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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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Teens: Advanced Painting, Drawing & Mixed-Media

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

Our advanced teenage drawing, painting & mixed media class is especially designed for 12-17 yr olds. For students who already have taken a foundation art course and want to delve more deeply into their own creative process. This class will offer students the opportunity to work on projects more intensively, then regular classes in school or at home.  Explore exciting new media, develop your craft and hone skills as you make progress you...

(181) Advanced 12 - 17 years old
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The Elusive Elipse: 2 Day Drawing & Painting Workshop

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Depicting objects in the shape of an ellipse can give the artist pause. This workshop offers a practical approach to this challenging shape with exercises in seeing and rendering with pencil and brushwork.  We will use garden flower pots and other containers found within BBG displays as subjects—or bring your own elliptical challenge to class! Note:  Please bring this confirmation for Garden admission. The Security Guard in the lobby...

(165) All levels 18 and older
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$200

2 sessions

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Acem Meditation

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

Full Course Name Acem Meditation: Discover The Power of The Wandering Mind Acem Meditation is practiced in 18 countries around the world. It does not require you to monitor your thoughts; instead, it is a non-directive method based on the effortless mental repetition of a sound. In this series participants will learn to use this technique for relaxation and deep stress release; increase energy levels; stimulate creativity; and experience spiritual...

(299) All levels 18 and older
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$150

4 sessions

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Building A Portfolio 11 - 15 yrs

West Side YMCA - Community Arts @ 5 W 63rd St, New York, NY

This fall, we are offering a new program for kids - ages 11 to 15, titled Building A Portfolio. This studio class is designed to help middle school students create the skilled portfolio drawings, paintings and sketchbook required for placement in specialized art high schools. Students will improve their ability to draw from observation — still-life arrangements, landscape/street scenes (weather permitting) and live models — using a variety of...

(30) All levels 11 - 15 years old
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$170

7 sessions

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Draw Flowers + Terrariums Workshop

Brooklyn Craft Company @ 165 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Learn to draw adorable and charming botanicals! This mellow, beginner-level workshop will take you on a tour of illustration basics in one three-hour session. You'll learn the basics of drawing simple floral forms to compose your own patterns and terrarium drawings. You'll start by learning to draw the basic structure of various plants, then learn to add on the center, petals, and leaves to create your own original, beautiful botanical illustrations....

(559) All levels 18 and older
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Manga Stories (Ages 6-16)

HiArt! @ 227 W 29 St, New York, NY

Hold onto your hats, manga lovers! This is your chance to learn not only how to draw mangacharacters but to develop and write manga. Lean how to make panels, incorporate text, design your page, create fantastic creatures, and more! Manga is an incredible way for kids who love to draw to find their own path and be cool at the same time. Highly stylized and easy to learn, kids master proportions, line weight, how to use a nib and a brush,...

All levels 6 - 16 years old
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$675

10 sessions

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Teens: Drawing Human Anatomy + Figure Sketching

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

Figure drawing is the art of sketching the human figure to capture the essence of the human body's musculature, texture, and postures. This class will help you hone observational skills and master techniques in form, value, shading, and perspective. Study the human figure in action and in dynamic poses and compositions, unusual angles like upshots or extreme close ups. Learn how to depict anatomical features and drapery in clothing. In...

(181) All levels 9 - 14 years old
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Weekend Life Drawing

Solas Studio @ 117 E 24th St, New York, NY

An intimate figure drawing class with minimal instruction. Open to veterans and newcomers alike. Intimate venue Not a bad seat in the house. About this event (18+) Join us for a Saturday afternoon session of figure drawing with a live nude model. No photography allowed. BYOA or purchase a ticket with the materials option! Timeline: 30 second pose x 20 5 minute pose x 2 15 minute pose x2 *10 minute break* 30 minute pose x 2

(11) All levels 21 and older
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The Art of Silverpoint Drawing

The Decorus Atelier of Figurative Art @ 117 57th St., Brooklyn, NY

Learn how to create a silverpoint drawing in the traditional way of the Old Masters. Students will learn the history of the craft, how to prepare the paper, and create a finished drawing in silver. 

(145) All levels 16 and older
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Manga II: Drawing and Animation for Kids (Ages 8+)

RESOBOX @ 91 East 3rd St, New York, NY

If you are familiar with Mario, Hello Kitty, Pikachu, and Rilakkuma, then you can easily understand kawaii characters. In this class in New York City, we will explore Japanese contemporary drawing styles to create Japanese anime characters of our own vision and design. Students will also learn how to make manga (Japanese-style comic) and basic animation techniques. Starting with basic drawing techniques, children will learn about and experience...

(521) All levels 8 and older
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Valentine's Day Beginner's Drawing at the MET

The Art Studio NY @ 1000 5th Ave, New York, NY

Grab your sweetie for a unique, creative date as you enjoy art, beauty, fun, and drawing at NYC's most famous museum! Everything is better with the one you love, including drawing classes. Everyone can draw, so tap into your inner-artists together in this encouraging, non-judgmental New York City drawing class as YOU: Relax as a couple and enjoy the romantic medium of drawing  Celebrate as you learn something new together during your...

(634) Beginner 18 and older
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Sketch + Color + CAD: All-in-1

Brooklyn Shoe Space @ 224 Roebling St, Brooklyn, NY

Perfect for shoe lovers, and future shoe designers.  This session will get you in the sketching groove, and will accomplish multiple designs, from both women's heels and athletic sneakers. You will also learn how to color in your sketches. It's normally a comfortable size class, so we can cater towards the style you wish to sketch. Come prepared to dive into sketching! Bring some reference images with you!  You'll be ready to take on...

(191) All levels 15 and older
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$280
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Footwear Design

Brooklyn Shoe Space @ 224 Roebling St, Brooklyn, NY

Perfect for shoe lovers, and future shoe designers. This session will get you in the sketching groove, and will accomplish multiple designs, from both women's heels and athletic sneakers. You will also learn how to color in your sketches. It's normally a comfortable size class, so we can cater towards the style you wish to sketch. Come prepared to dive into sketching! Bring some reference images with you!  You'll be ready to take on the Technical...

(191) All levels 15 and older
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$280
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How to Get Your Comic Books Published for Adults

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

Discover the secrets of becoming a published comic book writer in this immersive course. Explore visual storytelling techniques, create a pitch packet, and receive invaluable feedback from experienced professionals. Unleash your creativity and bring your adult comic book dreams to life at Creatively Wild Art Studio Dumbo.

(181) All levels 18 and older
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$455

6 sessions

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Beginner Anime + Manga Art for Teens (Ages 9-16)

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

Dive into the captivating world of Anime & Manga with this dynamic art course for teens. Unleash your creativity as you learn to draw expressive characters in various styles, master shading techniques, and create your own unique manga illustrations. Get ready to bring your imagination to life at Creatively Wild Art Studio Dumbo.

(181) Beginner 9 - 16 years old
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$455

6 sessions

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Teens: The Art of Manga & Cartooning (Ages 10-17)

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

This is a two hour intensive taught by an experienced Manga Instructor! Enjoy a super creative, collaborative atmosphere and learn new techniques and skills: Manga/ or Japanese comic book art comes in many different styles and genres, (so each student can explore which one suits their skill set). Styles include Chibi, Shoju, Shounen and more!  Our class curriculum includes lectures on proportion, color, line, shading and perspective in a composition,...

(181) All levels 10 - 17 years old
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O-ekaki Passion: Draw & Paint a Passion

RESOBOX @ 44-02 23rd St, Long Island City, NY

Think of your dreams and passions and draw them on paper! The theme for our workshop this time is ” your favorite taste.” What is a picture? Drawing is a way of expressing your growing passion with pen and paper. It starts with developing your passion, drawing it, and creating your own power through art. Instead of thinking with your head, painting is a means of representing yourself through colors and lines. The theme of this lesson is...

(521) All levels 18 and older
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Manga I: Drawing and Animation for Kids (Ages 5-7)

RESOBOX @ 91 East 3rd St, New York, NY

If you are familiar with Mario, Hello Kitty, Pikachu, and Rilakkuma, then you can easily understand kawaii characters. In this class in New York City, we will explore Japanese contemporary drawing styles to create Japanese anime characters of our own vision and design. Students will also learn how to make manga (Japanese-style comic) and basic animation techniques. Starting with basic drawing techniques, children will learn about and experience...

(521) All levels 5 - 7 years old
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Joke in the Box: An Introduction to Gag Cartooning

Q.E.D. @ 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY

An introduction to the subtle wizardry that is gag cartooning. We’ll be doing exercises meant to generate ideas, spark jokes, and inspire cartoons in the single-panel format.  If we do this right, you’ll walk out with a stack of beginnings and ideas for comics that you’re excited about. If we do it wrong, I’ll be left tied to a pole covered in gasoline out in the desert somewhere.  Worried about your drawing skills, or lack thereof?...

(252) Beginner 16 and older
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Life Drawing (w/ Model) for Adults - BYO Materials

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

Immerse yourself in the art of life drawing at Creatively Wild Art Studio Dumbo. Sharpen your observational skills and develop your style as you capture the essence of the human body with a live model. This self-led workshop is the perfect opportunity for artists of all levels to practice their craft in a supportive and creative environment.

(181) All levels 18 and older
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$175

7 sessions

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