The Art Effect: Realistic Drawing & Painting
Date and Time
Sunday Dec 27, 2026
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM EST
November 15, 2026 - January 10, 2027
8 Sundays, 10:30am–12:30pm, *No Class on 12/27*
Location
Pershing Studios
45 Pershing Avenue Poughkeepsie, New York
Fees/Admission
Non-members: $375
Members: $356
Multiclass/Sibling Discount: Save 5% when registering 2 or more children OR when you sign 1 child up for two or more courses.
Member Pricing: Save an additional 5% by signing up for an Art Institute membership
Scholarships: Scholarships are available for those in need of financial assistance. To apply please complete a Scholarship Application Form by September 7th, 2026.
Contact Information
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Description
Discover the artist in you! In this exciting 8-week course, students will experiment with colored pencils, charcoal, and acrylic paint to create one-of-a-kind masterpieces. Learn to draw and paint from both observation and imagination while creating portraits, landscapes, still lifes, and more.
Along the way, you’ll build skills in color theory, value, key/tone, and composition, the building blocks of great art!
A sketchbook is required.
This course prepares students for Portfolio Development I.
