Drawing Classes NYC

This beginner-level course will teach you how to use colored pencils to create vibrant drawings from life with nuance, depth, and expression. You will learn basic techniques for blending, shading, and more in this course.

This course will cover basic drawing and storytelling techniques and will reference a broad range of comic book styles. Students will also learn how to create a compelling storyline, strong characters, illustrate body language and facial expression, and how to match words and pictures. There will be a demonstration of all the materials while the students work in small groups to receive individual attention.

Join this class at the Metropolitan Museum of Art for a series of drawing lessons based on the collections. This course is a great way to learn the basics of drawing while surrounded by some of the world's most famous art. The instructor will teach you about different drawing techniques, such as shading, mark making, and line quality, and how to create different effects, such as depth and dimension.

The course introduces beginners to the fundamental principles and techniques of drawing. It covers topics such as line, shape, form, and shading and encourages students to explore their creativity through various exercises and projects. The class provides a supportive environment for aspiring artists to develop their drawing skills.

In this introductory drawing class, students will learn fundamental techniques such as line, shape, shading, and perspective. Through hands-on exercises and guided instruction, participants will develop their observational skills and gain confidence in creating expressive and realistic drawings. Whether you aspire to create stunning portraits or capture the beauty of the world around you, this course provides the essential foundation to unleash your artistic potential.

This course for all levels will teach you about the art and subtle quality of silverpoint, a medium that dates to the late Middle Ages. You will explore historic and contemporary examples while learning the ins and outs of how to use the medium and prepare surfaces for its application. Participants create drawings with silverpoint inspired by nature while honing their skills of observation.

In this drawing course offered in NYC, participants will explore various fundamental elements of perspective used in drawing, such as linear perspective, one-point perspective, two-point perspective, and atmospheric perspective. Through engaging demonstrations, exercises, and projects, learners will gain a better understanding of the artistic concepts of space, depth, light, and atmosphere.

This two-and-a-half-hour in-person figure drawing course is for all levels. Artists who want to improve their skills at drawing the human figure will learn how to see and understand the human form, and how to translate their observations into drawings. Students will use charcoal, graphite, and ink, and will move from short poses to longer poses to go from sketches to finished drawings.

This two-and-a-half-hour in-person pastel drawing course for beginners seeks to explain each stage of the creative process to ensure that students have a grasp on the fundamentals of art. Students will learn to organize composition, shade, and mix colors using colors from one's own pastel box.

Discover the captivating art of botanical drawing in this immersive course. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, this class will teach you the techniques and skills needed to create stunning botanical illustrations. Learn how to accurately depict the intricate details of plants, capture their delicate textures, and master shading and composition. With expert guidance, you'll unleash your creativity and develop a deeper appreciation for the beauty of the natural world through the art of botanical drawing.