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Unleash your artistic side and master the art of drawing with a wide range of classes available in NYC. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, these courses offer expert instruction, helping you tap into your creativity and create stunning visual masterpieces.

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Drawing Lotus Flowers in the Tibetan Tradition

Sacred Arts Research Foundation @ 107 Green St, Brooklyn, NY

In this evening workshop you will learn  how to draw a Lotus Flower according to the Tibetan Buddhist Thangka tradition. The lotus flower (Skt. Pad Ma, Tib. Pema) was not only adopted as a sacred symbol in India and Tibet, but also in Persia, Egypt, China, and Central Asia. And in all these countries it is seen as a symbol of beauty, perfection and spiritual purity and spiritual awakening. Many aspects of the Buddhist path are captured in...

(9) All levels 8 and older
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Creative Sketching and Painting

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

In this illustration-based class, discover a more stylized approach to drawing. Each week, focus on a different material and method of mark making. Materials include pencil, marker, pen, ink, china marker and colored pencil. We look at illustration, lettering and collage to incorporate their styles into our sketchbooks. Explore creative play in an accessible, engaging community. For the Supply List, please CLICK HERE

(1070) Intermediate 18 and older
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$249

6 sessions

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Architecture of the Universe: Sacred Geometry Art Class

Sacred Arts Research Foundation @ 107 Green St, Brooklyn, NY

The Mayans speak of Hunab Ku, the Galactic Center and Heart of the Sky, as the giver of movement and measure. The Order of Freemasonry attributes the square and compass, instruments of the architect, as its symbolic tools. By ascribing sacred meaning to forms, proportions and symbols, artists and craftspeople imbue and sanctify their creations. In this hands-on class we will explore sacred geometry in many forms. Topics include the drawing of the...

(9) All levels 8 and older
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Comics & the Graphic Novel

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

Discover how to create a strong, compelling storyline, how to create characters, illustrate body language and facial expression, and how to match words and pictures. Working in small groups to enable each student to receive individual attention, we’ll cover basic drawing and storytelling techniques, and will reference a broad range of comic book styles. There will be a demo of all materials and an expanded list available in the first day of class....

(1070) All levels 18 and older
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$350

6 sessions

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Stippling 101

Classeteria @ 284 Suydam St, Brooklyn, NY

Come learn the basics of stippling, a technique using tiny dots to create realistic and beautiful artwork. This is an expanding field in the world of art, recognized for its level of detail and patience required. We will explore different strategies and drawing textures to create a foundation for students to expand on their future stippling projects. Artists of all levels are welcome to attend.

(3) All levels 18 and older
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Fashion Sketching (2-Hour Private)

The New York Sewing Center @ 246 W 38th St, New York, NY

Unlock your creativity and master the art of fashion sketching with personalized lessons at The New York Sewing Center. Bring your own project and learn at your own pace with expert guidance from our instructors. Discover the joy of creating exactly what you want in a private studio setting.

(313) All levels 10 and older
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$120
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Drawing on Your Tablet

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

You already use your iPad as a photo album, an e-reader and an entertainment center. Why not use it as a sketch pad? Learn how to use the best drawing app’s around to create beautiful drawings, on the go or at home. This is an introduction to digital drawing. The focus will be on the digital tool as a drawing device - connecting traditional techniques and mark-making to technology. Please note that this is not a class on short-cuts or on comparing...

(1070) Beginner 18 and older
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$240

2 sessions

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Drawing Heads and Hands

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

Make more expressive and engaging figure and portrait drawings and paintings through short and long studies of the head and hands. Recommended for both painting and drawing students. Improve your understanding of proportion, anatomy, line, composition, and light and shadow theory. All media and levels welcome. Supply List: Toned Charcoal or Pastel Paper: Either 5 individual sheets, or pad (Strathmore, Canson, etc., 24” x 18” or 12” x...

(1070) All levels 18 and older
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$240

2 sessions

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SketchUp Level 1 - Essentials

ONLC Training Centers @ 2 Park Ave, New York, NY & Virtually Online

Learn the essential skills needed for general modeling, layout, and architecture using SketchUp, one of the easiest 3D tools to use. This 3-day course provides a complete overview of SketchUp's features, with ample time for practice and review. Perfect for beginners with little or no 3-dimensional drawing or SketchUp experience.

(7) Beginner 18 and older
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$1,195

3 sessions

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Drawing from Nature with Silverpoint

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

Discover the art and subtle quality of silverpoint, a medium that dates to the late Middle Ages. Explore historic and contemporary examples while learning the ins and outs of how to use the medium and prepare surfaces for its application. Participants create drawings with silverpoint inspired by nature while honing their skills of observation. For the Supply List, please CLICK HERE Notes: Visitors are not required to show proof of vaccination....

(1070) All levels 18 and older
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$150
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Chill and Draw

The Brick @ 628 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Drawing has been around since the literal beginning of mankind. Fucking hieroglyphics, cave paintings… stars? Need I say more? Come join me every week and LETS DRAW SOMETHING TOGETHER! We will learn to capture the image of your favorite bird, or to depict an idea for your latest performance, to storyboard for a movie, or to invent a totally new landscape for fun. Whatever your reason, we practice it together with a new drawing every week. Can’t...

All levels 18 and older
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Combined Media: Painting, Drawing, Collage

Creatively Wild Art Studio Dumbo @ 98 Water St, Brooklyn, NY

Unleash your creativity and explore the world of mixed media art at Creatively Wild Art Studio Dumbo. Discover new techniques and materials as you create textured pieces with depth and individuality. Perfect for artists looking to embark on an adventurous journey of self-expression.

(181) All levels 18 and older
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$455

7 sessions

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Let's Go Outside: Observational Drawing en Plein Air

Creatively Wild Art Studio Dumbo @ 98 Water St, Brooklyn, NY

Immerse yourself in the vibrant energy of Brooklyn's historical waterfront as you master the art of capturing cityscapes en plein air. From sketching the dynamic skyline to translating atmospheric perspective onto canvas, discover the secrets of expressing your personal connection to the urban landscape under the open sky. Join us for an unforgettable artistic journey through the heart of New York City's iconic bridges and lush green spaces.

(181) All levels 18 and older
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$455

6 sessions

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Drawing Comics (Ages 12- 16)

Drawing New York @ 15 Gramercy Park South, New York, NY

DRAWING COMICS for Everyone!  *ALL skill levels, ALL styles and ALL genres welcome! This class will include a series of fun 1-day projects and challenging drawing games to build up and expand student’s storytelling talents. Great for learners who want to draw comics/manga. ALL

(698) All levels 12 - 16 years old
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$285

5 sessions

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Manga Madness (Ages 6 and up)

Kids at Art @ 1412 2nd Ave, New York, NY

Is your child a superhero in the making? Would he/she love to know how to create classic and new Manga characters and learn how to put them in their own comic book? This is the class for them!  Our special cartooning and storyboarding teacher will teach your child how to draw, ink, paint and produce their very own adventure.

(1) All levels 6 and older
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$795

17 sessions

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Drawing Out Your Soul Through Touch Drawing

New York Open Center @ 22 E 30th St, New York, NY

Touch Drawing is a simple but powerful technique that encourages the immediate, direct expression of feelings and sensations in drawings. The use of the hands as living tools and the speed of the process put us totally in the moment and bypass the judging mind, allowing us to open to inspiration and tap into the deepest parts of our being, which we can then see reflected in our series of drawings. Today Deborah will create a safe, sacred atmosphere...

(299) All levels 18 and older
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$150
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Adult: Drawing & Painting for Beginners

Creatively Wild Art Studio Dumbo @ 98 Water St, Brooklyn, NY

Learn how to paint & create finished works of art with confidence in this immersive in-studio session. This class will allow students to acquire basic drawing & painting techniques. The class course will begin with preliminary drawing exercises before moving into painting, demos in color mixing, shape & application. Choose subject matter that means something to you, to give your pieces that unique flavor. Work in Pencils, Pastels, Watercolor...

(181) Beginner 18 and older
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$280

5 sessions

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Adult: Collage Art

Creatively Wild Art Studio Dumbo @ 98 Water St, Brooklyn, NY

Picasso was one of the first artists to use collage as a way of creating innovative art. Our collage class is perfect for adventurers who want to explore unconventional ways to make unique artwork using cool mixed media in refreshing ways, this popular technique finds many expressions. Perfect for all levels: beginner to intermediate or for advanced students looking for new media, techniques or inspiration! In this course you will: Discover non-traditional...

(181) All levels 18 and older
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Combining Traditional Watercolor and Watercolor Pencils

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Watercolor pencils combine beautifully with traditional watercolors and make placing color exactly where you want it much easier. Learn simple techniques for making a wonderful variety of textures and details with watercolor pencils, for making washes with watercolor paints, and for bringing it all together. We will work from plant cuttings or potted plants; students are encouraged to bring their own plant subjects.

(165) All levels 18 and older
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$233

8 sessions

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Drawing and Painting Waterfowl in the Fall Landscape

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Fall is an exciting time to observe and sketch resident and migratory waterfowl in Brooklyn’s ponds, streams, and reservoirs. The anatomy, gestures, and behavioral habits of waterfowl will be covered as well as techniques for painting their vivid plumage and iridescent colors. Composition and light on form will be emphasized as well as approaches to rendering reflections on water. A session will be devoted to tips for sketching in the field, possibly...

(165) All levels 18 and older
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$258

5 sessions

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