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Drawing New York

Drawing New York is a vibrant community of over 12,600 members that offersr in-person and online classes, workshops with renowned teachers, and support creating original content for prestigious museums and cultural institutions in New York City.

Drawing New York

Upcoming Classes at Drawing New York

  • Weeknight Figure Drawing

    Join us for an immersive figure drawing experience designed to help you create more completed drawings. With short warm-up poses followed by longer poses, you'll have ample time to refine your techniques. All levels are welcome.

    Next start date: Monday, Apr 1st, 6:30–9pm Eastern Time
    Price: $30
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  • Instructed Figure Drawing

    Learn the art of figure drawing and explore various drawing techniques in this engaging class at Drawing New York. With a live model for each session, all levels are welcome to join and enhance their drawing skills. Discover different approaches to drawing and bring your own pad, pencils, and eraser for an immersive experience.

    Next start date: Friday, Apr 5th, 6:30–9pm Eastern Time
    Price: $40
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  • Weekend Figure Drawing

    Join us for an immersive figure-drawing experience, where you can unleash your creativity and refine your skills. Discover the joy of capturing the human form through a series of short poses and longer sessions with our talented models. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with fellow artists and enhance your artistic journey.

    Next start date: Saturday, Apr 6th, 12–3pm Eastern Time
    Price: $35
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  • Long Pose Figure Drawing

    Refine your figure drawing skills and immerse yourself in the artistry of capturing a single pose throughout this dynamic session offered by Drawing New York. Learn from experienced artists, bring your own drawing pad and preferred tools, and get ready for a unique opportunity to enhance your artistic abilities. Register now and let your creativity soar!

    Next start date: Sunday, Apr 14th, 12–3pm Eastern Time
    Price: $35
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  • The Herschel Drawing Room

    Immerse yourself in an art-filled atmosphere and refine your drawing skills under the guidance of experienced instructors. Join us for a transformative drawing experience.

    Next start date: Thursday, Apr 4th, 6:30–8:30pm Eastern Time
    Price: $20
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Description

Drawing New York is a community of over 12,600 members who love to draw and paint!

DNY helps people make "real and tangible progress" with their drawings whether they are absolute beginners, intermediate sketchers, or professional artists.

We meet several times a week, in-person and online. to draw from a live model. We have both instructed and uninstructed classes.

Drawing New York hosts full-day workshops with exceptional drawing and painting teachers as well as presenting artist demonstrations and drawing competitions.

DNY also creates original content for museums and cultural institutions in New York City including The Morgan Library, The Museum of The City of New York, and The Museum of Arts and Design.

We hope this group provides both a place to practice your drawing as well as learn about exciting drawing sessions and exhibitions throughout New York.


Reviews of Drawing New York

(4.7-star rating across 690 reviews)
  • Instructed Drawing: Elements of Drawing

    Reviewed by Arkanath P. on 3/9/2024
    Fun class, relaxing environment, instructor Simon keeps the students engaged
  • Instructed Drawing: Elements of Drawing

    Anonymous review on 3/8/2024
    The teacher was patient and it was good practice after not drawing for a while I will probably sign up again
  • Weeknight Figure Drawing

    Reviewed by Louis K. on 2/17/2024
    Good Model, good music, good direction.
  • Instructed Figure Drawing

    Reviewed by Jessica S. on 2/3/2024
    Very straightforward , which is great. You got an instructer that knows their stuff, some delicious cookies, and an environment where the primary topic is just art. What could be better?
  • Weeknight Figure Drawing

    Reviewed by Ryan B. on 1/29/2024
    It’s a nice class and the pose times are perfect but they just raised it to $30 a class. Because of this I will be attending less classes. $25 was already a bit steep.
  • Weekend Figure Drawing

    Reviewed by Robert G. on 1/14/2024
    Nice, mellow drop-in drawing class - complete with nice music and cookies! The organizer is very cool, as are the folks taking the class. The models vary and are all very professional.
  • Weeknight Figure Drawing

    Anonymous review on 1/12/2024
    Very good session ... model and setting are very good.
  • Weeknight Figure Drawing

    Anonymous review on 1/5/2024
    Good model, nice cookies, just a bit too much Spanish music.
  • Weekend Figure Drawing

    Reviewed by Stephanie L. on 12/30/2023
    Brought my partner here for figure drawing on his 40th bday. We had an excellent time. He is an oil painter (portraits) and I am a cartoonist but we haven’t been to a live drawing session in too long. The space was lovely, small group, inviting for new comers. The model was great, and looked at everyone’s work while staying kind and appreciative across folks skill levels. Would recommend and will return. Thanks!
  • Weeknight Figure Drawing

    Reviewed by Sarah F. on 12/29/2023
    Loved it! I’m a complete beginner but didn’t feel intimidated
  • Weeknight Figure Drawing

    Anonymous review on 12/22/2023
    Model was great; cookies were great; I'm glad I was able to make it.
  • Weekend Figure Drawing

    Reviewed by Erica F. on 12/17/2023
    Jeff was so nice and friendly! I hadn’t been to a drawing class since graduating about 15 years ago, and it all started coming back to me as each pose changed. Really nice people and community! I will definitely be coming back.
  • Weeknight Figure Drawing

    Anonymous review on 12/14/2023
    ... too much French music, but otherwise good model and nice results in drawings
  • Weeknight Figure Drawing

    Anonymous review on 12/6/2023
    Session was good; model a bit stiff but she tried; i don't care for under a minute "gesture" poses.
  • Weeknight Figure Drawing

    Reviewed by Ryan B. on 12/5/2023
    Great atmosphere, Great Models, Great Lighting, Great Range of Pose Times. Luv It.
  • Weekend Figure Drawing

    Anonymous review on 12/3/2023
    Beautiful space, great model! Highly recommend.
  • Weeknight Figure Drawing

    Anonymous review on 12/1/2023
    Model was good and session was pleasant
  • Weeknight Figure Drawing

    Reviewed by Kimberly P. on 11/20/2023
    It was great, was my first time there and was nervous but I settled in comfortable after a while, would definitely come again if given enough time
  • Weeknight Figure Drawing

    Reviewed by Louis K. on 11/18/2023
    Great model yielded some good drawings.
  • Weeknight Figure Drawing

    Anonymous review on 11/15/2023
    Excellent models in interesting poses with the perfect Mix of Short to Long Poses.
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Review Summary by CourseHorse

Students who have attended classes at Drawing New York have praised the excellent models, interesting poses, and comfortable and relaxed atmosphere. They appreciate the diverse combination of dynamic poses, the beautiful setting, and the opportunity to develop and hone their drawing skills. The instructors are great and professional, and the classes are well-organized and run smoothly. Students have learned and improved their figure-drawing skills through these classes and have found them to be a rewarding and enjoyable experience. Quotes: 1. "I'm new to figure drawing and, thanks to Drawing New York, I have improved." 2. "Simon, the coordinator, is a professional artist and does a great job executing this session." 3. "Simon is a true professional and a patient, encouraging teacher! He knows his stuff, and can relay the material in an easy-to-understand format."

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