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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.
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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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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Q: What ages is this class suitable for?
A: 11 to 14 years. Adult accompaniment is not required.
Q: What's the cancellation policy?
A: Free to cancel or reschedule up until 5 days before the class
Q: How long does the class run for, and what's the price?
A: 3 x 1.5 hours, $260 - $285 per guest ($260 for Weekday course; $285 for Weekend course)
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Master still life in New York City and develop your drawing skills with hands-on guidance!
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11 to 14 years
3 x 1.5 hours
East Village
1 on 1
$260 - $285
($260 for Weekday course; $285 for Weekend course)
What you'll do
Discover the joy of drawing in this lively, hands-on Still Life for Middle School course in New York City, designed to help young artists ages 11–14 build a solid foundation in essential skills! This beginner-friendly drawing class for kids guides you through mark-making, careful observation, and turning ordinary objects into thoughtful, three-dimensional compositions. Across three engaging sessions, you’ll explore the full potential of your tools -- pencils, paper, and most importantly, your eyes and hands -- so you can confidently bring your ideas to life. In the second session, you’ll dive into light and value, learning how shading transforms simple shapes into objects that pop off the page. By the third session, you’ll apply the principles of design and balance to create your own still-life setup and draw from observation with growing confidence. Throughout the course, our teaching artists provide encouraging feedback and one-on-one guidance, ensuring every student feels supported and inspired. Perfect for beginners, this course makes learning how to draw approachable, fun, and meaningful. Whether your child is curious about drawing for the first time or wants to strengthen their skills, this kids' drawing course in New York City offers a joyful, creative space to explore, experiment, and grow in a welcoming environment while making real progress in beginner drawing classes!
What you'll get
- Pencils and drawing materials
- Practice using eyes and hands for observation
- Understanding of light, value, and three-dimensional rendering
- Skills in creating balanced still-life compositions with feedback from the teaching artist!
Knowledge required
All skill levels are welcome!
What to bring
- Your creativity!
- A willingness to learn and draw
- A smile
Session repeats
This class series runs over 3 consecutive sessions, at the same time every week.
Suitable for
Suitable for kids from 11 to 14 years old.
Adult accompaniment is not required.
Location
National Arts Club - 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
Your teacher
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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