Ages 12+ Teen: Drawing & Painting Portfolio Expression

One River School has developed a unique Portfolio Development Program for motivated teens who are preparing a body of work for college admission. Based on years of research, our program allows teen students to demonstrate an approach to art making that is investigative, ambitious and individualized.  Experienced educators help students analyze...

Frida Kahlo, Basquiat, Keith Haring, Rothko, Warhol, Van Gogh- get to know them in this awesome class! In our studio we love to take inspiration from the best and introduce young students to these incredible artists who have come and gone and left their indelible mark on popular culture! This is a cool class where we look at some very cool modern...

Beginner's Drawing at the American Museum of Natural History Calling all creative kids who are ready to learn and master new drawing skills in one of New York City’s most inspiring museum while having a LOT of fun. Receive the top-notch, engaging and non-judgemental art instruction that The Art Studio NY is known for.  Whether you are a beginner,...

Designed for students who want to focus on learning technical skills in the drawing medium. Students will master the elements and principles of art and design through fun and engaging drawing projects. Compelling projects explore drawing portraits, animals, landscapes and imaginative imagery. Teacher led demonstrations provide technical instruction...

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...

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...

Create inspiring artwork by tinkering, building, combining and reusing materials in this studio art class. We will explore a wide range of media and techniques that encourage students to embrace the process of creating art! Projects will draw on concepts from contemporary art, crafts, artisanry, sculpture and the ‘maker’ movement.  Students...

Drawing is the most important skill of all the visual arts and the best way to begin any art journey. The craft of drawing is essential for those interested in Digital Art, Film, Fashion or new media + Fine Art painting! In our comprehensive drawing course, teen students focus on fundamental principle drawing exercises using a combination of pencil,...

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...

New to art? This is the perfect after school opportunity to get started! In this course we will begin with drawing exercises before moving into complete a finished painting. Develop drawing techniques , learn how to achieve proportion, perspective, line, form, shading, rule of thirds, using a combination of pencil,charcoal and inks before moving onto...

Learning how to draw is the first step to start kids on their artistic journey, as well as being essential, its the tool you need before moving on to more complex media like painting or digital art! Learning how to draw what you see and capturing what you see on the page will inspire your journey! Our course will start with principle drawing exercises...

Learning how to draw is the first step to start kids on their artistic journey., as well as being essential, its the tool you need before moving on to more complex media like painting or digital art! Learning how to draw what you see and capturing what you see on the page will inspire your journey! Our course will start with principle drawing exercises...

Figure drawing is the art of sketching the human figure to capture the essence of the human body's musculature, texture, and postures. This class will help you hone observational skills and master techniques in form, value, shading, and perspective. Study the human figure in action and in dynamic poses and compositions, unusual angles like...

We are so excited to bring the art studio to our youngest after school artists ONSITE in their own school buildings! Art After School AT School features projects based on books and works of art, with plenty of materials and sensory exploration of built in. Young artists collaborate and make their own work, and have "open studio" time to experiment...

Young artists who love to paint, learn how to capture exciting portraits of your favorite people: capture their likeness and individual characteristics as you create portraits of your Siblings, Parents, Nannies and Family, Presidents or Pop stars + all the people that you love! You are welcome to bring in your own pictures or photos to work from or...

For teens who love graphic novel art + cartooning, this class will set you up with the basics to grow confidence in your abilities to create beautiful art work and explore the art of storytelling! Creating graphic novel art is a fun challenge, you create an original story and bring it to life with awesome illustrations that combine a great plot...