10/16 NJ Sketchers at Clifton Arts

Please join us as we return to a delightful arts center and sculpture garden on Friday, October 16, at 10:30 am to 1:30 pm.  Clifton Arts Center is a sprawling property which houses police headquarters, a large variety of original sculptures, two historic barns, a senior center, and an arts center.  This municipal complex has an interesting history.  It began as a dairy farm in the 1800's, then 100 years ago was used as an animal quarantine station for camels, giraffes, musk oxen, and other hoofed animals.  

We will sketch outdoors from 10:30 to 12:30, then take a look at the current art exhibit at the the arts center, where we will have snack or lunch, then our throwdown.  There is a bathroom inside the arts center.  

Please meet in front of the arts center where the small troll statues sit in a garden, then you can spread out from there. Bring a stool.  

Time:  10:30 to 1:30

Where:  Clifton Arts Center and Sculpture Park

               900 Clifton Avenue, Clifton, NJ 07013 - The city hall complex

Parking:  plenty, and free

Host:       Julia Bazaz - jazaz7658@gmail.com, or 551-206-1273

All levels welcome!

instagram: @njsketchers

 

10/10 NJ Sketchers at Art in the Park

Annual Art in the Park

Join us for an art-filled, food truck, and musical event in Van Saun Park, Paramus, New Jersey.

More than 100 visual artists from Bergen County will be sharing and selling their work, while we will be sketching them and other interesting subjects in this beautiful space. Bring a stool, your lunch, and water, but there will be treats to buy. Van Saun also has a zoo, a carousel, an old-fashioned kiddie train, a pond, and a pony barn.


DATE: Saturday, October 10, 2026

STARTING TIME: 10:30am

LOCATION: Van Saun Park, Continental Avenue Entrance, Paramus, NJ 07652

https://maps.app.goo.gl/ehu86U1pYMNxaLTCA?g_st=ipc
Park in the first 2 lots.

Meet at the Carousel. Look for Julia wearing a straw hat and carrying a lilac beach bag.



RSVP to: Julia Bazaz

jazaz7658@gmail.com

(551) 206-1273

THURSDAY, October 1, 2026: WESTCHESTER SKETCHERS at D.I.G. Farm in North Salem

 

Since its inception in 2015, D.I.G. Farm has been blessed to call Ice Pond Farm in beautiful North Salem, NY home. They have hosted thousands of people including volunteers, youth groups, corporate groups, special needs organizations and the community at large on to the farm to learn about regenerative agriculture, what it takes to grow healthy food, creative ways to use and preserve the garden bounty and all about wild plants, herbs and mycology. 

HOST: Cathy Gutterman (914) 625-0766

DATE: Thursday, October 1, 2026
TIME: TIME: 10:00 AM 

LOCATION: D.I.G. Farm, 115 June Rd, North Salem, NY 10560 

DIRECTIONS: https://www.google.com/maps/dir//D.I.G.+Farm,+115+June+Rd,+North+Salem,+NY+10560

LUNCH: 12:30  PM followed by SHOW and TELL
NOTES:

• Parking is $10.00 per car

• Bring a stool for more options

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.

Saturday 9/26/26: Weekend Sketchers: Canceled due to Weather

 

The Elizabeth Street Garden is not in the cards for Weekend Sketchers this summer, as this is the second time we’ve had to canceled due to weather! Through a pleasant coincidence, the Weekday Group is scheduled to go to Elizabeth Street Garden this Wednesday, the 30th, so please join them if you are able. Here is the current schedule for October, subject to change. Always check the website, calendar, and follow us on social media for updates:

Oct 3- Forest Hills

Oct 10- The Intrepid from Pier 84

Oct 17- TBD

Oct 24- Coney Island

Oct 31- Ditmas Park/ Kensington

See you all next time!

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.

 

Over the years the Elizabeth Street Garden has been a favorite sketch site for our group.  Always threatened by impending development, we have gathered to say good-bye to this quiet corner of New York many times.  But this year is different.  Join us to celebrate the reprieve from demolition granted through hard work by many, many individuals and organizations.  Come and capture this unique spot in your sketchbook. 

DATE: Wednesday September 30 , 2026

STARTING TIME: 10:30 AM

TRANSPORTATION: R, W TO PRINCE STREET, J, Z TO BOWERY OR 6 TO SPRING STREET

HOST: Lorraine Smith 929 614 1930

NOTES: 

There is NO food, water or bathrooms in the garden,  Access services in nearby businesses

There are seats in the garden but a stool gives you more options 

10/2 NJ Sketchers at Paterson Great Falls

The park has been renovated since we were there a couple years ago. The Paterson Great Falls are both a natural wonder and an integral part of the economic development of New Jersey from the Revolutionary War through the industrial revolution and into the 20th Century.  Join us as we explore the falls, the surrounding park and the old industrial buildings lining the streets around the falls.  

DATE: Friday, October 2, 2026 

STARTING TIME: 10:30 AM

LOCATION:  THE GREAT FALLS OBSERVATION DECK

                            See map below

Host: Julia Bazaz: jazaz7658@gmail.com. If you get lost, call 551-206-1273

Bring a stool, lunch and water. There are no food services near the falls. Port-a-san only.

All levels welcome!

Rescheduled to 10/18 NJ Sketchers at Ramsey Market

  

Rain Date: Sunday, October 18

Join the New Jersey Sketchers at Ramsey's award winning Farmers' Market at the Ramsey train station on Main Street on Sunday, September 27 at 10:30.

It promises to be an action packed day, as Ramsey was voted among the top 5 Markets in the nation, has 40 plus vendors, and its convenient location off Main Street assures plenty of foot traffic all day long. This particular Sunday they will be having an apple festival, and Toufayan Bakeries, famous for pita bread, will be celebrating its 100th anniversary.

Bring a stool, hat, and sunscreen. There are plenty of food stalls, but if you aren't adventurous, bring a snack for midday. We will meet at 10:30 at the train station/Women's Club, where the bathroom is, and where you can taste a piece of apple cake. Then we will spread out from there, then at 12:30 back to the Women's Club area at for our throwdown.

Ramsey Farmers' Market

Ramsey Train Station, off Main Street in Erie Plaza

Ramsey, NJ 07446

September 27, 2026, 10:30 A.M-1:00

Today's host: Julia Bazaz: jazaz7658@gmail.com. If you get lost, call 551-206-1273

As you head west on Main Street you will see signs that say "Additional Parking off Mechanic Street." Park in that lot, or wherever you can find an available spot. Free parking.