What is Meetup used for?

Meetup connects people through local groups. It helps users find and join communities based on shared interests or hobbies, such as drawing.

How do I find drawing classes in NYC?

Search for drawing or art-focused groups in New York on Meetup. You'll find several options for classes and events, enabling you to join those that match your schedule and interests.

Can I join multiple art groups?

Yes, on Meetup, you are free to join as many groups as you like. This gives you the opportunity to explore different styles and techniques across various drawing classes.

Is Meetup free to use?

Joining Meetup is free, although some groups or events may require a fee. Check individual event details to find out about any associated costs.

What can I learn in these classes?

Meetup drawing classes can teach various techniques from basics to advanced methods. Enhance skills like sketching, shading, and more depending on the class focus.

How do I RSVP for a class?

RSVP easily via Meetup. Once you find a drawing class you want to attend, click the RSVP button on the event page and confirm your attendance.

Are events open to all skill levels?

Many Meetup art events cater to varying skill levels. Whether you're a beginner or more advanced, you'll find classes that match your experience.

Does Meetup guarantee I'll meet friends?

Meetup offers a platform to connect, but friendship outcomes depend on your engagement and continued participation in events and group activities.

What if I can't find a class I like?

Explore multiple groups or suggest your interest in a new class. The availability of drawing classes varies, so frequent searching can help you find a suitable fit.

What types of events are available?

Events range from formal classes to casual drawing gatherings. Depending on the group's focus, you might participate in workshops or open-studio sessions.

Can I host my own drawing event?

Yes, you can start a group on Meetup if you wish to host a drawing class or event. This allows you to connect with others who share your artistic interests.

Will classes be online or in-person?

Classes can be online or in-person, as organizers decide. Check specific events for their format to ensure they fit your preference.

Are all Meetup events well-organized?

Event quality varies by organizer. Attend a few sessions to get a feel for the group, and choose those that offer the best experience for you.

Do I need art supplies for classes?

Check event details for supply requirements. Some classes may offer materials, while others expect you to bring your own.

Can I attend events without joining a group?

Typically, you can attend specific events without fully joining the group on Meetup, though joining can provide updates and full participation benefits.

Drawing Classes New York

Sunday Instructed Figure Drawing

Sun, Oct 25, 4:00 PM

From Drawing New York

4.9

Instructed Figure Drawing Class - All levels are welcome. In this class, we will focus on figure drawing and various drawing techniques. Each week, our teacher begins with a short discussion and demonstration of different drawing approaches. Attendees then draw for the remainder of the session with feedback from the teacher. There is a live model for each session. Please bring a pad up to 18×24, a 2H, HB, 4B pencil, and an eraser,

1 attendee

Instructed Figure Drawing

Fri, Oct 23, 10:30 PM

From Drawing New York

4.9

All levels are welcome. In this class, we will focus on figure drawing and various drawing techniques. We begin with a short discussion/demo of different approaches to drawing. There is a live model for each session. Please bring a pad up to 18×24, a 2H, HB, and 4B pencil, and an eraser. **[If you don't know what to bring we recommend the following supplies](https://amzn.to/47VCpaE)**. This uninstructed session begins with short poses for attendees to warm up. The longest poses are 20 minutes. We take a 5-minute break every 20 minutes. There are cookies and fresh water available. We listen to music while we work. Please bring your supplies (we have limited supplies to lend out). Looking forward to seeing you! PLEASE NOTE: * We can not accommodate dry pastels (for health reasons), open ink containers, or paint other than watercolor. * Latecomers will be seated at the discretion of the moderator to prevent disruption to other artists. * Because of the limited space, we can not offer any refunds for the session. I appreciate your understanding. * Absolutely no photography while the model is posing.

1 attendee

Sunday Instructed Figure Drawing

Sun, Nov 1, 5:00 PM

From Drawing New York

4.9

Instructed Figure Drawing Class - All levels are welcome. In this class, we will focus on figure drawing and various drawing techniques. Each week, our teacher begins with a short discussion and demonstration of different drawing approaches. Attendees then draw for the remainder of the session with feedback from the teacher. There is a live model for each session. Please bring a pad up to 18×24, a 2H, HB, 4B pencil, and an eraser,

1 attendee

Instructed Figure Drawing

Fri, Oct 30, 10:30 PM

From Drawing New York

4.9

All levels are welcome. In this class, we will focus on figure drawing and various drawing techniques. We begin with a short discussion/demo of different approaches to drawing. There is a live model for each session. Please bring a pad up to 18×24, a 2H, HB, and 4B pencil, and an eraser. **[If you don't know what to bring we recommend the following supplies](https://amzn.to/47VCpaE)**. This uninstructed session begins with short poses for attendees to warm up. The longest poses are 20 minutes. We take a 5-minute break every 20 minutes. There are cookies and fresh water available. We listen to music while we work. Please bring your supplies (we have limited supplies to lend out). Looking forward to seeing you! PLEASE NOTE: * We can not accommodate dry pastels (for health reasons), open ink containers, or paint other than watercolor. * Latecomers will be seated at the discretion of the moderator to prevent disruption to other artists. * Because of the limited space, we can not offer any refunds for the session. I appreciate your understanding. * Absolutely no photography while the model is posing.

1 attendee

Climbs & Lines @ Metrorock

Thu, Nov 12, 12:00 AM

From Suspended Figure Drawing

You can climb all day with the 15$ day-pass; however, Climbs & Lines will start at 7pm and go on for 2 hours (with short breaks in between). We’ll start with some warm ups and longer poses on the wall and in the air. You can finally draw models like you’ve never been able to (except from photographs). For 7-10min poses we will gradually transition to hybrid (some models on the ground and some suspended) and finally make our way back to the ground for the last longer poses (15-20min). We’ll wrap up around 9, show what we made, and maybe even climb together after! :) Drawing supplies, Bathrooms, Snacks and Water available For questions contact Zovi at @zoviism

2 attendees

Instructed Figure Drawing

Fri, Nov 6, 11:30 PM

From Drawing New York

4.9

All levels are welcome. In this class, we will focus on figure drawing and various drawing techniques. We begin with a short discussion/demo of different approaches to drawing. There is a live model for each session. Please bring a pad up to 18×24, a 2H, HB, and 4B pencil, and an eraser. **[If you don't know what to bring we recommend the following supplies](https://amzn.to/47VCpaE)**. This uninstructed session begins with short poses for attendees to warm up. The longest poses are 20 minutes. We take a 5-minute break every 20 minutes. There are cookies and fresh water available. We listen to music while we work. Please bring your supplies (we have limited supplies to lend out). Looking forward to seeing you! PLEASE NOTE: * We can not accommodate dry pastels (for health reasons), open ink containers, or paint other than watercolor. * Latecomers will be seated at the discretion of the moderator to prevent disruption to other artists. * Because of the limited space, we can not offer any refunds for the session. I appreciate your understanding. * Absolutely no photography while the model is posing.

1 attendee

Instructed Drawing Night at the Met

Fri, Oct 23, 10:30 PM

From Drawing New York

4.9

Instructed Drawing Night at the Met focuses on charcoal pencil drawing through close study of the museum’s Greek and Roman figure sculptures. Our instructor, Elizabeth Johnson, will guide students in developing technical control of charcoal pencils while working from these classical forms. After a brief demonstration, students will create charcoal drawings around the gallery with guidance from the instructor. Materials: Charcoal Pencils only\*\*\* (HB and 4B) 2H graphite pencil Small & Medium blending stump Kneaded eraser Eraser Drawing paper This event is not affiliated with Met Museum educators. Please arrive prepared to purchase a ticket to the Met Museum.

6 attendees

Sunday Instructed Figure Drawing

Sun, Nov 8, 5:00 PM

From Drawing New York

4.9

Instructed Figure Drawing Class - All levels are welcome. In this class, we will focus on figure drawing and various drawing techniques. Each week, our teacher begins with a short discussion and demonstration of different drawing approaches. Attendees then draw for the remainder of the session with feedback from the teacher. There is a live model for each session. Please bring a pad up to 18×24, a 2H, HB, 4B pencil, and an eraser,

1 attendee

Fundamentals of Atelier Methods (4 sessions)

Sat, Oct 24, 4:00 PM

From Drawing New York

4.9

**Class Dates:** October 24, 31, November 7 & 14 In this practical course, you’ll learn the concepts, skills, and principles of an atelier approach to drawing. This will give you the foundation to make realistic drawings from life with rounded, 3D shading. Our instructor, Tim Dosé, will guide you through the steps to make a beautiful, finished drawing of a simple still life from life. Each class will include a brief lecture, demo, and critique. **Week 1 - Thumbnail & Block-In** **Week 2 - Value Study** **Week 3 - Modeling the Light** **Week 4 - Modeling the Shadows** **Materials:** * Strathmore 400 drawing paper pad, medium surface - 9x12” or 11x14” * Range of artist’s drawing pencils - at least 2B, HB, H, 2H, 4H. (Any artist’s brand is fine, Staedtler is a good starting point) * Firm kneaded eraser (some brands are too soft, find one that feels firm) * Tombow Mono Round pen-style eraser * 1/2” or 3/4” Artist’s tape roll * 12X16 Hardboard Panel (to use as a drawing board) * 2 clamps to clip your drawing board to an easel * Small handheld mirror (can also use phone with screen off) * Small level * A long, straight knitting needle or skewer * KUM 2-hole long point pencil sharpener or Blackwing 2-step pencil sharpener * 2mm lead pointer pencil sharpener (Wekoil, Mitsubishi, Kum or similar) * Sandpaper block * Ruler * X-acto knife * Mahl stick or dowel rod

1 attendee

(Sold Out) Fundamentals of Figure Painting (4 Sessions)

Thu, Oct 22, 10:30 PM

From Drawing New York

4.9

One of the most common difficulties for beginning and intermediate painters is finishing a painting. Starting a painting is simple enough, but understanding how to organize that start into a coherent, finished illusion of reality is the most difficult aspect of naturalistic painting. This class will teach you a step by step procedure to methodically navigate through a full figure painting. We start with a precise line drawing, then transfer it to a toned canvas, and lastly finish part by part, moving top to bottom in a process referred to as “window shading” by the 19th century masters. Having some familiarity with life drawing is recommended as a prerequisite for this class, although you don’t need to have painted before. **Week 1:** Drawing & Transferring **Week 2:** Color Mixing & Portrait Painting **Week 3:** Rendering the Torso & Arms **Week 4:** Finishing the Lower Body **Materials:** ***paints, brushes, medium(oil, terps) included*** * 18x24 inch canvas * 18x24 inch sheet of paper * 2b graphite pencil * medium vine charcoal * kneaded eraser **About the Instructor: *Aidan Barker-Hill*** Aidan Barker-Hill is a figurative oil painter from Reno, Nevada. He earned his BFA from Laguna College of Art and Design in 2012 and his MFA from the New York Academy of Art in 2018. His work takes great influence from the academic painters of the 19th century, repurposing their techniques to make pictures about masculinity, relationships, and how the two interact. He’s received the Elizabeth Greenshields Grant and the Leipzig International Art Program residency. He lives and works in Brooklyn has exhibited with Monti8 in Rome and Arcadia Contemporary in New York City.

7 attendees

Friday Night Drink and Draw in Greenpoint, Brooklyn

Fri, Oct 23, 11:00 PM

From Greenpoint Figure Drawing - Weekly Drink and Draw

4.8

In each 3-hr session, we will draw from a live model, beginning with quick poses to warm up, and then gradually extend the pose length to a final 1 hour pose to finish the evening. First timers welcome. All levels of experience and skill are invited. This is an uninstructed event is for anyone who enjoys or is curious about drawing from a nude figure model. Do your own thing. The environment is laid back, yet professional, and we want everyone to enjoy themselves. No photography allowed. Bring your own beverages. Great tunes will be played, great models will be hired, and we'll make some fantastic artwork. These sessions are moderated by David Bell and Joe Scarpulla, who run Big Object animation studio. David and Joe are stop-motion animators and visual artists, and David is an instructor at Parsons and SVA. RATES 3-hr session: $20 cash / $25 venmo Please RSVP. We operate on a first come-first serve basis. WHAT TO BRING: Your drawing/painting materials (no oils), $20, BYOB. Directions: We are a few blocks from the Greenpoint station on the G and from the Greenpoint stop on the East River Ferry. Note: When you get to the building, sometimes the elevator access is limited in the evenings to tenants with scan cards. If they restrict elevator access, there will be signs indicating who to call to get upstairs. We are on the 3rd floor. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/greenpoint_figure_drawing STUDIO ETIQUETTE -Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to get a seat before the model begins. The poses begin promptly at 7:00. If you arrive late, please quietly find a place, and pay your admission during a 5 minute break. -Switch cell phones to silent until the break. -Please respect the model and the other artists present and refrain from talking while the model is posing. If you need a pose adjustment during the long pose, tell the monitor in a way that does not disrupt the quietness of the room. -No photography of the model. -Please clean up after yourself. INTERESTED IN MODELING? Great! We really value our models and hold them in the highest regard. Prospective model info will be kept on file, but do not post your info to the Meetup site. Send a image and resume to greenpointfiguredrawing@gmail.com https://a248.e.akamai.net/secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/a/f/7/9/600_459104921.jpeg

4 attendees

Monday Night Drink and Draw in Greenpoint, Brooklyn

Mon, Oct 26, 11:00 PM

From Greenpoint Figure Drawing - Weekly Drink and Draw

4.8

In each 3-hr session, we will draw from a live model, beginning with quick poses to warm up, and then gradually extend the pose length to a final 1 hour pose to finish the evening. First timers welcome. All levels of experience and skill are invited. This is an uninstructed event is for anyone who enjoys or is curious about drawing from a nude figure model. Do your own thing. The environment is laid back, yet professional, and we want everyone to enjoy themselves. No photography allowed. Bring your own beverages. Great tunes will be played, great models will be hired, and we'll make some fantastic artwork. These sessions are moderated by David Bell and Joe Scarpulla, who run Big Object animation studio. David and Joe are stop-motion animators and visual artists, and David is an instructor at Parsons and SVA. RATES 3-hr session: $20 cash / $25 venmo Please RSVP. We operate on a first come-first serve basis. WHAT TO BRING: Your drawing/painting materials (no oils), $20, BYOB. Directions: We are a few blocks from the Greenpoint station on the G and from the Greenpoint stop on the East River Ferry. Note: When you get to the building, sometimes the elevator access is limited in the evenings to tenants with scan cards. If they restrict elevator access, there will be signs indicating who to call to get upstairs. We are on the 3rd floor. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/greenpoint_figure_drawing STUDIO ETIQUETTE -Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to get a seat before the model begins. The poses begin promptly at 7:00. If you arrive late, please quietly find a place, and pay your admission during a 5 minute break. -Switch cell phones to silent until the break. -Please respect the model and the other artists present and refrain from talking while the model is posing. If you need a pose adjustment during the long pose, tell the monitor in a way that does not disrupt the quietness of the room. -No photography of the model. -Please clean up after yourself. INTERESTED IN MODELING? Great! We really value our models and hold them in the highest regard. Prospective model info will be kept on file, but do not post your info to the Meetup site. Send a image and resume to greenpointfiguredrawing@gmail.com https://a248.e.akamai.net/secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/a/f/7/9/600_459104921.jpeg

1 attendee