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.
Summer Schedule

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Summer registration opens Friday, May 15th. To learn more, email art@mannycantor.org or call (646) 395-4264. SIGN UP FOR OUR MAILING LIST TO RECEIVE REGISTRATION UPDATES AND REMINDERS.

Spring 2026 Classes

Advanced Drawing and Painting  

Dates: Fridays, 5/15/26 to 6/12/26
Time: 6:30 pm – 9 pm
Location: 197 East Broadway
Age: 18+ years
Cost: $260.00

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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.

No Class Dates:

Instructor: Thomas Legaspi

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Painting: Acrylic Foundational Techniques 

Dates: Mondays, 5/18/26 to 6/22/26
Time: 6:30 pm – 9 pm
Location: 197 East Broadway
Age: 18+ years
Cost: $260.00

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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.

No Class Dates: 5/25/26

Instructor: Jodie Niss

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Summer 2026 Classes

Painting in Oil and Acrylic

Dates: Mondays, 7/6/26 to 8/24/26
Time: 10 am – 12:30 pm
Location: 197 East Broadway
Age: 18+ years
Cost: $395.00

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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.

No Class Dates: 

Instructor: Jodie Niss

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Painting: Flowers in Watercolor

Dates: Mondays, 7/6/26 to 8/3/26
Time: 6:30 pm – 9 pm
Location: 197 East Broadway
Age: 18+ years
Cost: $270.00

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In this 5-week class, students will learn essential techniques such as brushstrokes, wet-on-wet, layering, and color blending while creating a series of floral paintings. With step-by-step guidance, you’ll develop skills in shaping petals, mixing vibrant colors, and capturing the natural flow of watercolor. 
No Class Dates: 
Instructor: Jodie Niss
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Intro to Painting

Dates: Tuesdays, 7/7/26 to 8/25/26
Time: 6:30 pm – 9 pm
Location: 197 East Broadway
Age: 18+ years
Cost: $395.00

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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:

Instructor: Jodie Niss

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Painting: Studio Art

Dates: Wednesdays, 7/8/26 to 8/25/26
Time: 6:30 pm – 9 pm
Location: 197 East Broadway
Age: 18+ years
Cost: $395.00

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Hone your artistic practice in a studio setting with the personalized guidance of a skilled instructor. This course is for experienced artists of varying degrees who wish to benefit from demos, discussions, and individualized artistic advice to push their practice to the next level.
No Class Dates:
Instructor: Jodie Niss
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Painting: Acrylic and Oil

Dates: Thursdays, 7/9/26 to 8/27/26
Time: 10 am – 12:30 pm
Location: 197 East Broadway
Age: 18+ years
Cost: $395.00

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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

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Oil Painting for All Levels

Dates: Saturdays, 7/11/26 to 8/29/26
Time: 10 am – 12:30 pm
Location: 197 East Broadway
Age: 18+ years
Cost: $395.00

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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.

No Class Dates: 

Instructor: TBD

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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.

No Class Dates: 

Instructor: TBD

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Painting: Principles of Color Theory

Dates: Sundays, 7/12/26 to 8/30/26
Time: 1:30 pm – 4 pm
Location: 197 East Broadway
Age: 18+ years
Cost: $395.00

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This painting course guides students through the principles and techniques of color, helping them enhance their painting style
No Class Dates: 
Instructor: Thomas Legaspi
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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

Learn More

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.

No Class Dates:

Instructor: Thomas Legaspi

REGISTER HERE

EA Art School is committed to providing opportunities for education in the arts to all who seek it! Scholarships are available for those students who are income-eligible. Click here to fill out our scholarship inquiry form. A representative from the Art School will reach out when a seat becomes available.