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.
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beginning in the next few weeks.
Fun and Fearless Fridays: Watercolor, Pencils, Pastels & More
with Lois Bender
Explore the fun side of watercolor with pencils, crayons, oil pastels, collage, and mixed media in this relaxed, beginner-friendly series.
Fridays • 10 AM–1:00 PM
Drawing Made Easy
with Bran Peterson
Discover the joy of drawing as you develop essential skills in observation, line, shape, and value in a relaxed, supportive environment.
Wednesdays • 10 AM–12:00 PM
Painting for All
with Joan Stevens
Explore oil and acrylic painting with award-winning artist Joan Stevens in a welcoming all-levels studio..
Tuesday • 10am – 1:00pm
Full Fall Schedule (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. Late registration is available. Contact us if interested! Winter schedule will be out mid-November.
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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.
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: Focus on Perspective and Landscape
Beginners
Learn drawing fundamentals including line, proportion, perspective, value, and shading. Perfect for beginners or anyone looking to strengthen their skills.
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.
Fun and Fearless Fridays: Watercolor, Pencils, Pastels & More
All levels
Discover the playful side of watercolor! Experiment with watercolor pencils, crayons, oil pastels, collage, and mixed-media techniques in this relaxed, beginner-friendly series.
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.
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.
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.
Abstract Painting: The Value of Play
Intermediate–Advanced
Explore the freedom of abstract painting through playful experimentation with color, shape, texture, and composition. Discover new possibilities and develop your personal artistic 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.
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.
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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
https://www.theartguild.org/membership
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.