Rockland Art Classes in Nyack, NY
Step by Step Beginner Art Classes & Workshops
Adults, HS, College Students, 

We offer easy-to-follow, "step-by-step" instruction for Beginners Since 2004
Arts Alive!
Art Classes in Rockland County, NY 
Serving students from the Hudson Valley
NYC & New Jersey
Gift Certificates Available! 
Please contact us for info
Join us for our fun & relaxingeasy-to-follow, step-by-step Art Classes & Workshops!


 SPECIAL! 
Weekend INTRO TO WATERCOLOR Workshop!

Two Consecutive Saturday Workshops!
In two fun weekend days you will learn basic Watercolor techniques
with our relaxing and supportive step by step instruction!
You will basically learn everything we teach in our 6 week program!
This will launch you into our Open Studio Program or
you can pursue further Watercolor painting on your own!

Multiple "stretch breaks" as needed...and a 45 minute lunch break
 (Enjoy a walk around beautiful South Broadway or our lovely riverside park!) In just 4 Hours per day you'll relax, get creative and have some fun while saving time and money from our regular class since we're all set up and ready to proceed to each lesson.

Saturday June 7th & 14th 
11:00AM - 4:00PM

Two Day Workshop=$150. 
Supply list will be mailed to you after registration!

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Beginner Watercolor Painting
Discover the joy of Watercolor Painting!


We provide easy to follow step-by-step instruction for beginners.
Our process makes Watercolor Painting easy, relaxing and enjoyable!
Learn essential Watercolor Painting techniques including: color control and mixing, flat wash, gradient wash, wet on wet, wet on dry, various texture techniques and more!  You will paint a several watercolor paintings using these techniques during these relaxing and fun filled step-by-step watercolor classes!
A supply list will be emailed to you upon registration.

6 Beginner Classes @ $30 each 

Thursday Evenings Starting May 15th
6:30 - 8:30 pm (2 seats available)

Thursday Afternoons Starting
June 12, 2025
1:00 pm- 3:00 pm 

​ We postpone classes for holidays
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Open Studios - for Beginner to Intermediate WC students


Beginners and Intermediate students can enjoy continued learning and the ability to also start working on your own projects with instructor guidance, plus work on projects that the instructor will provide in class. Enjoy fun creative art challenges & special lessons including landscape composition, color studies, abstract watercolor techniques, fun experimental techniques, inky watercolors and so much more!

Thursdays, June 12, 19, 26
1 - 3 pm @$30 each $90


If classes bump into vacations or holidays
 we postpone them till the following week. 

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"E-Z Learn To Draw" - Taught since 2004! 2.5 hours 

 Can't draw a straight line? In this easy and fun class you 
will break thru all of your barriers of fear and learn to draw anything you can see with ease and confidence--"If you can see it---you can draw it!" Guaranteed!  
We've developed and taught hundreds of students how to draw since 2004! Amaze yourself, your family, and friends with your 
Amazing Drawing Skills!!! After just ONE workshop! Relaxing and fun!   

$65 includes drawing kit and sketch book 
to use in class and take home

E-Z Learn To Draw  
16yrs to Adult

​Sunday TBA
4-6:30

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Spring Watercolor Sip n' Paint Greeting Card Workshop 

 🌸🖌️ No experience needed! Paint several fun and easy watercolor greeting cards to share with family and friends!
Come sip, paint, relax, and welcome Spring with us!

$30 per session - All materials are included, and each card comes with an envelope, ready to send and share with loved ones. 

  NEW DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON!
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The E-Z Draw Workshops are available for any group of 4 or more students in Rockland or Westchester

Homes - Businesses - Restaurants - Libraries - Corporate Retreats - 
Senior Centers - Schools - Camps - Etc.

We bring all the supplies needed for students to use and keep!
"The class was a delight. We all learned so much in a non-intimidating environment. I didn't think I could draw at all, but I learned that I can do it!"  
--Bonnie Goldberg
"This was a very informative and excellent class. I feel more confident about drawing. It is an E-Z Method! I look forward to the next workshop!
--Vincenza Dimuro
"Excellent class! I learned so much in a short time!"  --Pat O'Connor
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Adult Beginner Watercolor Class: "The Beginning Watercolor classes were relaxing, and it was meaningful for me to discover I have the ability to paint a real picture worth framing and displaying in my home. For someone whose life is all straight lines and details I appreciated tapping into the other side of my brain for a change." 
J. Knarich, Nyack, NY
Weekend Watercolor
Beginner Watercolor
Open Studio WC
E- Z Draw
Don't get lost in the crowd!
Learn essential watercolor painting techniques when you join the step-by-step classes in our Nyack art gallery. Learn to create lovely paintings in a fun, relaxing, and supportive setting. Small class sizes ensure personal attention—come paint with us!
Do you have any questions
about our programs?

Please email us 
NYArtsAlive@aol.com

Call or text
845.538.9600
To register for a class
please fill in the form below
and we will conta
Thank you Reenie for a wonderful experience at your Beginner Watercolor Classes at Arts Alive. I learned the basics of watercolor - paper, paints, brushes, color mixing, techniques, tools and so much more - in a relaxing and supportive setting. I especially liked the small group size of the class and the one on one help. I enjoyed your classes so much, I’m signing up for the Open Studio where I look forward to learning more and create my own watercolor art. Sincerely, Angela Vignola
(4/2025)
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