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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
- Painting
- Watercolor
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- New Media
- Sculpture
- Mixed Media
Professor:
Fay Sanders
Narrative Painting In Figurative Art
In this class, students will create figurative paintings that include narrative elements, such as scenery, objects, symbols, etc. Students will work from their individual source material (photographs, collage material) to serve as a reference for their paintings. In this three-day workshop, students will develop the ability to use the language of painting to tell a meaningful and personal story.
Open to all Levels
3-day workshop; Mon - Weds, 6:00 - 9:00 PM
$180
August 17, 18 & 19
Professor:
Fay Sanders
Foundations: Paint a Portrait
Learn the fundamentals of portrait painting, beginning with proportion, color mixing, and brushwork. By working with a live model, students will explore simple structural anatomy and a variety of painting techniques that allow them to accurately depict a human head. By the end of the three-day workshop, students will have the tools to translate what they see into paint, as well as the ability to identify and create colors in shadows and highlights.
Open to all Levels
3 day workshop; Monday - Wednesday, 6:00 - 9:00 PM
$180 per series
Series 1: August 3, 4 & 5
Series 2: August 24, 25 & 26
Professor:
Stuart Elster
Still Life Painting
Still-life Painting has often been seen as the neglected or overlooked sibling of the three major painting Genres. Still-life distinguishes itself from Portraiture and Landscape painting in its unique ability to express historical, cultural and Personal life from the scale of an individual life.
In this course students will paint Still-Life subjects from a variety of perspectives and styles. We will look at historical and contemporary Still-life paintings as models helping us to create our own personal compositions.
Oil paint is preferred but Acrylic paints can also be used. This course is open to all experience levels.
All levels are welcome.
4 Thursdays, 9:00AM - 12:00PM
EACH SESSION: $200
SUMMER SESSION 2: July 9, - 30, 2026
Professor:
Carlos Mendoza
The Art of Polishing: Wood & Stone Makers
From forest to river bed, wood and stone are two of nature’s most beautiful materials — and with the right techniques, you can bring out a sparkling soul in them that most people never see. This 3-hour workshop is designed for those who are already in the process of making, diving deep into the polishing and finishing stages that transform a shaped piece into something truly refined.
Whether you’re carving a wooden bowl, shaping a stone pendant, or working on any small-scale sculpture in either material, this workshop will meet you exactly where you are in your process — giving you the practical skills, the hands-on experience, and the eye to finish your work beautifully.
What You’ll Learn
∙ How to build a sanding progression from coarse to ultra-fine grits (60 through 3000) and why each stage matters
∙ How to read your material — identifying scratches, uneven surfaces, and when you’re truly ready to move to the next grit
∙ The differences between finishing wood and stone, and how to adapt your technique accordingly
∙ Oils, waxes, and compounds: which finishing products suit your specific material and desired result
∙ How to avoid the most common polishing mistakes — and how to recover when things go wrong
What to Bring
∙ Your own small-scale wood or stone object, at whatever stage it’s currently at
∙ Sandpaper in as many grits as you have, from 60 up to 3000
What We Provide
∙ Small wood and stone samples for practice
∙ Finishing oils, waxes, and polishing compounds
Open to sculptors with any level of experience
1-DAY Workshop Series
Wednesdays, 4 - 7PM
EACH DAY: $150
Sept 30, 2026
Oct 28, 2026
Dec 9, 2026
Jan 20, 2027
Feb 17, 2027
Mar 17, 2027
Apr 21, 2027
May 19, 2027
Professor:
Leonor Mendoza
Introduction to Simple Mold Making and Casting in Silicone
This course provides visual artists and sculptors with a hands-on introduction to silicone mold making and casting — one of the most versatile techniques for reproducing three-dimensional forms. You will learn to work directly with platinum-cure silicone to create flexible molds of original objects or sculptures, not intricate ones, and then cast them using materials such as resins, plaster, and/ or white cement, depending on your preference.
By the end of the course, you will have the fundamental skills to incorporate mold making into your studio practice. Whether to edit your work, explore multiples, or experiment with material transformation as part of your creative process.
Additional Information:
What to Bring (Materials List)
- Molding: Mold Star 16 Fast (Smooth-On)
- Casting depends on your preference: Smooth-Cast™ 326 (Clear Amber resin), Plaster, or White Cement
- Sculpted Clay (Sulfur-free)
- Mixing Sticks
- Mixing Containers
- Vinyl or Rubber Gloves (NO LATEX)
What we provide
-Ease Release™ 200
Open to all levels
8 Mondays, 9AM - 12PM
EACH SESSION: $450
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
Professor:
Michele Liebler
Color Intensive Workshop
In this 3-day workshop, students will learn techniques for mixing colors, from highly saturated colors to more muted colors and everything else in between. This will improve students' understanding of color mixing and structured mixing workflow, which will add clarity to their own painting process.
We will be creating color combinations as a resource that students can refer to when doing their own paintings. We will also analyze how certain artists throughout history used color to express harmony and vitality. Students will come away mastering basic understanding of color mixing and its inherent visual impact.
All painting mediums are welcome.
Open to all Levels
3 days, 1PM - 4PM
$150
August 18, 19, 20