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.

Click the “ENROLL NOW” buttons below or call the school office at 646-880-9050
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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Our Courses

Professor:

Fay Sanders

Figure Painting

In this class, we will paint the figure using a range of traditional to contemporary approaches. After starting with quick gestural warm-up poses, we will work on a long pose to be worked on over several classes. Focus will be on painting concepts, such as color mixing, brushstrokes, value, and varying opacity. This course is tailored to the individual regarding materials and personal sensibilities: students are encouraged to make work in whatever style they choose.

Open to all levels.

8 Thursdays, 4pm - 6pm
Each Session: $350

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

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Professor:

Peter Bonner

Abstraction: Development of Language & Imagery

We will explore the issues central to abstract painting and the function of drawing in developing one’s own language. This class focuses on developing each artist’s passion for making abstract art through a range of activities, studying in particular how to explore one’s inspiration and ideas via the process and using a language specific to each artist to develop these ideas into coherent images. Artists are encouraged to work from the source material that is personal to them and to engage in a dialogue with contemporary exhibiting artists whose work is relevant to their own.

It is anticipated that each artist will develop a deeper understanding of their own inclinations and their role in creating their artwork with the ultimate goal of developing a coherent body of work.

The class is open to all levels.

8Thursdays, 1pm - 4pm
Each Session: $400

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Professor:

Davide Cantoni

Continuing Painting

This class while focused on Painting, will encourage all students to begin and continue to truly develop and sustain their own work.

Artists of all levels and skills are welcome. We will push your work technically and conceptually. Working in a larger studio will allow students to work on projects for several weeks at a time, and also to create work on larger scale. We will also explore mediums in more depth, so has to have a wider range of paints and tools at our disposal.

This will be a more individually tailored course where the instructor will help you to kickstart, maintain, and sustain your work to allow you to delve deeper into your own practice..(Acrylics preferred)

Some experience required

4 Thursdays, 10am -1pm
Each Session: $400

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Professor:

Jenny Carolin

Figure Painting: Tools & Techniques

This course will progress from the observation and analysis of painting the live model to the integration of imagination and personal expression into your work. We will analyze and discuss the reappropriation of classical techniques by contemporary masters, and explore the introduction of new techniques to the genre of oil painting. Experimentation in method is married with a focus on developing a solid framework of research, planning, and execution. Class discussions, lectures, demonstrations, and individual feedback guide students through the mastery of foundational techniques to the incorporation of the more inventive, introducing splatter, masking, scraping, stamping, texture, and transfers to contemporary figure painting.

Open to all levels.

8 Thursdays, 9am -12pm
Each Session: $400

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Professor:

Arslan

Painting the Contemporary Landscape

Landscape painting has a deep and rich history. This class will help students probe the question of how to paint a landscape that reflects the contemporary world in which we live. Composition will be explored through value studies and sketches, and students will be guided in choosing a subject that resonates with them. Color, mark making, and the layering of both paint and space will be discussed, as will linear and atmospheric perspective as needed. Students can investigate the spectrum of highly representational landscapes to complete abstraction and everything in between.

Any media and level of experience is welcome.

8 Wednesdays, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Each Session: $400

FALL SESSION 1: Wednesday, September 9 - Wednesday, October 28, 2026
FALL SESSION 2: Wednesday, November 11 - Wednesday, January 20, 2027
SPRING SESSION 1: Wednesday, January 27 - Wednesday, March 17, 2027
SPRING SESSION 2: Wednesday, March 31 - Wednesday, May, 19, 2027

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Professor:

Eric Michelson

Classical Painting Techniques

Focus on traditional oil painting techniques that are rarely taught but incredibly useful for painters of all styles. Experiment with underpainting and grisaille techniques, as well as alla prima exercises to improve your understanding of composition, value, and color. The goal will be to explore the rich variety of painting approaches and methods used since the Renaissance. All levels are welcome.

Supply List for Students
Their own paints and brushes
Linseed Oil (pint/quart depending on the number of participants)
Raw Umber pigment (1lb.)
Whiting (marble dust, 1 lb.)
Small panels

All levels are welcome.

8 Wednesdays, 3pm - 6pm
Each Session: $400

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