Drawing Classes at Fallsview Arts
Drawing Instruction Focused on Building Skills for Beginning and Advanced Artists in Westchester & Putnam County
Drawing for Beginners
A welcoming foundational class for absolute beginners and returning artists who want a solid foundation or a relaxed, encouraging place to start their creative journey. Learn essential drawing fundamentals step by step—line, shape, proportion, shading, form, and composition—while working with graphite, charcoal, and ink. Each session offers structured exercises and approachable projects that build confidence, strengthen observational skills, and help you develop a steady drawing practice in a supportive studio environment.
Life Drawing and Anatomy
Explore the structure, movement, and expressive qualities of the human figure in this focused drawing class. Students work from professional figure models while learning essential concepts such as proportion, gesture, anatomy, and form. Through guided exercises and longer poses, you’ll develop a stronger understanding of how the body is built and how to capture it convincingly on paper. This class is ideal for both beginners seeking a solid foundation and experienced artists looking to deepen their observational skills, sharpen accuracy, and expand their figure-drawing practice.
Drop-In Figure Drawing
A relaxed, self-guided figure drawing session with professional models. Work at your own pace through a mix of short and long poses in a quiet, focused studio environment. Perfect for artists of all levels who want regular practice with the human figure, develop anatomy skills and practice figurative proportion.
No instruction provided—simply drop in and choose your spot. You may paint or draw, just bring your own preferred supplies, easels, chairs, stools are included.
Open Portrait Model - Long Pose
This open drawing and painting session features one sustained portrait pose, giving artists extended time to observe structure, likeness, and expression. Designed for painters and illustrators who want to work slowly and deliberately, the long-pose format supports more developed portrait studies and finished work.
Private Art Lessons
Individualized one-on-one instruction designed to meet you exactly where you are in your drawing journey. Work privately with a professional artist on the skills and subjects that interest you most—whether it’s graphite, charcoal, ink, colored pencil, or mixed drawing media. Lessons are customized to your goals, from learning foundational techniques to exploring portraits, the figure, still life, animals, or observational sketching. Each session offers focused guidance, steady skill-building, and a supportive space to develop accuracy, confidence, and your personal artistic voice.
Open Studio Hours
Open Studio Hours at Fallsview Arts offer dedicated, flexible time for artists who want quiet space to draw or paint independently. Reserve your preferred studio block to focus on sketching, charcoal work, ink studies, mixed-media illustrations, or small painting projects—completely at your own pace.
You’ll have access to drawing tables, easels, stools, comfortable seating, still-life setups, and an inspiring, distraction-free environment with no instruction. Ideal for artists looking to build a steady drawing or painting routine, work on personal projects, or simply enjoy peaceful studio access in Westchester/Putnam.
Painting and Drawing (all levels)
Learn essential skills—line, proportion, value, shading, perspective, and composition—through individualized guidance and technical instruction. Tailored to each student’s personal project so you can develop accuracy, confidence, and a unique drawing style at your own pace. Perfect for beginners and returning artists as well as those looking to strengthen technique.
Classes for Every Level
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Painting Classes
Painting & Drawing classes for all levels in Westchester & Putnam County. Personalized instruction, multiple mediums, and a calm, inspiring studio at Fallsview Arts.
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Sculpture Classes
Whether you want to develop technical skill, try new materials, or grow your artistic voice, our sculpture program offers a welcoming, professionally guided path into 3D art.
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Event Space Rental
With restored historic architecture, professional lighting, ample wall space, and the soft ambiance of the nearby falls, the studio provides an elevated environment that enhances every piece.