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Sō Percussion: Steve Reich’s <em>Drumming</em>
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October 28 | 7:30 PM
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Would Israel be Better Off Without American Aid?
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October 19 | 7:30 PM
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<em>The Sun Also Rises</em> at 100: Michael Shannon, Richard Schiff, Jay McInerney, and others
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October 22 | 7:30 PM
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Music Literacy Fundamentals
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October 21 | 7:00 PM
Music Literacy Fundamentals
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Try it! Screen Printing
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October 24 | 12:00 PM
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Intro to Metal Anodizing: Niobium Flower Brooch
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October 24 | 10:00 AM
Intro to Metal Anodizing: Niobium Flower Brooch
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    Home Classes Adult Fine Art Oil Painting for Absolute Beginners
    Oil Painting for Absolute Beginners

    Oil Painting for Absolute Beginners

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    Interested in learning the art of oil painting? Start here! Explore the sumptuous, magical medium of paint. Learn the basics of how to mix colors, set up a palette and paint what you see. Working from direct observation and photographs, you will learn to create depth and luminosity as you explore the use of textures and different surfaces. All levels; no experience necessary.

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    Sep 15 - Oct 27
    Tuesday 10 AM - 12:30 PM ET
    Oil Painting for Absolute Beginners - Tue - 10AM - Sep
    • Instructor: James Sheehan
    • Required: Supply List
    • Price: $480.00
    • Location: 92nd Street Y, New York
    • Room: FA2, 3rd Fl, South Building
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    Sep 15 - Oct 27
    Tuesday 6:30 PM - 9 PM ET
    Oil Painting for Absolute Beginners - Tue - 6:30PM - Sep
    • Instructor: Anthony DiPaola
    • Required: Supply List
    • Price: $480.00
    • Location: 92nd Street Y, New York
    • Room: FA1, 3rd Fl, South Building
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    Nov 3 - Dec 15
    Tuesday 10 AM - 12:30 PM ET
    Oil Painting for Absolute Beginners - Tue - 10AM - Nov
    • Instructor: James Sheehan
    • Required: Supply List
    • Price: $480.00
    • Location: 92nd Street Y, New York
    • Room: FA2, 3rd Fl, South Building
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    Nov 3 - Dec 15
    Tuesday 6:30 PM - 9 PM ET
    Oil Painting for Absolute Beginners - Tue - 6:30PM - Nov
    • Instructor: Anthony DiPaola
    • Required: Supply List
    • Price: $480.00
    • Location: 92nd Street Y, New York
    • Room: FA1, 3rd Fl, South Building
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    Instructors
    Anthony DiPaola
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    James Sheehan

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