Adult Classes – Online Art Classes
Welcome to your home of the best adult art classes in NYC! If you are looking for art classes that will inspire and fulfill YOU, look no further. Our art classes for adults provide relaxation, creative expression, and the perfect break to recharge from your hectic city life. Learn artistic technique combined with your authentic self-expression and feel encouraged to BE YOU, as you tap into your creativity! In our warm, non-competitive art studio, express yourself fully and feel the freedom and joy of your inner-creativity!
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New Sunday Classes Starting Sep 13th

5 WEEK SESSION: BEGINNERS WATERCOLOR PAINTING CLASS ONLINE
5 Sundays, 1st class meets: Sep 13, 2026 11:00 am

ABSTRACT ACRYLIC PAINTING CLASS: COLOR, TEXTURE AND SELF-EXPRESSION ONLINE
9 Sundays, 1st class meets: Sep 13, 2026 12:30 pm

5 WEEK: FEAR-FREE BEGINNERS DRAWING CLASS 101 ONLINE
5 Sundays, 1st class meets: Sep 13, 2026 1:30 pm

FEAR-FREE DRAWING: BEGINNERS PORTRAIT DRAWING CLASS ONLINE
5 Sundays, 1st class meets: Sep 13, 2026 3:00 pm

UNLOCK YOUR CREATIVITY! FEAR-FREE BEGINNERS CREATIVE ART JOURNALING ONLINE: Paint, Draw, Collage & Relax
5 Sundays, 1st class meets: Sep 13, 2026 4:00 pm

BEGINNERS WATERCOLOR PAINTING CLASS ONLINE
9 Sundays, 1st class meets: Sep 13, 2026 6:00 pm
New Monday Classes Starting Sep 14th

INTERMEDIATE WATERCOLOR PAINTING CLASS ONLINE
9 Mondays, 1st class meets: Sep 14, 2026 1:00 pm

BEGINNERS DRAWING IN COLOR ART CLASS ONLINE: COLORED PENCIL
9 Mondays, 1st class meets: Sep 14, 2026 6:30 pm

FEAR-FREE BEGINNERS ACRYLIC PAINTING CLASS ONLINE: Mini canvas art paintings
9 Mondays, 1st class meets: Sep 14, 2026 7:00 pm

FEAR-FREE BEGINNERS DRAWING CLASS ONLINE
9 Mondays, 1st class meets: Sep 14, 2026 7:30 pm
New Tuesday Classes Starting Sep 15th

ALL LEVELS PAINTING, COLLAGE, AND MIXED MEDIA ART CLASS ONLINE
9 Tuesdays, 1st class meets: Sep 15, 2026 11:00 am

MEDITATIVE BEGINNERS ART JOURNALING CLASS ONLINE
9 Tuesdays, 1st class meets: Sep 15, 2026 5:30 pm

5 WEEK SESSION: TOTAL BEGINNERS WATERCOLOR PAINTING CLASS ONLINE
5 Tuesdays, 1st class meets: Sep 15, 2026 7:00 pm

FEAR-FREE DRAWING: BEGINNERS PORTRAIT AND FIGURE DRAWING CLASS ONLINE
9 Tuesdays, 1st class meets: Sep 15, 2026 7:30 pm
New Wednesday Classes Starting Sep 16th

4 WEEK: FEAR-FREE BEGINNERS DRAWING CLASS 101 ONLINE
4 Wednesdays, 1st class meets: Sep 16, 2026 6:30 pm

FOUNDATIONS OF ART: PAINTING ART CLASS ONLINE FOR INTERMEDIATE STUDENTS ONLINE
9 Wednesdays, 1st class meets: Sep 16, 2026 7:00 pm
New Thursday Classes Starting Sep 17th

DARE TO PAINT: ADVANCED OIL & ACRYLIC PAINTING CLASS ONLINE
9 Thursdays, 1st class meets: Sep 17, 2026 11:00 am

ADULT BEGINNERS COMICS AND CARTOONING DRAWING CLASS ONLINE
9 Thursdays, 1st class meets: Sep 17, 2026 6:00 pm
New Monday Classes Starting Sep 28th

DRAWING IN COLOR ART CLASS: BEGINNER ILLUSTRATION & URBAN SKETCHING WITH ALCOHOL MARKERS ONLINE
4 Mondays, 1st class meets: Sep 28, 2026 5:00 pm
New Tuesday Classes Starting Sep 29th

4 Week FEAR-FREE BEGINNERS ACRYLIC PAINTING CLASS ONLINE: Flowers
4 Tuesdays, 1st class meets: Sep 29, 2026 6:30 pm
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At The Art Studio NY, you will feel nurtured and encouraged through small art classes. Through 1-on-1 art instruction provided to every single person in our NYC art classes for adults, each student is guided, step by step, by expert professional New York City artists.
In our positive and upbeat New York City art studio, tailor-made instruction is provided for everyone–all levels and all ages–in each of our NYC art classes. From adult painting classes and drawing classes to Paint and Sip Classes, pastel classes, and more, you will walk away from your NYC adult classes calmer, happier, and more creative!
EVERYONE IS CREATIVE … YOU JUST MAY NOT KNOW IT YET! All of our adult art classes are beginner-friendly! Haven’t picked up a paintbrush since 1st grade? Every one of our NYC art classes for adults will offer you art instruction based on your individual needs and interests.

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I love all of your classes, and enjoy learning new skills while chilling out and winding down. Thank you, you run a great art studio of gifted teachers!
I tool the online drawing class and loved being able to get so much in the comfort of my own home…my teacher was excellent and kind and patient and supportive.
I wanted to take a beginning class to learn some basics. YOUR studio had something for everyone!
I loved learning about technique, hearing about the artist inspiration and seeing the finished piece from the other students
My daughter has now taken several of your adult classes online. I wanted to say how amazing your classes and instructors are! Nikki is high functioning autistic, and I am blown away at how easy your classes are to follow, how detailed and quality the work is that Nikki makes, and how excited Nikki is to practice and continue when the classes are finished. I recommend your classes to everyone! We need these classes to complete a portfolio for Game Art and it has really sparked an interest in drawing! Thank you SO much and thank you for being so inclusive to the autism community!
Abby was great and very warm, the students had a lot of fun!
Know that I consider you more than a school. You are a beautiful community I am grateful to be part of. You have created a warm and safe environment and have consistently worked on making The Art Studio NY better and better. Over the years, I’ve been amazed at what you have accomplished.
“Dare to Paint” is the first on-line art course I have taken, and very happy that I did. I am extremely impressed with the depth of Rebecca’s teaching skills combined with her mastery of the technology. She moves easily from student to student providing guidance to each, but which is applicable to all. Highly recommended.
Would love to have an intermediate acrylic class in the afternoon.
Thrilled with Alexis!
Which class is she teaching ?
Any on line?
Ive taken many many classes at various institutions and wow is this the best quality. The teachers dont need you to paint like them they teach you to be you. A true gift. And not just artistically with a gentle accepting and inclusive environment. Its soulful.
Kaspar was outstanding. Made me feel comfortable as a beginner. Easy to follow instructions, sharing tips and techniques. I will definitely be signing up for more. Thank you for bringing art instruction to all of us.
I thoroughly enjoyed his last week’s lesson on using ink with watercolor. I always find Isaac’s class so inspirational. I decided to try the technique using my recent closeup photograph of local leaves and a wet on wet technique. Can you please tell Isaac how much I enjoy his class? He is a kind teacher.
The teacher, Isaac Ruff was encouraging, patient, and quite informative. I learned so much in this class, especially about shading, which plagued me in the other beginning art class I took a few years ago. Was also soothing and engrossing to work with a group and with Isaac. Thank you
I have been taken 2 classes a week this semester and am so Happy I have Jordon and Isaac they are both patient and so kind Thank you for providing an environment where I can learn some art skills and not feel like its hopeless!
The Procreate class with Eva was excellent! She has a calm, professional , interesting presentation style and is very knowledgeable about Procreate. Her lessons flowed logically and she was able to incorporate student interests and still cover the basic skills and more.
I am learning so much from Nishan. He is so encouraging!
This will be my 3rd course with Isaac. He is a wonderful teacher. I cannot believe how much I have learned about drawing and watercolor from him.
…my husband and I really enjoyed our class on Monday with Nishran and we plan to sign up for a multi-session drawing course for one of the May or June sessions. We both agreed that we would benefit most from having live sessions.
I love Allison’s art journaling class. Looking forward to it!
I took classes with Jordin Alanis and was so happy with her classes. She was encouraging, patient, informative and taught me some techniques I had always wanted to learn. I looked forward to continuing my watercolors and taking more classes. Thank you Jordin!
I was afraid of trying watercolors for years. I thought they were too unforgiving. Lindsay helped me relax and enjoy and before I knew it my fear melted away. I learned so much and had a great time!
Delighted with my watercolor class with Linden. She was such an encouraging, uplifting teacher!
I just took a cardinal drawing class with Amy, and I loved it. She’s a wonderful instructor. I’m looking through the class schedule right now to sign up for my next class. Thank you!!!!
Linden taught us so much! Thank you so much! It was a pleasure!
Laurenthia
I am interested in pastels classes on line.
I am so happy I found you again. I took classes with you 15 years ago when I first moved to NYC. Rebecca’s message tonight in our Sunday night art class sang to my heart. Thank you for sharing this beautiful message with us.
It’s been so exciting to me to start exploring this world, I feel like ALL I want to do is paint!
I love the art class, and Rebecca’s wonderful guidance, and I can’t WAIT for the day when we can hang out together in the same space!
My senior mom took the flower class with Isaac and really liked it. This was the first class she’s after taken online and has really only painted a tiny bit in a class years ago. The format worked well for her. Isaac was really nice. Everyday after class she said, “That was really fun.” It was very helpful to have the supplies list before the class.
I will sign her for another class soon. And, I’ve already recommended the classes to others.
Please thank Isaac.
I absolutely love Isaac’s pastels class! Every class is different and even when I am skeptical about a project, he makes it very fun and easy to do. This is a highlight of my week and I love getting lost in a creative atmosphere. I can’t wait to take another class!!
I’ve been taking classes with your studio for years, and now the online art classes are the highlight of my life during this tough covid time. Thank you so much for all of your ideas, suggestions and your encouragement, Rebecca! I really appreciate it and find it very very helpful. Your class inspires me.
My dining room table has become an art studio thanks to the patience and enthusiasm of Isaac Ruff. I’ve only taken a watercolor class and a quick drawing lesson so far but I’ll definitely be back and just was super impressed with the whole experience.
I took a beginner drawing class with Isaac Ruff and enjoyed it very much, something to look forward to, every Saturday. Isaac explains very well and make it a great experience.
Thank you, sincerely.
I really really have enjoyed every single class I’ve participated in. I like Isaac’s style. His smile is infectious and he’s really good at explaining the steps in watercolor.
I hope to take another class with him, soon.
Thank you, again.
Thank you so much. Chris is an amazing teacher. I loved learning from him. Hopefully I can jump in to some of his classes in the future.
Thank you for offering such a great virtual drawing class for myself and my team at work. I was skeptic how this would run, but my teacher Amy was fantastic in creating an educational and fun session, and engaging everyone. Loved getting to explore my creativity and taking a well-needed mental break during these times. Thank you!
Having the opportunity to drop into your online classes during this time is super helpful for me. Art allows me to view the world in different ways. Thank you, The Art Studio NY, for helping us all stay sane, grounded and present in these times.I look forward to taking more online art classes
The Art Studio NY has been wonderful with online classes. My instructor Chris and the rest of the studio’s team have really made an effort to make online classes work. The online classes have the same levels of intuitive ambience, mindfulness and creativity as studio classes – and I still get to see the progress of my fellow students! In these times of anxiety, restlessness and isolation, these classes have been a lifesaver
Thank you for keeping my art class alive, and other classes continuing, during this very hard time. I am so impressed how quickly your art studio adapted to the online class world. Our creativity and art are more important than ever, and your art studio gives us the feeling that we are in this together.
I want to express my gratitude to my teacher, Chris, for his online art classes. He shares so many inspiring techniques, examples, caring instruction, information and everything possible. Knowing Chris, seeing him feels so strengthening, it has this last year of studying with him and I pray it will continue
This is my second online art class. I get completely lost in it, and that’s the whole point. Isaac is a really amazing teacher; he is so engaging, kind, and patient. I’m taking his Thursday night online painting class next, and I can’t wait
I appreciate the friendly environment of the studio and the class.
Loved every minute of it even when frustrated with my own progress.
Astonished by what I produced in such a short time. Wonderful experience.
Have been wanting to get back to creating art for many years! Am so glad I found The Art Studio NY!
I had never picked up a paint brush or painted before this class. I was always encouraged and always given whatever help I needed.
I really looked forward to coming every Thursday night. Thank you for the great experience!
Thank you for the opportunity to start painting without any limits. Thank you, Sara, for teaching difficult things with a very easy way.
I liked that Isaac taught us how to draw before putting paint to paper. I had not experienced this with a class I had taken prior to this one.
Great teaching and personalized attention.
I looked forward to class every week. Just learning by doing and having such fun!
Time to restart something I love. Good reviews. Easy to get to. Affordable- had supplies ready. Jackie was very gracious and supportive.
Love it! Have signed up for another class.
I liked that we were all able to pick a picture that we wanted to paint.
My painting wouldn’t be what it is without Sarah. I hope to be back in the Spring.
Took acrylic workshop with family, they loved the studio and Isaac as well!
Warm, inviting environment. Office staff always helpful. And instructors top-notch.
Isaac is excellent.
Excellent! Thank you!
My favorite part was learning new techniques and improving on others. I never used pastels before or charcoal so it was fun to learn this and also great to improve on mydrawing and painting skills.
Helpful. Calming. No complaints.
Great fun. Loved seeing my painting come to life.
Offered time to myself/time to be creative. Close to me and reasonably priced.
Good location and price.
I actually painted my first painting! I have a new confidence!
Chris is a truly wonderful teacher. Patient, understanding, encouraging, extremely knowledgeable. Signed up to take Fear-Free Drawing again.
Fabulous! Lots of fun and the instructor was great! His way of instructing was great cause we both stink at art… we did a back ground and foreground of Manhattan.
The class was special. You are the best.