WEDNESDAY, August 26, 2026: WESTCHESTER SKETCHERS at Muscoot Farm in Katonah

 

Today, Muscoot Farm has many of the original buildings, some of which were moved to accommodate the Muscoot Reservoir. Visitors can walk through the dairy barn, milk house, ice house, blacksmith shop, and several other barns and buildings. Livestock and poultry are breeds typical of an early 20th-century gentleman's farm and many represent minor rare breeds. The Main House is used to exhibit art shows by local artists.

HOST: Cathy Gutterman (914) 625-0766 

 

DATE: Wednesday, August 26, 2026

START TIME: 10 AM 

LOCATION: Muscoot Farm 51 NY-100, Katonah, NY Phone: (914) 864-7282 

DIRECTIONS: Muscoot Farm is on Route 100 nestled between Somers, Katonah, and Yorktown. The farm is located about 1 mile south of the intersection of Route 100 and Route 35. 

Transportation from NYC: The closest Metro-North train station is Katonah, on the New Haven line. Please contact Marianne at (914) 355-6507 to arrange a ride from the station.  

LUNCH: Bring your lunch. 

SHOW and TELL: After lunch, we will share our drawings and tell stories. This is the social part of our day and should not be missed.

NOTES:

- Come early for the best parking spots.

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

- Dress for sunshine. Bring a hat and sunscreen.

Please RSVP to Cathy Gutterman at westchester@nycurbansketchers.org

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.

WORKSHOP: From Line to Pattern: Creating Character in Interior Drawings

 

Join Susan Greenstein for a workshop focused on using a wide range of marks to create value, rhythm, depth, and pattern. The workshop will take place in beautiful Victorian interiors of the private home of a member of NYC Urban Sketchers. 

Legion Paper will provide paper for this workshop. @legionpaper

When:  Saturday, September 19, 10am-1pm

For information and tickets: Eventbrite

Saturday 8/22/26: Weekend Sketchers on Governors Island

 

Get set for a day of sketching on what is becoming a veritable playground across Buttermilk Channel. The Hills, a hammock grove, water features, picnic areas, historic forts, Victorian houses, parade grounds, and the list goes on. Don't like the views on the island? Then turn your view across the water to the Manhattan Skyline or the Statue of Liberty. There is no end to sketching potential in this unique place.

The weather right now doesn’t look great, but there are plenty of indoor, or covered, options on the Island. The closest to the arrival spot is the LMCC Arts Center- Building 110 (free admission, and has a coffee shop inside), the victorian houses along Colonel’s Row are open on the weekends (and have deep porches, bring a stool), the houses surrounding Nolan Park are open, a small welcome center pavilion, and there are several cafe’s, coffee shops, and other businesses that offer shelter if it is raining…and the ferry ride itself offers incredible views.

HOST: Gabriel Foreman- (415) 810-1056
DATE: Saturday 8/22/26
TIME: Sketching 10am-3pm | Show and Tell beginning at 3pm.
SKETCHING LOCATION: Governors Island- Take the ferry from the Battery Maritime Building (10 South Street, NY, NY) and arrive at Soissons Landing. $5 round-trip.

MEETING SPOT: There will be no official meeting to kick off the day, join your fellow sketchers and just start sketching.
SHOW AND TELL LOCATION: If it is not raining we will meet on the grassy hill directly ahead of you as you exit the ferry. There is a low wall for seating. If it is raining let’s try the Arts Center, and/or the Yellow Sun Cafe in the Arts Center, directly to the right as you exit the ferry. Check with the host day-of for the exact show-and-tell location.
FOOD, DRINK, RESTROOMS, SEATING: There are restrooms, seating and food options on the Island. A stool gives you more options.

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.

 

Once working docks which were abandoned for years, 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 26, 2026

STARTING TIME: 10:30 AM

HOST: Lorraine Smith 929 614 1930

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 F train to York Street  Or the East River Ferry to DUMBO/Fulton Ferry

• 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.

Saturday, August 29^th at 10:30: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, Morris Township

The Frelinghuysen Arboretum in Morris Township offers sketchers a wonderful mix of architecture and nature. The centerpiece is the historic Frelinghuysen mansion, a striking Colonial Revival home built in 1891, with elegant columns, distinctive architectural details, and views across the Great Lawn and formal gardens. The mansion and its surrounding landscape provide plenty of opportunities to explore composition, perspective, and architectural details.

Beyond the mansion, the arboretum’s gardens, mature trees, winding paths, and seasonal plantings offer an abundance of natural subjects to sketch. Whether capturing the sweeping view of the estate, focusing on architectural details, or settling into a quiet garden corner for a botanical or landscape sketch, there are plenty of possibilities to discover throughout the grounds.

For more information see the website: Friends of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum

DATE: Saturday, August 29th

STARTING TIME: 10:30 am; meet at the Haggerty Center and then you can spread out from there

LOCATION: 353 East Hanover Ave, Morris Township, NJ 07960

TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING: no nearby trains; there is onsite parking

NOTES

• Please RSVP to Barbara at bat155155@gmail.com   
• Looking for us? Call or text Barbara at (862) 207-4279
• Bring a stool for the best options
• There is a bathroom onsite at the Haggerty Center
• We will conclude with a throw down to share our work around 12:30 pm. Feel free to bring a lunch  

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

Join the NJ Urban Sketchers as we make a visit to the Van Vleck House and Gardens at 21 Van Vleck Street in Montclair on Saturday, August 22nd.

This unique and well-tended property belonged to a Brooklyn family who bequeathed it to Montclair. It features a u-shaped Italianate villa, a children's butterfly garden, a wisteria courtyard, an azalea walk, and a visitor's center. There are many painterly subjects, and also nice pockets of shade. Bring a stool for greater choices.

RSVP and any questions to Julia: jazaz7658@gmail.com.

21 Van Vleck St, Montclair, NJ 07042

If you get lost, (551) 206-1273. Small parking lot on premises and free on the street parking.

We are scheduled to start at 10:30, but come at 10:00 if that's better for you, as Julia will be there early. The property is open from dawn to dusk.

 In an effort to help you plan to attend the upcoming events for the Weekday Sketchers, here is the schedule for the rest of the summer and the fall.  Look forward to seeing you at these events. Watch for weekly announcements with details about the meetings. 

Wednesday August 19 Woodlawn Cemetery

Wednesday August 26 Brooklyn Bridge Park

Wednesday September 2 Jefferson Memorial Library

Wednesday September 9 Great Hill, Central Park

Wednesday September 16 Bethesda Fountain, Central Park  

Wednesday September 23 Derfner Museum and Sculpture Garden (joint meeting with Westchester)

Wednesday September 30  St. Patrick;s Cathedral and Rockefeller Center (joint meeting with Westchester) 

Wednesday October 7 Lincoln Center 

Wednesday October 14 NY Botanical Garden

Wednesday October 21 Riverside Park, Pier 1 

Wednesday October 28 Elizabeth Street Garden