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Unleash your artistic side and master the art of drawing with a wide range of classes available in NYC. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, these courses offer expert instruction, helping you tap into your creativity and create stunning visual masterpieces.

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Classical Drawing By Candlelight

The Decorus Atelier of Figurative Art @ 117 57th St., Brooklyn, NY

Immerse yourself in the art of figurative drawing by candlelight and discover the beauty of capturing light and shadow in a serene and inspiring environment.

(143) All levels 16 and older
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Teen: Foundation Drawing 101 for Beginners

Creatively Wild Art Studio Dumbo @ 98 Water St, Brooklyn, NY

Drawing is the most important foundation course for all art. In this fun & informative class learn practical drawing skills and explore techniques from traditional shading to perspective. Work in various media including pencils, charcoal, pastels, pen and ink. Work from still life observation, landscape sketching or personal subject matter (portraiture/ photographs etc). This course is designed for beginners or intermediate students who love...

(179) Beginner 10 - 17 years old
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Illustration Techniques

New York City College of Technology @ 25 Chapel St, Brooklyn, NY

This introductory course examines the historical uses of illustration. It explores the various types of illustration that may be employed based on communication needs, from simple outline drawings to storyboards and detailed technical illustrations. Class work is based on working from observation and resource materials.  The history of illustration techniques and concepts will provide you with a foundation of creative approaches for developing...

(106) Beginner 18 and older
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$365

12 sessions

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Nature Drawing (Beginners and Beyond)

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

With plants of many kinds as our subjects, this class explores contour, perspective, value, and texture to build drawing skills. Students will work with a variety of pencils, including color pencils, ink, and color and textured papers.  Please bring an 11 by 14-inch sketchbook or pad to the first class.

(165) All levels 18 and older
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$232

7 sessions

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Daytime Figure Drawing

Trestle Workshops @ 850 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Want to learn how to draw the human figure or practice with instruction? This class is for you! Every class the focus is drawing from the model. All levels welcome. Please bring a pad of paper, charcoal and pencils with erasers and sharpeners with you & a $30.00 model fee.

(326) All levels 18 and older
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$185

3 sessions

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Drawing Birds' Nests Using Pencils

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Join this class to learn techniques for capturing the depth, texture, and intricate structure of nests as well as the polished smoothness of eggs. Use graphite or colored pencils alone or with watercolor to render these natural wonders.  Students will complete a detailed study in pencil, and color will be added to all or parts of the composition. Are materials provided and included in cost of the class? No. Here's the material list: ...

(165) All levels 18 and older
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$156

4 sessions

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Drawing Explorations

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Drawings can be made with various goals, as studies for paintings or three-dimensional work or as immediate expressions in response to a subject or idea. This class explores numerous approaches to drawing, from quick sketches to extended, finished works on paper, using a variety of media.  Some experience is recommended. Are materials provided and included in cost of the class? No. Because this class will be exploring various approaches...

(165) Intermediate 18 and older
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$245

6 sessions

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Spring Art Camp For Teen: Creative Adventure In Drawing

The Art Studio NY @ 145 W 96th St, New York, NY

Complete course name: Ages 12 - 17: Spring Art Camp For Teens: Creative Adventure In Drawing, Painting & Self-Expression Calling all creative teens who want to feel inspired, spark their inner-artist, and have fun through art! In The Art Studio NY’s inspiring art camp for teens, budding artists tap into their creativity as they learn to express themselves through painting, drawing, mixed-media, and artistic self-expression. In the #1-rated...

(631) All levels 12 - 17 years old
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$402.99

5 sessions

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Summer Art Camp For Teen: Creative Adventure In Drawing

The Art Studio NY @ 145 W 96th St, New York, NY

Complete course name: Ages 12 - 17: Summer Art Camp For Teens: Creative Adventure In Drawing, Painting & Self-Expression Calling all creative teens who want to feel inspired, spark their inner-artist, and have fun through art! In The Art Studio NY’s inspiring art camp for teens, budding artists tap into their creativity as they learn to express themselves through painting, drawing, mixed-media, and artistic self-expression. In the #1-rated...

(631) All levels 12 - 17 years old
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$402.99

5 sessions

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Creative Sketching and Painting

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

In this illustration-based class, discover a more stylized approach to drawing. Each week, focus on a different material and method of mark making. Materials include pencil, marker, pen, ink, china marker and colored pencil. We look at illustration, lettering and collage to incorporate their styles into our sketchbooks. Explore creative play in an accessible, engaging community. For the Supply List, please CLICK HERE

(1061) Intermediate 18 and older
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$249

6 sessions

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Draw With Fashion Designer & Illustrator Renaldo

Fashion Drawing Session @ 520 8th Ave, Brooklyn, NY

The workshop aims to expand creative boundaries and give artists insight into the world of professional illustration. Please bring the materials and mediums you are most comfortable using, plus… 9x12 or 11x14 Marker Pad 9x12 or 11x14 Tracing Paper Various pencils, pens, and markers

All levels 18 and older
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Comics & the Graphic Novel

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Discover how to create a strong, compelling storyline, how to create characters, illustrate body language and facial expression, and how to match words and pictures. Working in small groups to enable each student to receive individual attention, we’ll cover basic drawing and storytelling techniques, and will reference a broad range of comic book styles. There will be a demo of all materials and an expanded list available in the first day of class....

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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$350

6 sessions

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Spring Art Camp For Teen: Drawing At The Met & Painting

The Art Studio NY @ Central Park, New York, NY

Calling all creative teens who are ready to learn and master new drawing skills (and optional painting techniques, too!) in New York City’s most inspiring museum and park while having a LOT of fun. Receive the top-notch, engaging and non-judgemental art instruction that The Art Studio NY is known for.  Whether you are a beginner, a more advanced artist, or preparing your fine art portfolio for high school or college, this inspiring drawing...

(631) All levels 12 - 17 years old
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$363.60

4 sessions

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Summer Art Camp For Teen: Drawing At The Met & Painting

The Art Studio NY @ Central Park, New York, NY

Calling all creative teens who are ready to learn and master new drawing skills (and optional painting techniques, too!) in New York City’s most inspiring museum and park while having a LOT of fun. Receive the top-notch, engaging and non-judgemental art instruction that The Art Studio NY is known for.  Whether you are a beginner, a more advanced artist, or preparing your fine art portfolio for high school or college, this inspiring drawing...

(631) All levels 12 - 17 years old
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$363.60

4 sessions

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Teens: Self Expression: Drawing, Painting & 3D Works

Creatively Wild Art Studio Dumbo @ 98 Water St, Brooklyn, NY

This inspiring foundation class covers a wide variety of techniques: the fundamentals of drawing, painting, & 3D work/ Mixed Media. Students explore a wide range of materials and dabble in fun techniques to make individual pieces with an emphasis on self expression that allows individual progression. This is an inspiring beginners class for teens who want to spend more time on art then they do at school.  Taught by a professional teaching...

(179) Beginner 10 - 17 years old
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Classic & Traditional Drawing Study

Creatively Wild Art Studio Dumbo @ 98 Water St, Brooklyn, NY

This beginners course is designed to introduce students to a wide variety of graphic tools and to acquaint them with the fundamentals of drawing. Develop confidence working with sketches & demonstrate strong compositions.   In the first few weeks, we will focus to develop an eye for line- form & tone in still-life arrangements using a combination of pencil, charcoal or inks. Practical exercises on how to draw using the right side...

(179) Beginner 18 and older
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Character Design for Games

Ashcan Digital Academy @ 45 East 34th St, New York, NY

The Character Design for Games course leads you step-by-step through the character design process. This course emphasizes the fundamentals of gesture drawing, anatomy, storytelling, and perspective. With these foundational skills, students then move onto experimenting with various body types and silhouettes to create distinct and memorable characters. Subjects include: Proportion - Age, Male, Female (Side, Front, Back) Anatomy - Muscle, Bone...

(1) All levels 13 and older
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$800

7 sessions

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Character Design for Illustration & Comic

Ashcan Digital Academy @ 45 East 34th St, New York, NY

The Character Design for Illustration & Comics course reviews the design process for creatures in TV and feature animation. Students begin by studying the anatomies and movements of several animals, before creating their very own creatures. This class emphasizes exaggerated shapes and proportions, as well as experimenting with gesture and facial expressions. Subjects include: Intro to Anatomy Facial Structure and Expression Costume Design...

(1) All levels 13 and older
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$800

7 sessions

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Adult: Drawing Anatomy: The Human Body

Creatively Wild Art Studio Dumbo @ 98 Water St, Brooklyn, NY

This class is perfect for anyone who has taken our Beginner Drawing Technique class is excited to move on to more complex subject matter- capture people & anatomy in pencil, charcoals & inks. The human form is exciting to study but many students are intimidated by it, in this class we will put what we have learnt into practice and develop confidence. This is a great class to learn observational skills as you create drawings from subject matter...

(179) All levels 18 and older
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Figure Drawing: Model Draw (BYOB) 5 Pack

ESS Community Projects @ 70 Eckford St, Brooklyn, NY

Explore your talents and enjoy an evening focused on figure drawing from one of our carefully selected, professional live models.  No need to be a pro! Enjoy an evening of putting pencil to paper. Required Materials:   You need to bring your own materials like pencil, marker, ink, charcoal, etc. (no fumes, please).

(64) All levels 18 and older
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$100

5 sessions

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