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ClassBento money-back guarantee
Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. We curate our teachers and hosts carefully to ensure that they are of high quality.
That's why we provide a money-back guarantee*: If you're unsatisfied with this experience, just leave it at least 20 minutes before it ends, and tell us (the ClassBento team) the reason for your dissatisfaction within 4 hours of that time, and we'll provide you with a refund.
* We may choose to limit our refund per customer at $500. In some rare cases, we may also require you to show us your photo ID before we process the refund.
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Getting Started with Watercolor Course
As part of our "Getting Started Series", explore watercolor basics in a compact hands-on class in New York City!
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4 x 2.5 hours
Upper East Side
1 to 4 guests
$245
What you'll do
Dip your brush into something new and watch confidence bloom right alongside color! This welcoming watercolor art course in New York City is designed to help you ease into painting without pressure, perfectionism, or overwhelm. You’ll sample the best of the Art Center’s beginner-friendly approach in a compact class that focuses on the true basics of watercolor -- how paint, water, and paper work together, and how small choices can lead to beautiful results. If you’ve ever wondered how to watercolor without feeling lost, this course gently shows you the way!You’ll explore easy watercolor painting techniques step by step, learning how to control washes, mix colors, and build simple compositions that feel achievable and satisfying. The pace is supportive, the vibe is relaxed, and curiosity is always encouraged. This art course for beginners is less about getting everything “right” and more about discovering what happens when you let go and play.Think of it as a friendly watercolor painting workshop where learning feels natural, and progress sneaks up on you. You’ll leave with practical skills, a stronger creative foundation, and a clearer sense of how watercolor works -- plus the confidence to keep going. Whether you’re brand new to art classes or returning after time away, this course gives you a warm, colorful place to start!
What you'll get
- Hands-on watercolor practice with basic techniques!
- Foundational understanding of watercolor basics
- Exposure to beginner-level Art Center instruction
- A clear starting point for further art classes
Knowledge required
All skill levels are welcome!
What to bring
- Your creativity!
- Enthusiasm to learn and paint
- A love for the arts
Session repeats
This class series runs over 4 consecutive sessions, at the same time every week.
Your teacher
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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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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