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Long Pose Drop In
Lista Studios See all classes by this school @ 34 35th St, Brooklyn, NY
Enjoy dedicated studio time to develop your painting at your own pace in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Continue working on a piece from a previous session or start fresh with the same pose and setup. Whether you're a returning participant or new to the studio, all skill levels are welcome.
Oct 21st
7–10pm ET
$40
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Oct 28th
7–10pm ET
$40
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Nov 4th
7–10pm ET
$40
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Nov 11th
7–10pm ET
$40
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Nov 18th
7–10pm ET
$40
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Wed. Oct 21st, 7–10pm ET
(3 hours)
Paint and Sip in NYC
Classpop! See all classes by this school @ 315 Meserole St, Brooklyn, NY
Unwind with an evening of painting in NYC where you’ll follow clear, beginner-friendly steps to create your own artwork. Guided by local artists, this social experience is a fun way to connect with friends, coworkers, or a date while making something you can take home.
Nov 12th
7–9pm ET
$43.99
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Nov 19th
7–9pm ET
$43.99
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Thu. Nov 12th, 7–9pm ET
(2 hours)
Simplifying the World - An Acrylic Painting Workshop
The Painting School See all classes by this school @ 65 Woodhull St, Brooklyn, NY
Explore simplified approaches to painting inspired by artists such as Georgia O’Keeffe, Milton Avery, and Alex Katz. Create several paintings while learning to balance bold colors and shapes between realism and abstraction.
All levels
14 and older
Sun. Nov 1st, 2–5pm ET
(3 hours)
Painting a Lush & Wild World - An Acrylic Painting Workshop
The Painting School See all classes by this school @ 65 Woodhull St, Brooklyn, NY
Explore vibrant and expressive painting inspired by artists such as Henri Rousseau, Frida Kahlo, and Miroco Machiko. Experiment with the color wheel, surrealist symbols, and imaginative imagery to create lush paintings filled with magic realism and wild energy.
All levels
14 and older
Sat. Nov 14th, 3–5:30pm ET
(2 hours & 30 minutes)
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Paint and Sip Workshop: Midtown (BYOB)
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Painting Lounge See all classes by this school @ 309 Roebling St, Brooklyn, NY
Tap into your creative side in a relaxed, social atmosphere as a working artist guides you step-by-step through creating a beautiful work of art. BYOB and settle in for a fun, stress-free painting experience with friends, coworkers, or as part of a distinctive date night. No experience is needed; just bring your enthusiasm!
Fri. Jul 28th, 6:30–8:30pm ET
(2 hours)
Paint and Sip Workshop: Chelsea (BYOB)
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Painting Lounge See all classes by this school @ 309 Roebling St, Brooklyn, NY
Tap into your creativity in a relaxed, social environment as an experienced artist guides you step-by-step through recreating a beautiful work of art. Bring your favorite beverages and enjoy a fun, pressure-free painting experience alongside friends or colleagues. An ideal choice for events, parties, and team-building workshops.
Thu. Jan 25th, 7:30–9:30pm ET
(2 hours)
Introduction to Drawing + Acrylic Painting
Creatively Wild Art Studio Dumbo See all classes by this school @ 98 Water St, Brooklyn, NY
Introduction to Drawing + Acrylic Painting | Paint + Sip For Adult Students 18 yrs + To study drawing and painting, one needs to continue their growth through learning and practice under expert guidance and attend art classes regularly. This step-by-step beginner's Art course will allow students to acquire basic drawing and painting techniques. We will begin the course with a series of comprehensive beginner drawing exercises and techniques and...
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Beginner Watercolor Brush Lettering
Brooklyn Craft Company See all classes by this school @ 165 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Learn the beautiful art of modern watercolor brush lettering! In this workshop you'll learn beginner basics that will set you on your way to lettering everything from art pieces to holiday cards and more. In this beginner-level class, your instructor Jessica Keala will begin by walking you through the basics of hand lettering with a brush and watercolor, while guiding you towards developing your own personal lettering style. Then, you'll work on...
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$65
Watercolor Botanicals Workshop
Brooklyn Craft Company See all classes by this school @ 165 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Learn the basics of watercolor painting as you make a large Monstera leaf statement painting. This mellow, beginner-level workshop will take you on a tour of watercolor basics including: Learn and practice a variety of painting techniques including: wet brush, dry brush, bloom, scumbling, and blotting Learn how to create texture in your paintings using materials including: salt, plastic wrap, crayon, and resist Explore color mixing Learn easy...
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$55
Gouache 101: Watercolor's Opaque Sibling
Creatively Wild Art Studio Dumbo See all classes by this school @ 98 Water St, Brooklyn, NY
Discover the beauty of gouache, a vibrant and versatile medium that blends the fluidity of watercolor with the richness of opacity. Perfect for both beginners and experienced artists, this class explores techniques used in design, illustration, and more. Create stunning artwork with expert guidance in a relaxed, creative atmosphere!
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Acrylic Painting Basics
Trestle Workshops See all classes by this school @ 62 18th St, Brooklyn, NY
This class will delve into many different ways of using acrylic paint, from thin washes and transparent glazes to thick impasto incorporating a variety of added textures. Beginners are welcome! Returning students are also welcome to create individual projects with the instructor as they continue to develop their work during the class. We will explore basic color theory through observational still life exercises and abstract mark-making, starting...
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Adult: Fundamentals of Painting & 3D Art
Creatively Wild Art Studio Dumbo See all classes by this school @ 33 Washington St, Brooklyn, NY
Express what you see in daily life into two & three dimensional works of art in this fun introductory class! This course can be adapted to individual requests within the group, and it's a great fit for anyone who wants to work with exciting and varied media! Fees include materials but NO Canvas Canvas must be purchased prior to class. We recommend a mid size canvas to start. Please note select size canvas are available for purchase...
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Still Life Painting: An Introduction
The Decorus Atelier of Figurative Art See all classes by this school @ 117 57th St, Brooklyn, NY
Still-life paintings created today have the ability to provide a sense of what our time was like, what things we valued, what stories we choose to narrate as well as a testament to our technical proficiency. Having a solid foundation in the rudimentary language of painting can only make for a more formidable artist . Concerns about composition, juxtaposing imagery, personal and cultural identity, counterpoint, allegory, and narrative...
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Beginner Oil Painting for Teens Ages 12-17 (Group Session)
Creatively Wild Art Studio Dumbo See all classes by this school @ 98 Water St, Brooklyn, NY
Unlock your creativity with an introductory class in oil painting at the renowned Creatively Wild Art Studio. Discover the secrets of this rich medium and learn professional techniques, from color mixing to creating rich textures. Perfect for teens looking to explore a career in the visual arts or build their portfolio.
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Adult: Foundation Art for Beginners to Intermediate
Creatively Wild Art Studio Dumbo See all classes by this school @ 98 Water St, Brooklyn, NY
Foundation Art for Beginners to Intermediate (BYOB) The perfect foundation art class. Develop basic skills and learn new techniques in painting, drawing and 3D art where you will learn: Color theory Application Mixing Texture Composition We encourage you to develop ideas based on personal subject matter close to your heart that will individualize your work and creative vision. Use materials such as pastels, charcoal, inks, acrylic paint...
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$80
Adult Summer Art Class: Oil Painting (BYOB) Saturdays
Creatively Wild Art Studio Dumbo See all classes by this school @ 98 Water St, Brooklyn, NY
In this relaxing BYOB beginner class, learn the basics of oil painting. Explore color, shape, tone, texture and relate all these elements through composition. Develop color mixing, brushwork skills- painting light and shadows to create volume, depth, texture and use special effects! Learn how to handle this exciting technique with confidence, and approach painting subjects with ease. Choose to work from personal subject matter as you explore your...
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$80
Adult: Painting Faces for Beginners
Creatively Wild Art Studio Dumbo See all classes by this school @ 98 Water St, Brooklyn, NY
The human face is an exciting study but many students are intimidated by it. In this class develop confidence through preliminary drawing and sketching exercises as we study compositions & poses, 3/4 views and non-traditional angles and mid-points to give our subjects a realistic feel, before moving on to painting a realized facial portrait on canvas. This is a great class for observational skills as you create drawings from personal subject...
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$80
Adult: Drawing + Painting in Dumbo: Plein Air Style
Creatively Wild Art Studio Dumbo See all classes by this school @ 98 Water St, Brooklyn, NY
Enjoy Drawing + Painting the world's most exciting cityscapes under blue skies and in the open air (the French call it en plein air) as you create art by the Dumbo’s historical waterfront in Brooklyn Bridge Park nestled between the two greatest bridges of New York City! First we will sketch out our vista, using pencils, color pastels or charcoal before moving onto working on a fully realized painting. Learn how to express your personal response...
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$80
Painting Watercolors: Nature, Land + the City
Creatively Wild Art Studio Dumbo See all classes by this school @ 98 Water St, Brooklyn, NY
Watercolor Painting is a versatile medium that renders beautiful luminous compositions. Ideal for landscapes, cityscapes, and capturing nature like fauna, flowers and trees, and people with superb and unique quality. Watercolor paint is translucent, we don't mix it with white paint but with water, we work on dark tones first, etc. From week to week, we will demo a variety of practical techniques, once you have mastered this gorgeous expressive medium...
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$80
Adult: Introduction to Still Life Drawing & Painting
Creatively Wild Art Studio Dumbo See all classes by this school @ 98 Water St, Brooklyn, NY
Learn practical skills and take inspiration as you observe from still life all around you. Studying still life will help you develop a strong set of foundation art skills, and prepare you for an exciting journey ahead as your work evolves. Create and interpret from man-made objects, furniture or natural: food, flowers, or personal subject matter. Receive supportive quality teaching from our professional artists, get enthusiastic encouragement and...
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$80
