Drawing Classes in Putnam County
Drawing classes for artists in Putnam County and nearby Westchester communities, with structured instruction designed to build real skill and confidence.
Fallsview Arts offers focused drawing classes in Putnam County, NY for beginners through advanced artists. Instruction emphasizes observation, proportion, value, and composition—giving students a clear, structured path to stronger drawing skills.
Drawing For Beginners
Students work from still life and reference imagery while learning how to see and translate form accurately. Emphasis is placed on observation, hand control, and understanding light and shadow as the basis for all visual art.
Figure Drawing & Anatomy
Build confidence drawing the human form through guided instruction with a live model. This class covers gesture, proportion, and structure, progressing from quick studies to longer, more developed drawings. Suitable for beginners and experienced students, with a focus on observation, anatomy, and clear, naturalistic drawing.
Open Life 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.
These session are uninstructed —register online 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.
Portrait Drawing
Explore portrait drawing through classes, workshops, sketch sessions, and live-model studies at Fallsview Arts. Artists can develop skills in facial proportions, head structure, value, expression, and likeness while working in materials such as graphite, charcoal, Conte, and pastel.
Our broader Portrait Drawing and Painting program includes beginner instruction, informal portrait sketching, visiting artist workshops, and opportunities to work from life.
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.
Digital Arts
Expand your drawing practice with digital tools and techniques. Fallsview Arts offers opportunities to explore digital sketching, illustration, and painting using an iPad and Apple Pencil while developing core skills in line, value, proportion, composition, and color.
Digital offerings may include introductory workshops, visiting artist programs, and private instruction for students interested in learning programs such as Procreate.
Whether you are new to digital art or already have experience with traditional drawing, digital media offers another way to experiment, refine ideas, and create finished artwork.
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.
Looking for Teen Art Classes?
Fallsview Arts offers dedicated drawing and painting instruction for middle and high school students, including portfolio development support and individualized guidance.
Structured Drawing Instruction That Builds Real Skill
Classes are built around progressive exercises, longer studies, and direct, individualized feedback. Students draw from still life setups, reference imagery, and live models, developing control of line, proportion, light and shadow, and spatial relationships. Whether you’re starting from scratch or refining your technique, instruction meets you at your level and moves you forward.
A Studio Environment Designed for Focused Learning
Our drawing classes attract students from across Putnam County, including Carmel, Mahopac, and Patterson.
Small class sizes allow for consistent, personalized guidance. The result is a focused studio experience where students build technical ability while developing their own artistic voice.
Students interested in other disciplines can also explore our painting classes and sculpture classes, all taught within the same structured studio environment.
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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Gallery and Studio Rentals
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.