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:

Eric Michelson

Drawing the Figure

Understanding the basics of drawing the figure allows you to organize light, shade, gesture, and rhythm into a single expressive whole.
Working individually with the instructor, you’ll be introduced to varied drawing approaches and techniques, and develop your skills and insights.

Open to students of all levels.

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

FALL SESSION 1: Friday, September 11 - Friday, October 30, 2026
FALL SESSION 2: Friday, November 13 -Friday, January 22, 2027
SPRING SESSION 1: Friday, January 29 - Friday, March 19, 2027
SPRING SESSION 2: Friday, April 2 - Friday, May 21, 2027

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Professor:

Jenny Carolin

Anatomy, Composition & Perspective: Figure Drawing for Painters

This comprehensive figure drawing course is designed for artists seeking to deepen their understanding of the human form and harness drawing as a tool for planning compelling compositions. Combining classical and contemporary approaches, the course weaves together core disciplines—figure drawing, anatomy, composition, and perspective—to build a robust visual language grounded in observation and intention.

Students will explore the structural logic of the body through anatomy studies, learn to capture dynamic poses with confidence, and apply principles of perspective to place figures believably in space. Emphasis will be placed on compositional strategy, teaching artists to move beyond isolated figure studies and toward narrative and spatial planning for finished works.

Through live model sessions, masterwork analysis, and progressive drawing exercises, students will learn to:
• Understand the anatomical landmarks essential to expressive, accurate figure drawing
• Use gesture and structure to convey weight, movement, and emotion
• Construct spatially sound compositions using linear and atmospheric perspective
• Design value groupings and focal points to support narrative and mood
• Translate thumbnail sketches into preliminary studies for paintings or sustained drawings

Additional Information:

Materials:
18x24” Newsprint Pad
Box of SOFT Vine or Willow charcoal
2-3 SOFT black compressed charcoal sticks
Soft charcoal pencil & pencil sharpener
Chamois cloth
Drawing board large enough for newsprint pad
Art erasers (kneaded, white, gum)

This course is ideal for artists at any level, who want to integrate figure drawing more intentionally into their painting practice.

8 Thursdays, 1pm - 4pm
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

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Professor:

Peter Bonner

Life Drawing

We will be drawing together from the Model and bringing to light the issues that arise in each session. The objective is to consider our options as to how we can deal with the issues that arise and to work with these ideas through our drawing and into our painting in the afternoon class (Abstraction: Development of Language and Imagery.)

Open to all Levels

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

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Professor:

Chinatsu Seya

Narrative Drawing – Explore Pen and Ink

Discover the expressive possibilities of pen and ink techniques, from simple line work and cross-hatching techniques to creating striking monochrome drawings. Through step-by-step exercises, you'll learn how to draw detail in ink and build depth and texture to create narrative drawings by combining multiple reference images, including still lifes, landscapes, or portrait figures, into a single composition.

Whether you're a beginner or looking to explore a new medium or style, this class will guide you through the fundamental principles of pen-and-ink drawing while encouraging creative exploration.

Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this class will guide you through pen and ink art principles and creative possibilities.

8 Mondays, 10am - 1pm
Each Session: $400

FALL SESSION 1: Monday, September 14, 2026 - Monday, November 2, 2026
FALL SESSION 2: Monday, November 9, 2026 - Monday, January 18, 2027
SPRING SESSION 1: Monday, January 25, 2027 - Monday, March 15, 2027
SPRING SESSION 2: Monday, March 29 - Monday, May 17, 2027

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Professor:

Nadia Martinez

Advanced Language of Drawing

The course will focus on two main areas: mark-making and composition. Students will work from photographs or the imagination. Through a series of exercises, we will explore the principles of art, various techniques, tools, and dry and wet mediums. Students will be encouraged throughout the course to experiment with different materials and methods, develop a series, and think conceptually.

Some drawing experience is required.

8 Wednesdays, 1:30pm -4:30pm
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:

Nadia Martinez

Language of Drawing

Through a series of exercises, we will explore the elements of drawing, such as line, shape, and value, as well as various techniques, tools, and drawing mediums: charcoal and graphite. We will draw from still life to improve observational skills.

All levels are welcome.

4 Wednesdays, 10:30am -12:30pm
Each Session: $150

SUMMER SESSION 2: July 6 - 29, 2026

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