Workshop-Playing with Posca Markers

 

Playing with Posca Markers with Shawne Cooper

Join us for our last workshop of the season!

When: Sunday September 15th, 10am-1pm


Location:Meet right outside the entrance to Little Island. From there, we will find a terrific vantage point to gather.

Overview: Explore Posca markers: a vibrant and versatile medium that has the look of gouache paint, the portability of markers, and elicits the joy of crayons. During this workshop, Shawne will show you what's possible with Poscas.

How to sign up and more details click here:

THURSDAY, August 15, 2024: Westchester Sketchers Plein Air Day at the Scarsdale Public Library

Come join the Westchester Division of the NYC Urban Sketchers for a fun and supportive day of ‘en plein air’ (in the open air.) painting or drawing on the beautiful grounds of the Scarsdale Public Library. This this event is meant to be an opportunity for people to relax, create art and make new friends.  There will be no formal art instruction.  Please arrive with your own supplies such as paper, drawing materials and a surface to lean on.

DETAILS

DATE: THURSDAY, August 15, 2024. 

START TIME: 10:00 AM We'll meet in Meeting Room North to chat and get set up, but most of the day we will be sketching outdoors.

LOCATION:  Scarsdale Public Library, 54 Olmsted Rd, Scarsdale, NY 10583

Phone: (914) 722-1300

DIRECTIONS: https://www.google.com/maps/dir//54+Olmsted+Rd,+Scarsdale,+NY+10583

Lunch: 12:30 PM. Stop back in Meeting Room North for some cool drinks and to take a break while showing off your new creations! 

NOTES: 

• Bring water and your lunch or a snack, or visit the library's café. 
• Clipboards, stools, etc. are not necessary to participate, but bringing them can offer more options.

Please RSVP to Cathy Gutterman at westchester@nycurbansketchers.org

To help the Library have an idea of how many to expect please ALSO register at 

https://www.scarsdalelibrary.org/event/plein-air-drawing-nyc-urban-sketchers-86224

Looking for us? Call/text: Cathy at (914) 625-0766.

 

Weekday Sketchers in Bryant Park

Easy to get to with so much to sketch: an enormous fountain, a carousel, bocci courts, food kiosks,  beautiful buildings in the background  and lots and lots of people to include in the scenes ... Brant Park has it all!

We will meet at the fountain at the 6th Avenue/41st Street entrance.  Lots of chairs, plenty of food outlets and the prettiest public restroom in all of the city parks...what more could we want? Oh, good weather!!

DATE:   WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14, 2024

LOCATION: Bryant Park, at the fountain on 6th Ave/41st Street

TIME:  10:30 AM

TRANSPORTATION:  B, D, F, M line to 42nd St/Bryant Park, 7 line to 5th Ave/Bryant Park

NOTES

• Please RSVP directly to Marianne Milzoff at Secretary@NYCUrbansketchers.org 
• Looking for us? Call or text Marianne at 914-355-6507
• Food, water and bathrooms are available

SATURDAY: A Sketching Treasure Hunt

 

It feels like the rules have changed. Summer was always the time to be outdoors sketching, but lately that doesn’t always seem like the best idea.  Many people mentioned they were so happy to be indoors in the air-conditioning, for the Rubin sketch last Saturday.  The weekend forecast changes daily and it feels risky to schedule an outdoor event for this weekend. At this moment sketching indoors feels safe and assures we’ll have a day of sketching together.  So, . . . 

To make things interesting I have an idea I’ve wanted to try for years -  an art Treasure Hunt at the Museum of Natural History. This idea will require a lot of walking to find the items.   (Remember you are free to do your own thing. ) 

Here are the Art Treasure Hunt rules:

1.  To claim an item you have to locate it in the museum.  Feel free to ask guards or anyone else for help locating things.

2.  You then need to draw that object.

3.  Each page should consist of four (4) of the Treasure Hunt items (see list below).  They should be arranged in a pleasing composition and work well as a group.

4.  This is not a competition, there will be no winners,  . . . think beauty rather than quantity.

4.  You are free to work solo, work in groups or ignore the whole idea and find your own things to sketch.

 

 

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• A mask
• An animal or insect that can be found in NYC
• A bone from something extinct
• A whale
• A butterfly
• A canoe
• A Neanderthal
• Pottery
• A drawing of a museum guard
• A wild feline
• A water buffalo 
• Teddy Roosevelt
• A meteorite
• A gem
• A zebra
• Visitors looking at an exhibit
• A dinosaur smaller than a dog
• Something extinct
• A uniform
• A musical instrument.
• A weapon
• A bird that can’t fly
• A bracelet
• T-Rex toes
• A totem
• Something extinct
• A boar or a bore
• A stone tool
• Fabric from BCE

DETAILS
WHEN: This Saturday, August 10th, 2024 starting at 10:00 AM until 3 PM.

WHERE: The American Museum of Natural History, 200 Central Park West.  

SUGGESTION:   Enter the museum from the 81st entrance instead of the main entrance on Central Park West.  It is often less crowded, and has shorter lines.

MEET AT:   Meet at the statue of Teddy Roosevelt (first floor between the Hall of Biodiversity and The Planet Earth)  If you're late we will have scattered - meet us for lunch.  Anyone you see sketching in the museum is likely to be with our group and friendly.

We will use What'sApp to stay in touch.  If you don't have the App you might consider downloading it.  We will form a one-time group. You will be able to share the QR code with any late sketchers you encounter.  We will also have the Treasure Hunt Rules and the List copied to WhatsApp.

HOW:
By Subway

-  C to 81st Street or 

- 1 train stops at Broadway and West 79th Street, a two block walk to the museum

ADMISSION:
The museum asks that we preregister.   The museum has a pay what you wish policy for residents of NY, NJ and CT. You can reserve your entrance ticket here:
Preregistered tickets


LUNCH:  12:00  Noon - There is a Cafe in the museum on the lower level. Sit towards the back on the right side.  If you're there first,  sit in an area with open available seating - so we can eat together. The food is good but on the expensive side.  Bring your own food if you like.  We've done that many times.

AFTERNOON:  1:00 PM - Back to sketching at the museum

SHOW and TELL:  3 PM. At our lunch spot in the lower level cafeteria. Show and Tell is the social part of the day where we share our day's drawings and tell cool art stories.  We might even talk about art supplies 


NOTES:
-  Bring a stool if you have one.  It increases your options and the museum doesn't mind, but you can't block the walking paths.
-  Mostly the guards are friendly and happy to see us sketching, but always be courteous and friendly. 

If you can’t find us

call or text Mark at 973-809-9128

There are no fees.   All drawing skill levels are welcome.

THURSDAY, August 8, 2024: Westchester Sketchers at Greenburgh Nature Center in Scarsdale

This event has been CANCELLED due to the inclement weather forecast. Make-up date will be August 29th.

The Greenburgh Nature Center’s mission is to inspire passion, curiosity, respect, and action for our natural world. It is a beloved retreat because of its peaceful, relaxing setting. Among its 33 acres, you will find, rambling forest trails, a flourishing native plant meadow, seasonal organic gardens, Native American Replica Village, and open green spaces. Surrounding the Manor House, you will find many outdoor animal habitats including the Barnyard, Birds of prey, Beehives, and Butterfly Arbor. Adjacent to the Great Lawn is the Nature Center’s Discovery Playground.

DETAILS:

Where: Greenburgh Nature Center 99 Dromore Rd. Scarsdale, NY 10583 Phone: (914) 723-3470

When: Thursday, August 8, 2024. 

Start time: 10:00 AM.  We will meet in front of the Nature Center manor house.

Directions: https://greenburghnaturecenter.org/visit/directions/

Transportation from NYC: The closest Metro-North train station is Hartsdale, on the Harlem line. 

The Nature Center is a short taxi ride from the station.

Lunch: 12:30 PM. Location TBD. Bring your own food and beverage.

Show and Tell: Following lunch, we will share drawings and tell stories. This social part of our day is not to be missed.

NOTES:

- Be aware that there is construction on Dromore Road! Be careful at the entrance area.

- Bring a stool if you have one. It gives you more options.

- Restrooms available in the Nature Center.

- Dress for sunshine.  Bring a hat and sunscreen.

- Parking is free.

- Optional:

Live Butterfly Exhibit – Tuesdays – Sundays (call the front desk to inquire about tour times).
Calling butterfly fans of all ages. The Live Butterfly Tour & Exhibit is a guided tour that will open your eyes to a whole new world within the Native Plant Meadow. The butterfly arbor is the perfect place to learn all about these enchanting creatures and their importance in nature. Purchase tickets at the front desk, $5 a person.

Please R.S.V.P. directly to Cathy Gutterman at westchester@nycurbansketchers.org

DO NOT reply to this email as your inquiry will go to a "dead letter" file. 

If you can’t find us call: Cathy at (914) 625-0766. 

There are no fees.  All drawing skill levels are welcome.

 

Event Canceled due to weather!

   Sorry to have to cancel this site once again, but the weather is looking bleak for tomorrow 

Watch for notices for future events!

Weekday Sketchers at Teardrop Park

We canceled this event due to the hot weather.  Hopefully Mother Nature will cooperate this week!

Nestled behind the World Financial Center in Battery Park City is a wonderful oasis filled with trees, waterfalls, waterslides, green lawns and shady nooks.  It is called Teardrop Park.  Come and climb the rocks, sit in the shady alcoves and marvel at how quickly the city falls away as we sketch this bucolic corner of the world. 

DAATE: WEDNESDAY August 7, 2024

STARTING TIME: 10:30 AM

LOCATION:  TEARDROP PARK

                            We will meet at the south end of the park. See note below

TRANSPORTATION:  ANY TRAIN THAT COMES NEAR THE WORLD TRADE CENTER

Teardrop Park





NOTES

• Please RSVP Directly to Meryl Greenblatt at merylrgreenblatt@gmail.com
• Looking for us? Call or Text Meryl at 646-248-9362
• We will meet at the entrance to the park at the south end of the park off River Terrace across from the Irish Hunger Museum.  There is an archway in the building next to the coffee shop. Wa;lk through the archway into the park   Or enter from Murray Street.  If you come later, just look for us. 
• Lots of benches but bring a stool for more options
• Water and Bathrooms are available
• There is no food service in the park but lots of vendors nearby, or bring your own.

 

Weekday Sketchers (Amended) Schedule  

With so many changes to our schedule because of heat, rain and changes of venues, and in an effort to help you plan to attend the weekday events, here is the amended (and hopefully not changing) schedule for August. 

Teardrop Park

Wednesday August 7, 2024              Teardrop Park, hosted by Meryl Greenblatt

Wednesday August 14, 2024            Bryant Park, hostels by Marianne Milzoff

Wednesday August 21, 2024           Joint meeting with Westchester Group 

                                                         Derfner Art Museum and Sculpture Garden

                                                            Hosted by Cathy Gutterman

 Wednesday August 28, 2024            Brooklyn Bridge Park                                                      

Derfner Art Museum