Painting Classes in NYC
Sign up for dynamic painting courses in oil, acrylic, or watercolor with our top-rated instructors in our light-filled studio. Select courses teach drawing as part of the painting process. Courses are available for all levels and include instructor demonstrations on specific techniques, guided group lessons, and one-on-one guidance from our instructors.
- Personalized instruction in a small group setting.
- Weekday morning, afternoon, and weekend classes are offered.
- Locker rental and storage space for wet work included.
- Please see the menu above under ‘Art School’ for our schedule at a glance, open studios, or for help with your registration.
- Materials are not included in course tuition for painting classes. Please see our course materials lists here.
Fall 2026 Classes
10-WEEK COURSES
Painting in Oil and Acrylic
Dates: Mondays, 9/14/26 to 11/23/26
Time: 10 am – 12:30 pm
Location: 197 East Broadway
Age: 18+ years
Cost: $445.00
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This painting course, for painters of all skill levels, encourages artists to pursue a personal project in oils, water-based paints, or mixed media.
Instructor: Jodie Niss
Intro to Painting
Dates: Tuesdays, 9/15/26 to 11/24/26
Time: 6:30 pm – 9 pm
Location: 197 East Broadway
Age: 18+ years
Cost: $445.00
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Students of all levels will develop acrylic or oil painting skills through personalized instruction, learning techniques, color mixing, texture, and composition while creating original works from photos or still lifes.
No Class Dates: 11/3/26
Instructor: Jodie Niss
Painting: Studio Art
Dates: Wednesdays, 9/16/26 to 11/18/26
Time: 6:30 pm – 9 pm
Location: 197 East Broadway
Age: 18+ years
Cost: $445.00
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Painting: Acrylic and Oil
Dates: Thursdays, 9/17/26 to 11/19/26
Time: 10 am – 12:30 pm
Location: 197 East Broadway
Age: 18+ years
Cost: $445.00
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Students will explore acrylic and oil painting, learning color mixing, texture, tonal control, and composition while creating original works to develop their personal artistic vision.
No Class Dates:
Instructor: Thomas Legaspi
Oil Painting for All Levels
Dates: Saturdays, 9/19/26 to 11/21/26
Time: 10 am – 12:30 pm
Location: 197 East Broadway
Age: 18+ years
Cost: $445.00
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This oil painting course welcomes students of all skill levels to build confidence while learning foundational techniques such as sight measuring, planar studies, shading, and geometric forms to create original artworks from still lifes and photo references.
Instructor: Julia Chen
Acrylic Painting for All Levels
Dates: Saturdays, 9/19/26 to 11/21/26
Time: 1:30 pm – 4 pm
Location: 197 East Broadway
Age: 18+ years
Cost: $445.00
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This acrylic painting course welcomes students of all skill levels to build confidence while learning foundational techniques such as sight measuring, planar studies, shading, and geometric forms to create original artworks from still lifes and photo references.
Instructor: Julia Chen
Painting: Principles of Color Theory
Dates: Sundays, 9/20/26 to 11/22/26
Time: 1:30 pm – 4 pm
Location: 197 East Broadway
Age: 18+ years
Cost: $445.00
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5-WEEK COURSES
Painting: Watercolor
Dates: Mondays, 9/14/26 to 10/19/26
Time: 6:30 pm – 9 pm
Location: 197 East Broadway
Age: 18+ years
Cost: $270.00
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Painting: Acrylic Foundational Techniques
Dates: Mondays, 10/26/26 to 11/23/26
Time: 6:30 pm – 9 pm
Location: 197 East Broadway
Age: 18+ years
Cost: $270.00
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In this 5-week workshop, students are introduced to the foundational techniques of painting with acrylics. Students will learn how to start a painting, mix colors, and add mediums, as well as how to use different applications such as texture and blending.
Instructor: Jodie Niss
Painting: Alla Prima Techniques
Dates: Fridays, 9/18/26 to 10/16/26
Time: 6:30 pm – 9 pm
Location: 197 East Broadway
Age: 18+ years
Cost: $270.00
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In this course, you’ll learn the art of wet-on-wet painting, completing each piece in a single session. This direct approach allows for a more spontaneous and expressive style, perfect for capturing the essence of your subject.
Instructor: Thomas Legaspi
Painting: Advanced Drawing and Painting
Dates: Fridays, 10/23/26 to 11/20/26
Time: 6:30 pm – 9 pm
Location: 197 East Broadway
Age: 18+ years
Cost: $270.00
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This advanced course is designed for students with prior drawing and painting experience who want to refine their technical abilities and develop a personal artistic voice. Emphasis is placed on strengthening observational accuracy, expanding compositional complexity, and exploring a wider range of expressive strategies.
Instructor: Thomas Legaspi
Summer 2026 Classes
Acrylic Painting for All Levels
Dates: Saturdays, 7/11/26 to 8/29/26
Time: 1:30 pm – 4 pm
Location: 197 East Broadway
Age: 18+ years
Cost: $395.00
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This acrylic painting course welcomes students of all skill levels to build confidence while learning foundational techniques such as sight measuring, planar studies, shading, and geometric forms to create original artworks from still lifes and photo references.
Instructor: Thomas Legaspi
Painting: Principles of Color Theory
Dates: Sundays, 8/2/26 to 8/30/26
Time: 1:30 pm – 4 pm
Location: 197 East Broadway
Age: 18+ years
Cost: $270.00
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Painting: Advanced Drawing and Painting
Dates: Fridays, 8/7/26 to 8/28/26
Time: 6:30 pm – 9 pm
Location: 197 East Broadway
Age: 18+ years
Cost: $215.00
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This advanced course is designed for students with prior drawing and painting experience who want to refine their technical abilities and develop a personal artistic voice. Emphasis is placed on strengthening observational accuracy, expanding compositional complexity, and exploring a wider range of expressive strategies.
Instructor: Thomas Legaspi
