The Painting School
Classes in Brooklyn
The Painting School offers art classes and workshops for all ages, focusing on building creative confidence through hands-on experiences. Located in Brooklyn and the Catskills, they provide a welcoming space for students to explore various mediums and develop their artistic skills
6 classes with availability
Wednesday Morning 5-week Class for Adults with Some Experience
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This 5-week painting class explores color mixing techniques inspired by influential artists, with a focus on rich color harmonies, vibrant landscapes, shadows, limited palettes, and patterns. Designed for painters with some experience, the course helps students refine their artistic style, experiment with new approaches to color and composition, and build a stronger creative practice.
Nov 11th
10am–12pm ET
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Wednesday Night - 5-week Class for Experienced Painters
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This 5-week painting course with Sara Woster is designed for experienced painters looking to refine their personal style and develop a cohesive body of work around a central theme. Through inspiration from artists like Fairfield Porter, Mamma Andersson, and Maria Berrio, students will deepen their skills in color, composition, storytelling, and value while continuing to strengthen foundational techniques.
Nov 11th
7–9pm ET
Meets 5 Times
Thursday Morning - 4-week Beginning Painting Class for Adults
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This 4-week painting class introduces beginners and returning artists to essential techniques, including color, shape, value, form, space, and painting figures and faces. Through the study of art history and contemporary art, students will build foundational skills and confidence to continue painting independently or pursue further classes.
Nov 12th
10am–12pm ET
Meets 4 Times
Monday Night 5-Week Adult Class for Painters with Some Experience
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In this 5-week painting class, explore color mixing techniques inspired by groundbreaking artists, experimenting with vibrant hues, muted tones, shadows, patterns, and expressive lines. Designed for painters with some experience, the course helps you refine your artistic style, deepen your understanding of color relationships, and build a stronger creative practice.
Nov 16th
7–9pm ET
Meets 5 Times
Simplifying the World - An Acrylic Painting Workshop
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Explore simplified approaches to painting inspired by artists such as Georgia O’Keeffe, Milton Avery, and Alex Katz. Create several paintings while learning to balance bold colors and shapes between realism and abstraction.
Painting a Lush & Wild World - An Acrylic Painting Workshop
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Explore vibrant and expressive painting inspired by artists such as Henri Rousseau, Frida Kahlo, and Miroco Machiko. Experiment with the color wheel, surrealist symbols, and imaginative imagery to create lush paintings filled with magic realism and wild energy.
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Wednesday Night 8-Week Painting Class for People Who Want to Get Serious About Their Art
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Designed for painters with some prior experience, this class helps you strengthen essential techniques while developing a cohesive body of work and a personal artistic voice. Through projects inspired by renowned artists, you'll refine your skills in composition, value, portraiture, and creative expression in a supportive studio environment.
Art Camp for Young Artists (Ages 9-13)
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This fun, small-group art camp for ages 9–12 focuses on painting while exploring a variety of creative mediums like clay, collage, sculpture, and printmaking. With plenty of guidance, music, and hands-on activities, students will build skills, experiment freely, and make new friends while creating lots of art.
Drawing Intensive Summer Camp Session for Teens
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This summer course gives rising 7th and 8th graders a fun, week-long opportunity to strengthen their drawing skills with arts educator Louise Butler. Students will build confidence in observational drawing through still life and self-portrait work while developing pencil techniques in a creative, social environment.
Art Camp (Ages 9-13)
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This flexible art camp welcomes kids for a full week or individual days, focusing on painting while also exploring drawing, collage, textiles, clay, and more. In a small, supportive setting, young artists will receive personalized guidance, enjoy music and fun activities, and create meaningful artwork.
Friday Night 8-Week Portrait Drawing & Oil Painting
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Explore the fundamentals of portraiture through facial anatomy, drawing, and observation-based techniques. Students will create self-portraits, work from photographs, and paint live models in oil while developing their skills in a supportive, all-levels setting.
Tuesday After School for 3rd - 5th Grades
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This after-school painting class for grades 3–5 explores a new painting medium and technique each week, encouraging students to experiment while developing their personal style. Lessons are inspired by influential artists from both history and today, making it perfect for creative kids ready to build skills with focus and curiosity.
Beginner & Intermediate Drawing & Painting: Light, Color & Gesture
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Taught by the talented Alexa Saxton Thomas, this 8-week beginner to intermediate class explores the expressive moods of fall through drawing and watercolor, inspired by artists like Degas, Morisot, and Hockney. Students will build confidence with charcoal, watercolor, and pastel while creating vibrant seasonal works that blend observation, memory, and personal expression in a supportive, creative community.
Beginner 8-week Adult Painting Class
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This basics class is perfect for total beginners or those returning to painting, offering a supportive space to learn core skills like color mixing, composition, and light and shadow. Through fun, hands-on projects inspired by great artists past and present, students will paint objects, landscapes, portraits, and figures while building community through art.
K-2 Thursday After School
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The Painting School after-school program for K–2 students is a playful, process-oriented art experience that sparks creativity and builds confidence through exploration. Kids experiment with various materials and techniques, guided by inspiring teachers, focusing on the joy of making rather than the final product.
Monday Night Weekly Class - Beginning to Intermediate Painters
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This class explores how light and color behave across varied subjects—from reflections on water to glowing skies, shiny objects, botanicals, and winter landscapes—guided by examples from both historical and contemporary artists. Designed for friendly, committed painters with at least some experience in acrylic or water-soluble oils, the class blends technical learning with an engaging, supportive studio atmosphere.
Introduction to Oil Painting Workshop
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This workshop introduces students to the fundamentals of oil painting, covering essential materials, tools, and techniques through a mix of historical context and guided, hands-on practice. Participants will complete a still life painting using wet-on-wet methods and leave with a solid foundation and increased confidence in working with oil paints.
8-Week Painting Class: Monday Night
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Strengthen your acrylic painting skills in a weekly class that adapts to your experience level while drawing inspiration from modern and contemporary artists. Through skill-building exercises and guided canvas paintings, you'll refine your technique, develop your personal style, and gain studio access during designated weekend hours.
Acrylic Painting Class: Wednesday Morning 8-Week
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Build your acrylic painting skills through weekly projects inspired by the techniques and styles of modern and contemporary artists. Designed for painters of all experience levels, this class combines focused skill-building exercises with guided canvas paintings to help you refine your technique and develop your own artistic style.
High School Painting Camp (Ages 14-18)
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This afternoon camp offers high school students the opportunity to dive into more advanced painting techniques, from still lifes and portraits to abstract work, all while drawing inspiration from contemporary artists. With plenty of painting, drawing, and creative energy, students will build confidence, make new friends, and leave with a portfolio of great paintings. Enjoy a relaxed and fun atmosphere with snacks, music, and creative exploration.