Weekday Sketchers at Teardrop Park

If Three's the Charm then this week we should be able to get to Teardrop Park!

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. 

DATE: WEDNESDAY September 4, 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 Raylie Dunkel at President@NYCUrbanSketchers.org
• Looking for us? Call or Text Raylie at 201-273-0445
• 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 Schedule for September

Bruno Catalano Sculpture on Park Ave

In an effort to help you plan to attend the weekday events, here is the schedule for September.   Please note that locations might change as weather and other unexpected events can effect the schedule.  Therefore please remember to watch the weekly notices for time and place for meetings.

The High Line: The Old Tree

Wednesday September 4, 2024               Teardrop Park

Wednesday September 11, 2024               High Line: The Old Tree

Wednesday September 18, 2024              Park Avenue Sculptures

Wednesday September 26, 2024               St Luke's of the Field

St. Luke's of the Field Garden

SATURDAY: Sketching by the Water

 

Riverside Park South

Back from traveling and the idea of sketching at Riverside Park South has captured my imagination.  It's one of my favorite NYC sketch spots. It has everything: breezes coming off the water, trees and shade, views everywhere, interesting design, a cafe, bathrooms.  I could go on.

Riverside South Park, is the waterfront park on the Hudson between 59th Street and 72nd Street.  It first opened in 2000. Before that it was the site of a gritty New York Central freight rail yard in the shadow of the elevated West Side Highway. The last remaining piece of the old elevated highway and an old gantry that allowed rail cars  to roll from barges to the railroad tracks are all that remain of the site’s past.  In its place is one of the completed sections of the beltway that will one day circle Manhattan Island.

DETAILS

WHAT:  We're sketching Riverside Park South (between 59th Street and 72nd Street)(

WHEN: This Saturday, August 31, 2024 starting at 10:00 AM.

WHERE: We'll meet at Pier i Cafe (about two blocks south of the entrance at 72 St.) 

DIRECTIONS:  The entrance to the park is at West 72nd Street and Riverside Drive. Leaving the subway walk west towards the river.  Cross Riverside Drive from the NORTH side of 72nd Street. Once across, you will see a statue of Eleanor Roosevelt. Behind the statue walk past a dog run on the left and then through a short tunnel.  Directly ahead you’ll see the Hudson River. Take either the stairs or the dirt path down to the promenade below. Turn left and continue walking until you reach Pier i Café, about two blocks south. We’ll meet at 10 by the café’s outdoor tables with umbrellas.

HOW:
By Subway
- The 72nd Street stop of the 1,2,3 trains - a two block walk to the park.  

LUNCH:  12:00  Noon - Meet by the Pier i Cafe and we'll find a nice spot nearby to dine al fresco.  Bring your own food or rely on the neighborhood, vendors or the cafe.

AFTERNOON:  1:00 PM - Back to sketching

SHOW and TELL:  3:00 PM. We'll meet at our lunch spot or nearby.  Show and Tell is the social part of the day when we share our day's drawings and tell art stories.  We might even talk about art supplies (seriously, . . . it's been known to happen.)


NOTES:
-  Bring a stool if you have one.  There are benches, but they're often taken or facing in the wrong direction.  A stool gives you artistic choices. 

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 29, 2024: Westchester Sketchers at the Greenburgh Nature Center in Scarsdale

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 29, 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

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

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

NJ sketchers in Hoboken

 NJ Sketchers in Hoboken

Join us at Pier A Park 

Hoboken Terminal

We will sketch in Pier A Park with views of the Hoboken Terminal and the NYC skyline across the river.

  The terminal is one of many terminals of the  transcontinental rail systems that ended at the Hudson River.  While somewhat in decline, it still offers a glimpse to a time gone by with its wrought iron facade, iconic clock tower and beautiful waiting room.

If it rains, we will capture the beauty of the interior space with its Tiffany glass ceiling, tile work and wooden benches.  

DATE: Thursday, August 29rd

STARTING TIME: 10:30 AM

LOCATION:  Pier A Park

TRANSPORTATION:  

         

        From NYC: take the PATH train to Hoboken. 

        From NJ: Use a map program to drive to Hoboken Terminal.  There is metered street parking available and parking garages in the area.  NJ Transit trains and buses also stop here.

Pier A Park

 NOTES

• Please RSVP directly to margaret.casagrande@gmail.com
• Looking for us? Call or text Margaret at 646-515-9913
• There is seating in the terminal and the adjoining park but bringing a stool gives you more options.
• Water, bathrooms and food are available in the terminal and surrounding area.

 Weekday Sketchers at Brooklyn Bridge Park

Once working docks which were abandoned for years and this area became a concrete wasteland. But incredible vision, hard work and dedication has turned this forgotten waterfront into an amazing ecosystem, recreation park, beach and foodie destination.  Join us as we explore the many, many facets of this urban oasis nestled between the two most icon bridges in the city. 

For information about the park, maps, etc.  click here: https://brooklynbridgepark.org

DATE:     WEDNESDAY AUGUST 28, 2024

STARTING TIME: 10:30 AM

LOCATION: BROOKLYN BRIDGE PARK

                        We will meet at the entrance to the park on Fulton Landing.

TRANSPORTATION:  A or C train to High Street. Walk down the street towards the water to Fulton Landing.    Or the East River Ferry to DUMBO/Fulton Ferry

NOTES

• Please RSVP directly to Raylie Dunkel at President@NYCurbansketchers.org
• Looking for us? Call or text Raylie at 201-273-0445
• Bring a stool for best sight lines, but there are plenty of benches available
• Water and bathrooms are available.
• Food service is available in the park and surrounding area, or bring your own.

WEDNESDAY, August 21, 2024: Weekday and Westchester Sketchers at Derfner Museum in Riverdale

 

Can you imagine a world class art collection and a beautiful sculpture garden with Hudson River views in a long term care facility?  Hard to conger up?  Agreed, expect that it does exist.... and we are going there on Wednesday.

The Derfner Judaica Museum is located on the main campus of the Hebrew Home at Riverdale and is just that place: a world class museum with a sculpture garden on the Hudson River. The collection of Judaica is excellent and extremely well curated. The art collection is exhibited through the building and the sculpture garden is on a green lawn that stretches down to the river....perfect for sketching!

For more information about the museum and the collection, click here: https://derfner.org

DETAILS:

DATE: WEDNESDAY AUGUST 21, 2024

STARTING TIME: 10:30 AM

LOACATION: DERFNER ART MUSEUM

                           5901 Palisade Avenue,  Riverdale, New York 10471

DIRECTIONS:  

• Public Transit: 1 train to 231 St, then take the BX 7 bus to Riverdale Ave. 263 Street 
• By Car: please check a maps program

NOTES

• Please RSVP directly to Cathy Gutterman at Westchester@NYCurbansketchers.org
• Looking for us? Call or text Cathy at 914-625-0766
• This is a residence, please be respectful of the people who live there
• Bathrooms and water are available.  
• There is a cafe if you would like to purchase lunch. 
• Bring a stool
• You can work in wet medium outside on the lawn. Dry media inside the museum
• Photo ID is required for admission to the Hebrew Home campus at all times. 
• Please let the guard know that you are with the NYC Urban Sketchers group.

Walking directions from bus stop