LIMITED OFFICE HOURS:
Monday–Thursday, 10am–3pm through September 10.
Regular fall hours resume September 14: Monday–Thursday, 10am–5pm.
Adult Classes
Fall registration is now open. Join Long Island's award-winning nonprofit art school and discover classes for every skill level
Still looking for something this summer? Explore our upcoming classes and workshops.
Voted Best Art School in Nassau County 10 Years Running.
more this fall
Explore New Ways to Create
Two new classes designed to help you build skills,
experiment and develop your own creative voice.
Mosaic Art: Shape, Color & Composition
with Kevin Yen
Create colorful mosaic-inspired artwork using paper while exploring how shape, color and composition come together to create striking designs. No glass or tile—just an approachable, creative way to explore mosaic techniques.
Thursday • 10:15 AM–12:45 PM
The Joy of Acrylic Painting
with Bran Peterson
Develop your painting skills as you explore color, composition, and expressive brushwork in a welcoming acrylic studio for all levels.
Wednesday • 12:30pm–2:30pm
Fall Classes (ages 16+)
Fall Classes Now Open
Reserve your place now in our award-winning nonprofit art school. Choose from our current multi-week adult classes below
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Explore ONE-DAY WORKSHOPS if you're short on time!
Morning Classes
Landscape Painting with Oils & Acrylics
All Levels
Capture the beauty of nature in oils or acrylics through guided instruction.
Drawing & Mixed Media for Beginners
All Levels
Discover drawing and mixed media basics like line, shape, composition and creative expression.
Painting for All in Oils & Acrylics
All Levels
Explore oil and acrylic painting with award-winning artist Joan Stevens in a welcoming all-levels studio.
Next Step in Watercolor
Advanced Beginner+
Build on your watercolor skills while enjoying Kerri's fun, encouraging teaching style and personalized instruction.
Drawing Beyond the Basics
Advanced beginner- Intermediate
Move beyond basic drawing as you learn to transform everyday subjects into expressive, personal works of art.
Watercolor Safari & Nature Studies with Marc Josloff
Advanced Beginner+
Discover a rich variety of watercolor subjects—from safari wildlife and birds to botanicals, portraiture, and still life—in this inspiring all-levels class
Online Watercolor with Denis
All levels
Learn essential watercolor techniques and “shop tricks” with Instructor Denis Ponsot in this convenient online class, designed to build confidence, avoid common pitfalls, and develop your personal style through weekly guided projects.
Drawing Fundamentals Made Easy
All levels
Discover the joy of drawing as you develop essential skills in observation, line, shape, and value in a relaxed, supportive environment.
Drawing Made Simple: Welcoming Fall
Beginners
Learn the fundamentals of drawing using elements typically found in the autumn months with Kerri, whose patient, encouraging teaching style has made her a favorite among students.
Mosaic Art: Shape, Color & Composition
All levels
Create colorful mosaic-inspired artwork while discovering how simple shapes and colors come together to make beautiful designs—no experience needed.
Abstract Explorations in Watercolor
All Levels
Join one of our most sought-after watercolor classes and discover the beauty of loose, expressive, semi-abstract painting.
Life Drawing with Model
All Levels
A focused open studio figure session with a live model, where award-winning artist Joan Stevens is present to offer optional critique and guidance.
Afternoon & Evening Classes
Watercolor Painting on Mini Cards
All Levels
Learn watercolor fundamentals with Howard Rose in this often sold-out 5-week series focused on creating a beautiful set of mini painted cards.
Abstract Watercolor Online
All Levels
Create expressive impressionistic abstract watercolor paintings in this live Zoom class while exploring loose brushwork, color harmony, and the inspiration of music.
Observation, Not Imitation: Drawing Beyond the Reference
Advanced Beginner-Intermediate
Learn to move beyond copying a reference by strengthening your observation skills and drawing with greater understanding, confidence, and personal expression..
Step by Step Watercolor
Beginner-Intermediate
Learn the fundamentals of watercolor with Kerri, whose warm and encouraging teaching style makes beginners feel right at home.
Portraiture: Oil Painting with Helene Balzarini
some experience with oil painting
Refine your oil portrait painting skills while working from a live clothed model under the guidance of an accomplished portrait artist, exploring observation, likeness, light, color, and personal expression.
Evening Watercolor (online)
All Levels
Tuesday evening watercolor instruction live on Zoom.
Watercolor Safari & Nature Studies with Marc Josloff
Advanced Beginner+
Discover a rich variety of watercolor subjects—from safari wildlife and birds to botanicals, portraiture, and still life—in this inspiring all-levels class
Portraiture with a Live Model
All Levels
A hands-on portrait class with a live model designed to help you draw the face with confidence and clarity—always one of our most popular classes.
Introduction to Procreate
Beginner - Intermediate
Learn the fundamentals of digital art using Procreate on iPad as you explore brushes, layers, color, and creative techniques to build confidence and create your own digital illustrations.
The Joy of Acrylic Painting
All levels
Develop your painting skills as you explore color, composition, and expressive brushwork in a welcoming acrylic studio for all levels.
Next Step in Watercolor
Advanced Beginner+
Build on your watercolor skills while enjoying Kerri's fun, encouraging teaching style and personalized instruction.
Mastering Charcoal Drawing - Tools, Techniques & Expression
All levels
Master the expressive art of charcoal drawing as you learn professional techniques for creating rich values, dramatic contrast, and realistic form with confidence.
Digital Creativity for Artists: Instagram • Facebook • TikTok • YouTube
All levels
Create beautiful digital artwork on your iPad while exploring drawing, painting, color, and creativity in a welcoming class for all levels.
Short of time? Browse our 1-day Workshops!
View our Workshops—perfect for focused, one-day or short-term creative experiences
Have questions?
Late registration
Late registrations are welcome in most cases. Call to have your tuition adjusted. Adjustments will not be made for classes missed during the session.
Waitlists
If you’re on the waitlist and a spot becomes available, we’ll contact you to help you get registered. However, due to our small class sizes, openings are rare. We encourage you to consider signing up for another class. Please reach out to us for recommendations or if you have any questions about your registration status.
Cancellation Policies
Cancellations made:
- 2 or more weeks prior to the start of class will receive a full refund, less a $25 cancellation fee.
- less than two weeks prior to the start of class will incur a 50% cancellation fee.
- Absolutely no refunds after the second class
Discounts
We offer a yearly membership ($35 for students). With this membership, we offer a reduced class fees usually at least $35 off per class. Become a member today!
https://www.theartguild.org/membership
https://www.theartguild.org/membership
Workshops
Discover our upcoming workshops—perfect for focused, one-day or short-term creative experiences.
Not a member?
Members enjoy discounts on classes, workshops and special events.
