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Fear-Free Beginners Drawing 101

Explore the pleasure of drawing in this welcoming, judgment-free beginner class. Work through a range of techniques including charcoal, pencil, shading, and composition, completing multiple finished drawings in each session. A supportive creative community and a practice that offers genuine, lasting benefits.

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Class Description

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Calling all beginners to artistic drawing. Join this inspiring, judgment-free drawing class that will help you discover and develop your inner artist.

Believe you cannot draw a straight line? Think once more. Everyone possesses the ability to draw, and we will guide you through every step of this welcoming drawing class. You will learn to express yourself authentically through drawing in our encouraging, supportive, and non-judgmental creative environment. Drawing stands as one of the most cherished forms of artistic expression throughout human history, from the cave paintings of our ancestors to contemporary masterpieces.

If you are completely new to drawing, this class is designed specifically for you. It also serves as an excellent progression for those who have participated in our popular "INTRO to Fear Free Drawing" introductory session. Begin your artistic journey here. Absolute beginners and artists of all skill levels are warmly welcomed.

Express yourself through this uplifting, anxiety-reducing drawing class as you:

  • Receive personalized, one-on-one artistic instruction tailored specifically for individuals new to drawing.
  • Learn our innovative fear-free approach to drawing while discovering your artistic preferences, encompassing still life compositions, realistic rendering, abstract expression, landscape painting, portraiture, and additional styles.
  • Discover your creative potential as you learn diverse foundational drawing techniques, including charcoal and pencil application, shading mastery, expressive line work, intentional mark-making, thoughtful composition, contour drawing, quick sketching practice, three-dimensional effects, spatial dimension, and much more.
  • Experience genuine pride in your accomplishments as you create numerous completed drawings that showcase your development and skill.
  • Enjoy the scientifically-proven wellbeing benefits that drawing and art classes provide, such as enhanced self-confidence, measurable anxiety reduction, relief from depression, significant stress relief, clearer mental focus, and connection to a supportive artistic community.

Hundreds of previous students have been genuinely impressed by how rapidly they developed drawing proficiency in our top-rated New York City art classes.

Art Class Materials Required;

Materials are the student's responsibility to provide.

You will need to supply;

  • Drawing Pad or Sketchbook
  • Vinyl Eraser
  • Kneaded Eraser
  • Drawing Pencils
  • Blending Stumps or Tools
  • Vine Charcoal

Remote Learning

This course is available for "remote" learning and will be available to anyone with access to an internet device with a microphone (this includes most models of computers, tablets). Classes will take place with a "Live" instructor at the date/times listed below.

Upon registration, the instructor will send along additional information about how to log-on and participate in the class.

Refund Policy

Class tuition is neither refundable nor transferable. No refunds will be issued after registration and payment. In case of a Medically Certified illness, a credit will be issued after receipt of your physician’s documentation. The value of the credit will be for the balance of the remaining class sessions with an additional deduction of a $95 registration fee. Credit may be used up to 12 months.

If after your first class you are dissatisfied with the quality of your course, a written note must be submitted within 1 business day after your first class. After receiving your note, refund of class tuition will be reviewed by our staff. If a refund is granted, processing of refunds requires 8-10 weeks. A 5% nonrefundable processing fee will be applied.

Course Cancellations

Although course cancellation is quite rare, The school reserves the right to cancel classes or change instructor assignments and makes every effort to notify students in advance. If enrollment goals are not met, a course may be canceled up to 1 business day before the first scheduled class. In the event of cancellation, a refund or credit is granted. On occasion, a course start-date will be pushed back if enrollment goals are not met. In this instance, you will receive a credit for the price of the class that did not take place.

Please note that there will be NO exceptions to this under any circumstances.

Make-up Policy

Unfortunately, The school does not offer any makeups for classes missed. However, if the student wants to get the most from the course and the absence, they can tell the instructor when they will be absent and the instructor can provide some guidance on exercises to practice while away.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

Reviews of Classes at The Art Studio NY (679)

(4.4-star rating across 679 reviews)

This class: 4.3 out of 5 from 22 reviews

  • Fear-Free Beginners Drawing 101

    The instructor went through the basics, she was very patient and considerate, which is needed for people coming into an introductory class
  • Fear-Free Beginners Drawing 101

    Great class for beginners. Surprised how well online format worked!
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  • Fear-Free Beginners Drawing 101

    Love the teacher. Great explanations of basics.
  • Fear-Free Beginners Drawing 101

    It was ok. I found myself getting tired listening.. I’m not sure what I think about it
  • Fear-Free Beginners Drawing 101

    Very useful class for someone with no experience like me. The teacher was really nice and patient!
  • Fear-Free Beginners Drawing 101

  • Fear-Free Beginners Drawing 101

    Terrific teacher! Fun and interesting.
  • Fear-Free Beginners Drawing 101

    Very good class!
  • Fear-Free Beginners Drawing 101

    Great instructor, Great class!
  • Fear-Free Beginners Drawing 101

    Instructor was fun and kind. However, there was WAY too much drawing of plastic fruit, which is incredibly boring.
  • Fear-Free Beginners Drawing 101

  • Fear-Free Beginners Drawing 101

  • Fear-Free Beginners Drawing 101

    Instructor was great. Set the class assignment first and then gave individual help. I would have preferred one medium (pencils) to learn contour, shading, etc. I found switching between pencil, charcoal & pastels very difficult.
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  • Fear-Free Beginners Drawing 101

    Michelle is a very encouraging and supportive instructor!
  • Fear-Free Beginners Drawing 101

    My first art school class since junior high. good experience. small class-not crowded, nice environment, excellent teacher. Always felt welcome and comfortable there at Art Studio NY. What I didn't know was that I entered the course mid stream and was only getting a partial course, which wasn't what I bargained for in terms of both my time and money.
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