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.

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Winter registration opens November 14th! To learn more, email art@mannycantor.org or call (646) 395-4264. SIGN UP FOR OUR MAILING LIST TO RECEIVE REGISTRATION UPDATES AND REMINDERS.

Winter 2026 Classes

Painting in Oil and Acrylic

Dates: Mondays, 1/5/26 to 3/23/26
Time: 10 am – 12:30 pm
Location: 197 East Broadway
Age: 18+ years
Cost: $435.00

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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: 1/19/26, 2/16/26

Instructor: Jodie Niss

Painting: Watercolor Techniques

Dates: Mondays, 1/9/26 to 2/9/26
Time: 6:30 pm – 9 pm
Location: 197 East Broadway
Age: 18+ years
Cost: $260.00

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Students will be guided through the basic steps of painting skies, clouds, and natural scenery, with an emphasis on atmospheric perspective to add depth and realism to their work.

No Class Dates: 1/19/26

Instructor: Jodie Niss

Intro to Painting

Dates: Tuesdays, 1/6/26 to 3/10/26
Time: 6:30 pm – 9 pm
Location: 197 East Broadway
Age: 18+ years
Cost: $435.00

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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.


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Instructor: Jodie Niss

Painting: Studio Art

Dates: Wednesdays, 1/7/26 to 3/11/26
Time: 6:30 pm – 9 pm
Location: 197 East Broadway
Age: 18+ years
Cost: $435.00

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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.

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Instructor: Jodie Niss

Painting: Acrylic and Oil

Dates: Thursdays, 1/8/26 to 3/12/26
Time: 10 am – 12:30 pm
Location: 197 East Broadway
Age: 18+ years
Cost: $435.00

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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.


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Instructor: Thomas Legaspi

Painting: Alla Prima Techniques

Dates: Fridays, 1/9/26 to 2/6/26
Time: 6:30 pm – 9 pm
Location: 197 East Broadway
Age: 18+ years
Cost: $260.00

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Enhance your painting style through focused practice and expert guidance in the Alla Prima technique! In this course, you’ll learn the art of wet-on-wet painting, completing each piece in a single session.


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Instructor: Thomas Legaspi

Oil Painting for All Levels

Dates: Saturdays, 1/10/26 to 3/28/26
Time: 10:30 am – 1 pm
Location: 197 East Broadway
Age: 18+ years
Cost: $435.00

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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: 1/17/26, 2/14/26

Instructor: Julia Chen

Oil Painting for All Levels

Dates: Saturdays, 1/10/26 to 3/28/26
Time: 2:30 pm – 5 pm
Location: 197 East Broadway
Age: 18+ years
Cost: $435.00

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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: 1/17/26, 2/14/26

Instructor: Julia Chen

Painting: Principles of Color Theory

Dates: Sundays, 1/11/26 to 3/15/26
Time: 1:30 pm – 4 pm
Location: 197 East Broadway
Age: 18+ years
Cost: $435.00

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This painting course guides students through the principles and techniques of color, helping them enhance their painting style

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Instructor: Thomas Legaspi

Painting: Acrylic Foundational Techniques 

Dates: Mondays, 2/23/26 to 3/23/26
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.


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Instructor: Jodie Niss

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.