
ADULT CLASSES
our adult classes come in three formats:
Workshops
They may only be 1 session, but we pack in a lot!
Spend a few hours with friends or make new ones as you learn a new art form, craft or skill in this welcoming format for people of all skill levels.
Check back often as we are always adding exciting new workshops to the schedule!
4 -8 week Classes
These classes are designed for people looking to dive a little deeper, spending 4 or 6 consecutive weeks in one specific medium.
Appropriate experience levels are noted in the description.
special Classes
These classes don't fit the mold!
Multi-day workshops, classes that run for several months, off-site experiences and more.
Appropriate experience levels are noted in the description.
Check back often as we are always adding classes to the schedule!
summer Workshops
plein air drawing workshop
With Rosie
Ages: Adults (Ages 16+)
Class Time: 1:00-3:30 pm
Date: Saturday 6/21/2025*
*Rain date: Sunday 6/22/25, 1-3:30pm
Join us for an afternoon of drawing in Prospect Park! We will meet in a specific spot in the park and spend the afternoon drawing together. We will practice using oil pastels, identifying and mixing colors. We will be working between landscape and detail and will get to know the space around us through observation.
All materials will be provided, including drawing boards and camp stools. If there are particular materials you want to use you are welcome to bring those with you as well. In the case of rain, we'll move the workshop to the following day at the same time. You'll receive an email a few days before the class with the exact meetup location in the park.
All materials provided, all levels welcome.
$75

drawing Workshop: faces!
With Rosie
Ages: Adults (Ages 16+)
Class Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Date: Monday 7/7/2025
In this one evening workshop we will draw faces from observation, using a live model. We will practice a few ways of using pencils and charcoal to find big shapes, specific features, textures and proportions, and will take on the task of close observation, from skull to skin.
All materials provided, all levels welcome.
$60
(Fee to cover the live model is included in this price)

drawing Workshop:
drawing from observation
With Rosie
Ages: Adults (Ages 16+)
Class Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Date: Wednesday 7/9/2025
In this class we will exercise the connection between our hands and our eyes, through still life drawing. We will practice seeing and portraying tone, volume, proportion and perspective and will get to know our tools and their possibilities. Join us to delve into drawing!
All materials provided, all levels welcome.
$55

late spring classes (4 + 6 week)
late spring watercolor painting
With Susan
Ages: Adults
Class Time: 9:00am - 11:00am
Dates: Wednesdays 5/14, 5/21, 5/28, 6/4
This 4 session class is designed for students who have taken 1 or more watercolor classes with us before, or have their own prior experience and want to delve deeper into their watercolor journey. Prompts and still life setups will be provided each week, but participants may also use these sessions to work on self-generated projects with as much support and guidance as requested.
All materials will be provided, but if you have your own favorite materials, you are welcome to bring those along!
All materials provided.
$280

late spring drawing: why draw?
With Rosie
Ages: Adults
Class Time: 12:00-1:00pm
Dates: Wednesdays 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28, 6/4, 6/11
Join us to investigate just what it is about drawing that keeps you coming back. In this class we will work with prompts and suggestions, and will have space to take them in our own directions. Each week we will investigate some different reasons and ways to draw, and will come to see drawing as a tool with so many incredible functions. We can draw to record our lives, to collaborate with others, to see what images live in our visual memories. We can draw to slow down and observe, to practice quickness and recklessness, to notice change over time, and to chill out. This 6 session class is for people of any experience level who are excited to draw.
$210
All materials included

late spring printmaking
With Susan
Ages: Adults
Class Time: 6:45 - 8:45pm
Dates: Wednesdays 5/21, 5/28, 6/4, 6/11
Join us as we explore a variety of printmaking techniques in this 4 session class! Printmaking will invite you to layer, arrange and experiment with color and composition. We will use a variety of papers and fabric as our printing surface as we explore styrofoam printing, collographs, and monoprints. We will also use stencils, and carve stamps to create beautiful prints. All levels welcome!
All materials provided.
$280

late spring figure drawing
With Rosie
Ages: Adults
Class Time: 7:30 - 9:30pm
Dates: Thursdays 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29, 6/5, 6/12
In this 6 session class we will explore figure drawing from the live nude model. Beginner to experienced drawers are invited to join as we practice observing through tone, mark making and composition, and bring the model to life through gesture. We will mostly be working in charcoal, and all materials will be provided, but students are also welcome to bring their own additional drawing supplies. Students who have taken this class before are welcome to join, as material will be tailored to class participants, whether just beginning or building on existing skills.
$420

extended spring classes (8 week)
spring mixed media collage
With Emilia
Ages: Adults
Class Time: 6:45 - 8:45pm
Dates: Mondays 3/31, 4/7, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 6/2*
No class 4/14 for Spring Break or 5/26 for Memorial Day
Join us for an extended, 8 session version of our popular collage class where we will explore the exciting intersection of collage and printmaking! Our primary focus will be on learning various collage techniques and creating unique compositions using hand painted papers and other unique materials. We will also spend some time making prints with rubber blocks to incorporate into our collage work. All levels welcome!
Students who have taken this class before are welcome to join, as material will be tailored to class participants, whether just beginning or building on existing skills.
All materials provided.
$525 -THIS CLASS IS FULL

spring watercolor painting
With Susan
Ages: Adults
Class Time: 6:45 - 8:45pm
Dates: Tuesdays 4/1, 4/8, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27*
No class 4/15 for Spring Break
Come experience the joy of watercolor and discover how you can use this medium to create your own beautiful paintings! This 8 session class has it all: instruction for beginners as well as the opportunity for those with previous experience to build on their existing skills. This class will begin with an exploration of the materials to uncover what watercolors can really do (for those who are new to watercolors) and then each week students will learn new skills and techniques to enhance their work. We will work from objects arranged in simple still lives each week.
This class is also appropriate for those of you who have taken watercolors with us before, as you will be able to build on what you have already learned!
All levels welcome and all materials provided.
All materials provided.
$525 - THIS CLASS IS FULL

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Do you offer Drop In Classes?We do! We offer drop in options for any of our Early Childhood classes that are not full. Drop In registration opens the first day of the semester. Simply click here or on the "Drop In Class" button beside the class you are interested in to register. The class fee includes one adult and one child. You can register for as many drop in classes as you like, there is no limit. We cannot accommodate refunds or credits for missed drop-in classes at this time. Advanced registration for drop in classes is required, we cannot accommodate drop-ins at the door/at the time of class.
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What if my child misses a class?We are not able to offer refunds for missed classes unless we cancel a class. Each enrolled family can schedule 2 makeup classes per semester. If you enroll in a class, you'll be given instructions for how to arrange a makeup, should you miss a class. Makeups are permitted as space allows and are on a first come, first served basis. Makeups must be scheduled for the same semester in which you are enrolled. They do not carry over to future semesters. Drop-in classes are not eligible for makeups, credit, or refunds.
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Does a grownup have to attend classes with my child?For our Early Childhood Classes (ages 1.5-4) we do ask that a grownup stay with your child for the duration of class. Our teachers lead each session, but having the child's grownup stay not only helps the child feel comfortable, but also offers adults tools and techniques for continuing art experiences at home.
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What is your cancellation policy?We understand that sometimes things come up that make it no longer possible for your child to attend class with us. But we ask that you also understand that late cancellations mean we are unlikely to be able to fill the space in the class, but have already made arrangements for staff and materials. We cannot accommodate refunds or credits for missed drop-in classes at this time. You have two options for cancellation of semester-long classes: Option 1: More than 4 weeks prior to the first class? You can receive credit for the full class minus a $75 cancellation fee. Less than 4 weeks prior to the first class but more than 1 week? You can receive 50% credit for the class minus a $75 cancellation fee. Cancellations made less than one week prior to the start of class are not eligible for credit. Option 2: If it's more than one week prior to the start of class and we are able to fill your spot from the waitlist (if there is one), we will refund you the cost of the class minus a $75 cancellation fee. We cannot give refunds less than one week prior to the start of class. Please note that we only offer full (100%) refunds for a class if WE cancel the class. We are also unable to offer refunds for days or classes missed due to illness or travel. Even if it's COVID. Two makeup classes per semester are available for all of our Early Childhood classes. Drop-in classes are not eligible for credit or refunds.
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How do the semesters work?With the goal of creating classes that are at different price points and therefore accessible to more families, we split the weekday semester into two parts: Semester A and Semester B. You can register for just one, or both (now for a discount!). In response to feedback provided by families, we running our Saturday classes as one longer semester. We welcome your feedback on the topic!
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Can I bring my child's sibling if they are outside the age group?Possibly! We want to work with families to create a meaningful art experience for everyone attending our classes. So if you would like to bring a child's sibling who is outside the age group listed in the description, please just email us: info@theartannexbrooklyn.com. If they are within the age group, please just sign them up for a drop in that day.
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Do you offer discounts or scholarships?We fundamentally believe that people of all ages deserve access to high quality arts programming. If you or your child would like to attend one of our classes but cannot for financial reasons, please contact us at info@theartannexbrooklyn.com.