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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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Try It - Figure Drawing Workshop
Explore figure drawing in NYC with live models and expressive mark-making techniques!
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2 hours
Upper East Side
8 to 12 guests
$30
What you'll do
Enter the world of figure drawing and watch your creativity come alive in a welcoming NYC drawing class designed just for you! Whether you’re curious about how to figure draw or looking for fun things to do in NYC, this figure drawing class offers a hands-on, relaxed, and supportive environment where you can explore the human form without pressure. You’ll work from a live model, learning essential skills like gesture, proportion, and expressive mark-making -- all while tapping into your own artistic instincts. This isn’t about perfection; it’s about discovery, playful experimentation, and gaining confidence in your creative voice. Perfect for beginners, our figure drawing for beginners approach makes complex concepts accessible, guiding you step by step as you develop technique and style. By the end of the session, you’ll leave with new skills, a sense of accomplishment, and maybe even a few sketches you’ll be proud to share. If you find yourself loving the energy and inspiration of this class, you can dive deeper into our ongoing figure drawing courses to keep growing. Ideal for anyone looking for creative activities in NYC, this figure drawing class is your chance to connect with art, yourself, and a community of like-minded makers in a space that’s fun, friendly, and full of possibilities!
What you'll get
- Practice drawing from a live model!
- Learn gesture techniques
- Improve proportion skills
- Develop expressive mark-making
Knowledge required
All skill levels are welcome!
What to bring
- Your creativity!
- Enthusiasm to learn
- A love for the arts and drawing
Suitable for
This class is great for a team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or bachelorette party.
Your teacher
Verdiana Patacchini
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Verdiana Patacchini is an Italian visual artist specializing in painting and ceramic sculpture. Originally from the Tuscia region, she is now based in New York City as a naturalized American.
She holds a BA in Painting and a MFA in the Enhancement and Conservation of Contemporary Art Heritage, both from the Academy of Fine Art Via Ripetta of Rome. She also taught Painting as an Assistant Professor and taught Fresco Techniques at the Academy of Fine Art, ABAV, in Viterbo, Italy.Verdiana’s work has been exhibited globally in galleries and institutions, including the Consulate General of Italy in New York, the Katzen Arts Center at American University in Washington, D.C., Salon Beau Regard in Yverdon Les Bains, Switzerland, the Emmeotto Gallery in Rome, the Central Park Tower in New York, and Future Fair in New York.Her artistic contribution has been acknowledged by The Wall Street Journal, which reviewed Verdiana’s work as one of the highlights of her work at the Future Fair 2023, presented by Superzoom Gallery in New York. Additionally, she is among the winners of the Tri-State Art Prize 2023, organized by the Italian Consulate and the Italian Cultural Institute of 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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