The Summer Workshops

Over the past two decades, Burt Silverman has conducted several week long classes devoted to enhancing the painting and drawing skills of both young and older aspiring artists. Set in an the heart of Manhattan and enhanced by the small class size that stresses collegiality and shared experiences, the climate of these classes is highly energizing and productive.

What His program is devoted both to developing technical skill and also, perhaps more importantly, how to observe, as well as see, the world around us. This implies selective vision and perceptual awareness. The success of these classes is confirmed by the many talented professional artists that have emerged after having been his students in the past.

Where: The studio is located on the Upper West Side of New York City. Workshops have been limited to 7 students which provides extended instruction with Burt. The programs will consist of intensive 5-day morning drawing classes and afternoon painting classes with models. The curriculum will center on the figure and also specifically portraiture, but no area of pictorial concern is excluded

We will accept all inquiries regarding future classes or workshops that Burt might be giving during the coming year

Please note that workshops are not currently being offered due to COVID-19! We might consider video alternatives via zoom We will post as this develops