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Beginner's Acrylic & Watercolor Painting

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  • 18 and older
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  • 243 W 72nd St , New York, NY
  • 3 hours & 30 minutes over 2 sessions

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Class Description

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*It's never too late to create! When available, we keep registration open in our art classes so you may join a class that has already started. Don't worry, we will catch you up!

Painting in acrylics or watercolors is sumptuous, relaxing, and inspiring. In this fear-free, encouraging, and expressive painting class, YOU will:

• Learn the artistic techniques of painting and self-expression, with either acrylic or watercolor paint (or explore both!)
• Receive one-on-one expert art instruction as you enjoy our nurturing and non-judgmental art studio
• Practice painting techniques, such as: color mixing, tone, value, brushwork, texture, composition, palette knife use, emotional/personal expression, and more!
• Learn through ongoing painting demonstrations and explore artistic techniques specific to you style, interest, and painting medium of choice
• Feel inspired by subject matter, such as: still life, landscape, portraiture, colorful abstraction, and other artistic ideas that excite you
• Create many finished paintings to celebrate and hang in your home
• Escape the every day and make your painting class your weekly oasis!

Materials are not included. Purchase one of the following discounted painting kits, or see our online materials list:

Q&A

Q: Can I make up a class if I miss one? 
A: 
Unfortunately, we do not offer any makeups for classes missed. However, if you want to get the most from the course and the absence, you can tell the instructor when you will be absent ahead of time and the instructor can provide some guidance on exercises to practice while away.


Q: Is the room air conditioned?

 A: Yes, rooms are air conditioned when appropriate.


Q: Can I bring a friend to accompany me and watch?

A: No, unfortunately the class has limited space and all seats must be paid for.


Q: What is the dress code for this class?

 A: There is no dress code for this class, but keep in mind this is an art studio with wet paintings on the wall, so do not wear anything super nice or something that you don't want to risk getting ruined.


Q: Are materials provided and included in cost of the class?

A: No. For your first class, please bring all of your materials with one canvas (size of your choice).

Acrylic Painting

  • Acrylic Paints: You may buy a prepackaged paint set or individual colors. Please buy these specific colors or a close variation to the color listed: Titanium White, Cadmium Red, Cadmium yellow, Orange, Ultramarine Blue or Cobalt Blue, Alizarin Crimson, Burnt Sienna, Pthalo, Mars Black, or Viridian Green
  • Disposable Palette Paper
  • Acrylic Retarder Medium (any size)
  • Palette Knife-for mixing paint (triangle shaped tip)
  • 4-5 Acrylic Paint Brushes- Pre-set packages of various thicknesses or hand select a variety of thickness from skinny/fine to 1” thick. Purchase sizes and brands of your choice.
  • 1 Stretched Canvas: 11" x 14" or 16" x 20" or larger
  • Optional: Purchase a TASNY smock or bring your own
  • Optional: Metallic paints, Liquitex Acrylic Gloss Medium and Varnish, Acrylic paint mediums such as molding paste, pumice or other texture

Additional Canvases or supplies may be purchased throughout the session.

Only $75 at our gift shop

Watercolor Painting

• Watercolor pad: size of your choice (at least 11" x 14")    
• Plastic palette with at least 6 wells
• Watercolor Paints: You may buy a prepackaged paint set (of 6+ colors) or individual colors. Please buy these specific colors or a close variation to the color listed: Lemon Yellow, Medium Yellow, Scarlet, Crimson Red, Cerulean Blue, Ultramarine Blue, Light Green, Sap Green, Yellow Ochre, Burnt Sienna, Raw Umber, and Ivory Black
• Art Masking Fluid for Watercolors
• Watercolor Brushes: starter kit with 3 - 4 brushes of various sizes

Only $60 at our gift shop

Q: Do you sell class materials on site? 
A: 
Yes, canvases can be purchased at the following prices: 11 x 14 for $8 and 16 x 20 for $10.

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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  • Beginner's Acrylic & Watercolor Painting

    I have attended one class so far and like it. Oil painting can be a little abstract and challenging at first, but it is a lot of fun and the teacher and the other like minded students make it a lot of fun!
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The Art Studio NY is New York City's top art school for all ages and levels, offering one-of-a-kind art classes that explore authentic self-expression, creativity, and artistic technique. With expert instructors who focus on individualized instruction, they create a nurturing and inspiring environment for students to truly express their artistic abilities.

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