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Unleash your inner artist with a wide range of painting classes in NYC. Whether you are a beginner or experienced artist, discover new techniques, explore different mediums, and create beautiful works of art that will inspire and delight.

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Big Bloomy Large-Scale Watercolor Painting

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

Explore using richly pigmented, saturated paint in expressive ways on a large scale. Create paintings that emphasize the lush, bloomy quality of watercolor in depicting symbolic, surrealist or narrative content. Materials List: Watercolor Paints: Tubes – you will need very liquid paint. Artist grade (Winsor Newton, Old Holland, Graham, Schminke, Sennelier, Daniel Smith). Colors listed here are suggested only. You should have minimum one tube...

(1062) All levels 18 and older
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$445

4 sessions

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Watercolor Illustration

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

Get inspired by lush fruits, veggies, flowers and more to create graphic illustrations! Develop your own style while building technical drawing and painting skills with watercolor and inks, with an emphasis on composition and cropping. Explore, experiment, build confidence and skill! Supply List Brushes: Rounds only (no flats/filberts). Sizes: #4, #6 #8 #12/#18 . #1 or #0 for finest details. Current favorite brands of mine: Princeton Velvetouch,...

(1062) All levels 18 and older
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$485

5 sessions

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Figure Painting (Intermediate/Advanced)

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

Concentrate on painting the human figure while developing the nuances in your style that make this genre so compelling. Cultivate your skills, including color mixing, paint application, proportion, gesture and anatomy. Prerequisite: Two semesters of Oil Painting. For the Supply List, please CLICK HERE

(1062) Advanced 18 and older
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$552

12 sessions

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Watercolor Illustration Intensive: Into the Garden

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

Participants in this workshop will explore painting fruits, veggies, flowers, birds, butterflies and decorative type. Liquid watercolors, used in this class, are transparent, easy to mix and flow beautifully. There will be many demonstrations of painting techniques (including wet in wet, wet on dry, and layering), composition, cropping and the use of resist. Loose expressive techniques and tight controlled illustrations with detail will also be...

(1062) All levels 18 and older
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$495

5 sessions

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Figure Painting with Acrylic: A Creative Approach

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

Unlock your creativity and explore the world of figure painting with acrylics at 92nd Street Y. Learn color theory, modern art history, and compositional methods to develop your unique style. Join us for a fun and intuitive approach to figure painting.

(1062) All levels 18 and older
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$475

3 sessions

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Introduction to Oil Painting Intensive

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

Explore the sumptuous, magical medium of oil. Learn the basics of how to work with oil paint, mix colors, set up a palette and paint what you see. Work from the still life and the figure, and paint in a supportive environment. One semester of Drawing is highly recommended.

(1062) Beginner 18 and older
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$345

3 sessions

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Miniature Gouache Painting

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

Learn approaches to painting with gouache: a water-based, opaque paint. Explore matte, flat shapes, layered color and optical mixing to capture a warm luminous glow within the still life. For the Supply List, please CLICK HERE

(1062) All levels 18 and older
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$375

3 sessions

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Intro to Abstraction

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

Unleash your creativity and learn to express emotions through abstract drawing in this hands-on course with artist Naomi Lisiki at the prestigious 92nd Street Y. Discover how to use form, line, shadow, and perspective to develop your artistic voice and explore different art forms. Whether you're a beginner or advanced, this course will expand your understanding of art and take your drawing skills to the next level.

(1062) Beginner 18 and older
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$350

6 sessions

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Color Theory: Seeing Color through Paint

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

Explore the intricate world of color through the transformative power of paint in this immersive art course. Master the fundamentals and advanced concepts of color theory using both watercolor and acrylic media. Discover new techniques and gain a deeper understanding of color concepts as you paint landscapes, still lifes, and interiors.

(1062) All levels 18 and older
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$350

6 sessions

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Rendering Reflections in Watercolor

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

Embark on a transformative journey with artist Wennie Huang and master the enchanting art of capturing reflections with watercolor, unveiling the mesmerizing interplay of light, color, and perspective. Discover dynamic techniques to breathe life into captivating reflections on glass bottles, mirrored surfaces, and rippling water. Develop a unique artistic voice as you infuse your watercolor reflections with remarkable finesse.

(1062) All levels 18 and older
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$350

7 sessions

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Painting the Four Seasons in Watercolor

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

Discover the secrets of capturing the vibrant blooms of spring, the fiery hues of autumn, and the delicate frost of winter in this immersive watercolor course led by artist Wennie Huang. Unleash your creativity, refine your skills, and infuse your artwork with the beauty of nature’s cyclical dance.

(1062) All levels 18 and older
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$350

7 sessions

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Encaustic Techniques for Painting & Mixed Media

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

Unleash your creativity with the ancient art of encaustic painting! Join artist Pamella Allen as she guides you through the mesmerizing process of working with heated wax to create captivating mixed-media artwork. Discover the secrets of preparing surfaces, mixing pigments, and layering various materials to produce visually stunning pieces that showcase your artistic talent.

(1062) Beginner 18 and older
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$375

6 sessions

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Landscapes in Watercolor

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

Discover the charm of rural landscapes and serene woodlands in this captivating watercolor class. Immerse yourself in a variety of techniques and mediums, as you learn to capture the textures and light of the countryside. Join us for an artistic journey that will bring your reference photos to life with stunning watercolor paintings.

(1062) All levels 18 and older
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$350

6 sessions

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Capturing Nature’s Essence: Abstract Landscape

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

Discover the captivating world of abstract landscape watercolor in this immersive workshop led by artist and educator Melanie Kozol at the 92nd Street Y. Ignite your creativity and learn how to capture the essence of nature through vibrant and expressive compositions. Gain valuable insights and techniques from an experienced artist who has painted at locations all over the world.

(1062) All levels 18 and older
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$315

2 sessions

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Approaching Contemporary Art

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

Expand your knowledge of contemporary art and learn how to approach artwork that may feel intimidating and challenging in this all-levels, inquiry-based art history course led by Julia Norton at the renowned 92nd Street Y. Foster discussion, deepen connections, and think with an open mind as you explore new and innovative mediums beyond painting and sculpture. Discover the meaning behind artworks and develop new ways to approach the vast range of artwork being made today.

(1062) All levels 18 and older
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$355

7 sessions

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Introduction to Alcohol Inks

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

Seductive for their vibrant, free flowing, jewel-like hues, alcohol inks offer an opportunity for both rigor and risk-taking. We will explore the full range of possibilities of this increasingly popular medium, painting onto non-porous surfaces like transparent film, synthetic paper and ceramic tiles. We will learn about color mixing, layering, subtractive techniques and the use stamping and stenciling as ways to create patterns and textures....

(1062) All levels 18 and older
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$298

2 sessions

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Painting Seascapes with Watercolor

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

Get swept away to the beach in this course that will teach you how to paint beautiful seascapes using watercolor paint. Working from photographs, learn methods of paint application, color formation and visual representation. From peaceful vistas to crashing surf, you’ll learn how to transform this aqueous medium into painterly scenes of the ocean. Participate in group discussions, observe demonstrations, and get feedback on your progress in real...

(1062) Intermediate 18 and older
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$335

6 sessions

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Painting Portraits in Watercolor

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

Discover the art of capturing character and depth in portrait painting as you master the challenging medium of watercolor. Learn from live models or use your reference photographs in this course at the prestigious 92nd Street Y. Prerequisite: basic/intermediate watercolor experience. Masks recommended.

(1062) Intermediate 18 and older
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$350

6 sessions

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Painting Animals

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

Immortalize your furry friend by creating a unique custom painting. Working from photos and images of your favorite animals, learn how to use acrylic or oil paint to capture hair, fur, feathers, scales and more. In this class you have the choice of Oil or Acrylic Painting. Feel free to bring images of animals- you can work from photos or images on your Ipad. The painting medium Gamsol will be provided by the Art Center. The cost of it is included...

(1062) All levels 18 and older
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$228

6 sessions

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Watercolor in Fort Tryon Park

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

Fort Tryon Park offers a wide range of landscape subjects: massive rock faces in a pine grove, the arching branches of old elms, an extraordinary view of the Hudson River within an arcade of London plane trees and many intricate, beautiful flower gardens. No wonder it is a designated scenic landmark. Explore watercolor techniques and themes in a special en plein air setting.  Watercolor Paints: Small tubes, artist grade or a set of watercolors...

(1062) All levels 18 and older
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$204

4 sessions

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