We Can Help You Become A Better Artist
AN ART SCHOOL IN NEW YORK OFFERING ONLINE AND IN-PERSON ART CLASSES, Lessons FOR ADULTS AND TEEN Portfolio
IN-PERSON & ONLINE ART CLASSES ON LONG ISLAND
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Online and in-person classes, workshops and creative mentorships for artists of all levels of ability.
Since 2009 we have been taking beginners and turning them into great artists and helping those with more experience find their true voice. Artists make rapid improvements in our classes because of the excellence of our faculty and a commitment to the basics, in the foundations of academic drawing and painting. From entry level to more advanced, we don’t simply offer classes, but also an entire program to help foster creativity. We take a step-by-step approach to the fundamentals of drawing and painting in the classical tradition, and we place a premium in cultivating artistic creativity and originality.
IN-PERSON CLASSES AT PROJECT SPACE
IN-PERSON ART CLASSES AT PROJECT SPACE GALLERY AND STUDIO:
Three days a week: Mondays, Wed, and Saturday
Our studio in Oyster Bay, NY features an in-person program of foundational, intermediate and advanced techniques that are tailored to the needs of individual students. Limited availability. Individual or group lessons.
April 2024
Available Times
Mondays (April 8, 15, 22, 29)
12- 1:30pm Private Class
2-3:30pm Private Class
4-6:00pm Group Class- Foundations
7-9:00 pm Group Class - Portrait Drawing/Painting
Wednesdays (April 3, 10, 17, 24)
10:30-12 noon Private Class
12:15- 1:45pm Private Class
2:00-3:30pm Private Class
6-8 pm Group Class- Foundations
Saturdays (April 6, 13, 20, 27)
9-10:30am Group Class (Ages 6-11 only)
10:45-12:15pm Private Class
12:30-2:00pm Private Class
2:30-4pm Private Class
None of these times suit your schedule?
Please call or email for more information on other possible times for private lessons.
TRADITIONAL ART LESSONS
LEARN MORE ABOUT US
We run one of the most ambitious programs for training artists in traditional techniques in the region: for kids, teens and adults. Find out why we have earned our reputation for excellence.
In 2009, the artist Rob Zeller founded The Teaching Studios of Art®. You can learn more about his artistic training, his art work, the books he has written, lectures given and workshops taught both international and local.
Student Testimonials
This is THE school to come to if you want to learn to draw and paint. The artists are classically trained and are GIFTED. I tried for years elsewhere and no one taught me from the inception how and why it all works. Here you will get your money's worth.
Renate R
I was searching for the perfect art school and mentor for my daughter to build her portfolio to get into the New York City Specialty High Schools. I have to say finding Rob Zeller at The Teaching Studios of Art was the best thing I ever did for Taylor. He helped her focus and taught her the techniques she needed to fine tune her portfolio. With her Still Life pieces, he took her through the entire process of pencil sketch to transforming them into the most amazing oil paintings. She also did a self portrait and some figure drawings.
She then applied to her top 3 NYC DOE Specialty High Schools with this portfolio. She got into her 1st choice: The High School of Art & Design in Manhattan! We will be back to Teaching Studios when its time to apply for college!
Natasha C
I can not say enough positive things about Robert Zeller and the Teaching Studios of Art in Oyster Bay, NY. When we needed to find an art studio where our High School Senior could receive instruction and guidance, we thought we were going to have to travel to Manhattan. We were so pleasantly surprised to find a premier learning environment right here on Long Island. The Teaching Studios of Art is a haven for students interested in the arts. The instruction is incredible. It’s like learning from the masters. Not only did our son's skill increase under their tutelage but so did his complete appreciation for the fine arts. In addition to strong instruction Rob and the other instructors/artists at the studio are an invaluable resource for portfolio development and review when the time comes for submitting your work for continued higher education in the fine arts. Whether you want to pursue art as your lifelong journey or dip you toe in as a hobbyist or just to learn an appreciation for what the arts bring to us everyday, you must visit the Teaching Studios of Oyster Bay.
Alec H
IN PERSON ART CLASSES
Mondays
4-5:30pm (April 8, 15, 22, 29)
Wednesdays
6-7:30pm (April 3, 10, 17, 24)
Mondays 7-9pm (April 8, 15, 22, 29)
Multiple available times throughout the week. Click on the button below to learn more.
PEN AN INK WORKSHOP
ACCESS TO PREVIOUS RECORDINGS OF:
DRAWN TO THE MASTERS:
A Reinterpretation in Pen and Ink
A TWO-DAY ONLINE WORKSHOP
THE FIGURATIVE CORE™ ONLINE
A unique online program for artists who are serious about learning their craft and in finding their artistic voice. The Figurative Core™ Program provides a framework to make creative art. The philosophy behind the program is while you are studying technique you should also be developing creativity as something equally as important to learn and master. The program is taught by Teaching Studios Founder and Director Rob Zeller, from a curriculum based on his best selling book, The Figurative Artist's Handbook (Monacelli Press).
ONLINE FIGURE DRAWING AND PAINTING TECHNIQUES
LEARN TO DRAW THE FIGURE
FIGURE DRAWING - ON DEMAND
AN ONLINE CLASS
WITH ROB ZELLER
TEEN PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT ONLINE AND IN-PERSON ON LONG ISLAND
In our Teen Portfolio program students develop terrific pieces for their portfolio while learning a step-by-step approach to the fundamentals of drawing and painting in the classical tradition. Our curriculum helps students develop excellent observational and conceptual skills in multiple genres. Now in our 12th year, our graduates have an excellent rate of placement and scholarships to top colleges of their choice.