The Painting School
Classes in Brooklyn
The Painting School offers art classes and workshops for all ages, focusing on building creative confidence through hands-on experiences. Located in Brooklyn and the Catskills, they provide a welcoming space for students to explore various mediums and develop their artistic skills
2 classes with availability
Simplifying the World - An Acrylic Painting Workshop
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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
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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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Wednesday Night 8-Week Painting Class for People Who Want to Get Serious About Their Art
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Designed for painters with some prior experience, this class helps you strengthen essential techniques while developing a cohesive body of work and a personal artistic voice. Through projects inspired by renowned artists, you'll refine your skills in composition, value, portraiture, and creative expression in a supportive studio environment.
Intermediate
14 and older
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Art Camp for Young Artists (Ages 9-13)
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This fun, small-group art camp for ages 9–12 focuses on painting while exploring a variety of creative mediums like clay, collage, sculpture, and printmaking. With plenty of guidance, music, and hands-on activities, students will build skills, experiment freely, and make new friends while creating lots of art.
All levels
9 - 13 years old
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Drawing Intensive Summer Camp Session for Teens
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This summer course gives rising 7th and 8th graders a fun, week-long opportunity to strengthen their drawing skills with arts educator Louise Butler. Students will build confidence in observational drawing through still life and self-portrait work while developing pencil techniques in a creative, social environment.
All levels
13 - 17 years old
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Art Camp (Ages 9-13)
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This flexible art camp welcomes kids for a full week or individual days, focusing on painting while also exploring drawing, collage, textiles, clay, and more. In a small, supportive setting, young artists will receive personalized guidance, enjoy music and fun activities, and create meaningful artwork.
All levels
9 - 13 years old
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Friday Night 8-Week Portrait Drawing & Oil Painting
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Explore the fundamentals of portraiture through facial anatomy, drawing, and observation-based techniques. Students will create self-portraits, work from photographs, and paint live models in oil while developing their skills in a supportive, all-levels setting.
All levels
14 and older
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Tuesday After School for 3rd - 5th Grades
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This after-school painting class for grades 3–5 explores a new painting medium and technique each week, encouraging students to experiment while developing their personal style. Lessons are inspired by influential artists from both history and today, making it perfect for creative kids ready to build skills with focus and curiosity.
All levels
8 - 10 years old
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Beginner & Intermediate Drawing & Painting: Light, Color & Gesture
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Taught by the talented Alexa Saxton Thomas, this 8-week beginner to intermediate class explores the expressive moods of fall through drawing and watercolor, inspired by artists like Degas, Morisot, and Hockney. Students will build confidence with charcoal, watercolor, and pastel while creating vibrant seasonal works that blend observation, memory, and personal expression in a supportive, creative community.
Beginner
18 and older
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Beginner 8-week Adult Painting Class
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This basics class is perfect for total beginners or those returning to painting, offering a supportive space to learn core skills like color mixing, composition, and light and shadow. Through fun, hands-on projects inspired by great artists past and present, students will paint objects, landscapes, portraits, and figures while building community through art.
Beginner
18 and older
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K-2 Thursday After School
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The Painting School after-school program for K–2 students is a playful, process-oriented art experience that sparks creativity and builds confidence through exploration. Kids experiment with various materials and techniques, guided by inspiring teachers, focusing on the joy of making rather than the final product.
All levels
5 - 7 years old
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Monday Night Weekly Class - Beginning to Intermediate Painters
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This class explores how light and color behave across varied subjects—from reflections on water to glowing skies, shiny objects, botanicals, and winter landscapes—guided by examples from both historical and contemporary artists. Designed for friendly, committed painters with at least some experience in acrylic or water-soluble oils, the class blends technical learning with an engaging, supportive studio atmosphere.
Beginner
14 and older
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Thursday Morning Beginner/Intermediate Painting Class
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This 9-week course is designed for newer painters or returning artists who want to strengthen essential skills while building confidence and range. Each session draws on influential historical and contemporary artists to deepen understanding of color relationships, composition, form, perspective, and natural elements, helping students create more dynamic and thoughtfully crafted paintings.
Beginner
14 and older
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Introduction to Oil Painting Workshop
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This workshop introduces students to the fundamentals of oil painting, covering essential materials, tools, and techniques through a mix of historical context and guided, hands-on practice. Participants will complete a still life painting using wet-on-wet methods and leave with a solid foundation and increased confidence in working with oil paints.
All levels
14 and older
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8-Week Painting Class: Monday Night
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Strengthen your acrylic painting skills in a weekly class that adapts to your experience level while drawing inspiration from modern and contemporary artists. Through skill-building exercises and guided canvas paintings, you'll refine your technique, develop your personal style, and gain studio access during designated weekend hours.
All levels
14 and older
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Acrylic Painting Class: Wednesday Morning 8-Week
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Build your acrylic painting skills through weekly projects inspired by the techniques and styles of modern and contemporary artists. Designed for painters of all experience levels, this class combines focused skill-building exercises with guided canvas paintings to help you refine your technique and develop your own artistic style.
All levels
14 and older
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Monday Night Class for Adults with Sara Woster - Playing with Palettes
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This 8-week class is designed for painters with some prior experience who are ready to deepen their skills through weekly lessons inspired by both historical and contemporary artists. With a focus on color theory, technique, and personal expression, students will expand their understanding of painting while rethinking how they view art in museums and beyond.
Intermediate
18 and older
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Tuesday Morning 8-Week Intermediate Adult Painting
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This 8-week class is for painters with some experience who want to sharpen their skills in color, value, and composition through focused practice and exploration. Each session draws inspiration from art history and contemporary artists, with projects in portraiture, nature, narrative, and figure painting.
Intermediate
18 and older
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Wednesday Night 8-Week Experienced Painter Adult Class with Sara Woster
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This class is ideal for painters with some experience who want to refine their personal style and develop a cohesive series of work around a chosen theme. Through inspiration from both contemporary and historical artists, students will strengthen key skills like color, composition, storytelling, and value.
Intermediate
18 and older
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Wednesday Morning Intermediate Class - Elevating Skills
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This 8-week course uses a range of inspiring artists to guide students in expanding their palettes and tackling more dynamic, expressive approaches to painting. Through topics such as textiles, expressive portraits, chiaroscuro, anatomy studies, and expressionism, participants will sharpen both their technical skills and creative instincts.
Intermediate
18 and older
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