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Watercolor Painting (Intermediate/Advanced)

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

Master the art of watercolor painting and refine your craft in this intermediate/advanced class at the prestigious 92nd Street Y. Explore different techniques, color mixing, and value to create stunning visual representations. Be inspired by renowned artists and elevate your watercolor skills to new heights.

(1070) Intermediate 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$640

12 sessions

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Drawing at The Met

92nd Street Y @ Class is happening Offsite
, New York, NY

Join this class at the Metropolitan Museum of Art for a series of drawing lessons based on the collections. Tuition includes museum admission. Please Note: The instructor will contact the participants the night before the first class to confirm the meeting time/place. Generally, meet up at the Museum is at 1:00 PM.  Please enter through the main entrance (up the stairs). Once in the Museum, go past the main information desk and veer left....

(1070) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$485

6 sessions

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Approaches to Abstraction with Watercolor

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

Unlock the limitless potential of watercolor as you delve into the world of abstraction. Discover innovative techniques to bring your artistic vision to life and explore the captivating possibilities that watercolor offers. Embrace the beauty of abstraction at 92nd Street Y.

(1070) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$640

13 sessions

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Painting for Absolute Beginners

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

Explore the sumptuous, magical medium of paint. Learn the basics of how to mix colors, set up a palette, and paint what you see. Working from direct observation and photographs, you’ll learn to create depth and luminosity as you explore the use of textures and different surfaces. All levels; no experience necessary. For the Supply List please CLICK HERE

(1070) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$335

6 sessions

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Drawing at the Natural History Museum

92nd Street Y @ Central Park West, New York, NY

Learn to draw animals and more from the collections in this class at the American Museum of Natural History. Meeting Place: Drawing at the American Museum of Natural History will meet at 1:30 at the Museum.  PLEASE ARRIVE ON TIME. Assemble at the side entrance , at 81st street, close to Central Park West. You will see the planets above you. Once you have entered the Museum, take a left and wait. We will go as a group to where we...

(1070) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$409

6 sessions

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Watercolor in Fort Tryon Park

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

Fort Tryon Park offers a wide range of landscape subjects: massive rock faces in a pine grove, the arching branches of old elms, an extraordinary view of the Hudson River within an arcade of London plane trees and many intricate, beautiful flower gardens. No wonder it is a designated scenic landmark. Explore watercolor techniques and themes in a special en plein air setting.  Watercolor Paints: Small tubes, artist grade or a set of watercolors...

(1070) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$204

4 sessions

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Drawing at the Cloisters

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

Light-and-shade-dappled cloistered gardens, Romanesque windows, column capitals and a hammered-iron standing candelabra.  These are just a few of the amazing settings and subjects found at the Cloisters. Drawing lessons pair techniques to themes. Explore a fascinating collection within a unique space and take your skills to the next level.  Tuition includes museum admission.  Pencils – Charcoal Pencils Note: The Met Museum allows...

(1070) Intermediate 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$284

4 sessions

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Oil Painting Intensive Seminar

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

Learn the fundamentals of oil painting in this intensive course for beginner/intermediate students who are looking to build foundational painting skills. Learn how to render light, shadow, and shapes though simple objects, and then move onto painting a live model with an emphasis on portraiture. Students will leave with technical skills and confidence. Supply List: Basic supply – Pencils Pencil set (6B, 4B, 2B, B, HB, H, 2H are recommended)...

(1070) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$230

6 sessions

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Drawing from the World’s Greatest Museums

92nd Street Y @ Online Classroom, New York, NY

This program is taking place remotely. If you have signed up, you will receive an email with details of how to access the program.  If we are able to offer an in-person version of this class in the coming months, we will contact you and make both options available to you. ______________ Join us each Friday for a virtual vacation to some of the world’s great art collections! We will digitally visit places like Paris to see iconic works from...

(1070) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$190

4 sessions

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Beasts and Animals

92nd Street Y

A workshop focused on animals — perhaps the earliest subject of human visual culture. Students will explore rendering animals using a variety of approaches, including close observation and more process-based experiments. Subjects will include animals we see and know as well as mythical beasts and imaginative, hybrid creations, and we will consider animal environments and places as well as metaphorical and symbolic possibilities. Projects will...

(1070) All levels 18 and older
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Illustrating Allegories and Adages

92nd Street Y

Illustrating allegories, temperaments, adages, and life lessons are traditional subjects in art. Students will select a. an allegory, b. a mood, and c. an adage or moral lesson and will seek to depict visually in this online class. Students can use a variety of materials from the most basic (pen or pencil and pad) to markers, watercolor etc., even collage. The assignments will be adaptable to continue working on at home, independently. Online discussion...

(1070) All levels 18 and older
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Perspective Practice

92nd Street Y

Three lessons that demystify basic one and two-point perspective and help students develop a working knowledge of perspective basics. Projects will include a. drawing a box/grouping of boxes using perspective; b. drawing a pile of books/desk; and c. chair, desk or corner of room. Students can use a variety of materials from the most basic (pen or pencil and pad) to markers, watercolor etc., even collage. The assignments will be adaptable to...

(1070) All levels 18 and older
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Art in Focus: Pattern & Design

92nd Street Y

Classes focus on using pattern and design to explore dynamics of composition, movement, and color. Specific projects include:  using pattern scarfs as a subject clustering cups and dishes with various designs creating a collage of text and image fragments that create a pathway through pictorial space.  Students can use a variety of materials from the most basic (pen or pencil and pad) to markers, watercolor etc., even collage. The...

(1070) All levels 18 and older
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Painting Portraits in Watercolor

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

Discover the art of capturing character and depth in portrait painting as you master the challenging medium of watercolor. Learn from live models or use your reference photographs in this course at the prestigious 92nd Street Y. Prerequisite: basic/intermediate watercolor experience. Masks recommended.

(1070) Intermediate 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$350

6 sessions

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Copying/Drawing

92nd Street Y @ Online Classroom, New York, NY

Copying great art is a long-standing practice and a great way to learn. Students will create three drawings:  a copy of a great drawing they love;  a copy of something they do not like;  a drawing that combines two elements from the first two drawings.  Emphasis will be on understanding the artist’s mark making and use of material. Students can use a variety of materials from the most basic (pen or pencil and pad)...

(1070) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$140

3 sessions

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