Monday, September 15, 2025

Sunday September 21 Sketch The Brooklyn Museum

 


Please note, this is a Sunday event!


The Brooklyn Museum, located in the heart of Brooklyn, New York, is one of the oldest and largest art museums in the United States. Established in 1895, it boasts an extensive collection of over 1.5 million works, ranging from ancient Egyptian masterpieces to contemporary art. The museum’s Beaux-Arts building, designed by the renowned architectural firm McKim, Mead & White, is a landmark in its own right, reflecting the grandeur and ambition of its founders. 


Getting there:

By subway: During normal service, take the 2 or 3 to Eastern Parkway–Brooklyn Museum. Transfer to 2/3 from 4/5 at Nevins Street and B, D, Q, N, R, and LIRR at Atlantic Terminal–Barclays Center

By bus: The closest bus stops are B41 and B69 at Grand Army Plaza and B45 at St. Johns Place and Washington Avenue


Parking:

On-site parking is available in the lot behind the Museum, off Washington Avenue, via GGMC Parking. Street parking may be found along Eastern Parkway, Washington Avenue, and other side streets.


Lunch:

Bring your own or purchase food at the Museum Café; many options also along Washington Ave (a 5 minute walk)


Show and tell:

4pm at a spot TBD


Host:

Marvel Munoz  (848) 345-1969


Notes:

There is seating in the museum, but bringing a stool will give you more options to sketch comfortably


About NYC Urban Sketchers Events:

All are welcome–no fee, no registration. Just look for folks with sketchbooks at the meeting spot and say hello. If you have trouble finding us, contact the host; their contact info is in the NYC Urban Sketchers blog post for this event. in the NYC Urban Sketchers blog post for this event. #nycurbansketchers





Saturday, September 13, 2025

SATURDAY, September 20, 2025: Westchester Sketchers at Herb Fair and Market at Caramoor in Katonah

 


The Westchester Sketchers have been invited by the New York Unit of he Herb Society of America to help celebrate their 74th Herb Fair & Market at Caramoor in Katonah.  This big annual event filled with wonderful activities and opportunities to celebrate herbs, nature, and community.  We can sketch the activities as well as the Caramoor grounds and architecture. You can find all the details here: https://www.herbsocietyny.org/herbfairandmarket

This one-day event will feature an extraordinary roster of makers and artisans as well as an extensive program of demonstrations, talks, and workshops from leading herb experts. We hope you will join us in celebrating 74 years of the Herb Fair’s legacy. 

Click here for more  details: https://caramoor.org/event/herb-fair-market/


DETAILS:

149 Girdle Ridge Road in Katonah, NY 10536. Phone: 914-232-1252

When: SATURDAY,  September 20, 2025. The event starts at 10 AM and end at 4:00 PM. Rain date: Sunday September 21.


Transportation from NYC: Take the Harlem Line of the Metro-North Railroad to Katonah Station. Caramoor is a 3.5-mile drive from the Katonah station. For current information, check the Metro-North schedule


Lunch: We will not have lunch together. There will some concessions, but it you may want to bring your own food. Show & Tell: Time and Location TBD. 

NOTES:
- Bring drinking water.
- There are lots of benches but bring a stool for more options.
- Dress for sunshine. Bring a hat and sunscreen.
- Restrooms are available.
- Parking is free.

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

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

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

Thursday, September 11, 2025

9/21 Sunday NJ Sketchers at South Mountain Reservation

 


Sketch the Fairy Trail

DATE: Sunday, September 21, 2025

STARTING TIME: 10:30 AM

LOCATION:  

We will meet up at the Locust Trail Head, 197 Glen Avenue, Millburn, NJ 07041.
The parking lot fills quickly on weekends, but there are 2 other spots across the street, both free.  One is the train station, the other is Millburn Public Library.

Wear good sneakers or hiking boots.  The fairy houses are right at the beginning of the trail, so we don't have to do the entire half mile.  Bring a stool, or a hiking sit-upon, 
lunch, water..

 

https://essexcountyparks.org/parks/south-mountain-reservation 


RSVP to: Julia Bazaz 
jazaz7658@gmail.com
(551) 206-1273

instagram: @njurbansketchers

All welcome, no fees to attend

Forest Hills Gardens Sept 17, 2025

 

 Weekday Sketchers at Forest Hills Gardens 

Long Island Railroad Station Square jigsaw puzzle
Station Square


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!




Forest Hills Queens Photos, Images & Pictures | Shutterstock


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.






Forest Hills Neighborhood GuideForest Hills Gardens | TCLF



Grace Baptist ChurchCoveted townhouse in Queens' enchanted Forest Hills Gardens lists for $2.5M  | 6sqft



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.












Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Saturday, Sept 13 South Street Seaport

 


New York City began in Lower Manhattan, where the water meets the land. At the South Street Seaport, you can still feel that history: Brooklyn across the river, the bridges to one side, the sweep of the harbor to the other. Families, visitors, ships, and waterfront scenes create endless sketching opportunities. 


Meeting Spot:

We’ll meet outside the Tin Building by Jean-George, 96 South Street. This upscale food market once served as the Fulton Fish Market and it’s now a culinary destination 


In Case of Rain:

We’ll meet at Pier 17, located at 89 South Street


Food/Facilities:

Inside the Tin Building, there are lots of food optionsand restrooms


Getting Here:

By subway: Take the A, C, 2, 3, J, Z, 4, or 5 train to Fulton Street. 

By bus: Take the M-15 SBS or M-15 to Fulton Street

By water: The NYC Ferry and the  New York Waterway provide service to Pier 11


About NYC Urban Sketchers Events:

All are welcome–no fee, no registration. Just look for folks with sketchbooks at the meeting spot and say hello. If you have trouble finding us, contact the host; their contact info is in the NYC Urban Sketchers blog post for this event. #nycurbansketchers



Host: Yuening Jiang-(646) 244-2733‬




Monday, September 8, 2025

Save-the-Date NJ upcoming events



Save the Dates for Our September/October Events

Follow us on Instagram: @NJurbansketchers

More info for each event will be emailed and on instagram
Questions? Email margaret.casagrande@gmail.com

All skill levels welcome. Events are free.



Friday, September 5, 2025

Urban Sketch Like An Architect with Charles Cannizzaro - Westchester County

   


Drawing in a studio is very different from drawing on location. The Instructor will teach how to boil down studio knowledge into basic principles, techniques, rules of thumb, and tips & tricks, which can be applied to work in real world situations. Learn from an architect with over 25 years of experience.


When: Monday, October 6, 2025 -  from 11am to 2pm


Where: New Dawn Foundation,

               590 Davenport Avenue, 

               New Rochelle, NY 10805

For More Information and Tickets: 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1487273528159?aff=oddtdtcreator