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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Our Courses

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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Professor:

Maurizio Pellegrin

Mastering Art: Painting & Drawing with Maurizio Pellegrin

Students can choose to focus on painting, drawing, or both, using any desired technique, medium, or subject matter. This unique class, led by Maurizio Pellegrin, Executive Director of the New York School of the Arts and an acclaimed international artist, offers an extraordinary opportunity to refine your artistic vision under expert guidance. Maurizio will work closely with each participant, providing personalized support to organize your methodology, shape your compositions, and develop a conceptual framework adaptable to future projects. Open to all skill levels, this class encourages participants to bring their own materials and creative energy. Maurizio’s mentorship ensures a supportive and inspiring environment where you’ll gain both technical skills and conceptual insights to elevate your artistic practice.

Open to all skill levels

8 Wednesdays, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Each Session: $400

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Professor:

Arslan

The Figure in Space

In this course, students will explore the expressive possibilities of the figure in space.
Working in a medium of their choosing, students will be encouraged to develop their own voice and delve deeply into their artistic practice.
The course is built around individual students interest, skill levels, and sensibilities. Students will work from the live model and their own reference materials.
There will be demonstrations as well as frequent and rigorous individual critiques.

All levels of experience are welcome.

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

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Professor:

Michele Liebler

Creating Portraits

This class will teach students the techniques of drawing and painting a portrait. Working with a live model, we will learn the structure of the human head and facial features.
The class will explore step by step: under drawing, anatomy, grisaille, paint application, proportions, knife painting, mixing flesh tones and working on value scales.
Emphasis will be placed on the importance of mark making and finding your own personal style in painting and drawing the portrait.

Open to all levels.

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

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Professor:

Jenny Carolin

Contemporary Figure Painting

Learn to create unique and personal paintings while working from a live model. This class engages students in a studio practice that explores the technical and theoretical creation of works of art. There will be a mixed focus on portraiture and nude figure painting throughout the semester.

Students will be encouraged to utilize composition, color, representational space, historical reference, and context to develop their own visual language in their work. Classes will include slideshow presentations and individual instruction at the easel, exploring the many faces of figure painting in the current art world. Lectures and demonstrations will cover the stages of developing a painting, comparative measuring, proportion, and composition, as well as contemporary application.

Open to all levels.

8 Tuesdays, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
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

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