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Fundamentals of Drawing & Painting (For Two)

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Fear-Free Beginners Drawing

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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.

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1-Time Beginners Drawing Art in Central Park

Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Central Park while learning to draw in a relaxed, supportive setting. Guided by an expert art educator, you'll explore fundamental drawing techniques, from composition to shading, tailored to your individual needs. Connect with fellow creatives and experience the stress-relieving benefits of artistic expression amidst NYC's iconic landscapes.

  • Beginner
  • 18 and older
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  • Central Park, New York, NY
  • 2 hours

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Class Description

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Enjoy the magic of New York City’s outdoors while  learning how to create  beautiful drawings inspired by nature!  Allow the soothing landscapes of New York City’s famous Central Park to be your muse as you tap into your inner-artist in this fear-free drawing class in NYC! With our small-sized adult art classes,  express your creativity and enjoy the stress relief and mood boost of creative expression,  connection to creative kindred spirits and the exploration of drawing!

Explore and practice a variety of fundamental drawing techniques while you tap into your authentic self-expression, receive individualized expert art instruction based on your needs and interests, and create artwork to feel proud of. Learn tips and tools in landscape “en plein air” drawing, including blending, contrast, composition, mark making, personal style, shading, 3-D effect, and the most important drawing techniques. Feel relaxed with our art studio's warm and non-judgmental teaching approach. This art class welcomes all levels, total beginners included!  In this fear-free drawing class in Central Park, students will:

  • Explore the most important drawing techniques in an easy-to-follow approach that will allow you to draw artwork you feel proud of
  • Learn how to draw while tapping into your unique self-expression
  • Enjoy tailor-made, encouraging and non-judgemental one-on-one expert art instruction from a New York City art educator and artist
  • Learn how to draw “En Plein Air” and experience why landscapes and nature are the subject matter of choice to many famous artists 
  • Delight in the beauty of drawing while enjoying the relaxation of sunsets by the water as you learn and create drawings that capture your viewpoint
  • Experience and learn from guided demonstrations filled with important artistic tips, techniques and tools to apply to your own drawings
  • Learn the most important drawing techniques such as composition, process over product, learning to see, overview vs. detail, discovering shape, line, negative space, expressive mark making, viewfinder, layering, eraser as a tool, form, and more
  • Discover your own personal and authentic artistic style
  • Receive the proven mental and emotional health benefits of art classes, including the reduction of stress, anxiety and depression, and the enhanced benefits of boosted self-esteem, relaxation, mental clarity, focus, and inner-peace

Any art classes that cannot take place due to inclement weather will automatically be rescheduled to meet online.

Materials are not included. You may order your art supplies on our website, or bring the following supplies with you. You will need:

  • Drawing pencil(s)
  • Gum eraser 
  • Vinyl eraser
  • Drawing pad (size of your choice)
  • A few paper towels or tissues
  • Optional: Vine charcoal (soft or medium)

Meeting Location and Time:

This class will meet in Central Park, specific location will be provided upon registration.


Art Class Materials:

Materials are not included.

Please bring:

  • a drawing pencil (2B suggested)
  • a kneaded or vinyl eraser
  • drawing paper (an 11" x 14" or small size Sketch or Drawing pad you feel comfortable carrying)
  • vine charcoal
  • a few paper towels or napkins 
  • Optional: Water, a blanket

Refund Policy

Class tuition is neither refundable nor transferable. No refunds will be issued after registration and payment. In case of a Medically Certified illness, a credit will be issued after receipt of your physician’s documentation. The value of the credit will be for the balance of the remaining class sessions with an additional deduction of a $95 registration fee. Credit may be used up to 12 months.

If after your first class you are dissatisfied with the quality of your course, a written note must be submitted within 1 business day after your first class. After receiving your note, refund of class tuition will be reviewed by our staff. If a refund is granted, processing of refunds requires 8-10 weeks. A 5% nonrefundable processing fee will be applied.

Course Cancellations

Although course cancellation is quite rare, The school reserves the right to cancel classes or change instructor assignments and makes every effort to notify students in advance. If enrollment goals are not met, a course may be canceled up to 1 business day before the first scheduled class. In the event of cancellation, a refund or credit is granted. On occasion, a course start-date will be pushed back if enrollment goals are not met. In this instance, you will receive a credit for the price of the class that did not take place.

Please note that there will be NO exceptions to this under any circumstances.

Make-up Policy

Unfortunately, The school does not offer any makeups for classes missed. However, if the student wants to get the most from the course and the absence, they can tell the instructor when they will be absent and the instructor can provide some guidance on exercises to practice while away.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

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  • 1-Time Beginners Drawing Art in Central Park

    Imaan was great, very relaxing class and a good opportunity for learning some basic techniques
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