Find art classes in New York, NY

Q: How much do art classes cost near me?

Art classes cost $20 to $50 for a one-time session or $100 to $500 for a class including 6 to 10 weekly sessions. Prices for art classes depend on your location, the type of art, the school or museum offering the class, and whether the fee includes materials and art supplies. Most art instructors provide a list of the required supplies which you must purchase separately.

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Find art classes in New York, NY

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Top 10 art classes in New York, NY

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Your Art Classes questions, answered

Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on Lessons.

How much do art classes cost near me?

Art classes cost $20 to $50 for a one-time session or $100 to $500 for a class including 6 to 10 weekly sessions. Prices for art classes depend on your location, the type of art, the school or museum offering the class, and whether the fee includes materials and art supplies. Most art instructors provide a list of the required supplies which you must purchase separately.

Can you take art classes online?

You can take art classes online through CreativeLive, Udemy, ed2go, and art specialty websites like New Masters Academy (NMA) or The Art Studio NY. Many museums, universities, studios, and individual artists also offer online art classes.

Prices for online art classes are similar to in-studio classes and primarily depend on the instructor's artistic reputation and whether the course features prerecorded videos or is held live.

What types of art classes are available?

Popular art classes offered in most locations include:

Drawing and sketching
Painting with watercolor, oil, acrylics, or pastels
Printmaking
Fabric painting
Ceramics
Sculpture
Jewelry making
Glasswork
Fiber arts

How do I find the best art classes near me?

Before you take the next step in your creative journey, follow these tips to ensure you find an art class that's a good fit for you:

First, determine what type of art you'd like to learn.
Decide if you want to take a one-time workshop or a multi-week course.
Read instructor reviews on Lessons and Google.
Browse their portfolio of artwork created by their past students.
Ask about fees, class sizes, and supplies needed.
Visit the studio or classroom in person to check it out before signing up for a class.
Wear clothes that can get dirty. Some classes have aprons, but you may still get paint or other art products on your clothes.

What questions should I ask before signing up for art classes?

Before you sign up for an art class, be sure to ask the instructor these questions:

Which class should I take as a first-time art student?
Does the fee include materials and supplies? If not, do you provide a supply list?
What subjects do the art lessons cover?
Where will the class meet?
Are the classes restricted to certain age groups?
How many students will be in the class?
Do you offer online art classes? Are the online classes taught live or prerecorded?
Can I buy a class as a gift for someone?

Reviews for New York art classes

Recent success stories from people in the New York area.

Heather A.

Melanie is amazing!!! Before starting classes she asked me about my goals so that she could help cater the lessons towards what I wanted to learn. I started my lessons with 0 sewing experience and came out being able to make my own apron from scratch but more importantly, having genuinely learned sewing basics so that I can confidently continue on my sewing journey. Melanie is a natural teacher and an extremely welcoming person. She always made learning fun, made sure I understood what she was teaching me, and that I knew how to troubleshoot my machine so that I could fix any mistakes I made without an issue. Will definitely be going back for more lessons in the future!!

FABB Sewing

Rigo L.

Mitchel Gray, an internationally known photographer, has unparalleled knowledge of lighting and great patience in teaching it. He is willing and happy to share his secrets. He has taught me to recognize lighting and how to manage it. It makes me very happy to study with a great teacher and a great person. If you want to raise your level of photography significantly, Mitchel Gray is the teacher you are looking for.

Mitchel Gray Photography

Lisa is a very patient, focused and experienced art teacher. She can teach in any medium and help you create a piece you never thought you could create. She has vast knowledge in art history and techniques and shares nuggets along the way to help guide you through the journey of making art. Don't pass up an opportunity to work with this gem of a teacher.

LMZ Artist

Ziek P.

I’ve had classes with Rob in an art league class setting, a small private in-home group setting, and also private one to one instruction in his studio. My painting skills really took off under his direction. With Rob’s help I began to actually see the subject and the lighting with different eyes. What I especially appreciate about Rob’s style of teaching is his special ability to meet each student where they are. He’s working to help each student to their next step, rather than trying to teach them to replicate his works. I highly recommended Rob as a portrait art instructor.

Rob Silverman Portraits

Evie C.

He is fantastic! Works well with you and is super encouraging. I can’t wait to see how my art progresses with his instruction.

Painting Lessons With a Classically Trained Artist

Evie C.

He is fantastic! Works well with you and is super encouraging. I can’t wait to see how my art progresses with his instruction.

Painting Lessons With a Classically Trained Artist

Marjanne M.

Marjanne Motamedi 22 West 15 Street, Apt.6F New York, NY 10011 Email: [email protected] September 23, 2020 Dear Sir or Madam: My Name is Marjanne Motamedi. It gives me great satisfaction to write this letter of recommendation for Mrs. Nahid Hagigat. Let me go back in time…. My mother had a stroke at the age of 86 in 2016 One of her passion and hobby in life was to paint. After her stroke she was simply unable to remember how to even hold a brush. A friend of mine who knew of Mrs. Hagigat gave me her information. Few days later I had the pleasure to meet with her and she agreed to give few painting lessons to my mother. Four years later, here we are, my mother eagerly looks forward for her weekly lesson. She has painted over 100 paintings…… Mrs. Hagigat is an exceptional teacher. Her enthusiasm, passion and dedication for the craft of teaching is limitless. She engages and motivates her student(s). What she has accomplished with my mother is nothing short of a miracle. In conclusion, I recommend Mrs Hagigat without reservation. Respectfully submitted, Marjanne Motamedi