Kids Art Classes in NYC, New York

Learn the fundamentals of cartooning & comic strip illustration, along with animation the way the professionals do it! Emphasis on anatomy setup, character profile, and design. Students will learn how to create animations, such as bouncing ball, pendulum, walk cycle, expression change, character turn-around, object morph, & much more! Pencil,...

Learn the basic steps of drawing and sketching the body in both genders. Hard points are studied along with head renderings and constructive format for poses. Small and large displays will be rendered using graphite, pencil, conte, pens and ink. Due to Covid-19: Our studio is currently following the guidelines for small businesses during this time.  ...

Develop a strong, constructive, and creative collection of your original works of art through observation of still life and portraits. Every format of color and sketching is applied. This is ideal for students preparing for college entry.

Learn the fundamentals of creative portfolio development through observation of still life and portraits. Have a strong, constructive, and confident collection for your high school entry. Practice for application exams is applied. Service fee and Registration fee included.

Learn how to utilize varying grades of graphite and pencil, from light to medium to dark. Establish fine shading techniques and hone fine pencil mechanics through still life and objective studies. Due to Covid-19: Our studio is currently following the guidelines for small businesses during this time.   We will be practicing the CDC COVID-19...

Learn the fundamentals of objective still life drawing. Students will develop compositions incorporating the second and third dimensions via placement of a horizon. Price includes $15 registration fee. DUE TO COVID-19: Our studio is currently following the guidelines for small businesses during this time.   We will be practicing the CDC COVID-19...

In this class, kids will learn basic sketching skills. This includes being able to correctly draw sketch marks to form a shape instead of free-drawing, knowing how light a pencil should be held, and being able to finalize a sketch and convert it to a complete drawing. They will start with drawing basic 3-dimentional shapes and adding definition to...

Let your child discover their creativity by introducing them to the basics of drawing, painting, pastels, and clay! With guidance, they will learn basic techniques & create their own paintings, drawings, and sculptures.   All materials supplied. DUE TO COVID-19: Our studio is currently following the guidelines for small businesses...

Learn the fundamentals of perspective points. Students study two and three dimensional techniques and are given projects which finalize a constructive format. Draft drawing, measurements, and grid layouts are applied. Designing aspects are also given for a unique art deco look. Materials are provided. Due to Covid-19: Our studio is currently following...

Teen Focus on Painting is designed students Grade 6-12 to engage in art making through creative projects that stimulate imagination and help develop important artistic techniques and observational skills in a fun and progressive environment.  Students will explore painting techniques from underpainting and glazing to palette knife painting...

Want to learn how to paint? Not sure where to start? This beginner class will set you up with the basics. Painting keeps young minds engaged & inspired, while encouraging creative development and awareness, and guaranteed to promote fine motor skills and develop self-confidence. Each week we will choose subject matter & themes to work from, ...

Learn the fundamentals of creative portfolio development through observation of still life and portraits. Students will be introduced to various mediums, such as graphite, water-soluble pastels, watercolors, & acrylic paintings.  This class is deal for students entering grade level and applying to art institutions, such as Mark Twain. ...

"Someone told me it's all happening at the zoo..." Inspired by the Simon & Garfunkel song, students will be learning about a new zoo animal each week! Lions, llamas, penguins, & birds are just a few animals that the students will be visiting. The young artists will learn watercolor techniques, wire sculpting, paper-mache, drawing techniques,...

New to Art? Want to get started? Drawing is the most essential tool to have for all the visual arts, the perfect starting point. If your child wants to learn how to draw this class will set you up with the essentials and perfect before moving on to other media. In a few short weeks see your confidence grow as you progress. Every week your instructor...

Teen Digital Art Shuffle is One River School’ core digital art and design class that brings fine art and technology together by providing students with the tools, software and inspiration to make art on a virtual canvas. Students shuffle projects across digital drawing, digital paintings, graphic designs and animation using the latest software...