Join Frieda Christofides and learn how to make an accordion sketchbook. It could provide a permanent place to record your artistic impressions when you travel or are out and about sketching in the city.
When: Saturday, June 20th, 10am-1pm
For information and tickets:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1985772818957?aff=oddtdtcreator
The weather last week was too hot to sketch outdoors. This week's forecast looks terrific. Let's try again.
This tiny triangle of a park offers a lot of impact for urban sketching: cobblestone streets, cafes with bright umbrellas and home to the often photographed Staple Street Skybridge. And, just down the street is Washington Market Park, offering green lawns, playgrounds and shady trees.
DATE: Wednesday May 27 , 2026
STARTING TIME: 10:30 AM
TRANSPORTATION: 1, 2, 3 to Chambers St. Walk 2 blocks north on Hudson Street
HOST :Kristin Zimmermann. 917-973-6867
NOTES:
Water, bathrooms are available in Washington Market Park
Food available at local vendors
Bring a stool
HOSTS: Cathy Gutterman (914) 625-0766 and Julia Bazaz (551) 206-1273
DATE: Thursday, May 28, 2026
TIME: 10:00 AM Meet at the Flywheel.
LOCATION: 25 Flywheel Park, Piermont, NY 1096
DIRECTIONS: https://www.piermontlibrary.org/directions/
NOTE: Address and directions are for the Piermont Library, located opposite the Flywheel.
PARKING: Public parking spaces are located surrounding the park and in the Municipal Lot nearby.
LUNCH: 12:30 PM
SHOW & TELL: After lunch, we'll share stories and sketches during the social part of our day.
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
Bring your own snack or lunch and water or purchase from nearby eateries.
There are benches in the park, but bring your own chair or stool for the best sketching options.
Restrooms and water are available in the Piermont Library.
Please RSVP to Cathy Gutterman at westchester@nycurbansketchers.org
About NYC Urban Sketchers Events: All are welcome–no fee, no registration. Just look for folks with sketchbooks at the meeting spot and say hello. If you have trouble finding us, contact the host; their contact info is in the NYC Urban Sketchers blog post for this event. #nycurbansketchers
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In an effort to help you plan to attend the Weekday Sketch Sessions, here is the schedule for June, July and August. Please note that the schedule can change due to weather or other factors. Make sure to check the weekly announcements for accurate information.
June 3 - Flatiron District
June 10 - Fort Tryon
June 17 - Battery Park and Sea Glass Carousel
June 24 -Rosevelt Island
July 1 - July 4 holiday NO MEET UP. HAPPY JULY 4TH
July 8 - Coney Island
July 15 -Jefferson Market Library and Garden
July 22 -Pier 45
July 29 - Brooklyn Museum
August 5 - Queens Museum and Fairgrounds
August 12 - The Highline
August 19 - Woodlawn Cemetery joint event with Westchester
August 26 - Brooklyn Bridge Park
BUT the Madison Atrium is cool!
Join us this week as we take shelter from the heat in the indoor atrium on the corner of Madison Ave and 57Street, behind Tiffany and the Trump Bld. This large plant filled atrium is now “visited” by many of the characters from Sesame Street and some very large animals. The installation is called “The Power of Togetherness” and will provide great subjects for your sektchbooks.
DATE: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
STARTING TIME: 10:30 AM
TRANSPORTATION: N, R, W to 59th and Lex or E, F to 5th Ave/53rd St
HOST: Marianne Milzoff. 914 355 6597
NOTES:
Plenty of seats available but a stool is a good idea.
Food, water and bathrooms are available
About NYC Urban Sketchers Events: All are welcome–no fee, no registration. Just look for folks with sketchbooks at the meeting spot and say hello. If you have trouble finding us, contact the host; their contact info is in the NYC Urban Sketchers blog post for this event. #nycurbansketchers.
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