Drawing New York
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11 classes with availability
Weeknight Figure Drawing
Drawing New York See all classes by this school @ 15 Gramercy Park South, New York, NY
Spend an immersive session working from a live figure model, moving through brief warm-up poses before settling into longer, more developed compositions. The varied format gives students plenty of time to apply technique and produce refined, finished drawings. Open to artists at all levels of experience.
Nov 2nd
6:30–9pm ET
Nov 4th
6:30–9pm ET
Nov 9th
6:30–9pm ET
Nov 11th
6:30–9pm ET
Nov 16th
6:30–9pm ET
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Saturday Figure Drawing
Drawing New York See all classes by this school @ 15 Gramercy Park South, New York, NY
Join an interactive figure-drawing workshop where you capture the human form through varied pose lengths and professional models. Develop your skills while connecting with fellow artists in an inspiring creative environment. Explore drawing techniques and advance your artistic practice.
Oct 31st
12–3pm ET
Nov 7th
12–3pm ET
Nov 14th
12–3pm ET
Nov 21st
12–3pm ET
Nov 28th
12–3pm ET
Instructed Figure Drawing
Drawing New York See all classes by this school @ 15 Gramercy Park South, New York, NY
Study figure drawing and discover numerous drawing approaches in this interactive workshop at Drawing New York. Each class features a live model, welcoming participants of any experience level to deepen their visual abilities. Bring your own materials for a complete learning experience.
Nov 6th
6:30–9pm ET
Nov 13th
6:30–9pm ET
Nov 20th
6:30–9pm ET
Nov 27th
6:30–9pm ET
Introduction to Drawing for Beginners
Drawing New York See all classes by this school @ 15 Gramercy Park South, New York, NY
Tap into your creative potential in this course built for absolute beginners and anyone seeking a structured way into drawing. Work through the essentials, from basic forms and proportions to refined shading. Learn how to use different papers and pencils effectively, and finish the course able to create compelling, well-rendered artwork.
Nov 10th
6:30–9pm ET
Meets 3 Times
Instructed Figure Drawing (Sunday Afternoon)
Drawing New York See all classes by this school @ 15 Gramercy Park South, New York, NY
Explore a range of figure drawing techniques alongside a live model in this welcoming class at Drawing New York. Open to all skill levels, each session encourages students to experiment with diverse approaches to the human form. Bring your own pad, pencils, and eraser to make the experience fully your own.
Nov 1st
12–4pm ET
Nov 8th
12–4pm ET
Nov 15th
12–4pm ET
Nov 22nd
12–4pm ET
Nov 29th
12–4pm ET
Instructed Drawing Night at the Met
Drawing New York See all classes by this school @ 1000 5th Ave, New York, NY
Spend an evening drawing among classical Greek and Roman sculptures while refining your charcoal technique. Guided instruction and a brief demonstration help build control, observation, and confidence when working from historic forms. Create expressive studies directly in the gallery as you explore light, shadow, and proportion through close visual analysis.
Nov 6th
6:30–8:30pm ET
Nov 20th
6:30–8:30pm ET
Portrait Drawing (3 Sessions)
Drawing New York See all classes by this school @ 15 Gramercy Park South, New York, NY
Build a strong foundation in portrait drawing by exploring the structure, anatomy, and proportions of the head. Develop skills in shaping likeness, refining forms, and using shading techniques to create depth and expression. Through focused practice and careful observation, artists will gain greater confidence in producing polished, expressive portraits with accuracy and clarity.
Nov 5th
6:30–9:30pm ET
Meets 3 Times
Fundamentals of Figure Painting
Drawing New York See all classes by this school @ 15 Gramercy Park South, New York, NY
Learn a clear, step-by-step approach to creating a finished, realistic figure painting with confidence. Build your skills from precise drawing and color mixing to rendering form, light, and anatomy in a structured process. Ideal for beginners and developing artists with some life drawing experience who want to strengthen their painting technique.
Nov 19th
6:30–9:30pm ET
Meets 4 Times
Drawing the Figure
Drawing New York See all classes by this school @ 15 Gramercy Park South, New York, NY
Develop your figure drawing skills by exploring gesture, proportion, and the principles of light and shadow. Work in graphite to render complex anatomical forms with realistic depth, volume, and tonal gradients. Demonstrations and individual critiques provide focused guidance to help artists refine their technique and observational skills.
Nov 16th
6:30–9:30pm ET
Meets 3 Times
Collage Night
Drawing New York See all classes by this school @ 15 Gramercy Park South, New York, NY
Step away from screens and into a relaxed, music-filled creative session. You'll work with collage techniques, play with layering and texture, and assemble unique pieces using materials provided (or bring your own). No experience required, just a desire to cut, paste, and share work, and enjoy a friendly, judgment-free space.
Fundamentals of Atelier Methods
Drawing New York See all classes by this school @ 15 Gramercy Park South, New York, NY
Build a strong foundation in realistic drawing through the principles of the atelier approach. Learn to create dimensional form with light and shadow, progressing from thumbnail sketches and block-ins to value studies and finished modeling. Brief lectures, demonstrations, and critiques provide guidance throughout the process.
Oct 31st
12–4pm ET
Meets 4 Times
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Long Pose Figure Drawing
Drawing New York See all classes by this school @ 15 Gramercy Park South, New York, NY
Sharpen your figure drawing abilities in this focused session from Drawing New York, dedicated to capturing a single pose with depth and accuracy. Work alongside experienced artists and bring your own drawing pad and preferred tools to make the most of this hands-on opportunity to grow your skills.
Introduction to Figure Drawing
Drawing New York See all classes by this school @ 15 Gramercy Park South, New York, NY
Build a strong foundation in drawing the human figure through clear, step-by-step guidance. Learn to approach gesture, proportion, and shading in a structured, accessible way that simplifies a complex subject. Live demonstrations and individualized feedback support skill development and help you leave with a figure drawing you like.
Will Weston Figure Drawing Workshop
Drawing New York See all classes by this school @ 456 Johnson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
This workshop teaches a clear, and simple figure construction technique suiting today’s modern educational (and professional) environment where students have to learn more in a short period of time. It is updated from classical drawing traditions, but is easier to grasp and more quickly learned in the beginning The approach allows students to address figure composition more easily and assumes students will soon want to draw figures in motion,...
Drawing Techniques
Drawing New York See all classes by this school @ 15 Gramercy Park South, New York, NY
Explore essential drawing principles through guided still life exercises that strengthen observation and technical skill. Study composition, proportion, shading, line quality, and mark-making techniques while learning from artist references and live demonstrations. Supportive critiques and group discussion encourage growth, helping artists refine their process and develop greater confidence in their work.
Drawing Brooklyn: Drink & Draw
Drawing New York See all classes by this school @ 35 Meadow St, Brooklyn, NY
Settle into a relaxed, creative environment designed for focused practice and exploration. Begin with quick gesture sketches before moving into longer poses that allow for deeper study and refinement. Enjoy a comfortable studio atmosphere with music, light refreshments, and a steady rhythm that supports concentration and flow. Ideal for artists seeking consistent, self-directed figure drawing time.
Bushwick Figure Drawing and Pizza
Drawing New York See all classes by this school @ 49 Bogart Street, Brooklyn, NY
Join us for a vibrant figure drawing session in Bushwick, where creativity meets community. Experience a variety of poses, set to an energizing soundtrack, and enjoy a relaxed, BYOB atmosphere. Bring your own materials and immerse yourself in an inspiring and positive environment. Let's create art together in this welcoming space!
Master Copy Painting Class
Drawing New York See all classes by this school @ 15 Gramercy Park South, New York, NY
Explore the technical mastery of Rembrandt by recreating a masterwork that blends precise realism with expressive, painterly handling. Students build a portrait step by step through underpainting, layered color application, glazing, and expressive finishing, gaining a practical understanding of historic oil painting technique while developing stronger observation, surface control, and color judgment.
Portrait Drawing (Drop-in)
Drawing New York See all classes by this school @ 15 Gramercy Park South, New York, NY
Explore the fundamentals of portrait drawing with a focus on structure, likeness, and character. Learn to streamline your process by identifying essential features and using artful abbreviation to create confident, expressive drawings. Open to all levels, with guidance tailored to individual interests and needs.
Improve Your Drawing Skills
Drawing New York See all classes by this school @ 15 Gramercy Park South, New York, NY
Sharpen your artistic eye and refine your technique through guided drawing sessions. Explore composition, proportion, shading, and mark-making as you work from still life and master the fundamentals of observation. Gain insight from artist studies, demonstrations, and supportive feedback to elevate your drawings with confidence.
Reviews of Drawing New York
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Weeknight Figure Drawing
Very fun Halloween class! A joy as always -
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Weeknight Figure Drawing
Had an amazing experience finally getting taking the figure drawing class, the moderator was super attentive, love the ambience and opportunity to have this art outlet after work. -
Saturday Figure Drawing
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Lovely vibe as always -
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Instructed Figure Drawing
Good class for a beginner -
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Saturday Figure Drawing
Saturday Figure Drawing was a great experience. The model was excellent, the artists were congenial, the monitor was helpful and welcoming and the oreos were the cherry on top. Can't wait to go again. -
Portrait Drawing (Drop-in)
Fantastic class. I sucked so bad but the instructor did their best to guide the session and save me from being a complete failure. -
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