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Unleash your inner artist with a wide range of online painting classes. Master various painting techniques, express your creativity, and discover the joy of painting from the comfort of your own home.

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Abstract Painting Studio and Critique (Intermediate/Advanced)

92nd Street Y @ Live Interactive Online Classroom

This course provides students with an opportunity to create works and a forum to show and discuss their works in process for technical and conceptual feedback. These critiques will be supplemented through presentations and discussions on historical artists’ images from Abstract Expressionism to Contemporary works. Get ready to present work for discussion, give feedback, and learn more about art history! Supply List Oil Paints: You should purchase...

(1068) Intermediate 18 and older
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$350

6 sessions

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Color Mixing

Chicago Botanic Garden @ Online via Zoom

Discover the secrets to creating stunning and vibrant colors in your artwork with the Color Mixing course at Chicago Botanic Garden. Master the art of blending hues found in flowers, leaves, and shadows, and apply your newfound knowledge to create beautiful paintings. This course is designed to enhance your color mixing skills and elevate your artistic creations.

(126) All levels 18 and older
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$449

6 sessions

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Exploratory Watercolor

New York School of the Arts @ Online Classroom

Unleash your creativity with watercolor as you delve into still life and abstraction in this dynamic course at the New York School of the Arts. Discover diverse techniques, master composition, and color, and receive personalized instruction and group critiques. Join us and create unique, individual paintings that truly reflect your artistic vision.

(76) All levels 18 and older
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$430

8 sessions

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Virtual Color Mixing and Theory for Beginners

Jade Scarlett @ Virtual Learning via Zoom

In this class we will dive deeply into color. Mixing colors is one of the most important of making art and if you find yourself guilty of using paint straight from the tube, don’t worry it’s not a bad thing, but knowing how to mix will take your paintings to a whole new level. You will have full control of the colors on the page and will make colors that are one of a kind. Not to mention, you will save a lot of money, not needing to buy every...

(686) Beginner 16 and older
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Watercolor Pencils

Evanston Art Center

Unleash your creativity with watercolor pencils as you master a spectrum of techniques. From layering vibrant hues to mastering shading and composition, each week promises a new skill to elevate your artwork. Join a supportive community to share, discuss, and refine your colorful sketches in a dynamic learning environment.

(83) All levels 16 and older
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$135

4 sessions

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Bohemian Botanicals and Abstract Backgrounds

Jade Scarlett @ Virtual Learning via Zoom

Watercolor is the easiest, most fun, and versatile medium and it is perfect for making free-flowing artwork combined with super chill Bohemian Botanicals and metallic accents.  This workshop is all about the sheer joy you can experience during the process of creating without worrying about the final result.   In this beginner-friendly, no experience needed class you will get a thorough introduction of basic as well as some “just...

(686) Beginner 16 and older
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Botanical Painting in Gouache (Opaque Watercolor)

Jade Scarlett

Enjoy painting botanical illustrations in the super easy to learn and forgiving medium of gouache, also known as opaque watercolor. This class is designed for both inexperienced students and those who wish to improve their skills. We will cover basic as well as more advance gouache techniques to paint a beautiful flower in a style I like to call "soft realism" In this class, you'll learn how to transfer a drawing, how to prepare the paper, how to...

(686) Beginner 16 and older
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Virtual Landscape Watercolor

Kiya Nicole

Using different watercolor techniques we will explore landscape painting. Participants will use a landscape of their choice, or follow along for step by step instruction on how to approach landscape painting. This class is perfect for beginner and intermediate students. Materials Needed to Fully Participate: Watercolor set (any set is fine, the following is recommended: https://amzn.to/2Yb3J3h) Small and medium round watercolor brush (any...

(358) All levels 14 and older
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Virtual Intermediate Watercolor Florals

Jade Scarlett

This class is a continuation of my Watercolor Florals, and if you're ready to learn more and take your watercolor flowers to the next level, look no further! This is the class you need! In this intermediate installment of my watercolor floral classes, we'll review how to choose the best materials and learn advanced techniques for painting gorgeous florals and then proceed to create a lovely Stargazer Lily in a style of soft realism and also add...

(686) Intermediate 16 and older
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Watercolor: The Perception

New York School of the Arts @ Online Classroom

Formal elements of painting such as composition, tone, and color will be pursued while maintaining an appreciation for the luminosity and fluidity of transparent watercolor. We will cover basic techniques such as wet on wet, dry brush, color mixing by layers, and so on. Individual attention and demonstrations will help each student develop their own voice. All levels are welcome, although prior drawing experience is helpful. Students are encouraged...

(76) All levels 18 and older
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$400

8 sessions

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Virtual Exploring Techniques

Kiya Nicole

In this fast paced class we will discover the many possibilities of watercolor painting. Students will experiment with how to apply unconventional materials to watercolor to create a variety of results. Perfect for all levels looking to play with watercolor and try new things! Materials Needed to Fully Participate: Watercolor paint, Lots of watercolor paper (can be small pieces!) Other materials needed: (not all are necessary but have at least...

(358) All levels 14 and older
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Oil Painting for Absolute Beginners

92nd Street Y @ Live Interactive Online Classroom

Explore the sumptuous, magical medium of oil. Learn the basics of how to work with oil paint, mix colors, set up a palette and paint what you see. Work from the still life and the figure, and paint in a supportive environment. One semester of Drawing is highly recommended. Supply List: Please Note: There are general items needed for all classes as well as some items that may vary according to your teacher. Please review this list and purchase...

(1068) Beginner 18 and older
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$195

6 sessions

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Getting Started with Watercolor

92nd Street Y @ Live Interactive Online Classroom

Start here! Sample the best of the Art Center’s beginner classes in these compact courses aimed at showing you the basics of four foundational mediums: drawing, pastel, watercolor, and oil painting. All supplies are provided during in person classes at no extra cost! Supply List

(1068) Beginner 18 and older
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$195

4 sessions

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Painting Animals in Watercolor

92nd Street Y

Create an homage to your furry friends in this intensive watercolor class. Bring photos of your favorite animals or pet and learn how to capture likeness and a variety of textures — soft, scaly, feathered, or maybe even prickly! For Supply List click here

(1068) All levels 18 and older
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$150

3 sessions

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Intermediate Watercolor Landscapes - Irish Castle

Jade Scarlett

Watercolor is the perfect medium to create gorgeous landscapes. In this intermediate class, we’ll paint a bakery in beautiful Provence, complete with brickwork, weathered walls,  bread, woven basket, chalkboard sign, flowers, and a bike. I'll walk you through every step, beginning with the essential techniques needed to complete a landscape and how to use household items and regular house paint brushes to create special effects in your landscape...

(686) Intermediate 16 and older
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Intermediate Watercolor Landscapes - At the Bay

Jade Scarlett

Watercolor is the perfect medium to create gorgeous landscapes. In this intermediate class, we’ll paint a bakery in beautiful Provence, complete with brickwork, weathered walls,  bread, woven basket, chalkboard sign, flowers, and a bike. I'll walk you through every step, beginning with the essential techniques needed to complete a landscape and how to use household items and regular house paint brushes to create special effects in your landscape...

(686) Intermediate 16 and older
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Painting in Watercolor - Level 1

Santa Monica College @ Online Classroom, Los Angeles, CA

Come try your hand at a wonderful art form with subtle nuances and spontaneity, as well as brilliance and control. Learn traditional watercolor techniques through invaluable demonstrations that will give you a solid foundation. Watercolor is a medium that’s not as unforgiving as you might think, so come find out about some surprising tricks that will wash away those fears! Materials/supplies are not included in the class price. For class supplies...

(513) Beginner 18 and older
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$109

6 sessions

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Painting Fundamentals for the Absolute Beginner

Jade Scarlett

If you've ever wanted to learn how to paint, this is the class for you! Using the easy medium of acrylics, learn the basic techniques and processes of painting  as you work from photographic subject matter.  In this beginner friendly, no experience necessary class, you will: Explore the basics of painting a variety of subjects including still life, florals, and landscapes Learn how to use your materials Learn to use color and value...

(686) Beginner 16 and older
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Dare to Paint: Beginners Oil Painting

The Art Studio NY @ Online Classroom

Oil paints are sumptuous, exciting, and one of the most popular painting mediums used by artists throughout the world. In this intimidation-free total beginner's oil painting class, YOU will: Learn and master the most important oil painting class techniques. Relax, de-stress, and get inspired with encouraging art instruction. Learn to express yourself through oil painting. Explore important painting techniques, such as: color mixing, color...

(632) Beginner 18 and older
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$449

10 sessions

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Beginners Oil Painting

The Art Studio NY @ Online Classroom

NOTE: This is an Online Art Class. Our instructors will work with you over high-quality live video and teach you to make art from the comfort of your home. We will move back to in-person art classes in our art studio when the uncertainties around Coronavirus are resolved. Oil paints are sumptuous, exciting, and one of the most popular painting mediums used by artists throughout the world.  In this intimidation-free total beginner's oil...

(632) Beginner 18 and older
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$129

3 sessions

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