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Fear Free Drawing: How to Draw Portraits and Figures

Discover the craft of portrait drawing in a welcoming, hands-on class that supports creativity and self-expression. Under expert guidance, you'll learn to capture facial features, shading, and distinctive details while relieving stress and growing confidence. Connect with fellow beginners as you explore the enriching world of drawing and push your artistic skills to the next level.

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  • 18 and older
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  • 243 W 72nd St , New York, NY
  • 16 hours over 8 sessions

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Wed. Nov 18, 2026, 1pm ET (8 sessions)


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Discover the fundamental techniques and skills needed to create beautiful human portraits through this engaging, supportive, and non-judgmental in-person portrait drawing class designed for beginners. The human face has served as a timeless source of artistic inspiration throughout history, and this welcoming class will teach you the essential drawing methods, professional tips, and materials you need to develop confidence in drawing expressive portraits.

If you find yourself thinking, "I cannot even draw a straight line" or "I have no creative ability," it is time to reconsider your assumptions. Drawing is more achievable than you might believe, and our instructors will provide guidance and encouragement at every stage of your learning. In this practical, step-by-step beginner's portrait class, you will experience a supportive environment as you develop your ability to communicate visually and express yourself through drawing.

As you receive personalized instruction tailored to your individual needs and interests from accomplished professional artists and educators working in our NYC art studio, you will engage with others in a LIVE, interactive community of artists discovering together. Through this inspiring and encouraging portrait drawing experience, you will strengthen your fundamental drawing abilities while advancing your artistic skills and confidence.

In this comprehensive class, you will:

  • Receive individualized, one-on-one instruction from a professional artist and experienced educator, customized to match your specific artistic goals and interests
  • Study and practice essential portrait drawing techniques, including how to render facial features such as eyes, noses, lips, ears, and hair; master facial proportions; develop line quality and control; apply shading and tonal value; explore varied mark-making approaches; understand composition principles; and develop your own distinctive artistic perspective
  • Experience relaxation, stress relief, and creative inspiration through encouraging and dynamic live instruction featuring artist demonstrations and techniques
  • Benefit from scientifically documented advantages of art-making, including substantial stress reduction, decreased anxiety and depression symptoms, enhanced concentration and focus, improved self-confidence, and development of problem-solving abilities

Art Class Materials Required:

  • Note: Materials are not included in course fees and must be provided by students.
  • Required supplies: Drawing paper in any size format; pencil set containing a variety of 4 to 12 pencils in HB grade ranges; vinyl eraser; kneaded eraser for detail work; vine charcoal for sketching and shading. We recommend supplies from Blick Art Materials, though any quality art supply brand will work effectively.

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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