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Unleash your artistic side and master the art of drawing with a wide range of classes available in NYC. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, these courses offer expert instruction, helping you tap into your creativity and create stunning visual masterpieces.

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Introduction to Drawing For Beginners

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

Do not worry if you don’t know how to draw. This class is specifically designed for you. Even if you have drawn a bit but want an organized approach to drawing, to speed up the learning process and prevent wasted and frustrating efforts, this class is for you. Students will learn the fundamentals of drawing including, paper and pencil basics, how to use shape and form to create depth, measuring and proportion, and rendering form with shade....

(690) Beginner 16 and older
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Illustrated Lecture on Human Anatomy

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

Drawing New YorkPresents: Illustrated Anatomy Drawing Lecture with Christopher Pugliese  DNY is presenting three anatomy lectures in August with artist Christopher Pugliese. These are the three most requested anatomy lecture subjects by DNY members.   Lecture #1 The Head - August 8th  Lecture #2 The Foot - August 17th  Lecture #3 The Hand - August 22nd  Join artist Christopher Pugliese for a two hour...

(690) All levels 18 and older
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Portrait Drawing (3 sessions) with Kelly Foss

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

During this 3-Session Portrait Drawing Class students will learn how to more easily draw from life (1 pose for all sessions) with artist Kelly Foss. Session 1:  Students will learn how to set up the model and space to their advantage. Using vine charcoal and graphite pencils, they will draw the larger portions of our subject, working from the outside in. With the help of observing darks and lights, they will subdivide the masses and place the...

(690) All levels 12 and older
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$165

3 sessions

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Drawing & Watercolor (Beg/Int)

West Side YMCA - Community Arts @ 5 W 63rd St, New York, NY

Introduction to the basic techniques of drawing and watercolor. Our subjects will be still-life, art reproductions and photos. Supplies will be provided for the first class. Enjoy developing your rendering skills in a supportive environment

(30) Beginner 18 and older
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$360

8 sessions

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Language of Drawing

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

Discover the art of drawing in this comprehensive course at the New York School of the Arts. Explore various techniques, tools, and mediums while working from still lifes, photographs, and online resources. With individual and group critics, all levels of experience are welcome to join this captivating journey of black and white and color imagery.

(73) All levels 18 and older
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$330

9 sessions

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The Social Draw - Live Figure Drawing

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

Join us in this wonderful space built in 1859 for two hours of figure drawing. Enter through the beautiful private courtyard.  This is a great way to meet other members and to spend a couple of hours drawing from a live model. • This session is open to sketchers of all levels.   • Refreshments are served at the break.  • This session begins with short poses and finishes with a 20 minute pose.  • There...

(690) All levels 16 and older
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Instructed Drawing: Elements of Drawing

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

Embark on a creative journey with Simon Levenson in our Instructed Drawing Class at Drawing New York. Delve into the intricacies of drawing techniques through captivating still lives, exploring composition, line weight, shading, and more. Be inspired by renowned artists, engage in hands-on sessions, and witness your artistic prowess unfold in a collaborative environment. Unleash your creativity with us!

(690) All levels 16 and older
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Drawing Foundations: Soft Pastel Painting

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

In this inspiring and motivating drawing foundation class, 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: 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 art class instruction Explore important...

(631) All levels 18 and older
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The Graphic Novel

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

This course is ideal for students who want to create and draw short stories, novel-length stories, newspaper comics, super hero comics or Manga. Students use a variety of techniques such as penciling, inking, shading, perspective, character design, anatomy and effective story structure.

(29) Beginner 18 and older
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$405

9 sessions

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Portrait Drawing

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

Students focus on the portrait as subject while developing their drawing skills and singular style. Learn the fundamentals of anatomy, proportion, line and value to capture the sitter’s features and personality. Students develop techniques to draw what they see using measurement, contour and gesture drawing. Prerequisite: Beginning Drawing or equivalent ability

(29) All levels 18 and older
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$440

9 sessions

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Pre- College Portfolio Preparation Program

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

Your portfolio is THE MOST critical component to a College or Graduate School application. Developing a unique and coherent body of work is of paramount importance and essential to the pursuit of higher studies. Taking Ashcan's Pre-college courses is the sure road to take to stand out to college recruiters. Give your portfolio the time & attention necessary to develop to its highest quality. At ASHCAN......YOU CAN Choose your classes: Painting,...

(3) All levels 12 and older
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$800
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Pre-College Illustration

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

Enroll in Ashcans Pre-College Illustration Classes and your talent for creating visual stories will skyrocket Learn how to: Tap into your imagination and find or boost your authentic creative voice in visual storytelling Illustration techniques you’ll use include: Drawing with ink, pen, pencil, watercolor, collage, acrylic and/or 3-D illustration. Learn about:  Composition  Color Perspective Texture Q&A Q: Can I make...

(3) All levels 13 and older
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$780

7 sessions

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Pre-College Figure Drawing

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

College Admissions Counselors love to see observational drawing in your art portfolio. In Ashcans Figure Studies Course you will learn the tools to draw an accurate rendering of the human form.   In this class you'll examine and explore: Anatomy Proportion Perspective Movement  After you have the basics down, you'll be encouraged and guided by the Instructor, to delve in to personal ways to depict the figure.  Q&A...

(3) All levels 13 and older
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$780

7 sessions

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Pre-College Painting

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 Painting Course. You will learn Painting processes including: Color Theory  How to use light and shadow  Rendering organic and non-organic forms After you have the basics down, you'll be encouraged and guided by your Instructor to progress to expressing individual content, that displays formal and conceptual skill. Q&A...

(3) All levels 13 and older
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$780

7 sessions

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Graphic Design

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

This class will provide an overview of the design communication process including conceptualization, creative processes, typography, and technology. Students will gain skills in digital Illustration, Photoshop, page layout, image-scanning and image manipulation. Graphic design elements of typography, production, color separation, digital printing processes and photography will also be addressed. *materials included

(3) Beginner 9 - 15 years old
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$975

12 sessions

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Graphic Design

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

This class will provide an overview of the design communication process including conceptualization, creative processes, typography, and technology. Students will gain skills in digital Illustration, Photoshop, page layout, image-scanning and image manipulation. Graphic design elements of typography, production, color separation, digital printing processes and photography will also be addressed. Q&A Q: Can I make up a class if I miss...

(3) Beginner 9 - 15 years old
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$975

12 sessions

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Illustration

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

The illustration curriculum extends the student's knowledge in fine arts media to create solutions in illustration. This includes developing and utilizing narrative devices and pictorial symbolism. Emphasis is placed on dry media and fast-drying media, such as ink, watercolor and gouache. Students may resolve projects as single images or as series of images in sequential formats, such as hand-bound books and comic strips. *materials included ...

(3) Beginner 9 - 14 years old
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$975

11 sessions

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Traditional Comic-Making

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

Enroll in Ashcans masterful Traditional Comic Classes and you'll acquire proven knowledge and skills in the art of making Comics. Learn: Storytelling Inking Coloring Analytical Figure Study Tone and Manner Perspective World Design  Light and Volume Paneling Character Design 12 Classes in 12 Weeks  At Ashcan you can learn how to create a dynamic body of work for publishing.

(3) All levels 13 and older
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$1,200

12 sessions

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Comic Art Program

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

Ashcans highly effective Comic Art Program offers a structured curriculum for students to acquire proven knowledge and skills as a comic artist in 3 semesters. The first session you will learn the foundations of digital and traditional Comic Arts.  The second session you'll focus is on gaining an advanced skill set for world-building.  The third on creating a dynamic body of work for publishing. Session I Introduction to the basic techniques...

(3) All levels 15 and older
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$1,440
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Digital Drawing & Painting

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

Digital Drawing and Painting program is a foundation program for students who are newly introduced to digital tablets and Adobe programs. This is a weekend program for basic students. Curriculum Students who have completed the following 12 weeks curriculum are able to begin an individual creative work with 1-on-1 mentoring program for next course. Intro to Tools & Program Dynamic Perspective and Anatomy Character Design World Design Storyboard...

(3) All levels 12 and older
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$700

7 sessions

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