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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.
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Master drawing fundamentals in New York City with a structured three class progression!
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3 x 2.5 hours
East Village
5 to 20 guests
$195
What you'll do
Do not worry if you don’t know how to draw. This class is specifically designed for you. This class is for you even if you have drawn a bit but want an organized approach to drawing to speed up the learning process and prevent wasted and frustrating efforts.CLASS SCHEDULE: Thursdays, April 30, May 7, and 14. The ticket price includes all three dates.Students will learn the fundamentals of drawing, including paper and pencil basics, how to use shape and form to create depth, measuring and proportion, and rendering form with shade.What we will cover:Drawing: In the first class, we will learn how to draw the 3-dimensional world on a 2-dimensional surface using and enhancing basic forms. During the second class, we will learn how to use proportion in our drawings while adding a more thoughtful approach to our pencil abilities. Finally, for the last class, we will learn shading concepts and create a well-formed, proportioned, shaded drawing.Paper: We will examine the difference between sketch and drawing paper, smooth and rough surfaces, and those designed for pencils vs. charcoal.Pencils: Students will learn what different grades of pencils are designed for and how to use them to create better drawings. We will practice cross-hatching and shading with pencil “washes.”Erasers: Using both kneaded and plastic erasers, students will create different drawing effects in their drawings.Required Materials:Supply List: Graphite pencils 4H, 2B, 6B11×14 inch Strathmore Series 400 drawing padKneaded eraser
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Knowledge required
Designed for beginners!
What to bring
Graphite pencils: 4H, 2B, 6B 11Ă—14 inch Strathmore Series 400 drawing pad Kneaded eraser
Session repeats
This class series runs over 3 consecutive sessions, at the same time every week.
Suitable for
This class is great for a team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or bachelorette party.
Location
15 Gramercy Park South, New York, NY
This venue is within walking distance of 23 St, 14 St–Union Sq, 14 St - Union Sq, 3 Av and 28 St stations
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Recent reviews of Introduction to Drawing for Beginners
- 5/5 from Isabella Cappolla, attended May 2026: The instructor was very helpful and structured each class around a different focus, which kept the course engaging and allowed us to learn a variety of techniques. He would spend some time demonstrating and drawing before giving us the freedom to work independently, striking a great balance between instruction and creativity. He wasn't overbearing, but was always available to provide guidance and feedback, and it was easy to ask for extra help when needed. The small class size created a welcoming and collaborative environment where everyone interacted and learned from one another. We regularly critiqued each other's drawings, which was especially valuable because it helped us see our own work from new perspectives and improve our skills.
- 3/5 from Renata Oliveira, attended Apr 2026: Overall Experience & Facilities The location and the building itself were absolutely amazing. However, the specific classroom assigned for this course was uncomfortable and inadequate for the subject matter. The desks and chairs were not well-suited for drawing, and the room layout made it very difficult for many students to actually see what the instructor was demonstrating. Instruction & Class Size The class size was simply too large for a single instructor. Because of the high student-to-teacher ratio, it was incredibly difficult to get individual guidance or meaningful feedback during class time, despite the teacher's best efforts. Recommendations for Improvement To improve the experience for future cohorts, I highly recommend capping the enrollment to limit the number of students per class. Additionally, providing the instructor with digital tools—such as a document camera and projector—would ensure that everyone can clearly see and follow along with the demonstrations.
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Drawing America is a community of over 9400 members who love to draw and paint.DA helps people make "real and tangible progress" with their drawings whether they are absolute beginners, intermediate sketchers, or professional artists.We meet several times a week, in person and online. to draw from a live model. We have both instructed and uninstructed classes.Drawing America hosts full-day workshops with exceptional drawing and painting teachers as well as presenting artist demonstrations and drawing competitions.DA also creates original content for museums and cultural institutions in New York City including The Morgan Library, The Museum of The City of New York, and The Museum of Arts and Design.We hope this group provides both a place to practice your drawing as well as learn about exciting drawing sessions and exhibitions throughout New York.
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