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Department · Ages 3 to adult

Fine Art

Many children love to draw and have an artist’s feeling. Hundreds of children have taken art lessons with us, in classes for ages 3 and up and for adults.

Ages
3 to adult
Format
Group classesand private lessons
When
All Three Locations
Teacher
Galina Bash
From
$35 per class60-minute Group class, 90-minute Group class, 2-Hour Group class

From first sketches to finished paintings

Students learn to see, draw and paint through a varied program that moves from pencil and still life to color, landscapes and portraits.

What students learn

  • Pencil drawing
  • Still life drawing
  • Painting
  • Drawing from nature
  • Arts & crafts: animals and figurines
  • Landscape painting
  • Family portraits
  • Theme painting
  • Folk art
  • Holiday decorations & gifts

The Sunday art studio at Avenue X runs group classes through the morning, with private lessons before and after. On Saturdays at Bath Avenue, group classes through the morning, with private lessons before and after.


Art classes this season

Group classes and private lesson times.

  • Tue3:30–4:30 pmBaby Artages 2.5-5Avenue X
  • Wed4:30–5:30 pmBaby Artages 2.5-5Bath Ave
  • Sat11:00 am–12:00 pmArt / Drawing/ PaintingBath Ave
  • Sun9:00–11:00 amPrivate Art LessonsAvenue X
  • Sun11:00 am–12:00 pmGroup Art ClassAvenue X
  • Sun12:00–1:00 pmGroup Art ClassAvenue X

Open the full weekly schedule →


Art faculty

Drawing, painting and crafts, and the history of art.

Randa Ebrahim Badawy (Rony)

Fine Arts, Painting and Drawing

Galina Bash

Drawing, Painting and Crafts

Anstasiia Serova

Fine Arts, Painting and Drawing

Meet all our faculty →


Tuition

Per-lesson prices from our current pricelist. Sibling discounts apply.

Group Lessons

Dance, art, music theory and other group classes, per class.

60 minutes$35
90 minutes$45
Ballet/Modern Dance, 3× a week$100 / week

Dance, Drama & Art — Private Lessons

Price per lesson.

30 minutes$40
45 minutes$57
60 minutes$67

Full pricelist & payment plans →


Frequently Asked Questions

What age can my child start art classes?

Art classes start at age 3, and we teach adults too. Younger children can join Baby Arts & Crafts (ages 4–6) on Thursdays at Brighton Beach.

When are art classes held?

Sundays at Avenue X (group classes from 10:00 am, plus private lessons from 9:00 am and 1:30 pm) and Thursdays at Brighton Beach (ages 7–9 at 6:30 pm). See the schedule.

Do you offer private art lessons?

Yes — private art lessons are available on Sunday mornings and afternoons at Avenue X, and by appointment.

How much do art classes cost?

Group classes are $35 for 60 minutes (once a week) and $50 for 90 minutes. Private lessons start at $40 for 30 minutes. See the pricelist.


Bring your young artist

Try a class at our Sunday studio or on a Thursday afternoon, and we will suggest the right group.

A $60 registration fee applies to all new enrollments