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Painting from Life: Alla Prima

Chelsea Classical Studio See all classes by this school @ 526 W 26th St, New York, NY

Develop fundamental painting skills in a direct-from-the-model class focused on draftsmanship, values, and color. With ongoing demonstrations and critique, you’ll practice mixing accurate color values and placing them effectively in your composition. Leave with stronger foundations for building confident, believable paintings from observation.

(288) All levels 16 and older
$40
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Quick Small Scale Portrait Sculpture

The Decorus Atelier of Figurative Art See all classes by this school @ 117 57th St, Brooklyn, NY

Students of all levels of experience will create small scale, portrait studies in clay using other students in the room as a model or provided example to copy from as a reference. Along the way students will gain a better appreciation for basic sculpture skills and for the anatomical relationships within the head. Instructor will also provide help and  examples or demonstrations as a guidance to the class. Students will be provided with clay to use during the class and with sculpture tools. No prior experience needed

(194) All levels 12 and older
$40
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Drawing & Painting the Portrait

Build a strong foundation in portrait creation through a structured and supportive approach. Develop accuracy by mastering proportion, measurement and form while refining individual features into a cohesive likeness. Explore light and shadow to create depth and dimension as you work from a live model. Suitable for all levels, with flexibility in drawing or painting mediums.

  • All levels
  • 18 and older
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  • 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY
  • 12 hours over 4 sessions

Start Dates (0) $250/person

  • Price includes $50 registration fee.

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Class Description

Description

This course offers a clear and supportive approach to drawing and painting the portrait. Students will learn to construct the head using a strong structural foundation, beginning with large shapes and gradually developing smaller forms and details. Key concepts include proportion, comparative measurement, and approaches such as the Loomis method to improve accuracy and achieve a convincing likeness. As the course progresses, we will focus on individual facial features and how they work together as a whole. Special emphasis will be placed on light and shadow, helping students understand form, volume, and subtle transitions. Students may choose to draw or paint, working from a live model in a sustained pose held over four weeks, allowing for a deeper and more rewarding study.

All levels are welcome. A variety of materials may be used, including pencil, charcoal, oil, watercolor, and pastel.

School Notes:

Please note, New York School of the Arts charges a $50 one-time registration fee for students who are new to their school. This is automatically added to the cost of your enrollment (and already included in the price listed on this course). If you are a returning student to NYSA, please let us know and we will refund you $50.

Refund Policy

Class Cancellation:

Classes and workshops are subject to cancellation if the minimum number of students required for a session is not met. Notification will be sent to registered students five days before the class is scheduled to begin.

Refunds:

To receive a refund, you must notify us in writing at [email protected]. There is a $15 administrative fee for each refund. 

  • In order to receive a full refund, students must withdraw from a class or workshop fourteen (14) business days prior to the first day of classes.
  • Students withdrawing from a class and workshop during the week before the beginning of the quarter will receive a 70% refund as school credit if within fourteen (14) business days of the start of the class.
  • No refunds will be made after the second class without medical documentation and no refunds will be made after a workshop begins.
  • Ceasing to attend class without notifying the school does not constitute withdrawal from class.
  • Refunds are issued in the same form as payment. Refunds are issued within thirty days from request in the form of the same payment. Registration and service fees are non-refundable.
  • Refund requests are also subject to a 5% CourseHorse processing fee.

Transfers:

All transfers must occur before the second meeting of class. Transfers from one course into another may incur additional fees, depending on the transfer. Transferring from one workshop to another is not permitted. There is a $15 administrative fee for each transfer.

Holidays & Canceled Lessons:

We are closed for Thanksgiving, winter, and spring break. If we must close due to the weather, we will send out an email. If classes are canceled, the instructor will work with the school office to schedule a make-up date. We do not refund/prorate for weather closure, and our make-up policy still applies.

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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New York School of the Arts

The New York School of the Arts offers a multidisciplinary approach to arts education, exploring fine arts, design, architecture, and music. With a strong emphasis on atelier methodology and access to workshops, lectures, and critiques, students are equipped with the knowledge and connections needed for a successful career in the arts.

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