Upcoming Classes

We don’t have classes from Downtown Painting available at this time, but here are some similar options you may like:

Craft a Side Table (Introduction to Woodworking and Furniture Making)

Learn the art of woodworking and create a contemporary side table using oak and classic half-lap joints at Craftsman Ave. Unleash your creativity and design the perfect piece of furniture for your home in this beginner-friendly workshop.

Next start date: Thursday, Apr 25th, 6–10pm Eastern Time

Price: $245
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Pottery Wheel Basics

This class is for the complete beginner. If you want to try pottery but never had the chance, this class is for you. Held in the heart of New York City and taught by an experienced instructor, you will leave class having been introduced to the fundamentals of pottery wheel making.

Next start date: Saturday, Apr 20th, 10am–12pm Eastern Time

Price: $96
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Paint and Sip Workshop: Midtown (BYOB)

Unleash your creativity in a relaxed and social atmosphere, as an experienced artist guides you step-by-step through creating a beautiful work of art. BYOB and enjoy a fun and stress-free painting experience with friends and coworkers or on a unique date night. No experience is necessary, just bring your enthusiasm!

Next start date: Sunday, Apr 21st, 1:30–3:30pm Eastern Time

Price: $30
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Paint and Sip Workshop: Chelsea (BYOB)

Unleash your creativity in a relaxed and social setting, as an experienced artist guides you step-by-step through replicating a beautiful work of art. Bring your favorite beverages and enjoy a fun and stress-free painting experience with friends or colleagues at the Painting Lounge. Perfect for events, parties, or team-building workshops.

Next start date: Sunday, Apr 21st, 1–3pm Eastern Time

Price: $30
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Pottery Wheel Throwing

If you're curious about pottery making and want a crash course on the basics, give this NYC class a go! It's a chance for complete beginners to try their hand at wheel throwing. No experience is necessary.

Next start date: Thursday, Apr 18th, 7–9pm Eastern Time

Price: $96
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Description

Creating art is about seeing in new ways, developing an individual approach, and translating that onto canvas—in a unique way for each artist.

The philosophy of Downtown Painting is that art class can give students the skills to translate what’s in their mind’s eye onto the canvas. In the best art classes, technique and vision go hand in hand.

I’m Charlotta Westergren, I’m a working artist as well as a dedicated teacher. Both of those matter immensely to me, and that should matter to you. Students come to me looking not just for help in mastering techniques, but for another set of eyes to develop their own vision.

My solo shows have been reviewed in the New York Times and the Huffington Post, and my work has been featured in Harper’s Bazaar, the New Yorker, and the Paris Review. While I’m mainly a painter, I've worked in all sorts of media, including installation and video. I started out as an architect, with a degree from Columbia, and then studied art at the Museum School in Boston.

I've taught at the New School, the School of Visual Arts, Tufts’ Museum School, and other programs. As a teacher, I always try to highlight my students’ work.