Courses
Onsite Classes & Workshops
Onsite Classes & Workshops
The New York School of the Arts offers a broad spectrum of art workshops that consider the traditional, contemporary, and experimental approaches. Our goal is to experiment, explore and develop the artistic passion of our students and artists.
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Monday – Thursday, 9 AM – 5 PM
Friday and Saturday, 10 AM – 4 PM.
Academic Year 2026
SEPTEMBER 8, 2026 - MAY 22, 2027
FALL SESSION I:
Tuesday, September 8 - Monday, November 2, 2026
FALL BREAK:
Tuesday, November 3 - Saturday, November 8, 2026
FALL SESSION II:
Monday, November 9, 2026 - Saturday, January 23, 2027
THANKSGIVING BREAK:
November 23 - 28, 2026
WINTER BREAK:
December 21, 2026 - January 2, 2027
SPRING SESSION I:
Monday, January 25 - Saturday, March 20, 2027
SPRING BREAK:
March 22 - 27, 2025
SPRING SESSION II:
Monday, March 29 - Saturday, May 22, 2027
SUMMER SESSION I:
June 2027
SUMMER SESSION II
July 2027
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- Drawing
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Professor:
Michele Liebler
Studio Practice Workshop
Elevate your studio practice in a focused yet collaborative environment designed for artists looking to advance their personal work. This workshop invites you to bring your own ongoing projects or brand-new ideas to life, utilizing any medium of your choice.
Throughout the workshop, you will receive tailored guidance to sharpen core foundational skills. Enjoy the freedom to direct your own focus—whether you want to paint a still life, work from photographs, master color-mixing, or study structural human anatomy.
This workshop is perfect for those seeking dedicated studio time. Commit to your growth with dedicated studio time designed to elevate your projects.
Open to all Levels
4 week Workshop
Mondays, 10am - 1pm
$200
FALL SESSION 2: Monday, November 9 - Monday, November 30, 2026
Professor:
Judy Mensch
Linoleum Printing
A Linoleum print is as simple as a small black and white image or as complex as a multicolor image of any size. This relief printing process is made by carving an image into a linoleum block. Then the uncarved areas are rolled with ink and printed onto paper. They are hand printed with a baren or a wooden spoon from your kitchen and can be printed with water based inks. We’ll learn basic printing and registration, multi-color printing, rainbow rolls, and reduction prints. Originally used as floor covering in the late 1860’s, the linoleum was then adopted by artists like Matisse and Picasso in the early 20th century.
Open to all Levels
One day workshop
12:00 - 5:00 PM
$180
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Professor:
Elizabeth O'Reilly
Bring life to your Watercolors
Work from still life and the model. Emphasis will be on massing in layered, transparent washes initially with a gradual buildup of detail through color and tone. The particular qualities of various pigments will be examined and incorporated to build up areas of transparency and opacity, with emphasis on composition and rhythm.
Open to all Levels
8 Thursdays, 2 - 5 PM
Each Session: $400
FALL SESSION 1: Thursday, September 10 - Thursday, October 29, 2026
FALL SESSION 2: Thursday, November 12 - Thursday, January 21, 2027
SPRING SESSION 1: Thursday, January 28 - Thursday, March 18, 2027
SPRING SESSION 2: Thursday, April 1 - Thursday, May, 20, 2027
Professor:
Daniel Colon
Studio Landscape Painting
Dive into studio landscape painting and learn how to transform photo references and sketches into fully realized paintings. Rather than copying the image, students learn to interpret and restructure the landscape using clear value relationships, simplified shapes, and strong compositional decisions.
Each class includes live demonstration and individual feedback as students develop their work over the course of the semester. Both new and returning students are welcome.
Open to all Levels
8 Tuesdays, 5 - 8 PM
Each Session:: $400
FALL SESSION 1: Tuesday, September 8 - Tuesday, October 27, 2026
FALL SESSION 2: Tuesday, November 10, 2026 - Tuesday, January, 19, 2027
SPRING SESSION 1: Tuesday, January 26, 2027 - Tuesday, March 16, 2027
SPRING SESSION 2: Tuesday, March 30, 2026 - Tuesday, May 18, 2027
Professor:
Chinatsu Seya
Pen & Ink Drawing Intensive: Hatching and Cross-Hatching Techniques and Expression
This workshop explores Pen and Ink drawings, using the fundamental techniques of hatching and cross-hatching, and understanding how to create light, shade, texture, and forms with calligraphy pens. Through demonstrations, guided exercises, and observational drawing, Participants will:
- Learn basic drawing techniques with both pencils and ink.
- Understand tonal values and how to express light, shade, and shadow in ink drawings.
- Learn how to control calligraphy pens and make varied lines and textures.
- Explore different types of ink and drawing tools, experimenting with characteristic outcomes.
- Enjoy exploring pen-and-ink drawing methods from start to finish.
Workshop Schedule and target:
- Monday, August 10th - All levels are welcome
- Wednesday, August 19th - All levels are welcome Saturday
- Saturday, August 22nd - *Intermediate workshop focusing on forms and detailed work in ink.
*This workshop will provide some ink and some simple reference images to draw from, such as botanical, figurative, and still-life images. Also, some still-life objects may be available in class.
Open to all Levels
Workshop Series. One cay each.
$120 per day
- Monday, August 17th. 1:00 - 5:00 PM - All levels are welcome
- Wednesday, August 19th. 1:00 - 5:00 PM - All levels are welcome Saturday
- Saturday, August 22nd. 1:00 - 5:00 PM - Intermediate workshop
Professor:
Maurizio Pellegrin
Paintings, Sculptures, Installations: A workshop
In this two-day workshop, led by Maurizio Pellegrin, participants will work on one or several compositions in a large format.
The participants will develop a specific project with any material and technique. This will offer the chance to see how a different scale can be introduced in the current body of work.
Participants will need to bring the materials that currently are working with.
Intensive Students and Hub Members 30% discount.
Additional Information:
Participants will need to bring the materials that currently are working with.
Some experience required
2-day Workshop, Monday & Tuesday
$300
July 13 & 14