Summer 2026
Adult 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.
Drawing & Mixed Media for Beginners
All Levels
Discover drawing and mixed media basics like line, shape, composition and creative expression.
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.
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.
Starting an Oil Painting
Beginner-Intermediate
Learn the fundamentals of oil painting, including color mixing, brushwork, and composition, in a supportive studio environment.
Short on time?
View our Summer Workshops—perfect for focused, one-day or short-term creative experiences.
LOOKING AHEAD
Mark your calendars: Fall classes
Our Fall 2026 class schedule will be available July 1. Returning favorites and new offerings will be announced then, with classes for artists of all experience levels. Sign up for the newsletter for the latest announcments!
Fall Schedule Available July 1
Create, Learn & Connect
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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!
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.
For the 10th year in a row, The Art Guild has won Best Art Gallery in Nassau County. In addition, for 10 years in a row, The Art Guild has won Best Art Classes in Nassau County.