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Adult
Fri, Apr 11, 2025 - May 2, 2025
11:30am - 1:30pm EDT
Class Experience
Haven’t picked up a paintbrush since school but find yourself tempted? It’s never too late to learn a new skill. Our Absolute Beginners class is designed to help you overcome your fears and motivate you to get started! Get acquainted with the fundamentals of painting, learn how to choose your subjects, and work on a canvas! For beginners starting out, acrylic paint is the perfect medium before moving onto more challenging mediums- like Oils or Watercolor. Acrylic Paint is easy to use, less messy + quick to dry, and helps you get familiar with the basics. Learn how to create shape, form, light, and shadow and how to work with different brushes and applications and the basics of color mixing, how to choose your color palette to add tone and personality to your work. Through week-to-week instruction, you will develop your skill set + grow your confidence! Art takes targeted practice, so we recommend a full course for a step-by-step guide in how to paint or a minimum of 6 classes. If you are intimidated by group class scenarios, don’t worry our classes are small so you receive nurturing guidance from your instructor. Drawing experience is useful for this class but not essential. Like the title says absolute beginners are welcome! Come with an open mind and leave with skills + your very own canvas paintings!
Other Things To Know
To reschedule a single class, purchase a Rescheduling Ticket 24 hours before class.
To reschedule a full semester, email us for a credit (less a $75 admin fee). No refunds will be provided.
What To Bring
- Paint and the use of brushes is supplied
- CANVAS ARE NOT INCLUDED IN YOUR COURSE FEE. Please purchase a canvas and bring it with you to class, we recommend a medium size canvas to begin with. Canvas may be purchased at your local art store (support small business when you can!).
- Please note you may need more than one canvas for a full course pkg. A limited selection of Canvas can also be purchased in our studio for $35 and upwards.
- If you are purchasing a canvas from our studio, payment is due at class time, we do NOT accept IOU’s so please have the exact change with you.
- Speciality supplies like gloss/ glazes, or pouring mediums and glazes are NOT supplied , if you require these materials please bring them with you to class.
Reviews for Painting for the First Time: Acrylics
3.0 out of 5
Based on 2 activity ratings
Rhonda W.
May 17, 2024
Loved:
Awful instructor. Doesn’t demonstrate, criticizes, doesn’t know how to teach. Doesn’t show anything, paints over your paintings. Gahhh
Improvements:
Demonstrate techniques, give actual instructions. Don’t paint over someone’s work, explain steps.
Painting for the First Time: Acrylics
Location: Creatively Wild Art Studio | Instructor: Leysan Nigma
Valerie N.
May 3, 2024
Loved:
As a drop-in student, I was expecting to feel a little lost, but the instructor helped me get my bearings quickly.
Improvements:
N/A
Painting for the First Time: Acrylics
Location: Creatively Wild Art Studio | Instructor: Leysan Nigma
Response from Creatively Wild Art Studio
Thanks, Valerie - we work hard to ensure everyone feels welcome on every level and we're so glad you were able to feel that! See you next time!
Reviews for Creatively Wild Art Studio
4.7 out of 5
Based on 121 provider ratings
Alexandra B.
Apr 18, 2025
Improvements:
I enrolled my kids thinking that the studio would provide some kind of instruction or prompt or special idea with materials but it was really just more of an "open studio" type of situation and while it was pleasant for them, not worth the $100.
Creatively Wild Art Camp for Kids- Half Day PM
Location: Creatively Wild Art Studio - Camps | Instructor: Annie Wagner, Austin Aura, Bradley Clayton, Damian Gong, Danielle Warren, Joshua Sue-Ho, Kayla Lahman, Leysan Nigma, Nick Hill, Reed Oka-MacLaren, Sabrina Quint, Sara Monroy Vargas, Tyler Scott, Ty Peterson
Response from Creatively Wild Art Studio
At CWAS we view all feedback as a learning opportunity and an occasion to consider an alternate artful approach to our teaching style. Although we foster an environment in which every individual is encouraged to run with their imagination while we provide guidance, we understand that it’s not a “one size fits all” approach. We invite your kids to a complimentary class of their choice. Thank you
simone N.
Apr 17, 2025
Loved:
Our kids Loved the Stop Motion Day Camp program
Improvements:
They said it was slow starting in the morning but it more than made up for the late start by the end of the day they are excited to return to the program
Creatively Wild Animation Camp for Kids + Teens
Location: Creatively Wild Art Studio - Camps | Instructor: Annie Wagner, Austin Aura, Bradley Clayton, Damian Gong, Danielle Warren, Joshua Sue-Ho, Kayla Lahman, Leysan Nigma, Nick Hill, Reed Oka-MacLaren, Sabrina Quint, Sara Monroy Vargas, Tyler Scott, Ty Peterson
Meriam L.
Apr 3, 2025
Loved:
Wonderful introduction to basic principles of drawing. Reed synthesized the material in a way easy to understand, and was encouraging and supportive. The atmosphere of the studio is both stimulating and relaxing. I learned so much during the semester.
Beginner Drawing + Illustration Technique for Adults
Location: Creatively Wild Art Studio | Instructor: Reed Oka-MacLaren
Creatively Wild Art Studio Location
Meet your Instructor
Leysan N.
About Creatively Wild Art Studio
Since 2009, Creatively Wild Art Studio has been providing top-quality visual arts instruction in the heart of DUMBO, Brooklyn. Our studio is committed to presenting an innovative and vibrant range of learning opportunities accessible to all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. We balance our classes with professional skill development and a fun approach so students are relaxed and open to learning. Our team of teaching artists (made up of working artists) is committed to delivering first-class instruction through professional-level skills, equipping students with the tools they need for their art journeys. We strive to be an open source of enrichment: let's go Creatively Wild!
We offer full courses and drop-in options for all ages and levels all year long.:
-Adults 18+ | all levels
-Teens 9-17 | all levels
-Kids 4-8 | all levels
-Toddlers 2 months- 4 yrs
-Online classes for teens 9-17 yrs
-In-person and online private classes for all ages and levels in any media
Our award-winning program includes school break camps for kids and teens. We're nominated as the Best Camp in Brooklyn (Best of Brooklyn Awards) for the third year running! Our camps are offered throughout the year: summer, spring break, winter break, and most public holidays and school recesses.
We also offer birthday parties, adult painting parties, and corporate team building. Check out our website for more!
