Getting Started with Oil Painting Course

As part of our "Getting Started Series", discover NYC art basics and explore oil painting in one beginner course!



5 x 2.5 hours Location Upper East Side Class size 1 to 5 guests   $245

Dive into the colorful world of art and discover the joy of creating in a space designed just for you! This beginner-friendly art course in New York City invites you to focus exclusively on the essentials of oil painting. You’ll start with foundational drawing skills tailored for painters, learning to see shapes, lines, and shadows in a whole new way before translating them into paint. From there, you’ll explore how to work with oils, getting hands-on with color mixing, brushwork, and layering techniques. You’ll learn how to build forms slowly and intentionally, embracing the rich, satisfying process that gives oil painting its depth, texture, and glow.
This oil painting course for beginners is compact but packed with guidance, encouragement, and creative energy. You’ll receive step-by-step instruction while still having room to experiment, play, and develop your own approach to painting. The class is supportive, welcoming, and designed to help you feel confident as you make your first marks, mix colors, and bring compositions to life on canvas.
Whether you’re looking to learn a new skill, spark your creativity, or simply enjoy a few hours of immersive, uplifting art-making, these art classes are a strong starting point. Creative confidence and fun await!

Upcoming dates for Getting Started with Oil Painting Course

Times are New York time. Dates and prices as of 14 Nov 2026, 7:44pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

9 upcoming dates between 18 Nov 2026 and 20 Dec 2026.

  • Wed, Nov 18 2026, 1pm-3:30pm (then the same time each week, for the next 4 weeks)
  • Sun, Nov 22 2026, 10:30am-1pm (then the same time each week, for the next 4 weeks)
  • Wed, Nov 25 2026, 1pm-3:30pm (then the same time each week, for the next 4 weeks)
  • Sun, Nov 29 2026, 10:30am-1pm (then the same time each week, for the next 4 weeks)
  • Wed, Dec 2 2026, 1pm-3:30pm (then the same time each week, for the next 4 weeks)
  • Sun, Dec 6 2026, 10:30am-1pm (then the same time each week, for the next 4 weeks)
  • Wed, Dec 9 2026, 1pm-3:30pm (then the same time each week, for the next 4 weeks)
  • Sun, Dec 13 2026, 10:30am-1pm (then the same time each week, for the next 4 weeks)
  • Sun, Dec 20 2026, 10:30am-1pm (then the same time each week, for the next 4 weeks)
What you'll get
  • Basic skills in oil painting!
  • Hands-on experience
  • Exposure to beginner-friendly compact courses
  • Opportunity to sample the Art Center’s teaching style
Knowledge required
All skill levels are welcome!
What to bring
  • Your creativity!
  • Enthusiasm to learn
  • A love for the arts
Session repeats

This class series runs over 5 consecutive sessions, at the same time every week.

Location

92NY, 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10128

Room: Third Floor South, TBD Room Numbers

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Susan Harrison

Susan Harrison


Susan Rowe Harrison is a multidisciplinary artist whose work has been exhibited internationally at PS122 (NYC), YYZ Artist’s Outlet (Toronto), WaveHill, FIFA World Cup 2002 (Seoul), Arts Etobicoke/Amnesty International, Stantec, and Art Souterrain, Palais Congres (Montreal). Collections include LinkedIn (Empire State Building), Hyatt Hotels, Pfizer NYC and The Newberry Library.

She studied painting and drawing at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and holds an MA in Art+Education from New York University and a BA in History of Art from the University of California-Berkeley.




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The 92nd Street Y, New York
The 92nd Street Y, New York

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For more than 150 years, The 92nd Street Y, New York has brought people together through exceptional programs in the arts, culture, education, wellness, and Jewish life.
Every day, 92NY creates innovative, high-quality experiences that enrich lives and strengthen community -- on its NYC campus and online around the world. As a uniquely Jewish cultural and community center, it welcomes people of all backgrounds, offering a warm home for learning, creativity, and connection. Everything it does is rooted in its core Jewish values.

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