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.
Fall Classes (ages 16+)
Fall Classes Now Open
Reserve your place now for September classes with Long Island's 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.
Digital Creativity for Artists: Instagram • Facebook • TikTok • YouTube
All Levels
Explore smartphone photography, social media, and creative technology as you learn to capture, share, and showcase your artwork with confidence.
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.
The Art of Glass Etching
All Levels
Explore the decorative art of glass etching as you create elegant, one-of-a-kind glass pieces while developing your design skills and artistic expression.
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.
Illustration & Visual Storytelling
Advanced Beginner / Intermediate
Turn your ideas into compelling illustrations while exploring the art of visual storytelling in the medium of your choice.
The Art of Glass Etching
All Levels
Explore the decorative art of glass etching as you create elegant, one-of-a-kind glass pieces while developing your design skills and artistic expression.
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.
Create Art on Your iPad
All levels
Create beautiful digital artwork on your iPad while exploring drawing, painting, color, and creativity in a welcoming class for all levels.
Digital Creativity for Artists: Instagram • Facebook • TikTok • YouTube
All Levels
Explore smartphone photography, social media, and creative technology as you learn to capture, share, and showcase your artwork with confidence.
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
Why students love The Art Guild
“The Art Guild is such a warm and welcoming place. After taking art classes elsewhere, this is my favorite by far. Everyone is incredibly helpful and friendly, and it’s a very well-run school that I’m proud to be a member of. GREAT SCHOOL…GREAT STAFF AND GREAT TEACHERS!”
Summer Classes (ages 16+)
Summer Classes Still Available
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.
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.
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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Drawing Made Easy
Beginners
A foundational class for adults focused on basic drawing skills, observation, line, shape, and value.
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Shading and Proportions: Building the Foundation of Realistic Drawing
All levels
Learn the foundations of realistic drawing from an exceptionally talented artist in this hands-on workshop covering observation, proportion, shading, and pencil techniques.
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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.
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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
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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.