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Drawing Foundations: Soft Pastel Painting

  • All levels
  • 18 and older
  • $34
  • 145 W 96th St, New York, NY
  • 2 hours

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Class Description

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What you'll learn in this drawing class:

In this inspiring and motivating drawing foundation class, strengthen your core drawing skills as you take your artwork to the next level. 

Whether you are a total beginner or a more experienced artist, you will:
  • Receive customized, one-on-one expert art instruction according to your needs and interests
  • Learn and master important drawing techniques
  • Relax, de-stress, and get inspired with encouraging art class instruction
  • Explore important drawing techniques, such as: shading, line, tone, mark marking, cross hatching, and more
  • Draw from still life, landscape, or what inspires you most
  • Receive the lasting health benefits of drawing, such as relaxation, stress relief, and mental clarity
All levels welcome. This class is perfect for beginners, intermediate, or advanced. 

Q&A

Q: Do you sell class materials on site? 
A: Yes, canvases can be purchased at the following prices: 11 x 14 for $8 and 16 x 20 for $10.

Q: Are materials included in the price of the class? 
A: Yes!

Q: Can I make up a class if I miss one? 
A: 
Unfortunately, we do not offer any makeups for classes missed. However, if you want to get the most from the course and the absence, you can tell the instructor when you will be absent ahead of time and the instructor can provide some guidance on exercises to practice while away.

Q: Is the room air conditioned? 
A: Yes, rooms are air conditioned when appropriate.

Q: Can I bring a friend to accompany me and watch?
A: No, unfortunately the class has limited space and all seats must be paid for.

Q: What is the dress code for this class? 
A: There is no dress code for this class, but keep in mind this is an art studio with wet paintings on the wall, so do not wear anything super nice or something that you don't want to risk getting ruined.

Refund Policy

Class tuition is neither non-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.

Reviews of Classes at The Art Studio NY (634)

(4.4-star rating across 634 reviews)
  • Drawing Foundations: Soft Pastel Painting

    Anonymous review on 5/20/2018
    The class was great but not what I signed up for. The class I signed up for was a foundations class. There were others in class who said the same thing.
  • Drawing Foundations: Soft Pastel Painting

    Reviewed by Wanda V. on 2/4/2018
    This is an excellent workshop. You can draw at your own pace, your own picture, and your own preference (pencils, charcoals, paint). The instructor will walk around and offer techniques to help modify and advance your skill at any level. Nice, relaxing activity especially after a working day. Definitely recommend for all levels.
  • Drawing Foundations: Soft Pastel Painting

    Anonymous review on 1/15/2018
    It felt as though it went by fast. We went through introductions from each attendee, they always feel unnecessary to me (apart from on the teacher’s background). Some people were painting instead. Used provided charcoal and paper, drew a still-life. Did instructed warm-ups like drawing it without looking, or using your non-dominant hand. Learned to roughly measure something by peering at it with your charcoal being held an arm’s length away. The teacher was very nice and easy to talk to. I think the class could be a tad more focused since it’s so short, i.e. no introductions, and requesting attendees stick to drawing over painting (they still wanted guidance from the teacher). 3 stars feels a bit harsh, so I’ll bump it to 4.
  • Drawing Foundations: Soft Pastel Painting

    Anonymous review on 5/29/2016
    Michelle Asarch is a wonderful teacher. I went from a beginner to a pro, thanks to her great teachings.
  • Drawing Foundations: Soft Pastel Painting

    Anonymous review on 5/18/2016
    I loved the class. In one brief session I went from knowing nothing to being able to draw a very impressive self portrait. The teacher, Michelle Asarch, is very friendly and patient. I highly recommend this class!
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Students generally enjoyed the Drawing Foundations: Soft Pastel Painting class. They appreciated the opportunity to work at their own pace and with their own preferred materials. The instructor provided individualized guidance to help students modify and advance their skills at any level. The class included drawing still-life and practicing warm-up exercises, such as drawing without looking and using the non-dominant hand. Students also learned techniques like roughly measuring objects by holding their charcoal at arm's length. Overall, students found Michelle Asarch to be a wonderful and patient teacher, and they highly recommended the class. Direct quotes: 1. "You can draw at your own pace, your own picture, and your own preference (pencils, charcoals, paint). The instructor will walk around and offer techniques to help modify and advance your skill at any level." 2. "In one brief session, I went from knowing nothing to being able to draw a very impressive self-portrait." 3. "The teacher, Michelle Asarch, is very friendly and patient. I highly recommend this class!"

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