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Learn the fundamentals of drawing in this beginner class in NYC, where participants will explore techniques such as shading, perspective, and composition to create their own works of art.

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Adult Focus on Drawing

One River School @ 49 N Dean St, Engelwood

Unlock your artistic potential and develop strong technical skills in drawing. Join our adult drawing course at One River School and immerse yourself in a fun and social environment. Our professional artists will guide you through personalized projects using a variety of drawing media, helping you master the principles of line, tone, light, texture, composition, depth, and perspective.

(13) All levels 18 and older
$245

4 sessions

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Drawing Boot Camp

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

Get ready to flex your drawing muscles! Learn all the basics of drawing, from composition and gesture to charcoal and ink, in this four-day intensive. Q&A Q: Can I make up a class if I miss one?  A: No, make-up classes are not allowed since other classes may be full. Further, instructors are paid based on the number of students within their own classes, so attending a class outside your own is not allowed. Q: Are materials...

(1068) Beginner 18 and older
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$460

4 sessions

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Getting Started with Drawing

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

Discover the foundations of art with expert instruction at 92nd Street Y. Unleash your creativity as you embark on a journey through various mediums, including drawing, pastel, watercolor, and oil painting. All supplies are included, so you can focus on honing your skills and discovering your artistic passion.

(1068) Beginner 18 and older
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$195

5 sessions

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Drawing: Pen, Ink and Beyond

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

An entry point into the world of pen, ink, brush and color washes.  Examine the work of sepia masters like Da Vinci, the Expressionists and modernists like Raymond Pettibon, and develop a series of drawings (utilizing expressionistic contour, cross hatching, pointillism, color wash and dry brush) that utilizes the full potential of ink.  Perfect for beginners or the more experienced student who wishes to attain a greater mastery of their...

(1068) All levels 18 and older
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$228

6 sessions

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Drawing for Illustration: Beyond Basics

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

This drawing class is designed for artists interested in broadening the fundamentals of their craft. Students will work explore observational drawing from still life, landscape, portraiture and figure drawing, as well as broad range of media including pastel, watercolor, ink, and graphite. This is a perfect course for anyone willing to bring out their natural potential as draftsmen as well as their own individualistic style.  Realism, expressionism,...

(1068) Intermediate 18 and older
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$249

6 sessions

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Drawing and Watercolor (Beginner/Intermediate)

ArtWorks at West Side YMCA @ 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. 

(113) Beginner 18 and older
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$325

7 sessions

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Art Workshop (Thursdays)

Chelsea Drawing & Painting Workshops @ 321 W 24th St , New York, NY

You may be interested in drawing and painting, as both an experienced artist ​or as some one just starting out on the artistic path. If you are a beginner, the artist -instructor will start you off on the fundamentals of drawing by creating your own still-life of objects to draw. For intermediate and advanced emerging artists, we work with what you are interested in creating, so that you can develop your own vision and style.  Our workshops...

(221) All levels 16 and older
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Beginner + Intermediate Drawing: Drawing in the Moment

Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan @ 334 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY

Unleash your creativity and learn to see the world in a whole new way with a drawing course that encourages you to be present in the moment. Develop your hand-eye coordination and explore the essence of objects through abstraction. Join us for a fun evening of learning and creating at the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan.

(432) Beginner 18 and older
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$500

10 sessions

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Introduction to Figure Drawing for Beginner's

Drawing New York @ 890 Broadway, New York, NY

Introduction to Figure Drawing for Beginners.  This four-hour session is designed to introduce beginners (and people who consider themselves beginners) to figure drawing.  The Session: This session will cover the basic theories artists use to draw the human figure. We work from a live model for the entire session.  Part 1)  Drawing Challenges: Students will learn to treat the human figure as a series of simple...

(696) Beginner 18 and older
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$165

3 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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Introduction to the Arts: Drawing for 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. 6:30 pm: Free Open House — meet our staff, tour our art gallery and studios, participate in a demonstration or food & wine tasting, and get help selecting the perfect class. 7:30 – 9:30 pm: Take one of our special $20 introductory classes in...

(1068) Beginner 18 and older
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Art Workshop (Saturday Evening)

Chelsea Drawing & Painting Workshops @ 321 W 24th St , New York, NY

You may be interested in drawing and painting, as both an experienced artist ​or as some one just starting out on the artistic path. If you are a beginner, the artist -instructor will start you off on the fundamentals of drawing by creating your own still-life of objects to draw. For intermediate and advanced emerging artists, we work with what you are interested in creating, so that you can develop your own vision and style.  Our workshops...

(221) All levels 16 and older
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Portrait Figure Drawing & Painting I & II

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

Students will learn the foundational techniques of portrait and figure painting, such as color mixing, color value, composition, proportions, glazing, brushwork, paint application, texture, personal style and more. They will also work from both live figure model as well as additional figurative and portraiture inspirations and subject matter. Drawing and painting are sumptuous, exciting, and the most popular art mediums by artists worldwide. In...

(633) All levels 18 and older
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$349

8 sessions

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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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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....

(696) Beginner 16 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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Dare to Draw: BYOB Beginner's Introduction to Drawing

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

Explore your creative freedom while you are guided through an artistic drawing adventure for both total beginners and those who have dabbled with drawing and are ready to jump back in for more! Feel inspired with a variety of subject matter as your muse, including still life, realism, abstraction, the human figure, portraiture and more. Bring your favorite bubbly and enjoy inspiring, energizing evenings while re-sparking your creative juices through...

(633) Beginner 21 and older
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$199

4 sessions

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Drawing for Absolute Beginners

Educational Alliance Art School @ 331 E 12th St‎, New York, NY

This class is an introduction to drawing for absolute beginner to learn the basics. We will explore the versatility of pencil and charcoal to draw from observation using line, gesture, shape, value and texture to record and interpret reality. Materials List: Wide range of pencils from HB (mid-tone) to 6B (Dark) and from 2H (light) to 4H (very light) Sketchbook (any size you feel comfortable with) for drawing at home, on the subway, before you...

(29) Beginner 18 and older
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$315

8 sessions

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Beyond Basic Drawing

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

Thinking visually comes naturally to many of us, but we are not often encouraged to use our visualization skills in daily life and work. In this class, you will learn techniques that cultivate confidence and ability to access and draw what comes to mind. Together, we will explore anatomy in depth by working with pen and ink, and—by the end of the session—color. Materials List: Sketch Pad- 11x14 at least 80 lbs. (weight will be written on...

(29) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$315

8 sessions

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Fear-Free Drawing: All Level

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

Calling all beginners to drawing in this inspiring, fear-free drawing class that will unlock your inner-artist.  Think you can't draw a straight line? Think again! Everyone can draw... including you, and we will guide you every step of the way in this fear-free drawing class as you learn to express yourself through drawing in our intimidation-free, non judgmental art-making space. Drawing is one of the most popular modes of artistic...

(633) All levels 18 and older
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$149

4 sessions

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