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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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Designing Repeat Patterns

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Examine and create repeat patterns through both analog and digital formats, and play with combining different elements, including geometric and botanical. Students develop elements through drawing for the first half of the workshop, which are then scanned and digitally composited using the Adobe Suite. No previous experience necessary! Create your own pattern and contribute one drawn element to be combined into a collaborative classroom repeat to...

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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$115
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Introduction to Adobe Illustrator Bootcamp

General Assembly @ 10 E 21st St, New York, NY

Bring your creative ideas to life with Adobe Illustrator, the industry-standard vector graphics software, used by designers and illustrators who want to create digital graphics, logos, illustrations, and original typography.  This workshop is designed to get you up and running with Adobe Illustrator in just one day. The focus will be on step-by-step instruction leading students through the most important tools and concepts in Illustrator. ...

(2637) Beginner 18 and older

Illustrator Fundamentals: An Intro to Illustrator CC

Global Knowledge @ 299 Broadway, New York, NY

In this course, you will get a thorough overview of the interface, tools, and features of Illustrator CC Adobe Illustrator CC, a design tool that is used to visually express ideas in print, on the web, and in any other medium. What You'll Learn The key techniques for working in Illustrator CC so that you can incorporate visual effects into your workflow Who Needs to Attend Creative professionals seeking the fastest, easiest, and most comprehensive...

(12) Beginner 18 and older
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$1,495

3 sessions

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Finding Puccini's Music Box

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Scholars have long sought the source for two major themes in Madama Butterfly. One is associated with Butterfly herself and the second with her patrimony. The assumption has been that Puccini, attempting to achieve exotic authenticity, based these themes on Japanese melodies. But Professor W. Anthony Sheppard has discovered a different theory: Puccini's source for these themes was a Swiss-made music box playing Chinese tunes. Evidence indicates...

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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$228

6 sessions

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Drawing at the Cloisters

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Light-and-shade-dappled cloistered gardens, Romanesque windows, column capitals and a hammered-iron standing candelabra.  These are just a few of the amazing settings and subjects found at the Cloisters. Drawing lessons pair techniques to themes. Explore a fascinating collection within a unique space and take your skills to the next level.  Tuition includes museum admission.  Pencils – Charcoal Pencils Note: The Met Museum allows...

(1061) Intermediate 18 and older
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$284

4 sessions

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Portrait and People in Pastel

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

This program is taking place remotely. If you have signed up, you will receive an email with details of how to access the program.  If we are able to offer an in-person version of this class in the coming months, we will contact you and make both options available to you. ____________________ Working from live models, you will learn how to use pastel to create warmth and character in portrait and figure drawings. Artists will sharpen their...

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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$235

4 sessions

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Travel Drawing

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Let loose the power of your sketchbook and get ready to draw anywhere, anytime! In this course you’ll develop a practice of quick, responsive drawings to react to the world around you while exploring your own voice and style. Whether you’re traveling across town or across the world, drawing in new places sparks creativity and helps us see beyond our everyday. We’ll use that excitement to breathe life into our ideas and drawings. This class...

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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$240

6 sessions

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Illustrator Fundamentals: An Intro to Illustrator CC

Future Media Concepts @ 299 Broadway, New York, NY

Adobe Illustrator CC is an essential design tool for anyone who needs to express ideas visually in print, on the web, and in any other medium. In this three-day course, you will get a thorough overview of the interface, tools, and features of Illustrator CC. You will learn, step-by-step, the key techniques, as well as tips and tricks, for working in Illustrator CC. In this combination of instructor-led demonstration and hands-on practice led by Adobe...

(22) All levels 18 and older
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$1,495

3 sessions

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Illustrator CC Advanced

Global Knowledge @ 299 Broadway, New York, NY

In this course, you will learn how Adobe Illustrator CC is used to visually express ideas in print, on the web, and other media. What You'll Learn Advanced techniques of Illustrator CC Who Needs to Attend Creative professionals seeking the fastest, easiest, and most comprehensive way to learn Illustrator CC Course Outline 1. What is New CS6 & CC Images in brushes Enhancements for touch-based devices Automatic corner generation Multiple...

(12) Advanced 18 and older
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$1,195

2 sessions

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Getting Started: Drawing Intensive

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Everyone can draw, including you! If you’re longing to re-spark your inner artist but aren’t sure where to start, these short classes will give you the jump you need. Professional artists take you step by step through basic techniques, opening your eyes to infinite possibilities. An affordable way to get your creative juices flowing, have fun, and be inspired. All supplies included with registration.

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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$175

2 sessions

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Introduction to the Arts: Drawing (Beginners)

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

An Evening of Art for Beginners Special Promotion Classes If you’re longing to re-spark your inner artist but aren’t sure where to start, this class will give you the jump you need. 6 pm: This special introductory class. 7:30-9:30 pm: Free Open House — meet our staff, tour our studios, participate in a demonstration and get help selecting the perfect class. Click here to R.S.V.P.

(1061) Beginner 18 and older
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Intro to the Arts Night - Free Open House

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Channel your inner artist at our free open house and enjoy an evening filled with hands-on activities, art, jewelry and ceramics demonstrations, private music lessons, food and wine tastings, dance performances, and much more. This is a great opportunity to meet our staff, tour our new music facilities and art studios, and get help selecting the perfect class. Hands-on Activities & Demonstrations Fine Art & Design Watercolor (demo) ...

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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Presentation and Design for Journalists

Newmark Graduate School of Journalism @ 219 W 40th St, New York, NY

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of good presentation, layout, and multimedia design. The course will cover basic typography, color theory, page layout, navigation, and information architecture. It will also address the importance of design in building brand and audience. Students will use a variety of online tools and services as well as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and InDesign. Weekly material and assignments will culminate...

(64) All levels 18 and older
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$350

5 sessions

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Joke in the Box: An Introduction to Gag Cartooning

Q.E.D. @ 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY

An introduction to the subtle wizardry that is gag cartooning. We’ll be doing exercises meant to generate ideas, spark jokes, and inspire cartoons in the single-panel format.  If we do this right, you’ll walk out with a stack of beginnings and ideas for comics that you’re excited about. If we do it wrong, I’ll be left tied to a pole covered in gasoline out in the desert somewhere.  Worried about your drawing skills, or lack thereof?...

(252) Beginner 16 and older
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Fashion ePortfolio: How to Create a Digital Portfolio

383 Design Studio @ 276 5th Ave, New York, NY

Need to create a digital fashion portfolio? Are you ready to ditch your clunky portfolio and show your fashion work on your iPad or Notebook computer?  Then, this class is for you! Learn the basics of InDesign and how to create an interactive, digital PDF document with simple navigation, popus, and rollover buttons. You'll create a short "teaser" document to send out to potential employers and be the template for your full portfolio.  ...

(27) Intermediate 18 and older
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$299
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Drawing at Untermeyer Gardens

92nd Street Y @ Class is happening Offsite
, New York, NY

Join us for a day of drawing and exploration at Untermeyer Park and Gardens in Yonkers. Largely forgotten, these gardens were once considered the most spectacular in America. The 43-acre estate contains various gardens, classical structures and vistas, some restored, some still in ruins.  Below are some suggested materials to bring for the day but bring what you’re comfortable working with and can easily carry. Limit your choices. Better...

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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$120
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Autobiographical Cartoons

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Explore the world of autobiographical comics and create panel-to-panel visual narratives based on your experiences, adventures, family histories and dreams. Study the works of artists like Robert Crumb, Harvey Pekar, Carol Tyler and Art Spiegelman, who are known for illustrating their daily lives.  Learn the fundamentals of  Comics Structure, composition and narrative Create an original script And use a variety of drawing materials...

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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$125
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Drink & Draw

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Join us on every second Thursday night for a Drink & Draw session with a twist — music and models inspired by a theme. These informal figure-drawing events pair eclectic DJ sets with dynamic modeling.  Admission includes two drinks and supplies courtesy of our generous sponsor, Blick Art Materials. For March: Let's go way back: We're no psychiatrists, but this drink and draw is going to bring up some interesting memo-ries. And probably...

(1061) All levels 21 and older
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Adobe Illustrator CS6: Part 1

NetCom Learning @ 519 8th Ave, New York, NY

This course is intended for designers, publishers, pre-press professionals, marketing communications professionals, or people switching to a design job or taking on design responsibilities and who need to use Illustrator to create illustrations, logos, advertisements, or other graphic documents Adobe Illustrator CS6: Part 1 Course Objectives Identify the components and capabilities of Illustrator CS6. Create basic shapes. Create custom paths....

(16) Beginner 16 and older
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$399
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2 sessions

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