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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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Sketch Class: SketchUp + V-Ray

New York School of Interior Design @ 170 E 70th St, New York, NY

This course builds upon the SketchUp suite of courses, allowing students to visualize their computer models with V-Ray, a state of the art computer program. Create compelling 3D architectural drawings with this popular third-party renderer.  Learn how to take a single scene with interior elements and add lights, move cameras, and enhance objects by adding translucent and reflective surface qualities. Leverage each of the V-Ray tools and its...

(176) All levels 18 and older
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$675

7 sessions

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Drawing at Untermeyer Gardens

92nd Street Y @ Class is happening Offsite
, New York, NY

Join us for a day of drawing and exploration at Untermeyer Park and Gardens in Yonkers. Largely forgotten, these gardens were once considered the most spectacular in America. The 43-acre estate contains various gardens, classical structures and vistas, some restored, some still in ruins.  Below are some suggested materials to bring for the day but bring what you’re comfortable working with and can easily carry. Limit your choices. Better...

(1068) All levels 18 and older
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$120
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Autobiographical Cartoons

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

Explore the world of autobiographical comics and create panel-to-panel visual narratives based on your experiences, adventures, family histories and dreams. Study the works of artists like Robert Crumb, Harvey Pekar, Carol Tyler and Art Spiegelman, who are known for illustrating their daily lives.  Learn the fundamentals of  Comics Structure, composition and narrative Create an original script And use a variety of drawing materials...

(1068) All levels 18 and older
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$125
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Learn to Draw at the Met Museum

Drawing As Mindfulness @ 1000 5th Ave, New York, NY

Come discover the Metropolitan Museum of Art like never before!  Each week we will be discovering a new gallery and discussing new drawing techniques.   For TOTAL BEGINNERS as well as those looking to sharpen their skills.   Galleries include: Greek and Roman, European Sculpture, The Temple of Dendur, Oceania, Modern Art, Arts of Africa, and The Astor Garden.   Techniques include: drawing the portrait, drawing...

(16) All levels 18 and older
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$199

4 sessions

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Digital Painting

Ashcan Studio of Art @ 45 E 34th St, New York, NY

Course Description The Digital Art Curriculum provides the fundamental knowledge and skills for learning how to paint digitally using Adobe Photoshop. You will learn about lines, layer, digital portrait making, still life, volume, environmental painting, perspective, light and shadow. Curriculum The Digital Drawing and Painting program is a foundation program for students who are newly introduced to digital tablets and Adobe programs. Student...

(3) Beginner 12 and older
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$800

8 sessions

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Figure Drawing

Educational Alliance Art School @ 197 East Broadway, New York, NY

This beginning course is designed as an introduction to basic life drawing techniques using a nude model. This class will explore a variety of drawing mediums and is open to the use of paint later in the class.  The first half of class will focus on a more fast paced method of figure drawing and the second half will allow time with one model and one position to work from. The Instructor will provide fundamental techniques to train the eye how...

(29) All levels 18 and older
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$320

7 sessions

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Drink & Draw

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

Join us on every second Thursday night for a Drink & Draw session with a twist — music and models inspired by a theme. These informal figure-drawing events pair eclectic DJ sets with dynamic modeling.  Admission includes two drinks and supplies courtesy of our generous sponsor, Blick Art Materials. For March: Let's go way back: We're no psychiatrists, but this drink and draw is going to bring up some interesting memo-ries. And probably...

(1068) All levels 21 and older
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Art Workshop (Saturday Evening)

Chelsea Drawing & Painting Workshops @ 321 W 24th St , New York, NY

You may be interested in drawing and painting, as both an experienced artist ​or as some one just starting out on the artistic path. If you are a beginner, the artist -instructor will start you off on the fundamentals of drawing by creating your own still-life of objects to draw. For intermediate and advanced emerging artists, we work with what you are interested in creating, so that you can develop your own vision and style.  Our workshops...

(221) All levels 16 and older
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Portrait Drawing: One-Day Intensive Workshop

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

Join Grand Central Atelier graduate Allison Parker for this one day Portrait Drawing Workshop. This session will cover the basics of the portrait drawing process with a mix of lecture, demo and exercises. Students should expect to learn basic portrait techniques while understanding continued work on their own will be required to gain proficiency.  Important Things to Note: Sessions Includes:  Basic anatomy...

(696) All levels 12 and older
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Introduction to Fashion Illustration Workshop

Drawing New York @ 123 E 15th St, New York, NY

Join us for this three hour Intro to Fashion Illustration Workshop with the exciting and talented Kitty N. Wong. Her work is featured on Cartier Hong Kong's website for  their Unlock Your Wish campaign. This workshop is divided into two sections: Section 1: Pencil Attendees will learn to draw figures for fashion using two different proportional systems. This section will also cover facial features to bring...

(696) Beginner 14 and older
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Adult Art

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

Always wanted to learn to draw and paint? This is for you. Any level you’re at, we will teach you the basics of art. If you have already studied art and want to work on a specific area, we will help you with your own on-going interest/projects. We will teach you the basics of drawing (line, shape, form, color, value, proportion, perspective, light, shadow, texture and composition). Instruction as well as critique will develop your skills. This...

(1) Beginner 18 and older
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$675

16 sessions

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6 Week Series: Intro to Drawing for Adults

The Paint Place @ 243 W 72nd St, New York, NY

Learn all of the basics for drawing! If you have always wanted to learn how to draw but did not know how to get started, then this course is for you.  We will teach all of the basics of drawing- you will become familiar with paper types, drawing styles, rendering techniques and more! You will learn the basic principlies of perspective, layout, design and space.  Important Note: Supplies are not included in the class once you sign up you...

(414) Beginner 18 and older
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$240

6 sessions

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Interpreting the Figure

New York School of the Arts @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY

In this two day workshop, the student will create and interpret the human form from a live model.  An intense and rigorous introduction will provide the student with all the basic fundamentals that are needed in understanding the human form. Proportion, balance, gesture, attitude, composition, etc. so as to create a figure or fragment.

(76) Beginner 18 and older
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$400

2 sessions

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Using Gesture to Understand Drawing

New York School of the Arts @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY

A Natural Way to Draw: Using Gesture to Understand Drawing The purpose of this course is to become acquainted with the idea of drawing from the inside out. Using the gesture as a starting point to drawing in a more holistic way is ideal for all levels; artists new to drawing will learn techniques to approach observational drawing with confidence and seasoned draftsmen will acquire new skills in capturing the essence of the subject. We will be...

(76) All levels 18 and older
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$400

8 sessions

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Figure Drawing or Painting: A Foundation

New York School of the Arts @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY

Discover the secrets of capturing the human form through drawing and painting in this dynamic course at the esteemed New York School of the Arts. Join a supportive community of artists as you learn to master light and shadow, create three-dimensional effects, and bring depth and expression to your artwork. All skill levels are welcome to join this transformative artistic journey.

(76) All levels 18 and older
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$430

8 sessions

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The Figure in Space

New York School of the Arts @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY

Unleash your creativity and master the art of expressing the human form in a three-dimensional space. Explore your artistic voice and develop your skills in this immersive course at the renowned New York School of the Arts. Join us now and embrace the opportunity to work with live models and receive personalized critiques.

(76) All levels 18 and older
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$430

9 sessions

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Advanced Language of Drawing

New York School of the Arts @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY

Unlock the secrets of composition and mark-making in the Advanced Language of Drawing course at the New York School of the Arts. Dive deep into a variety of techniques and mediums, working from still-life and imagination. All levels are welcome.

(76) All levels 18 and older
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$430

8 sessions

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Portrait Figure Drawing & Painting I & II

The Art Studio NY @ 145 W 96th St, New York, NY

Students will learn the foundational techniques of portrait and figure painting, such as color mixing, color value, composition, proportions, glazing, brushwork, paint application, texture, personal style and more. They will also work from both live figure model as well as additional figurative and portraiture inspirations and subject matter. Drawing and painting are sumptuous, exciting, and the most popular art mediums by artists worldwide. In...

(632) All levels 18 and older
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$259

5 sessions

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Portrait Drawing: Long Pose

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

Join Grand Central Atelier graduate Allison Parker for three hours of assisted portrait drawing. Students work from a live model who takes a single pose for the entire session. Large printouts of classical techniques are posted around the room for students to review. Students will work on their own drawings with the instructor coming around to assist them.  While the model is resting we take “working breaks”...

(696) All levels 12 and older
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Two Day Figure Drawing Pastel Workshop

Drawing New York @ 18 W 18th St, New York, NY

Drawing New York is thrilled to offer Two-Day Figure Drawing Workshop - with artist Emil Robinson.  Emil Robinson has a unique approach to figure drawing, drawing techniques and drawing methods. Robinson’s response to the figure is both physical and tender, often utilizing unexpected color and texture.  On day one, Robinson will introduce his materials and methods. He will flesh out his goals with the aid of art...

(696) Intermediate 18 and older
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