class focuses on developing each artist’s passion for making abstract art through a range of activities, studying in particular how to explore one’s inspiration and ideas via the process and using a language specific to each artist to develop these ideas into coherent images. Artists are encouraged to work from the source...

(74) All levels 18 and older
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$240

4 sessions

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Spring Sumukhwa Workshop

The Korea Society @ 950 3rd Ave, New York, NY

Artist Sungsook Setton teaches Sumukhwa, Korean ink brush painting, in this 6-session (12-hour) course. Learn brush stroke techniques, composition, and essential skills while painting a spring scene that includes plum blossoms, magnolia, forsythia, tulip, iris, birds, and insects. While mastering brush strokes, participants will also gain an understanding and appreciation of Korean art and aesthetics. Beginners, as well as all levels of experience,...

(8) All levels 18 and older
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$240

6 sessions

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6 Week Series: Intro to Drawing for Adults

The Paint Place @ 243 W 72nd St, New York, NY

Learn all of the basics for drawing! If you have always wanted to learn how to draw but did not know how to get started, then this course is for you.  We will teach all of the basics of drawing- you will become familiar with paper types, drawing styles, rendering techniques and more! You will learn the basic principlies of perspective, layout, design and space.  Important Note: Supplies are not included in the class once you sign up you...

(414) Beginner 18 and older
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$240

6 sessions

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Z-Brush (Summer)

Ashcan Digital Academy @ 45 East 34th St, New York, NY

In this course, students learn the basic functions of Zbrush Core and familiarize themselves with the sculpting process. Classes focus on sculpting from simplified forms to create polished 3D models, while learning several tools from Zbrush Core’s interface such as dynamesh, Zspheres, masking, and extracting. Throughout the course, each student will develop their understanding of the program by designing a creature or character using various sculpting...

(1) Beginner 13 and older
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$930

7 sessions

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Foundation Digital Painting

Ashcan Digital Academy @ 45 East 34th St, New York, NY

Digital Painting is an intensive foundation course created for anyone interested in learning how to create digital art. As a beginner course, students are introduced to the basics of Photoshop, and the foundations of perspective, human anatomy, tone, and value. We highly recommend this course for anyone interested in pursuing a career as an entertainment artist. Subjects include: Tone and Value Perspective Facial Structure Color Theory Gesture...

(1) Beginner 13 and older
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$800

8 sessions

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Character Design for Games

Ashcan Digital Academy @ 45 East 34th St, New York, NY

The Character Design for Games course leads you step-by-step through the character design process. This course emphasizes the fundamentals of gesture drawing, anatomy, storytelling, and perspective. With these foundational skills, students then move onto experimenting with various body types and silhouettes to create distinct and memorable characters. Subjects include: Proportion - Age, Male, Female (Side, Front, Back) Anatomy - Muscle, Bone...

(1) All levels 13 and older
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$800

7 sessions

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Character Design for Illustration & Comic

Ashcan Digital Academy @ 45 East 34th St, New York, NY

The Character Design for Illustration & Comics course reviews the design process for creatures in TV and feature animation. Students begin by studying the anatomies and movements of several animals, before creating their very own creatures. This class emphasizes exaggerated shapes and proportions, as well as experimenting with gesture and facial expressions. Subjects include: Intro to Anatomy Facial Structure and Expression Costume Design...

(1) All levels 13 and older
No upcoming schedules
$800

7 sessions

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Digital Landscape (Grades 10-12 & up)

Ashcan Digital Academy @ 45 East 34th St, New York, NY

The Landscape course introduces students to techniques for painting natural and man-made landscapes in Photoshop. This course heavily emphasizes perspective techniques, starting from one-point perspective and building up to five-point perspective. * The course begins and ends on the specific session schedules. You can still enroll in the course in progress when it remains open - please see the availability from the dropdown list. ** Some courses...

(1) Beginner 15 and older
No upcoming schedules
$900

7 sessions

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Digital Painting (Grades 6-9)

Ashcan Digital Academy @ 45 East 34th St, New York, NY

Unleash your creativity and master the art of digital painting with this intensive foundation course. Discover the basics of Photoshop and explore perspective, human anatomy, tone, and value. Ideal for aspiring entertainment artists, this course is your gateway to a world of stunning digital art.

(1) All levels 11 - 14 years old
No upcoming schedules
$780

7 sessions

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Digital Game Environment Design (Grades 10-12 & up)

Ashcan Digital Academy @ 45 East 34th St, New York, NY

Unleash your creativity and master the art of creating captivating digital environments with the Ashcan Environment Design course. Discover the secrets of perspective, composition, and storytelling to bring your digital worlds to life. Join us and unleash your imagination today!

(1) All levels 15 and older
No upcoming schedules
$930

7 sessions

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Digital Painting (Grades 10-12 & up)

Ashcan Digital Academy @ 45 East 34th St, New York, NY

Learn the art of digital painting in this intensive course designed for beginners. Discover the foundations of perspective, human anatomy, and more as you create stunning digital art using Photoshop. Perfect for aspiring artists.

(1) Beginner 15 and older
No upcoming schedules
$930

7 sessions

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Techniques in Watercolor

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

This course examines the language and techniques of watercolor painting. Students will paint using a variety of strategies derived from current and historical practice.  As a medium that allows only a few corrections, the basis of watercolor must be understood. Students will learn the medium’s behavior on wet and dry paper and how to cause accidents without losing control, allowing the medium to express itself and create images that...

(74) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$240

4 sessions

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Creativity Taster - Painting & Drawing

The Art Studio NY @ 145 W 96th St, New York, NY

Each week, students will learn about techniques such as color mixing, composition, paint application, texture, personal self-expression, line, form, artistic medium usage, and more. They will also work from subject matter such as still life, landscape, abstraction, realism, imagination, emotional content, and personal creativity. Artistic expression in the form of painting and mixed-media (mixing various artistic mediums) is exciting, energizing...

(631) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$275

7 sessions

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Tools and Techniques of Contemporary Figure Painting

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

 This course will progress from the observation and analysis of painting the live model, to the integration of imagination and personal expression into your work. We will analyze and discuss the reappropriation of classical techniques by contemporary masters, and explore the introduction of new techniques to the genre of oil painting. Experimentation in method is married with a focus on developing a solid framework of research, planning, and...

(74) All levels 18 and older
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$400

8 sessions

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