Adult Classes
Learn, create, and grow in a welcoming community of artists
Voted Best Art School in Nassau County 10 Years Running. Explore painting, drawing, watercolor, mixed media, digital art, and more.
Summer 2026
Summer Classes (ages 16+)
Choose from our current multi-week adult classes below. Each class is designed for step-by-step learning with instructor guidance and a supportive studio environment.
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Explore short-format workshops for one-day and special topics
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Landscape Painting in Oils & Acrylics
All Levels
Capture the beauty of nature in oils or acrylics through guided instruction.
Watercolor Painting on Mini Cards
All Levels
Create playful watercolor paintings on mini cards while learning color, blending and expressive brush techniques.
Evening Watercolor Online
All Levels
Evening watercolor from the comfort of your home.
My Artful Voyage (Open Medium)
All Levels
Join Michelle Shain to gather, paint, and share as you travel back in time through inspiring scenes. All materials and skill levels welcome; demo and guidance provided.
Painterly Portrait Drawing with a Live Model
All Levels
Learn portraiture with a live model using the techniques of graphite and charcoal.
Watercolor Portraiture with a Live Model
All Levels
Explore watercolor techniques while capturing likeness and expression from a live model.
Watercolor Online
All Levels
Learn watercolor from the convenience and comfort of home.
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Start Painting with Acrylics
Beginners
A beginner-friendly class introducing essential acrylic painting techniques, color mixing, and composition.
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Drawing Made Easy
Beginners
A foundational class for adults focused on basic drawing skills, observation, line, shape, and value.
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Composition of Drawing: Seeing Like a Photographer
Beginner-Intermediate
Learn to create stronger, more dynamic drawings by applying the principles of photographic composition, perspective, and visual storytelling.
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Plein Air Painting
All levels
Join experienced landscape painting instructor, Megan Euell, on the beautiful grounds of The Art Guild.
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Digital Art for Beginners
Beginners (16+)
A beginner-friendly 3-week course introducing digital art in Procreate on iPad, covering essential tools, brushes, layers, and creative techniques.
Short on time?
View our Summer Workshops—perfect for focused, one-day or short-term creative experiences.
Create, Learn & Connect
A welcoming creative community for all skill levels.Fall 2026
Fall Classes (ages 16+)
Choose from our current multi-week adult classes below. Each class is designed for step-by-step learning with instructor guidance and a supportive studio environment.
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Explore short-format workshops for one-day and special topics
New Faculty · Artist Spotlight
Helene Balzarini
Accomplished figurative and portrait painter
We’re excited to welcome Helene Balzarini to The Art Guild. Her striking portraits demonstrate a masterful understanding of light, color, form and human expression.
Join Helene this fall to strengthen your observational skills and create expressive, compelling paintings under the guidance of an accomplished working artist.
Teaching This Fall
Oil Portrait Painting from a Live Model
Explore Helene’s Class
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.
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 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.
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.
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 class.
Introduction to ProCreate
Beginner - Intermediate
Learn the fundamentals of digital art Procreate on iPad as you explore brushes, layers, color, and creative techniques to build confidence and create your own digital illustrations..
Next Step in Watercolor
Advanced Beginner+
Build on your watercolor skills while enjoying Kerri's fun, encouraging teaching style and personalized instruction.
frequently asked questions
FAQs
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!
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Workshops
Discover our upcoming workshops—perfect for focused, one-day or short-term creative experiences.
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Members enjoy discounts on classes, workshops and special events.