Art Workshops New York

After-Hours Pastel Painting Workshop @ AKC Museum of the Dog

Tickets: $55.80 ( incl. $5.80 fees ) (advance registration required) Click the link below to register for this event: [https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1997981862535](https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1997981862535) Calling all dog-lovers: this is your time, it’s finally happening. An entire museum has been created in honor of your very best — and furriest — friends, and is ready to invite you to express your creative drawing skills to paint one very photogenic dog model, or a picture of your best bud. Join [New York Adventure Club](https://nyadventureclub.com/) for an exclusive after-hours pastel painting workshop at the American Kennel Club (AKC) [Museum of the Dog](https://www.akc.org/museum-of-the-dog/) — now back in NYC after residing in St. Louis for 30 years, this one-of-a-kind museum showcases one of the largest repositories of canine-related art in the world. Led by award-winning artist Karen Miura and her dog, Lucy, our artistic experience will include: • Private access to the AKC Museum after the doors close to the public • A chance to browse the museum’s collection that commemorates, signifies, and celebrates the human-canine relationship through fine art and artifacts, and dynamic exhibits and activities • A step-by-step demonstration with Karen on pastel painting dogs — bring a photo of your pet, or use Lucy as your muse! • Opportunities afterward to play with Lucy and socialize with other canine-loving adventurers All painting supplies will be provided, and all art can be taken home! As a special bonus, doggy goodie bags will be handed out afterward, courtesy of pet food company I and love and you ([https://www.iandloveandyou.com/our-brand/our-ily-family/) and veterinarian start-up BondVet (https://bondvet.com/](https://www.iandloveandyou.com/our-brand/our-ily-family/) and veterinarian start-up BondVet (https://bondvet.com/))! Click here to see pictures from one of our last pastel painting workshops! ([https://www.nyadventureclub.com/gallery/29981050](https://www.nyadventureclub.com/gallery/29981050)) See you there! \*For guests who want to paint a picture of their pet, please bring a 5x7 or 6x8 Head Shot of your pet, along with a black and white photocopy of that photo \*\*Pets are not allowed inside the museum \*\*\*All interested are welcome, no painting experience is required About Karen [Karen Miura](http://karenmiura.com/) is an award-winning artist and animal communicator from Dutchess County, New York, who discovered her affinity for animals and love of art at a very early age. Karen’s concurrent work as an animal communicator grants her a deeper comprehension of her animal subjects. Follow Karen on Instagram at @artistkarenmiura. Her dog, Lucy, is an extremely talented and well-behaved dog, who has her very own Instagram page! Follow her family adventures @lucydogadventures! Categories: Arts, Social

Daniel's Comic Book Workshop

Visual Composition: In-person: Sep 16, Wed. 5:30 PM- 8:00 PM. Outdoors

Join us for [Visual Composition Seminar: (1 session): Sep 16, Wednesday 5:30 PM-8:00 PM. In-person: Outdoors](https://www.photomanhattan.com/product-p/se-cfb.i-02.1.htm "Visual Composition Seminar: (1 session): Sep 16, Wednesday 5:30 PM-8:00 PM. In-person: Outdoors, SE-CFB.i-02.1")$ 135 Meetup RSVPs don't reflect the number of attendees as most Registrations come from our site: https://www.photomanhattan.com Courses are limited to 8-15 people depending on the course. **This workshop is fully outdoors..** Meeting location is at Union Square / Chelsea. The exact location will be emailed to you prior to class. **Framing and Composition.** Improve your imagery with this 2-hour seminar! This 2-hour photography class will cover common tricks and tips for shooting street shots, lighting control techniques, focus, background, perspective, and many more quick techniques that will instantly become handy for your next travel, candid, or city shots. Opened to all levels. Requirements: Any cameras, phones, Point and Shoot, Mirrorless, DSLR, or film. Basic knowledge of your camera's function is recommended. (In manual or Automatic Mode). Note, If you are enrolled in our Creative Photography course, you don't need this seminar, as this material will be covered during your course. Outdoors sessions are in Union Square / Chelsea. You can find other available photo classes checkout our site: http://www.photomanhattan.com/photography-classes-nyc-s/1814.htm Only registered attendees will be allowed. Thanks!

AMERICA 250 New York Art Show opening

We are honored to invite you to the VIP opening of Dr. TF Chen's solo exhibition, Hope for America. We would welcome the opportunity to connect and explore potential collaboration regarding our initiative. [https://tfchen.com/hope-for-america/](https://tfchen.com/hope-for-america/?fbclid=IwcGRvZgVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFsT0ExWnFxSVFzWml1QWcwc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHpSILFLyAbJu1wfyArphPxtNZ67Q8d1UDy3DvY-ICMg2vI-I9vwp40Dod8cC_aem_RlvexrWHuqg1khbvwL5kdg) At age 90, Dr. Chen presents a powerful new body of work celebrating America’s 250th anniversary and Manhattan’s 400th. Through his signature Neo-Iconography, the exhibition explores themes of liberty, democracy, peace, human rights, cultural harmony, and gratitude for immigrants' contributions to American life. There are many ways we can collaborate, and we would be thrilled to discuss possibilities with your gallery. Please join us for this special occasion. Opening Weekend — Meet the Artist September 10, 12, and 13, 2026 3:00–6:00 PM Exhibition Dates September 10–October 31, 2026 11:00 AM–7:00 PM Location TF Chen Cultural Center 151 Lafayette Street, 3rd Floor New York, NY The opening weekend will include guided exhibition tours, a book signing, conversations with the artist, and a special art raffle. View the exhibition series: [https://tfchen.com/....../06/Hope-for-American-Series.pdf](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Ftfchen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FHope-for-American-Series.pdf%3Ffbclid%3DIwcGRvZgVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFsT0ExWnFxSVFzWml1QWcwc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHkUnoR8OfON9aXsQl6-bqdeil3Zt-lJjNSUrxDe6k4PK6Sd0f-9TFCqrqbwY_aem_q-XhmUg3PgV3hTFWu7n85A&h=AUCf3MzFYRKx5XM7S5kjMr7yUdvk1XtMGSTjoTt-bhaDvfs8p8fVN4dwcyfit-uZLCl7KO9vVKjJVk1Zy0sYh2vIFWSazRrGEprPrAhgSQKO-Mv7mVTY0InbllHLZMgEX1pO7QO9NfYHmcTm&__tn__=q&c[0]=AUBWEmee-pitJCa8-muRqGbmLYLrTBsSnjIxbzbY-ilyE5lcCzMqTqxjyMNy3R_ovvTELhB9QVB_wyeSMsRxgC5rDpVdXw-G6eVMpkNVrxNtfKKLF1YqjWP035zdrAf_kkblhDfBCXO2M_uBRmKCRQA_mgRKX-1NKeE) Dr. TF Chen is an artist, art historian, author, and cultural visionary. Since 1964, he has advocated for a Global New Renaissance, a flowering of human brilliance through the arts. In 1969, he formulated his “Five-Dimensional World Culture View” and created Neo-Iconography — an approach that juxtaposes images from different eras and civilizations to celebrate a new world culture based in Love.• In 1970, he became the first painter to earn a PhD in Art History from the University of Paris (Sorbonne). In 2001, Chen received the Global Tolerance Award at the United Nations and was designated a Cultural Ambassador for Tolerance and Peace.• Creator of the Art for Humanity World Tour (2003–2020), promoting a global culture of peace. At age 90, Dr. Chen continues his mission with the Hope for America touring exhibition. We are also producing a documentary about his life and art and planning the future TF Chen Art Museum. We warmly invite you to attend the exhibition and participate in these art projects. Hope for America, Solo Exhibition Celebrating America at 250 · Celebrating Manhattan at 400 · The Spirit of Liberty · Art for Humanity. We welcome your advice in sharing the Hope for America touring exhibition. We are seeking hosts and venues to spread this positive, artistic message. Washington, D.C.、Boston、Los Angeles、San Francisco、Miami、Dallas、Houston、Phoenix. Host Organization: TF Chen Cultural Center (New York) 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization Mobile (USA): 917-460-2132 Line ID：0929072385 WeChat ID：TFChen25466222 WhatsApp: +886 929-072385

Portrait Drawing (3 sessions)

3 sessions \- Thursdays September 17\, 24\, & October 1 \| 6:30\-9:30pm In this course, students will learn the fundamentals of portrait drawing from the initial block-in stage to creating a final developed image. Katya will walk through the principles of beginning a portrait, followed by basic form rendering. This course focuses on anatomy, structure, likeness, and precision of materials to create a confident drawing with visual expression. **Week 1:** The Structure of the Head **Week 2:** Specificity & Massing-In Shapes **Week 3:** Rendering & Aesthetic Additions

Paint In Central Park (A Bucket List Event)

Get tickets at: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1315775984389](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1315775984389) Painting in Central Park is a dream for people all around the world. It's something that many have on their bucket list of things to do. You're invited to this fun, creative, social, and fun event! We will be painting in Central Park under the guidance of a master artist! Please bring something to sit on (towel is fine). Included: a pre-sketched canvas, unlimited painting materials (brushes, acrylic paints etc.) and a take home bag. We do not give out smocks so please dress appropriately. Come on out, make new friends and paint a great canvas under the guidance of a master artist! Bring your own food and/or wine or whatever cocktails you'd like. This is a BYOB so bring your drinks & snacks - have yourself a picnic while getting instruction for painting! If you are bringing certain types of "drinks", please be discreet in Central Park 🙂 THIS IS A MULTI-MEETUP GROUP EVENT. 15 OTHER GROUPS HAVE ALSO BEEN INVITED SO WE'LL BE SURE TO HAVE A GOOD SIZE TURNOUT. THE RSVP LIST ON MEETUP REFLECTS ONLY A SMALL PORTION OF ATTENDEES. \*\* SEE MORE UPCOMING NYC AREA EVENTS AT [WWW.FRIENDZYEVENTS.COM](http://www.friendzyevents.com) \*\* *\*\* WE DO A NEW PAINTING EACH WEEK AND WE ALWAYS MAKE SURE YOU'LL PAINT SOMETHING FUN AND INTERESTING. SOMETHING YOU'LL DEFINITELY WANT TO HANG ON YOUR WALL OR GIVE AWAY AS A GIFT. \*\** DIRECTIONS TO FIND THE GROUP: We are located in a cul-de-sac at PINETUM EAST. We will be behind this row of benches (right under the trees). If you are coming from the east side you can find us by entering Central Park on East 84th street. Walk up the ramp, cross over the road and head west. If you are traveling from the west side we are east of the basketball courts. We will email you with more precise instructions after you sign up. What to expect: • Step-by-step, group-oriented painting instruction, which is designed to simultaneously entertain and enlighten our members. • We'll have a professional artist guide you through a featured painting that is yours to keep and proudly display. And don’t worry — no experience is necessary. • 2 hour course lead that teaches you the art of mixing colors, blending and painting techniques. • All supplies provided - 12x16 pre-sketched canvas, unlimited acrylic paint (water based), brushes, and aprons. This is going to be a fun time!!!!!! FAQs: What if it rains? We will email attendees a rain date. How many are attending? Up to 20 people. Can I still attend If I don't know how to paint? Yes, there's no experience necessary. Can I come alone? Yes, about 80% come on their own. Is this age specific? No, all are welcome. IMPORTANT NOTE: CLICKING THE "RSVP AND PAY ORGANIZER DIRECTLY BUTTON" ON MEETUP DOES NOT GET YOU A TICKET/SPOT. YOU HAVE TO CLICK THE LINK TO THE EVENTBRITE PAGE AND PURCHASE A TICKET THERE. PRICE GOES UP AS EVENT TIME APPROACHES AND MAY SELL OUT SO GET YOUR TICKET ON EVENTBRITE ASAP. Get tickets at: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1315775984389](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1315775984389)

Sat., Sept. 19, 2026 Model Photography Workshop

Paint In Central Park - A Bucket List Event

Get tickets at: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/878650696887](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/878650696887) You're invited to this fun, creative, social, and fun event! We will be painting in Central Park under the guidance of a master artist! Please bring something to sit on (towel is fine). IMPORTANT NOTE: CLICKING THE "RSVP AND PAY ORGANIZER DIRECTLY BUTTON" ON MEETUP DOES NOT GET YOU A TICKET/SPOT. YOU HAVE TO CLICK THE LINK TO THE EVENTBRITE PAGE AND PURCHASE A TICKET THERE. PRICE GOES UP AS EVENT TIME APPROACHES AND MAY SELL OUT SO GET YOUR TICKET ON EVENTBRITE ASAP. Included: a pre-sketched canvas, unlimited painting materials (brushes, acrylic paints etc.) and a take home bag. We do not give out smocks so please dress appropriately. Come on out, make new friends and paint a great canvas under the guidance of a master artist! Bring your own food and/or wine or whatever cocktails you'd like. This is a BYOB so bring your drinks & snacks - have yourself a picnic while getting instruction for painting! If you are bringing certain types of "drinks", please be discreet in Central Park 🙂 *DIRECTIONS TO FIND THE GROUP:* *We are located in a cul-de-sac at PINETUM EAST. We will be behind this row of benches (right under the trees). If you are coming from the east side you can find us by entering Central Park on East 84th street. Walk up the ramp, cross over the road and head west. If you are traveling from the west side we are east of the basketball courts. We will email you with more precise instructions after you sign up.* What to expect: • Step-by-step, group-oriented painting instruction, which is designed to simultaneously entertain and enlighten our members. • We'll have a professional artist guide you through a featured painting that is yours to keep and proudly display. And don’t worry — no experience is necessary. • 2 hour course lead that teaches you the art of mixing colors, blending and painting techniques. • All supplies provided - 12x16 pre-sketched canvas, unlimited acrylic paint (water based), brushes, and aprons. This is going to be a fun time!!!!!! FAQs: What if it rains? We will email attendees a rain date. How many are attending? Up to 20 people. Can I still attend If I don't know how to paint? Yes, there's no experience necessary. Can I come alone? Yes, about 80% come on their own. Is this age specific? No, all are welcome. THIS IS A MULTI-MEETUP GROUP EVENT. 15 OTHER GROUPS HAVE ALSO BEEN INVITED SO WE'LL BE SURE TO HAVE A GOOD SIZE TURNOUT. THE RSVP LIST ON MEETUP REFLECTS ONLY A SMALL PORTION OF ATTENDEES. ***\*\*\*\* SEE MORE UPCOMING NYC AREA EVENTS AT [WWW.FRIENDZYEVENTS.COM](http://www.friendzyevents.com) \*\*\*\**** Get tickets at: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/878650696887](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/878650696887)

Musical Theater Workshop

Welcome back! Or if it’s your first time with us, welcome! We are the **[Brooklyn Alternative Musical Theater Collective](https://www.bkalttheater.com/)**, and we'd love for you to join us at the lovely [Secret Pour](https://www.instagram.com/secretpour/) by the Kosciuszko J train to showcase some of our works in progress. Do you have short scenes you want to be read aloud? Do you have songs you want to perform? Good news, we have talented actors and singers ready to engage with your material. Need feedback on your work? Just ask! We’ll rip it to shreds! [Submit original works to be shared at the workshop by filling out this form.](https://forms.gle/dgmQUKa4MD31MtsU7) If your work is selected, we will contact you in advance of the workshop. Improv games, writing exercises, song analyses and more. Come join us at the finest musical theater workshop this side of the Hudson. This is an inclusive space for people of all races, genders and positions on the spectrum. If you have a problem with that, don’t come!

Make Art and Crafts together

Artists and creatives of all skill levels are welcome, including aspiring creatives who are just starting out and professionals. Bring your drawing supplies or whatever creative project you're working on. Digital media like iPad sketching is ideal since the lighting might be a bit dim.

SECOND TUESDAYS Life Drawing Session

Grab your pad and drawing tools and escape the world for a couple of hours with your friends at The Old Stone House Park! Draw the human figure! Join us for a 2 1/2 hour life drawing session, 1 & 1/2 hour of gestures and short poses, ending with 1 hour of long poses, give or take. Bring your tools (no acrylics, oils or sprays please). Seats provided, some boards available. ***RSVP HERE DOES NOT GUARANTEE A SEAT! TO PURCHASE A TICKET AND GUARANTEE A SEAT GO TO THE EVENTBRITE LINK BELOW!*** 18 tickets will be sold on EVENTBRITE . **BUY YOUR TICKET ON EVENTBRITE IN ADVANCE TO GUARANTEE A SPOT.** Seating is limited, and we typically sell out. Link will be posted and go live 8/25/26 2026 at 12:00 noon ON EVENTBRITE. EVENTBRITE PAYMENT LINK: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/life-drawing-september-2026-tickets-1990938775472 $13.00($15.71 with fees) in advance at Eventbrite $10.00 for students $20.00 at the door -- CASH PLEASE SEEYA SOON!!

Sunday Open Studio

➡️ OPEN STUDIO! ⬅️ Live Model \| Set & Scenery \| Painting Encouraged Sunday from 10am-5pm (lunch break from 1-2pm) A full day of **unstructured painting**! Same model, same pose all day long. Bring your own materials (paint, charcoal, whatever gets you going) and work at your own pace. We'll stage the scene and leave you to it! Easels and desks available to use. Enjoy some extended time with a long pose and an interesting scene, Sundays at Drawing New York. **Note:** Soft pastels are not allowed due to health reasons. There is no photography allowed while the model is posing - even for reference! *If you're interested in a half-day ticket (morning or afternoon session), please email [support@drawingamerica.com](support@drawingamerica.com)*