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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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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...

(1068) All levels 18 and older
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$240

5 sessions

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Creating Custom Charts, Graphics and Icons with Adobe

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

Course Title: Creating Custom Charts, Graphics and Icons with Adobe Illustrator This six-hour session will be an introduction to basic Adobe Illustrator skills. At the end of the course, students will be able to create simple vector icons, build and style a variety of basic charts and graphs, create easy social media sells, and understand how to optimize and export everything for use on various digital platforms. Refunds up to 1 week before ev...

(64) All levels 18 and older
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Drawing, Painting &NPortfolio Prep (Ages 11-18)

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

If you are a teenager that is passionate about art, creativity, and self-expression, this teen art class is a perfect fit for you! In this small-sized, personalized art class for teens, you will learn how to deepen your knowledge of artistic techniques, strengthen your visual arts skills, develop your own unique style, and create your own art portfolio (either for personal satisfaction or for placement into the variety of specialized visual arts...

(634) All levels 11 - 18 years old
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$503.99

10 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.

(1068) All levels 18 and older
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$175

2 sessions

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Conceptual Illustration

92nd Street Y

Create striking visuals that illuminate their subject matter in a clever way. By combining thematic brainstorming exercises, discussions on semiotics, and iconic rendering techniques, students will develop a working process they can use repeatedly to create conceptual illustrations. Supply list:  Paper  Pencil  Eraser  Pen  Ruler  OR: digital drawing setup Note: This program is taking place remotely. If you...

(1068) All levels 18 and older
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Fear-Free Beginners Drawing Class-Adults

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

Feel inspired by a variety of drawing class subject matter as your muse, including: still life, realism, abstraction, the human figure, portraiture, and more. Unleash your inner-artist as you learn a variety of foundational beginner drawing class techniques, such as: charcoal and pencil use, shading, expressive line, mark-making, composition, contour drawing, dimension, and more! If you are a total beginner to drawing, this class is perfect for you....

(414) All levels 18 and older
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$399

7 sessions

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Portrait Drawing (3 sessions) with Edmond Rochat

Drawing New York @ 114 East 35th Street, New York, NY

Portrait Drawing (3 sessions) with Artist Edmond Rochat - Mondays, April 17th, 24th and May 1st, - 6:30 -9:30pm all sessions.  Students will improve in three main areas of portrait drawing in this course: proportion/gesture, perspective and lighting form.  Each session starts with a demonstration by the instructor clearly showing what students will achieve during the session. Drawing from a live portrait model, students receive individual...

(697) Intermediate 16 and older
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$185

3 sessions

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Studio Art Essentials: Painting & Drawing

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

Master the fundamental techniques of drawing and painting the human figure in this immersive class at the prestigious New York School of the Arts. With a live model as your inspiration, you'll hone your drawing skills and receive personalized guidance to perfect your painting technique. Unleash your artistic talent and discover your true potential in this enriching artistic experience.

(76) Beginner 18 and older
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$430

7 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.

(1068) 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) ...

(1068) All levels 18 and older
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Beginner's Drawing at the MET (Single Session)

The Art Studio NY @ 1000 5th Ave, New York, NY

Learn to draw in just two hours. Can’t draw a straight line? Used to love to draw (20 years ago) and feel a bit rusty? Then this class is for you.  Everyone can draw, including you. Tap into your inner-artist in this encouraging, non-judgmental drawing class as you: Relax and enjoy the magical medium of drawing Get inspired by the stunning scenery of Central Park from within the walls of the renowned Metropolitan Museum of Art Feel nurtured...

(634) Beginner 18 and older
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Sketch Class: SketchUp + V-Ray

New York School of Interior Design @ 170 E 70th St, New York, NY

This course builds upon the SketchUp suite of courses, allowing students to visualize their computer models with V-Ray, a state of the art computer program. Create compelling 3D architectural drawings with this popular third-party renderer.  Learn how to take a single scene with interior elements and add lights, move cameras, and enhance objects by adding translucent and reflective surface qualities. Leverage each of the V-Ray tools and its...

(176) All levels 18 and older
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$675

7 sessions

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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...

(1068) 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...

(1068) All levels 18 and older
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$125
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Learn to Draw at the Met Museum

Drawing As Mindfulness @ 1000 5th Ave, New York, NY

Come discover the Metropolitan Museum of Art like never before!  Each week we will be discovering a new gallery and discussing new drawing techniques.   For TOTAL BEGINNERS as well as those looking to sharpen their skills.   Galleries include: Greek and Roman, European Sculpture, The Temple of Dendur, Oceania, Modern Art, Arts of Africa, and The Astor Garden.   Techniques include: drawing the portrait, drawing...

(16) All levels 18 and older
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$199

4 sessions

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Cartoon Fundamentals

92nd Street Y @ Online Classroom, New York, NY

Develop your own cartooning style, experiment with different drawing techniques, and practice creating simple multi-panel and single-panel gag cartoons in this online class. Focus areas include simplification and exaggeration, pacing and sequence and panel composition and emphasis. Students will engage in short cartoon assignments, drawing exercises and explore the work of different cartoon artists for inspiration and reference. This class welcomes...

(1068) Beginner 18 and older
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$99

3 sessions

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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...

(1068) All levels 21 and older
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Portrait Drawing: One-Day Intensive Workshop

Drawing New York @ 15 Gramercy Park S, New York, NY

Join Grand Central Atelier graduate Allison Parker for this one day Portrait Drawing Workshop. This session will cover the basics of the portrait drawing process with a mix of lecture, demo and exercises. Students should expect to learn basic portrait techniques while understanding continued work on their own will be required to gain proficiency.  Important Things to Note: Sessions Includes:  Basic anatomy...

(697) All levels 12 and older
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Adult Art

Kids at Art @ 1412 2nd Ave, New York, NY

Always wanted to learn to draw and paint? This is for you. Any level you’re at, we will teach you the basics of art. If you have already studied art and want to work on a specific area, we will help you with your own on-going interest/projects. We will teach you the basics of drawing (line, shape, form, color, value, proportion, perspective, light, shadow, texture and composition). Instruction as well as critique will develop your skills. This...

(1) Beginner 18 and older
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$675

16 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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