Weekday Sketchers at Forest Hills Gardens
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Is this NYC or Suburban London?
When Forest Hills was being developed out of Dutch owned farms in Queens, the developers paid attention to every detail in order to attract people to buy homes in this remote outpost of the city. The idea was to create a suburban environment that modeled the English suburbs: winding streets, tutor houses, beautiful gardens....and...well no thatched roofs! Starting at Station Square, where the Long Island RR could scoot people into midtown in minutes, to the mix of housing options, this area does not look anything like the rest of the city. And so it remains today, a quirky oasis in the suburban sprawl of Queens.
Join us as we capture the turrets, gardens, gates, homes and churches in our sketch books.
We will meet at the train station and then walk through the village scouting out sketch locations. Please note this is a private community. We will be able to set up in the public green spaces within the village. Please be respectful of the private properties. Bring a stool.
Thanks to Diana Berchan for suggesting this location and guiding us through the village!
DATE: WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 17, 2025
STARTING TIME: 10:30 AM
LOCATION: FOREST HILLS GARDENS STATON SQUARE,
Forest Hills Garden Queens NY 11375
TRANSPORTATION: E, F, M, R to Forest Hills/ 71st Ave
Long Island RR to Forest Hills
When you exit the station walk to Continental Ave and walk to Burns Ave to the meeting spot.
NOTES
- Please RSVP directly to Raylie Dunkel at President@NYCUrbansketchers.org
- Looking for us? Call or text Raylie at 201-273-0445
- Bathrooms and water are available near the station
- Food can be purchased at nearby vendors
- Bring a stool for best sight lines.
- If you are driving, DO NOT park inside the Forest Hills Gardens perimeters. You will be booted and fined.
