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Learn the art of illustration in the heart of NYC with classes that cover topics such as digital illustration, character design, and editorial illustration.

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Pre-College Graphic Design Summer Program

Ashcan Studio of Art @ 45 E 34th St, New York, NY

Join the Ranks of Ashcan graduates attending the Top Art Schools with Ashcan's highly effective Pre- College Graphic Design Course. You will learn Design Communication processes including: Conceptualization Creative processes Typography Technology You'll gain skills in dynamic:  Digital Illustration Photoshop Page Layout Image Manipulation After you have the basics down, you'll be encouraged and guided by the Instructor to...

(3) All levels 13 and older
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$750

6 sessions

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Advanced Drawing

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

The class has the objective of providing an opportunity to study in-depth one particular issue through drawing, and this class will be focusing on structure. It will take place each Friday afternoon from 1-4pm starting the fifth week of the session. At each class we will be exploring this issue a number of ways, including examining the works of masters to see various ways that they use structure, discussing as a group the consequences of this for...

(76) Advanced 18 and older
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$350

8 sessions

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Figure Drawing Workshop

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

Understanding the basics of drawing the figure allows you to organize light, shade, gesture, and rhythm into a single expressive whole. Working individually with the instructor, you’ll be introduced to varied drawing approaches and techniques, and develop your skills and insights.  Open to students of all levels.

(76) All levels 18 and older
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$125

2 sessions

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Drawing and Painting for Beginners

Educational Alliance Art School @ 197 East Broadway, New York, NY

Discover the joys of drawing and oil painting in our course specifically curated for beginners! Working from still lifes, this class encourages creative experimentation.  First, students will learn the fundamentals of drawing in pencil, charcoal, and ink, such as line, form, shading, composition, and most importantly, how to harness your own imagination.  The second half of the course will focus on oil painting, when you’ll learn how...

(29) Beginner 18 and older
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$385

10 sessions

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Curvaceous Copperplate

Society of Scribes @ 214 E 21st St, New York, NY

Copperplate is an elegant hand developed during the age of the great writing masters in the 18th century. A luscious, curvaceous hand, this script is used extensively for invitations and formal events in addition to artistic work. We will introduce the use of the flexible pointed nib and learn the basic minuscule and majuscule letterforms with emphasis on seeing the underlying basic forms of this hand. With practice this course can be used as a...

(11) Beginner 16 and older
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$290

4 sessions

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Drawing from The Right Side of the Brain

Creatively Wild Art Studio Dumbo @ 98 Water St, Brooklyn, NY

Master the art of drawing from observation with a focus on perception at Creatively Wild Art Studio Dumbo. Develop cognitive functions and perceptual skills to accurately render what you see, regardless of skill level. Explore exercises and techniques to shift thinking modes and unleash your creative potential in drawing.

(181) All levels 18 and older
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$525

7 sessions

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Introduction to Fashion Drawing (Intensive)

Esaie Couture Design School @ 38 W 32nd St, New York, NY

This one-day intensive is for the absolute beginner or those with minimal experience who want to learn the fundamentals of fashion illustration, whether for personal enjoyment, portfolio development or professional purposes. Sketch/portfolio evaluation Learn to draw basic shapes using pencil media Explore light and shadow through portrait drawing Explore and discuss color theory Watch a demonstration of marker renderings Q&A Q: Can I...

(334) Beginner 13 and older
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First Friday Art Social: Drawing Night

Brooklyn Craft Company @ 165 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Draw and socialize! Join us on the first Friday of (almost) every month for an evening of open, artistic fun, while you get to know your Brooklyn neighbors. Start your weekend here, then explore the awesome bars and restaurants Greenpoint and Williamsburg have to offer.   Draw from a clothed model, or draw what you like – artist’s choice! Our instructor is on hand to help get you started, and if you need any pointers along the way – but...

(559) All levels 21 and older
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Drawing/Design Atelier | Fall Academic Year

The New York Atelier of Drawing & Design @ 1000 5th Ave, New York, NY

Register now for the Fall Academic year! Ateliers have a long tradition maintaining a standard of the highest quality education and is still the preferred method of learning by serious students. The New York Atelier of Drawing and Design strives to uphold this tradition through dynamic teaching methods and facilitating the finest learning atmosphere.  The Metropolitan Museum of Art is a beautiful, expansive classroom and drawing studio. The...

All levels 18 and older
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$2,250

15 sessions

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Teen Portfolio Crash Course (Ages 11-17)

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

Calling all teens who are developing visual art portfolios for school auditions! This specialized art class for teens will help with the portfolio development of required art pieces and drawing exercises specifically geared for auditions at specialized visual art high schools, such as: LaGuardia, Frank Sinatra, High School of Art & Design, and others. In our #1-rated teen art classes in NYC, students will: Explore and create artwork inspired...

(634) All levels 11 - 17 years old
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$65.65
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Introduction to Drawing and Critical Drawing Techniques

The Decorus Atelier of Figurative Art @ 117 57th St., Brooklyn, NY

This class will serve as a fantastic introduction class for those begining their journey as an artist or wishing to improve and to master their skills in drawing. It is designed for those wishing to better understand critical drawing techniques that are essential to capturing what you see as an artist with accuracy, and with a much more realistic description of three dimensional form.  This class will discuss basic concepts in drawing...

(144) All levels 16 and older
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$280

4 sessions

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Drawing: Learn to Draw in 90 Minutes

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

In these inspiring and motivating weekly 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: Choose from Pencil or Charcoal mediums 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...

(634) All levels 18 and older
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Total Beginners Drawing in Central Park

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

Enjoy in-person, outdoor adult classes with New York City’s #1-rated art studio, The Art Studio NY! With small groups of 13 participants maximum, we will express our inner-artists in spacious, beautiful outdoor locations in Central Park. Feel inspired by our parks, gardens, landscapes, and city architecture as you learn artistic techniques, explore drawing materials, receive expert art instruction based on your needs and interests, and create...

(634) Beginner 18 and older
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Landscape/Cityscape

Ashcan Studio of Art

This course is an introduction to the theme of landscape drawing and painting. Students will learn concepts and techniques to depict natural and man made elements and spaces in perspective. *materials provided  Q&A Q: Can I make up a class if I miss one? A: Yes. students may make up any class within 4 weeks Q: Is a certificate of completion available to me after completing their class? A: Yes Q: Is a professional certificate...

(3) All levels 9 - 15 years old
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Pre-College Painting

Ashcan Studio of Art

Students begin this class by practicing fundamental painting techniques to describe the nature of light and form in the physical world, and then progress to express individual content. The curriculum culminates in the completion of a series of paintings that display formal and conceptual maturity. Q&A Q: Can I make up a class if I miss one? A: Yes. students may make up any class within 12 weeks Q: Is a certificate of completion available...

(3) All levels 14 - 17 years old
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Architecture

Ashcan Studio of Art

This course introduces students to designing interior and exterior spaces, using conceptual approaches to design problems and solutions. Students learn about rendering, materials, methods, and techniques, as well as color theory. Learned techniques and materials are applied to structural drawings, plans, and elevations. Q&A Q: Can I make up a class if I miss one? A: Yes. students may make up any class within 4 weeks Q: Is a certificate...

(3) All levels 13 and older
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Art and Biography

The Jewish Museum @ 1109 5th Ave, New York, NY

Consider how works of art can contribute to the understanding of an individual’s life story, and how a biographical treatment can assume many different creative forms. Experience works of art in the highly anticipated exhibition, Leonard Cohen: A Crack in Everything along with works of art in the Jewish Museum’s collection, and participate in a hands-on workshop that integrates art making and writing.

(8) All levels 18 and older
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Pre-College Garment Construction

Ashcan Studio of Art @ 45 E 34th St, New York, NY

In the Garment Construction course you will learn the professional techniques used in the construction of garments. Pattern making, sewing, cutting, construction, and finishing techniques are used to create garments in cotton or cotton-type fabrics. You will end the course with one completed garment. with @samueljdonovan Q&A Q: Can I make up a class if I miss one? A: Yes. students may make up any class within 4 weeks Q: Is a certificate...

(3) All levels 13 and older
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$400

5 sessions

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Pre- College Fashion Illustration

Ashcan Studio of Art

In this class you will learn to develop your drawing skills, investigate historical and contemporary fashion and use it as a resource for your own fashion designs. The Fashion Design class begins with instruction on how to draw the standard fashion figure, which will be used as a base for a series fashion sketches and illustrations.  Finally, using the fashion figure, you will illustrate your own line of garments in detail, using pen, ink,...

(3) All levels 12 and older
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$400

4 sessions

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2 Day Portrait Drawing Workshop With Zimou Tan

The Decorus Atelier of Figurative Art @ 117 57th St., Brooklyn, NY

Decorus Atelier instructor/ master artist Zimou Tan, a prize winner in the 2015 OPA and ARC Salon competition finalist will instruct an exciting workshop on portraiture drawing from an art model for those who wish to excel in portraiture and improve their technique.  Seats/ easels are limited so make sure to reserve your seat now!

(144) All levels 13 and older
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$450

2 sessions

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