Saturday 9/12/26: Weekend Sketchers in Bryant Park, Manhattan, NY

 

Join us in the heart of Midtown for a day of Urban Sketching in Bryant Park! The park features the historic architecture of the New York Public Library, the Radiator Building, and the Empire State Building, as well as seasonal gardens, a carousel, the landmark fountain, chess players, and the iconic green bistro chairs. There is inspiration around every corner.

Other potentially fun park activities to sketch this Saturday: At 10am there will be a dance class, at 11am there will be a juggling class, and at 1pm there will be a Board Game Social. There is also an “Art Cart” workshop at 11:30, Painting Fans (free but registration recommended).

HOST: Matt Fazio- (239) 272-5108
DATE: Saturday 9/12/26
TIME: Sketching 10am-3pm | Show and Tell beginning at 3pm.
SKETCHING LOCATION: Bryant Park: 6th Avenue between 40th and 42nd streets, Manhattan, NY.

MEETING SPOT: Meet the host at 10am by the fountain, which is on the west side of the park, toward 6th Avenue.
SHOW AND TELL LOCATION: A shady spot by the fountain, which is on the west side of the park, toward 6th Avenue. Check with the host day-of for the exact show-and-tell location.
FOOD, DRINK, RESTROOMS, SEATING: Not only is there a restroom, but the Bryant Park Restroom is famous for resembling a luxury hotel powder room, complete with piped-in classical music, fresh flowers, fine art, and a full-time attendant. The fame can cause long lines, but there are plenty of other options in the area. There are tables and chairs throughout the park. A stool gives you more options. There is food throughout the park and neighborhood.

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.

 The Conservancy Gardens in Central Park offer us three different landscapes to choose from:  English, Italian and French.  No matter where you decide to sketch, there will be trees, flowers and water features to delight you.  Bing a stool and your lunch and spend a few hours surrounded by these exquisite manicured gardens.

DATE: Wednesday September 16, 2026

STARTING TIME: 10:30 AM

TRANSPORTATION:6 Train to 103 Street  Exit the subway and walk west a few blocks to 5th Ave and the entrance to the gardens.

HOST: Raylie Dunkel 201-273 0445

NOTES:

Water and bathrooms are available

Plenty of benches but a stool gives  you more options

There is no food service in the park.  

 If you ever thought of capturing  the sunset in your sketchbook but hesitated to go out to sketch in the evening this special pop-up event is for you.  Join Kristin Zimmerman at Wagner Park at the southern tip of Manhattan to quickly sketch the setting sun over the Statue of Liberty or the Jersey City Skyline.  The newly designed park offers multiple viewpoints.  Seating is available but bringing a stool for more options. 

Sunset is at 7:04 PM.  The light will be changing quickly so be prepared to work fast. There are some overhead lights.  Bring a headlamp, flashlight or booklight to work as it gets dark. We will have a throwdown at 8:00.  

DATE:Tuesday September 15 , 2026

STARTING TIME: 6:00- 8:00 PM

MEETING SPOT:  We will meet at the waterfront in front of Wagner Park.

TRANSPORTATION: 4, 5 to Bowling Green, 1, R, W  to South Ferry  

HOST: Kristin Zimmermann 917 673  6867

NOTES: 

Water and bathrooms are available 

There is no food service in the park. Bring your own 

Bring a stool

Bring a headlamp, book light or flashlight as we will be working as the light fades. 

THURSDAY, September 10, 2026: WESTCHESTER SKETCHERS at Thomas Paine Cottage in New Rochelle

 

“These are the times that try men’s souls”

So come on down and fulfill your artistic goals. Have some common sense and join us for a day of art and history.

Thomas Paine, American Revolutionary, Founding Father and Author of “Common Sense” lived in this charming home from 1802 to 1806. Built as a modest saltbox house, it was saved from demolition in 1908 by the Huguenot and New Rochelle Historical Association and opened as a museum on July 14,1910.

We will start with a docent tour at 12 pm that will include points of interest on the grounds and the one room schoolhouse. All exhibit rooms will be available for us to set up in. Lunch can be had at the picnic tables on the grounds or inside the schoolhouse. There is also a kitchen where a microwave and refrigerator are available for our use.

HOST: Cathy Gutterman (914) 625-0766

DATE: Thursday, September 10, 2026
TIME: 12:00 PM but come earlier if you'd like to get in some sketching before the tour.

LOCATION: Thomas Paine Cottage Museum, 20 Sicard Ave, New Rochelle, NY, 10804

DIRECTIONS: https://www.thomaspainecottage.org/planyourvisit.html
From NYC: From Grand Central Terminal, take the Metro-North New Haven Line to New Rochelle Station. If you need a ride from the station, please contact Marianne at (914) 355-6507. Taxi service is also available.

LUNCH: Since this event begins with the tour at noon, lunch will be on your own.

SHOW and TELL: 3 pm, location TBA.

NOTES:

• Admission: Seniors $8, others $10.

• Free street parking is available on Sicard Ave.

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.

WORKSHOP • Painting Astoria Park and the Hell Gate Bridge with Gavin Snider

Learn to build a watercolor from the blank page. Gavin Snider @gavindedraw will show how he builds up watercolor, "carving out" the painting with increasing levels of detail. He'll talk about composing with negative space, applying light and shadow, and approaching a scene that includes architecture, landscape, and people.

Legion Paper will provide paper for this workshop. @legionpaper

When:  October 3, 10am-1pm

For information and tickets: Eventbrite

TUESDAY, September 8, 2026: Nyack/Westchester Sketchers at Nyack Library

 

Come and join the next meet-up of the Nyack/Westchester Sketchers at the Nyack Library. Meet in the Creative Lab at 2 PM, then gather gain at 4 PM to share sketches. Choose whatever you would like to draw inside or outside.

Free, informal and friendly! All levels welcome. Beginners welcome. No registration required.

HOST: Kay Copp Brown (631) 432-6526

DATE: Tuesday, September 8, 2026

TIME: 2:00 - 4:30 PM 

LOCATION: Nyack Library, 59 South Broadway, Nyack, NY 10960.

Meet in the Creative Lab. Return at 4:00 PM for Show and Tell.

DIRECTIONS: https://www.google.com/maps/dir//Nyack+Library,+59+S+Broadway,+Nyack,+NY+10960 

NOTES:

• Park on the street or in the library lot behind the building.

• Restrooms are available.

For more information contact Kay at kcoppbrown@aol.com 

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.

2nd WORKSHOP: Perspective Simplified: Creating Depth and Drama in Urban Sketches

 

Afternoon WORKSHOP added!

Led by Charles Cannizzaro, in this workshop, you'll learn the fundamentals of perspective through a few simple techniques which are easy to use when sketching on location. You will work through a scene step by step, building confidence and understanding as we go.

Legion Paper will provide paper for this workshop. @legionpaper

When:  Saturday, September 26th, 2pm - 5pm

For information and tickets: Eventbrite