ART LESSONS & WORKSHOPS FOR ADULTS
Adults can get messy and make art too!
Let us come directly to your home or business or we can host you at one of our Studios.
“We took a private clay sculpting class for my husbands bday with phoebe. It was really great!! She taught us awesome skills…We really had a wonderful 2 hours, learning great skills with a very talented pleasant teacher…Thank you private Picassos!!”
- Alexis C.
Gather your friends or colleagues for some art making!
Kids aren’t the only ones who benefit from creating art! As is seen in the popularity of such books as the Johanna Basford’s adult coloring books, many adults crave an artistic experience separate from their everyday lives.
We are proud to have partnered with many companies throughout NYC and the world. Previous clients include Google, Squarespace, McKinsey & Co., MailChimp, Schrodinger, HPE, Betterment, Lenox Hill Neighborhood House and Wounded Warrior Project.
Students of all ages and artistic levels come to Private Picassos for a unique experience tailored to them. Whether you’re looking to get back into watercolor painting or haven’t picked up a paint brush in twenty years, we’re here to guide you. And in case you missed it, looking at art might keep you in better health, according to a study published in the journal Emotion. Just another reason to set up that art class!
Looking for something not listed? Shoot us an email and we’ll see what we can organize for you! info@privatepicassos.com.
Our Workshops
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Intro to Watercolor~ Students will learn basic watercolor techniques and then complete a series of watercolor paintings! Techniques such as dry brush, wet into wet and oil pastel resist will be demonstrated by our teacher, followed by ample time for students to experiment with the materials and techniques on their own. Create your own masterpiece without the restrictions of "copying" the teacher.
Previous popular themes include:
Fall pumpkins
Winter landscapes
Beach scenes
Still Lifes
Desert landscapes
NYC skyline
Abstract design
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Students will learn basic acrylic painting techniques, including creating tints and shades, color mixing and underpainting. After ample time to explore these techniques on canvas paper, we’ll then work on a finished painting on a canvas panel.
Previous popular themes include:
Winter landscapes
Beach scenes
Desert landscapes
Tropical birds
90’s neon designs
NYC skyline
Abstract design
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Students in this class will learn basic relief printing techniques, creating their own linoleum stamp from design to carving to printing. Practice prints will be completed on newsprint, followed by final printing on their own blank tote bag or a series of prints.
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We'll explore traditional drawing techniques using drawing pencil and charcoal pencil to create a finished still life drawing.
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Participants will use acrylic paint and tape to create a geometric design on a set of 8 cork coasters. Black acrylic paint will be used with foam stampers and small brushes for finer detail work. Sample coasters and images of cork and other folk art from Portugal will be used for inspiration.
