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Explore foundational oil painting techniques like color mixing, glazing, and brushwork in a welcoming, beginner-friendly environment. Students will create unique artworks while learning to express their creativity through landscapes, still life, and impressionistic styles, all guided by professional artists in a supportive community. Ideal for beginners and intermediate artists alike, this course builds confidence and skill in the art of oil painting.

Explore fundamental drawing skills, including shading, perspective, and composition, in this NYC beginner's class. Participants will learn practical techniques and build confidence by creating their own original artwork. All skill levels are welcome in this supportive and encouraging environment.

Explore drawing fundamentals such as shading, perspective, and composition in this beginner-friendly class in NYC. Participants will be guided through essential techniques and will create their own original artworks. Ideal for those wanting to build foundational drawing skills in a supportive environment.

Explore foundational oil painting skills in this welcoming class designed for beginners, where you'll learn core techniques like brushwork, color mixing, and glazing. Guided by professional artists, you'll engage with diverse subjects such as still lifes, landscapes, and impressionist styles, creating expressive paintings in a supportive and relaxing environment. Ideal for newcomers, this course encourages creative exploration, helping students build confidence in their artistic abilities.

Discover the fundamentals of oil painting in this welcoming, beginner-friendly class taught by a professional NYC artist. Students will learn essential techniques like color mixing, glazing, and brushwork, while exploring diverse subjects such as still life, landscapes, and impressionism. Enjoy a relaxing environment and leave with completed artworks you'll be proud to display.

Enhance your acrylic painting expertise with personalized instruction in color, texture, and form. In this intermediate-level class, you'll master advanced concepts such as composition, expressive brushwork, and color harmony through guided practice, refining your observational skills and expanding your creative abilities. Ideal for students with prior acrylic painting experience looking to create more compelling artwork.

Explore acrylic painting through personalized instruction from expert artists, learning techniques to create depth, luminosity, and texture. Students will progress from basic forms and direct observation to mastering key concepts such as perspective, tone, value, and color theory. No prior experience is needed, and all skill levels are welcome.

Develop your artistic skills by drawing from live models under the guidance of professional artists, learning key techniques such as proportion, gesture, movement, and perspective. Students will practice using charcoal, graphite, and ink to create sketches and finished drawings. Ideal for those aiming to strengthen foundational drawing skills or enhance their painting practice.

Discover pastel drawing techniques as you learn to compose and balance still life elements to create visually appealing artwork. Practice essential skills such as shading, color theory, and color mixing using the color wheel. Through demonstrations and hands-on practice, students will build a solid foundation in pastel drawing.

Explore watercolor painting in this beginner-friendly course focused on creating vibrant artwork inspired by flora, fauna, and flowers. Students will learn essential techniques including wet-on-wet, glazing, and color mixing, guided by a professional NYC artist in a supportive environment. This class provides a relaxing opportunity to develop artistic skills and create meaningful, expressive watercolor paintings.

Develop your artistic voice and explore abstract drawing concepts in this hands-on course guided by artist Naomi Lisiki. Students will begin with traditional subjects like still lifes and live models, then advance into abstraction, using form, line, shadow, and perspective to convey emotions, mood, and personal expression. Through hands-on projects, demonstrations, and discussions, participants at all skill levels will expand their understanding of abstract art.

Discover the fundamentals of oil painting in this beginner-friendly class, where students will learn essential techniques such as color mixing, brushwork, and glazing. Guided by a professional NYC artist, you'll explore diverse subjects including landscapes, still life, and impressionism, all within a welcoming and supportive environment. Perfect for newcomers, this course helps you create finished paintings you'll be proud of.

Explore classical charcoal and pastel techniques to develop your drawing and painting skills, focusing on essential elements such as proportion and composition. Experience personalized guidance in a supportive studio, enriched by discussions on art history and philosophy, to help you create meaningful visual art. Suitable for all skill levels.

Discover collage and mixed media by experimenting with various textures, colors, shapes, and patterns. Guided by skilled artists, you'll learn composition techniques and how to creatively incorporate everyday materials like photos, text, textiles, and found objects into original artwork. Ideal for beginners seeking to expand artistic expression and discover new creative perspectives.

Discover how to create striking, botanical leaf prints on silk fabric using leaves such as eucalyptus, Japanese maple, oak, and rose collected from Central Park. Participants will craft a unique silk scarf along with multiple sample pieces, learning hands-on techniques for imprinting natural materials onto fabric. All supplies are provided in the class.