The forecast for Wednesday is grim for outdoor sketching…..BUT it is always sunny on Sesame Street!

Join us this week as we take shelter from the rain 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, April 22,  2026

STARTING TIME: 10:30 AM

TRANSPORTATION: N, R, W to 59th and Lex or E, F to 5th Ave/53rd St

HOST: Mila Genkin 718-909-3606

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.

THURSDAY, April 23, 2026: WESTCHESTER SKETCHERS at Harbor Island Park in Mamaroneck

 

Harbor Island Park is by far the gem of Mamaroneck with its historic landmark, plenty of open space, surrounded by greenery, a wonderful beach, and water park and playground for kids, and, of course, boating, including a launching area, docks, and fishing floats. So many interesting sites and things to sketch!

HOST: Cathy Gutterman (914) 625-0766

DATE: Thursday, April 23, 2026
START TIME: 10:00 AM Meet at the Welcome to Harbor Island Park sign near the parking area. 

LOCATION: Harbor Island Park, 123 Mamaroneck Avenue. Use the entrance at Mamaroneck Ave. and Boston Post Road. 

DIRECTIONS: https://www.mapquest.com/us/new-york/harbor-island-park-265782072 

TRANSPORTATION from NYC: Take the Metro-North New Haven Line to the Mamaroneck Train Station. Walk east along Mamaroneck Ave. about 5 blocks to the Park at the intersection of Boston Post Road. Please call Marianne (914-355-6507) to arrange for pick up and ride to the park.

LUNCH: 12:30 PM Bring your own or shop for possibilities on Mamaroneck Avenue. 

SHOW and TELL: Following lunch, we'll share stories and sketches during the social part of our day.

NOTES:

- The park has free admission, free parking (off-season), and restrooms. 

- Bring water, sunscreen and bug spray.

- 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.

  

Oh, the hidden surprises in NYC!  Join us this week as we visit the West Side Community Garden for the Tulip Festival.  (hopefully Mother Nature is cooperating with us!) Bring your brigjhtest colors and capture the splender of thousands of vibrant blooms in your sketchbooks.  AND, walk across 90th street to the Stovala Playground to see and sketch the mid-centry artists’playground installation and the miniature horses installed along 91st. 

DATE: Wednesday April 22,, 2026

STARTING TIME: 10:30 AM

TRANSPORTATION: B,C train to 86th Street

HOST: Mila Genkin. 718-909-3606

NOTES: 

• Plenty of benches but a stool is always helpful

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 4/18/26: Roosevelt Island Promenade

The Roosevelt Island Promenade is a scenic riverwalk down the eastern and western lengths of Roosevelt Island with incredible views of Manhattan and Queens. The areas South of the tram contain many parks and open spaces where you can sketch on benches under shade trees. At the southern tip of the island is Four Freedoms Park, with views of Manhattan and Long Island City in Queens. There is also the Cornell Tech Campus, and the historic ruins of the Smallpox Hospital serving as a haunting reminder of the island’s past.

Areas north of the tram are more city like, with sights including Blackwell House, and Main Street with shops and restaurants. Further north The Octagon, opened in 1839 as the “Municipal Lunatic Asylum,” was believed to hold healing properties for the “mentally insane and physically sick”. Lighthouse Park is located at the norther tip of the island featuring a 19th century lighthouse and panoramic views of the surrounding area. 

HOST: Susan Toplitz (632) 948-3233

DATE: Saturday 4/18/26

TIME: Sketching 10am - 3pm | Show and Tell beginning at 3pm. 

SKETCHING LOCATION: Roosevelt Island Promenade- Let’s use the area in front of the Tram as our home base.

MEETING LOCATION: There will be no official meeting to kick off the day, join your fellow sketchers and just start sketching. If you are new, look for people with sketchbooks and say hello, we are a friendly bunch. 

SHOW AND TELL LOCATION:  Meet in the area in front of the Tram and Visitor Center. There are benches on the side of the Tram building. Check with the host day-of for the exact show-and-tell location.

FOOD, DRINK, RESTROOMS, SEATING: Yes to all. There are benches, public restrooms, shops, and restaurants throughout the island. 

ABOUT NYC URBAN SKETCHING EVENTS: All are welcome, no fee, no registration. Just look for folks with sketchbooks 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.

4/24 Friday NJ Sketchers at Mitsuwa

  

Sketch with us in Edgewater.

Sketch Mitsuwa Marketplace and/or the views of NYC across the Hudson River.

Time: 10:30am. Meet at the store entrance. Gather for lunch/throwdown at 12:30 in the food court.

Location: Mitsuwa Marketplace, 595 River Road, Edgewater, NJ 07020

There is plenty of free parking.  After you park your car, there is a paved pink sidewalk on your left.  Walk towards the river and you will see the entrance on your right.

If it's a good weather day, we have the option to sketch outside facing the NYC skyline. Bring a stool for river sketching.  Plan on buying coffee and/or lunch.  There are many delicious options.  We can also do some food paintings.   

RSVP to: Julia Bazaz 

jazaz7658@gmail.com

(551) 206-1273

instagram: @njurbansketchers

All welcome, no fees to attend

BONUS for People Attending Workshop: Building A Spiral of Attention with Nishant Jain - May 2nd

 

THURSDAY, April 16, 2026: WESTCHESTER SKETCHERS at Lasdon, Park, Katonah

 

Lasdon Park, Arboretum, and Veterans Memorial is a magnificent 234-acre property consisting of woodlands, open grass meadows, and formal gardens.  During this season, there is so much to inspire your sketches, including the beautiful colors of the many flowers, shrubs, and historic trees which adorn the property.

DETAILS:

HOST: Cathy Gutterman (914) 625-0766

DATE: Thursday, April 16, 2026
START TIME: 10:00 AM Meet at the Upper Parking Lot entrance.
LOCATION: Lasdon Park, Aboretum, and Veterans Memorial 2610 Amawalk Road (Route 35) Katonah, NY 10536 https://www.lasdonpark.org/

DIRECTIONS: https://www.lasdonpublicgardens.org/directions/

Transportation from NYC: Metro-North Harlem Line to Southeast - get off at the Katonah Station.

The 8:43 AM peak train from Grand Central arrives in Katonah at 9:51 AM.

Please call Marianne to arrange for pick up and ride to the garden.

LUNCH: 12:30 PM Bring your own. Meet on the patio Conservatory Plaza near the gift shop.  

SHOW and TELL: Following lunch, we'll share stories and sketches during the social part of our day.

NOTES:

- The park has free admission, free parking, and restrooms. 

- Bring water, sunscreen and bug spray.

- 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.