Art Classes New York

NYC Drawing the Dance, June 6, Sat, 2:30 pm. $20/@25 atd

The NYC Drawing the Dance workshop is organized by Creative Performances [@creativeperformances](https://www.instagram.com/creativeperformances/ "https://www.instagram.com/creativeperformances/") To attend, get tickets here: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nyc-drawing-the-dance-workshop-in-person-june-6-sat-230-pm-tickets-1990237782784](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nyc-drawing-the-dance-workshop-in-person-june-6-sat-230-pm-tickets-1990237782784) Our next NYC Drawing the Dance Workshop is as follows: **Dancer/Model: Anna EDGAR Paterson**: [@edgar_allcaps](https://www.instagram.com/edgar_allcaps/ "https://www.instagram.com/edgar_allcaps/") and [@anna.paterson](https://www.instagram.com/anna.paterson/ "https://www.instagram.com/anna.paterson/") Anna EDGAR Paterson is an interdisciplinary dance/drag artist, educator, and choreographer. A recent MFA grad in Dance from Florida State University, they create performance environments that blend contemporary dance, drag, theater, and visual design to explore identity, power, and belonging. Her choreography often centers queer perspectives, using humor and absurdity as tools to critique nationalism and capitalism. **Theme: PRIDE MONTH!** **Duration:** Approx. 2hrs workshop with a 10 to 15 minutes break for costume change. Each half is around 30 to 40 min long interwoven with multiple poses and dance sections. **What to expect:** In the first half, we start with dance movements and short poses of 30 sec & 1 min for warm up and then we move on to 3min, 5min, 8min poses while dancing slowly in between holding the poses. In the second half we have 5 min,10 min and 15 minutes poses adding dance segments in between poses. Dancer dancers very very slowly for the artists to try drawing the dance movements. **In-Person Tickets in advance: $20. At the door $25.** In-Person attendees please arrive at least 15 minutes before the workshop time. VOD ticket is $10. The workshop video will be shared for a period of 2 weeks after the workshop. You can view photos and artworks from prior workshops at our Instagram account. Please follow us: [@nycdrawingthedance](https://www.instagram.com/nycdrawingthedance "https://www.instagram.com/nycdrawingthedance") If you want to sign up to receive the 'video on demand', please click on this link: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1990238898120/](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1990238898120/) . \*\* We have added a 'Donation' option as well, should you want to support the organization in addition to the ticket price. We appreciate your support! **BRING ALL YOUR OWN MATERIALS**, drawing boards, portable easels, or draw on pads on your laps, etc. No glitters, please. Be mindful of your belongings. The organizer or the venue are not responsible for lost or stolen items. Each artist keeps their own drawings/paintings. The dancers and/or the organizers may request the artists for a photo of the art work. It will be at the artists' discretion whether they want to share the photos of their art or not. And lastly, there won't be any instruction or any instructor present to give you directions. We expect the attending artists to have prior knowledge of drawing and painting to try these workshops for a new experience. Any question? Please email to [creativeperformances.nyc@gmail.com](creativeperformances.nyc@gmail.com)

WABI-SABI 2026 -1st NYC Opening Party (Japanese Contemporary Artists Team)

Immerse yourself in Japanese aesthetics and contemporary creativity at WABI-SABI — the 1st NYC Opening Party in Chelsea. ### **Join us for an opening night!** ### **where art is not only seen—it is shared, felt, and created together.** **Japan is not simply represented here. It is experienced.** **This is WABI-SABI.** **Don't miss your opportunity to check out a living, immersive celebration of Japanese aesthetics, contemporary art, and cultural connection in the heart of New York City.** Free ticket: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wabi-sabi-2026-1st-nyc-opening-party-japanese-contemporary-artists-team-tickets-1989832663060 #### **1st Opening Party: Jun 4 (Thurs), 5:30 pm-7:30 pm** Celebrating its **10th anniversary, the JCAT NY Chelsea Exhibition 2026** transforms Chelsea into an interactive experience featuring over 80 artists and 100+ works inspired by the beauty of imperfection, silence, emptiness, and time. Enjoy live artist performances, artist talks, workshops, and hands-on experiences using Japan’s award-winning creative tool “Kitpas.” **Guests are invited not only to observe art, but to become part of it.** This year also marks a new direction: **“From Preservation to Regeneration.”** Traditional Japanese craftsmanship—including **Arita porcelain, Nabeno handmade washi paper, Mizuhiki knotting, Nishijin textiles, Minoware ceramics, Toyohashi brushes, and Indigo dyeing**—is reimagined through contemporary art, transforming tradition into a living language for the future. More than an exhibition, **WABI-SABI** is a place where art connects people, cultures, generations, and ideas beyond borders. **This is the future of cultural connection through art.**

Add French and Art this June to your apéro with our course on Tuesdays!

**Join us for French-with-Art's 4-session course taking on 4 Tuesdays in June, on 6/2, 6/9, 6/16, 6/23, 2026, from 5 to 6 pm EST** and **2 to 3 pm PST.** advanced B1 and B2 levels/intermediate Join us for this unique opportunity to immerse yourself in a fun live interactive online class of French and Art! You'll practice your French while learning about the master works from the world's great collections. You'll have the opportunity to: * **Practice your French, both speaking and listening skills** * **Increase your vocabulary** * **Learn about great works of art** * **Enhance your observational skills** * **Meet other Francophiles** * **And have fun!** You'll receive vocabulary lists as well as the list of works we'll explore. **We'll be meeting online with Zoom.** **Cost: $158 for the 4-session course.** The sessions will be run by me, Anne. I'm a native English/French bilingual and lecturer at the Metropolitan Museum of Art for over 10 years. **SPACE IS VERY LIMITED TO ENSURE INTERACTIVITY!!** **To join you need to register on the sign up page on my website** **[www.arteling.net/sign-up-programs](www.arteling.net/sign-up-programs)** for more info: send us an email at **french.with.art@gmail.com** French-with-art website: **[www.arteling.net](www.arteling.net)** ***Note: an RSVP on this page does not mean you are registered. Registration at the above link is required to participate so you'll need to click on the above link, which will take you to my registration page.*** From the participants: *My French-with-Art class was my favorite time of the week!* *My French-with-Art class has helped me improve my French as well as my capacity to observe* *French-with-Art has helped me become more confidant expressing myself in French and has significantly expanded my appreciation of art and its various styles. I would highly recommend it.* *Anne's interactive French with Art classes are stimulating and fun. Providing her students with the vocabulary they can use to react to the artworks, Anne listens closely to and celebrates each person's input. Patient and complimentary, she has created a safe haven where we are not afraid to make mistakes, as we improve our language skills. I feel that I have greatly developed my observation skills, as Anne encourages us to look deeply into each painting.* *If you wish to practice speaking French while at the same time improving your knowledge of art, French-with-Art is the class for you. Anne is a patient and encouraging facilitator whose small classes ensure that all have an opportunity to participate. She provides relevant vocabulary prior to each class and asks thoughtful questions to encourage interaction. French-with-Art has helped me become more confidant expressing myself in French and has significantly expanded my appreciation of art and its various styles. I would highly recommend it.*

Chen Style Tai Chi. 1 1/2 Hr Class

PLEASE CALL MASTER YU FOR DETAILS: 917-535-3916. --- Learning basic steps , posture , and the name of the movement . We will also explain how it can be applied as the martial art aspect. $20 fee of this first Meetup are for all new first time students who want to try out this class; following classes are $40 per class. Master Yu is also available by appointment for private classes: 917-535-3916

Sunday Afternoon INSTRUCTED Figure Drawing

Instructed Figure Drawing Class - All levels are welcome. In this class, we will focus on figure drawing and various drawing techniques. Each week, our teacher begins with a short discussion and demonstration of different drawing approaches. Attendees then draw for the remainder of the session with feedback from the teacher. There is a live model for each session. Please bring a pad up to 18×24, a 2H, HB, 4B pencil, and an eraser,

Real Kung Fu - Let's Practice Shaolin Eagle Claw

Get ready to learn Kung Fu basics and their applications for self-defense. You'll learn basic kung fu strikes, blocks, punches and kicks, along with some of the more unique aspects of our style - "Eagle Claw Kung Fu." It's a great way to get your mind centered with concepts of balance and awareness, as you work out. We'll do warmup and conditioning, followed by Kung Fu basics, and some self-defense technique that captures the spirit of Kung Fu. Class is an hour and we may even leave you with some homework so you can practice techniques at home. Join Sifu Dario and Sifu Julie as they introduce you to "Eagle Claw Kung Fu," one of the world's richest traditional martial arts. See more options at our website, https://northskykungfu.com. Call us at (917)657-6104 if you have any questions.

Instructed Drawing Night at the Met

Instructed Drawing Night at the Met focuses on charcoal pencil drawing through close study of the museum’s Greek and Roman figure sculptures. Our instructor, Elizabeth Johnson, will guide students in developing technical control of charcoal pencils while working from these classical forms. After a brief demonstration, students will create charcoal drawings around the gallery with guidance from the instructor. Materials: Charcoal Pencils only\*\*\* (HB and 4B) 2H graphite pencil Small & Medium blending stump Kneaded eraser Eraser Drawing paper This event is not affiliated with Met Museum educators. Please arrive prepared to purchase a ticket to the Met Museum.

JOIN US FOR A PICNIC'N PAINT IN CENTRAL PARK

Drawing Techniques with Simon Levenson

In this weekly studio class, students learn to structurally draw a new part of the body each session, building a clear understanding of anatomy, proportion, and form. Working on toned paper with traditional drawing materials, we’ll study the methods of the Old Master, developing drawings through gesture, block-in, and open rendering. By the end of the course, students will have a toolkit for constructing the human figure with confidence and classical refinement. Materials List Strathmore Toned Tan 9×12 Graphite Pencils Generals White Charcoal Pencil Eraser

Argentine Tango Classes & Practice

1 hour Technique Class, Half an Hour Practica for Participants of either Class 1 hour Combination Class 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Technique Class (Beginners welcome) 5:00 - 5:30 p.m. Practica for Everyone 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Tango Combinations (Intermediate Level) $25 - 1 Technique Class ($80 for a month with 4 Saturdays) $50 - Both Classes ($160 for a month with 4 Saturdays) P.S. If there are 5 Saturdays in a month, monthly rate will be 25% more

Instructed Figure Drawing

All levels are welcome. In this class, we will focus on figure drawing and various drawing techniques. We begin with a short discussion/demo of different approaches to drawing. There is a live model for each session. Please bring a pad up to 18×24, a 2H, HB, and 4B pencil, and an eraser. **[If you don't know what to bring we recommend the following supplies](https://amzn.to/47VCpaE)**. This uninstructed session begins with short poses for attendees to warm up. The longest poses are 20 minutes. We take a 5-minute break every 20 minutes. There are cookies and fresh water available. We listen to music while we work. Please bring your supplies (we have limited supplies to lend out). Looking forward to seeing you! PLEASE NOTE: * We can not accommodate dry pastels (for health reasons), open ink containers, or paint other than watercolor. * Latecomers will be seated at the discretion of the moderator to prevent disruption to other artists. * Because of the limited space, we can not offer any refunds for the session. I appreciate your understanding. * Absolutely no photography while the model is posing. We encourage attendees to purchase tickets through the [Drawing America](https://drawingamerica.com/events) website, where they receive a 5% CREDIT ON EVERY PURCHASE that they can use towards their next purchase.

Plein-air Painting at Elizabeth Street Garden- Session 1/3

*\*\*Please read the Community Code on the Group Description page before you RSVP\*\** *****What to Expect***: **We'll spend around 3-4 hours outdoors in the city, making art and enjoying each other's company. After the painting session, we will go to a nearby cafe/restaurant to further connect. Expect a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere where you can unleash your creativity and connect with fellow artists. ***This session is Part 1 of a three-part series at this location. Returning participants can develop more finished work, scale up to a larger canvas, or explore different motifs across sessions.*** *****Elizabeth Street Garden** (ESG)*** in Manhattan’s Nolita neighborhood is a community garden that has become a symbol of resistance against urban development. The park, which occupies a 20,000-square-foot lot between Prince and Spring Streets, was established in the 1990s by a local business owner, Allan Reiver, who leased the land from the city and filled it with sculptures and greenery. Over time, it became a beloved green space for residents. For a detailed account of the garden's history and its current status, please visit elizabethstreetgarden.com ** ***Agenda***** ** 2:00 PM - 2:10 P**M: We'll gather under the entrance of the Garden, then explore the park and nearby streets for the next 15-20 minutes to find the perfect spot for our easels this afternoon ** 2:30 PM : 4:30 PM **Painting session ** 4:30- 5:00PM **\- Regroup and Show and Tell\**. *(times are tentative, exact times will be announced during the event*** If you are new, Introduce yourself and your art practice, with the group, share your work(optional), sources of inspiration, and thoughts on the overall experience ** After 5 PM **we'll head out of the garden and get some grub at a nearby place We encourage you to stay as this is the part that helps us truly connect and foster a meaningful connection with each other ** ***What to Bring***** 1\. Something to paint with \- your preferred painting mediums\, oil paints\, watercolors\, acrylics\, gouache\, ink\, pastel\, markers etc Brushes, pens and or pencil 2\. Something to paint on \- linen\, canvas\, paper\, sketchbook etc 3\. Easels/pochade box \(optional Beginners can join in with just a sketchbook or an iPad 4\. Dress comfortably for outdoor painting and walking\, bring a hat\, sunscreen\, a water bottle and bug spray\ *\*If you are new to the group shoot a text and I'll keep an eye out for you. Insiya- 7062864715\* \**If you are getting late, let us know promptl*y\ - \*We snap pics for social media. If you’re not cool with that, just give us a heads-up!\* \**The event might be cancelled or modified in case of extreme weather conditions* Hope to see you on this adventure! cheers