SATURDAY: It's Huge! It's Iconic.

It's New York City's Grand Central Station.

Saturday, January 30, 2016

Featuring monumental spaces and meticulously crafted detail - a fascinating challenge to sketch. Grand Central Terminal is one of the nation's most historical landmarks and remains the busiest train station in the country.

The Main Concourse is the center of Grand Central. At 275 ft long by 120 ft wide by 125 ft high.  Originally opened in 1871, it was rebuilt in 1913 and restored in 1994–2000

Grand Central Station:

• Covers 48 acres 
• Has 44 platforms (more than any other railroad station in the world).
• One of the world's most visited tourist attractions, with 21.9 million annual visitors.

DETAILS:

Where:  The Main Concourse at Grand Central Station - Meet by the Stairs to the Concourse

When:   First sketch starts at 10 AM.  Join us when you like.

How:  Assuming everyone can find it.

Lunch:  Meet at noon by the stairs leading up to the Apple Store overlooking the Concourse.  We're have lunch together in the basement.  Bring your own food or purchase from the numerous diverse vendors.

Afternoon:   1:15 - Back to the Concourse to continue sketching.

Show and Tell:   3:00 Meet at the stairs and we're off to The Shakespeare - 24 E 39th St  to share drawings, good stories and a beer or wine if you're so inclined.

Notes:

   -  Bring a stool or small chair if you have one.

If you can’t find us

call or text Mark at 973-809-9128

There are no fees. All drawing skill levels are welcome