Art Classes NYC
Coax out that inner artist with art classes in NYC! Wield paintbrushes and pencils with ease and create stunning watercolor paintings or colorful comics. With our art workshops, you can take your passion for painting to the next level or get started on a new hobby. Explore painting classes, sketching, collage making, or mixed media. Our NYC art classes cover neighborhoods in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens so you'll find a studio convenient to you. Bring a friend or your partner to adult art classes and spend quality time together or plan a team building event and unwind with a unique activity. You'll learn from local artists and have a memorable time nurturing your creative side.
Oil Painting Class
5.0 (26)
Runs regularly
Brooklyn
1 to 6 guests
$80 - $120
Graffiti Workshop
4.9 (26)
Runs regularly
Brooklyn
1 to 50 guests
$45 - $75
Resin Arts and Crafts Workshop
5.0 (20)
Runs regularly
Manhattan
/ Mobile
1 to 6 guests
$80
Sneaker Customizing Class
157k followers
Runs regularly
Manhattan
1 to 25 guests
$170
Glow in the Dark Paint, Slime and Sip Class
5.0 (6)
Runs regularly
Queens
1 to 25 guests
$60
Sumi-e Japanese Ink-painting Class
4.9 (16)
4.9 (74) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Manhattan
/ Mobile
1 to 100 guests
$40
Watercolor Class
5.0 (9)
5.0 (40) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Brooklyn
1 to 6 guests
$80 - $120
Resin Chess Set Class for Couples
5.0 (2)
5.0 (25) (for this teacher)
Your choice of time
Manhattan
2 to 4 guests
$100
Drawing Class
5.0 (3)
5.0 (40) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Brooklyn
1 to 6 guests
$80 - $120
Individual Art Class
5.0 (40) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Brooklyn
1 to 4 guests
$100 - $180
Drip and Sip Sneaker Customization Class
29k followers
Only 1 date left
Manhattan
/ Mobile
1 to 100 guests
$125 - $130
Fluid Bear Art Class
5.0 (7)
28k followers
Runs regularly
Queens
1 to 20 guests
$78 - $128
Van Gogh Inspired Painting Class
6k followers
Only 1 date left
Manhattan
/ Mobile
1 to 200 guests
$85
Ceramic Pumpkin Painting Class: Yayoi Kusama Inspired
6k followers
Only 1 date left
Manhattan
/ Mobile
1 to 150 guests
$85
Abstract Expressionism Inspired Painting Class
6k followers
Your choice of time
Manhattan
1 to 10 guests
$85
Impressionism Art Class: Monet Inspired
6k followers
Only 1 date left
Manhattan
/ Mobile
1 to 150 guests
$85
Abstract Painting Class: Hilma Af Klint Inspired
6k followers
Only 1 date left
Manhattan
/ Mobile
1 to 200 guests
$85
Slime Drawing Class
5.0 (1)
Runs regularly
Queens
1 to 25 guests
$60
Neon Fluid Doll Art Class
Runs regularly
Queens
1 to 25 guests
$40
Date Night Glow in the Dark Fluid Art Class
Runs regularly
Queens
1 to 30 guests
$49 - $55
Artsy Afternoon
Runs regularly
Manhattan
1 to 10 guests
$40
Fashion Figure Drawing Class
3k followers
Runs regularly
Manhattan
1 to 8 guests
$120
Mothers Day Picnic'n Paint Class
Only 1 date left
Manhattan
1 to 40 guests
$50
After School Art Class
Runs regularly
Manhattan
1 to 12 guests
$60
Oil Painting Class
5.0 (26)
Runs regularly
Brooklyn
1 to 6 guests
$80 - $120
Graffiti Workshop
4.9 (26)
Runs regularly
Brooklyn
1 to 50 guests
$45 - $75
Sneaker Customizing Class
157k followers
Runs regularly
Manhattan
1 to 25 guests
$170
Glow in the Dark Paint, Slime and Sip Class
5.0 (6)
Runs regularly
Queens
1 to 25 guests
$60
Sumi-e Japanese Ink-painting Class
4.9 (16)
4.9 (74) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Manhattan
/ Mobile
1 to 100 guests
$40
Watercolor Class
5.0 (9)
5.0 (40) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Brooklyn
1 to 6 guests
$80 - $120
Drip and Sip Sneaker Customization Class
29k followers
Only 1 date left
Manhattan
/ Mobile
1 to 100 guests
$125 - $130
Van Gogh Inspired Painting Class
6k followers
Only 1 date left
Manhattan
/ Mobile
1 to 200 guests
$85
Ceramic Pumpkin Painting Class: Yayoi Kusama Inspired
6k followers
Only 1 date left
Manhattan
/ Mobile
1 to 150 guests
$85
Abstract Expressionism Inspired Painting Class
6k followers
Your choice of time
Manhattan
1 to 10 guests
$85
Impressionism Art Class: Monet Inspired
6k followers
Only 1 date left
Manhattan
/ Mobile
1 to 150 guests
$85
Abstract Painting Class: Hilma Af Klint Inspired
6k followers
Only 1 date left
Manhattan
/ Mobile
1 to 200 guests
$85
Slime Drawing Class
5.0 (1)
Runs regularly
Queens
1 to 25 guests
$60
Date Night Glow in the Dark Fluid Art Class
Runs regularly
Queens
1 to 30 guests
$49 - $55
Artsy Afternoon
Runs regularly
Manhattan
1 to 10 guests
$40
Mothers Day Picnic'n Paint Class
Only 1 date left
Manhattan
1 to 40 guests
$50
After School Art Class
Runs regularly
Manhattan
1 to 12 guests
$60
Picnic'n Paint Workshop
5.0 (2)
Runs regularly
Manhattan
1 to 30 guests
$50
Body Painting Class for Couples
12k followers
Runs regularly
Brooklyn
1 to 10 guests
$299 - $500
Textured Paint and Sip Class
6k followers
Only 1 date left
Brooklyn
1 to 18 guests
$80
Heart Intention Painting and Karaoke Workshop
Your choice of time
Queens
1 to 12 guests
$65
Art Class: Portfolio Prep
Runs regularly
Manhattan
1 to 5 guests
$200
Watercolor Relaxation Workshop
Runs regularly
Manhattan
1 to 10 guests
$50 - $320
Salt Painting Class for Kids
5.0 (25) (for this teacher)
3+ years & Adults
Your choice of time
Manhattan
/ Mobile
1 to 5 guests
$25
Resin Arts and Crafts Workshop
5.0 (20)
Runs regularly
Manhattan
/ Mobile
1 to 6 guests
$80
Resin Chess Set Class for Couples
5.0 (2)
5.0 (25) (for this teacher)
Your choice of time
Manhattan
2 to 4 guests
$100
Fluid Bear Art Class
5.0 (7)
28k followers
Runs regularly
Queens
1 to 20 guests
$78 - $128
Neon Fluid Doll Art Class
Runs regularly
Queens
1 to 25 guests
$40
Resin Canvas Art Workshop
5.0 (1)
5.0 (25) (for this teacher)
Your choice of time
Manhattan
1 to 4 guests
$150
Resin Coaster Making Class
5.0 (1)
5.0 (25) (for this teacher)
Your choice of time
Manhattan
2 to 6 guests
$80
Resin Shot Glass Workshop
5.0 (1)
5.0 (25) (for this teacher)
Your choice of time
Manhattan
2 to 6 guests
$80
Fluid Art Class
200k followers
14k followers
Your choice of time
Manhattan
2 to 10 guests
$125
Resin Key Dish Workshop
5.0 (25) (for this teacher)
Your choice of time
Manhattan
2 to 6 guests
$80
Resin Jewelry Box Making Class
5.0 (25) (for this teacher)
Your choice of time
Manhattan
2 to 6 guests
$80
Japanese Marbling Art Class
4.9 (44) (for this teacher)
2k followers
Your choice of time
Comes to you
10 to 100 guests
$75
Spin Painting and Art Room Class for Team Building
200k followers
Your choice of time
Manhattan
5 to 25 guests
$175
3D Printing Workshop
Your choice of time
Queens
3 to 15 guests
$100
Resin Art Class: Ocean Waves
4.7 (7)
3k followers
Your choice of time
Manhattan
6 to 15 guests
$150
Epoxy Resin Art Class
5.0 (1)
3k followers
Your choice of time
Manhattan
10 to 40 guests
$150
Resin Art and Wine Class
3k followers
Your choice of time
Manhattan
7 to 40 guests
$175
Epoxy Resin Art Class: Ocean Waves or Stone Coat
3k followers
Your choice of time
Brooklyn
7 to 30 guests
$100
Valentine's Resin Art Workshop
3k followers
Your choice of time
Manhattan
7 to 20 guests
$150
Drawing Class
5.0 (3)
5.0 (40) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Brooklyn
1 to 6 guests
$80 - $120
Individual Art Class
5.0 (40) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Brooklyn
1 to 4 guests
$100 - $180
Fashion Figure Drawing Class
3k followers
Runs regularly
Manhattan
1 to 8 guests
$120
Comic World Building Course
Runs regularly
Manhattan
1 to 10 guests
$50 - $270
Introductory Drawing Course
Your choice of time
Manhattan
1 to 50 guests
$190
Nude Figure Drawing Session
5k followers
Runs regularly
Queens
1 to 40 guests
$20 - $25
Drawing Course
Your choice of time
Manhattan
1 to 30 guests
$299
Zentangle Drawing
4.9 (63) (for this teacher)
Your choice of time
Manhattan
6 to 25 guests
$35
Figure Drawing Night
5k followers
Your choice of time
Brooklyn
1 to 50 guests
$30
Comics and World-Building Class for Teens
Your choice of time
Manhattan
4 to 12 guests
$50
Drawing Class for Teens
Your choice of time
Manhattan
4 to 12 guests
$50
New Yorker Cartoon Workshop
6k followers
Your choice of time
Manhattan
/ Mobile
10 to 150 guests
$95
Drawing Class for Kids
8 to 12 years
Your choice of time
Manhattan
4 to 12 guests
$40
Duo Figure Drawing Experience
5k followers
Your choice of time
Brooklyn
6 to 20 guests
$30
DIY Temporary Tattoo Workshop with Drinks
5k followers
Your choice of time
Brooklyn
6 to 30 guests
$30 - $40
Mark-Making Art Workshop
2k followers
Contact for details
Queens
1 to 15 guests
$45 - $65
Photography Class: Iconic New York Part 1
5.0 (1)
1k followers
Runs regularly
Manhattan
1 to 8 guests
$125
Photography Class: Iconic New York Part 2
1k followers
2k likes
Runs regularly
Manhattan
1 to 8 guests
$125
Photography Class: Brooklyn Bridge at Night
1k followers
2k likes
Runs regularly
Manhattan
1 to 6 guests
$150
Photography Class: Times Square at Night
1k followers
2k likes
Runs regularly
Manhattan
1 to 6 guests
$135 - $150
Central Park at Night Photography Class
1k followers
2k likes
Runs regularly
Manhattan
1 to 6 guests
$150
Photography Class in Central Park
5.0 (2)
1k followers
Runs regularly
Manhattan
1 to 8 guests
$100
Photography Class: Brooklyn Bridge
1k followers
2k likes
Runs regularly
Manhattan
1 to 6 guests
$100
Photography Class: World Trade Center
1k followers
2k likes
Runs regularly
Manhattan
1 to 8 guests
$125
Photography Class in Grand Central
1k followers
2k likes
Runs regularly
Manhattan
1 to 6 guests
$125
Street Photography Workshop: SoHo
5.0 (2)
1k followers
Your choice of time
Manhattan
1 to 10 guests
$99
Videography and Drone Class
Your choice of time
Comes to you
1 to 30 guests
$110
Brooklyn Bridge Photography Class
1k followers
2k likes
Your choice of time
Manhattan
2 to 4 guests
$100
World Trade Center Photography Class
1k followers
2k likes
Your choice of time
Manhattan
2 to 8 guests
$125
Three and a Half Bridges Photography Class
1k followers
2k likes
Your choice of time
Queens
2 to 6 guests
$200
Photography Class: Three and a Half Bridges
1k followers
2k likes
Your choice of time
Queens
2 to 12 guests
$250
Graffiti Workshop
4.9 (26)
Runs regularly
Brooklyn
1 to 50 guests
$45 - $75
Sumi-e Japanese Ink-painting Class
4.9 (16)
4.9 (74) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Manhattan
/ Mobile
1 to 100 guests
$40
Drip and Sip Sneaker Customization Class
29k followers
Only 1 date left
Manhattan
/ Mobile
1 to 100 guests
$125 - $130
Soak Stain Painting Class: Helen Frankenthaler Inspired
6k followers
Your choice of time
Manhattan
/ Mobile
10 to 300 guests
$85
Silk Screen Printing Class: Warhol Inspired
6k followers
Your choice of time
Manhattan
/ Mobile
10 to 150 guests
$85
Ceramic Pumpkin Painting Class: Yayoi Kusama Inspired
6k followers
Only 1 date left
Manhattan
/ Mobile
1 to 150 guests
$85
Abstract Painting Class: Joan Mitchell
6k followers
Your choice of time
Manhattan
10 to 200 guests
$85
Painting Workshop for Team Building
5.0 (3)
2k followers
Your choice of time
Comes to you
8 to 200 guests
$48 - $52
Self Portrait Painting Workshop: Frida Kahlo Inspired
6k followers
Your choice of time
Manhattan
/ Mobile
10 to 200 guests
$85
Basquiat-inspired Mixed Media Art Workshop
6k followers
Your choice of time
Manhattan
/ Mobile
10 to 150 guests
$85
Surrealist Games Art Class
6k followers
Your choice of time
Manhattan
/ Mobile
10 to 150 guests
$85
Painting Class: Jackson Pollock Inspired
6k followers
Your choice of time
Manhattan
/ Mobile
10 to 300 guests
$85
Abstract Painting Class: Hilma Af Klint Inspired
6k followers
Only 1 date left
Manhattan
/ Mobile
1 to 200 guests
$85
Abstract Flower Painting Class: Georgia O'Keeffe Inspired
6k followers
Your choice of time
Manhattan
/ Mobile
10 to 150 guests
$85
Van Gogh Inspired Painting Class
6k followers
Only 1 date left
Manhattan
/ Mobile
1 to 200 guests
$85
Washington Color School Painting Class
6k followers
Your choice of time
Manhattan
/ Mobile
10 to 200 guests
$85
Contemporary Art Class: Damien Hirst Inspired
6k followers
Your choice of time
Manhattan
/ Mobile
10 to 200 guests
$85
Japanese Pop Art Painting Class: Murakami-inspired
6k followers
Your choice of time
Manhattan
1 to 100 guests
$85
Art Class: Meditate and Paint
6k followers
Your choice of time
Manhattan
/ Mobile
10 to 200 guests
$85
Street Art Class: Keith Haring Inspired
6k followers
Your choice of time
Manhattan
/ Mobile
10 to 150 guests
$85
Plate Painting Class: Judy Chicago Inspired
6k followers
Your choice of time
Manhattan
/ Mobile
10 to 200 guests
$85
Abstract Art Class: Alma Thomas Inspired
6k followers
Your choice of time
Manhattan
/ Mobile
10 to 200 guests
$85
Abstract Painting Class: Kandinsky Inspired
6k followers
Your choice of time
Manhattan
/ Mobile
10 to 200 guests
$85
Abstract Art Class: Cy Twombly
6k followers
Your choice of time
Manhattan
/ Mobile
10 to 200 guests
$85
Art Explorers: Pre-K-3rd Grades
5 to 10 years
Your choice of time
Manhattan
1 to 6 guests
$68
Art Foundations Course for Kids
6+ years in business
8 to 10 years
Your choice of time
Queens
1 to 4 guests
$30
Drawing Class for Kids
8 to 12 years
Your choice of time
Manhattan
4 to 12 guests
$40
Open Studio Workshop for Kids
8 to 12 years
Your choice of time
Manhattan
4 to 12 guests
$40
Morning Kids' Painting Class in LIC
4+ years & Adults
Runs regularly
Queens
1 to 10 guests
$35
Salt Painting Class for Kids
5.0 (25) (for this teacher)
3+ years & Adults
Your choice of time
Manhattan
/ Mobile
1 to 5 guests
$25
Date Night Glow in the Dark Fluid Art Class
Runs regularly
Queens
1 to 30 guests
$49 - $55
Artsy Afternoon
Runs regularly
Manhattan
1 to 10 guests
$40
Mothers Day Picnic'n Paint Class
Only 1 date left
Manhattan
1 to 40 guests
$50
Heart Intention Painting and Karaoke Workshop
Your choice of time
Queens
1 to 12 guests
$65
Paint a Wine Bottle Class
4k followers
Your choice of time
Manhattan
1 to 15 guests
$103
Batik Paint and Sip Experience
8+ years in business
Your choice of time
Queens
5 to 30 guests
$65
Art Foundations Course for Kids
6+ years in business
8 to 10 years
Your choice of time
Queens
1 to 4 guests
$30
Valentine Paint 'n Sip Party
Your choice of time
Manhattan
1 to 30 guests
$39
Valentine's Day Paint with Wine Workshop
4k followers
Sold out - join waitlist
Manhattan
1 to 8 guests
$65
Looking for more options? Please message us or call us on 0488 839 505, and we'll quickly organise a class for your group
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Art Classes NYC
What to expect in art class in NYC
Even if New York is a city that never sleeps, finding new things to do in 2025 can get a little tricky. If you've ever thought about picking up new artistic skills or just trying something outside of your wheelhouse, then you've come to the right place. Our painting classes in NYC are open to all levels and great for anyone who wants to find a new creative outlet. Whether you're looking at acrylic painting, watercolors, or drawing workshops, art classes are a relaxing way to shake up a weekend.
But what if you're a complete newbie to the art scene? Well, you've got nothing to worry about. Our New York City art classes are small enough that you'll get individual attention from our local art instructors. Plus, the lessons are designed and structured with your comfort and success in mind. Each step is fully explained, and all the essential elements are covered! You'll undoubtedly leave the class feeling confident and accomplished!
Taking a creative workshop is a great way to explore the city by going to a new neighborhood to pop into a studio photography class can even encourage you to go on walks in your community! With teachers across New York, our classes let you try something new in a whole new neighborhood. Venture downtown if you live on the Upper West Side or visit DUMBO if you're a lifelong Queens resident.
Now, all you need to do is pick the suitable art workshop that interests you and we'll handle the rest! You'll be painting, sketching, and drawing your worries away. And who knows? Your first-time art class may just turn into a lifelong hobby. Try a figure drawing class in NYC and venture away from your phone to a fun new activity. New York is a great city that never fails to entertain, and our art classes are the perfect way to enjoy it!
The benefits of learning art for your wellbeing
Art classes are an excellent creative outlet that will keep you feeling young. Go for acrylic painting or watercolor to learn the basics or try something a little different like paint and sip classes in NYC
where you enjoy your favorite drink while you create. Don't forget to invite your friends and family to join in on the fun. Paint gorgeous landscapes, cute pet portraits, or even decorate wine glasses. Each class is a new opportunity to explore a different type of art project. And in the end, you'll have a piece to cherish and display with pride.
Art courses are more than just a way to spend a few hours. They're also a great way to focus on your mental and emotional health. After all, the workweek can be exhausting with all the to-do lists! Give yourself a little mental break by enrolling in local revitalizing New York art classes that provide a different perspective on the world!
Challenge yourself by trying a new experience, like fluid art classes for adults and kids. You can try the trending bear brick class and learn something new. It's a relaxing way to spend time, especially as you watch the acrylic paint mix and swirl into cool patterns. You'll appreciate the chill nature of paint pouring classes and the results you'll get from creating a three-dimensional art project.
Pass the gift of decompressing on by purchasing gift experiences for your friends. Skip the usual dinner and movie and give them an art class to enjoy for a couple of hours on a Sunday afternoon. Art classes are also the best way to learn more about your local art scene. Not only will you gift the experience of learning something new, but you'll also be giving a newfound appreciation for the city you live in! Try a class in an art studio in NYC, whether it's Manhattan, Brooklyn, or Queens, and explore your neighborhood and beyond.
Art helps to develop your creativity
If you've ever wondered how art develops your creativity these art classes for adults in NYC will let you experience it for yourself! Engaging in artistic activities stimulates the mind, allowing you to explore your imagination and think outside the box. Through various forms of art workshops, such as painting, fluid art, and drawing, everyone including adults can express their emotions and ideas in unique ways. By encouraging creative thinking, art helps you to develop problem-solving skills and encourages you to approach challenges with innovative solutions. It's such a powerful for self-expression and in today's fast-paced world, it offers a mindful escape to drop out and tap into you.
5-star rated art workshops in New York
Whether you’re looking for fun date night ideas or a masterclass for beginners, these art workshops in New York are a great activity for an unforgettable experience. From painting in Central Park to cozy art studios in Brooklyn, your perfect day may be just around the corner from you! Hear what keeps our customers wanting to come back for more!
Basquiat-inspired Mixed Media Art Workshop with ArtsClub
“What a cool way to learn about art history while you make art. I love how much I gained from just this one event. I learned a lot (more than I did in my undergrad art history courses) and getting to create something without worrying about cleaning everything up after made the experience way better than when I make art at home. 10/10 will for sure be back.” - Anonymized Customer
Textured Paint and Picnic Class with Unique Workshops
“Over the weekend, my boyfriend surprised me with a textured painting class in Central Park, and simply put, it was amazing! The setup was incredible—you could really tell the team put so much heart and effort into every detail. The class itself was engaging, and we had a blast chatting with our table mates and the hosts! It was so much fun experimenting with the paste and seeing everyone’s creativity come to life…” -Matthew
Collage Workshops: Vision Boards with Brooklyn Loft
“This class was an incredible opportunity for introspection and expression. It was structured in a way where you didn’t need any preparation and could let your creativity flow. The space was beautiful, the people were so kind, the vibes were immaculate…” -Kris
4 Fun adult art classes in NYC
You’re never too old to book an art class! There are many benefits from taking an art class as an adult; you can participate in a rewarding new hobby, socialize with like-minded people, challenge your brain to think outside the box, or unwind with a stress-free activity. Whether you’re hoping to get back to your roots with doodling or you’re looking for a trendy and unique activity for an exceptional experience, we offer all sorts of adult art classes in NYC for you to discover!
- Drawing classes to start a new hobby… Drawing and sketching are the foundation of many different artistic mediums. If you’re ready for a creative journey, this is the perfect place to start. These beginner classes can open the doors to everything from fashion design sketching to comic book art.
- Fluid art classes to embrace your inner child… As an adult, you don’t need to limit your wild creative urges–even spilling or throwing paint! We offer fun art classes such as pour painting, slime art, spin painting, and more, that will allow you to get messy, have fun, and release some creative energy.
- Unique art classes to try something new… Take the paint beyond the canvas in one of these adult art classes in NYC. If you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind experience, an untraditional art class such as a graffiti workshop or sneaker customization class might be up your alley. These workshops are perfect for date night ideas, team building activities, or an unforgettable birthday party!
- Adult painting classes for a peaceful outlet… Many seek artistic experiences for their relaxing benefits. If this sounds like you, look no further than NYC adult painting classes. Create vibrant paintings to match your mood in an oil painting class or melt into bliss with a calming watercolor workshop.
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