Weekday Sketchers' Schedule for September

Moringside Park Waterfall 

In an effort to help you plan to attend the Weekday Sketchers events, here is the list of proposed dates and places for September.  Remember that this is subject to change depending on weather or other situations so please watch for weekly announcements. 

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 6, 2023            Concrete Park (redo of rained out event)

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 13, 2023           Brighton Beach Food and Sketch Walk

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 20, 2023           Morningside Park 

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 27, 2023           Roosevelt Park and AMNH new additions (exterior). 

AMNH New Extension

 

Weekday Sketcher in Concrete Park Wednesday

Since we were rained out at this event,  let's try to get there on our next sketch date!

Concrete Park?!?  Sounds like an oxymoron.

Join us on Wednesday to learn that it isn't an oxymoron but an imaginative repurposing of an old industrial site into one of the newest parks in the city. Located along the Bronx River, this former concrete plant was abandoned for more than 30 years before the city turned it into an enjoyable recreation area with kayak launch sites, walkways, seating areas and event spaces.  With the old industrial machinery as a backdrops this facility will offer us some unique sketch sites. 

Bring a stool, lunch and a sense of playfulness as we sketch, walk and enjoy this unique park. 

DATE:  WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

STARTING TIME: 10:30 AM

LOCATION:  CONCRETE PLANT PARK.   Whitlock Ave and Bronx River near Westchester Ave

TRANSPORTATION:  6 TRAIN TO WHITLOCK AVE

NOTES

• Please RSVP directly to Raylie Dunkel at Rayliedunkel1@gmail.com .  
• Looking for us? Call/text Raylie at 201-978-6387
• There is no food service in the park, bring your lunch and water.
• Bring a stool for best site lines. 

SUNDAY: Our Labor Day Sketch in Oyster Bay

 

Suggested and hosted by Suzala

Another great neighborhood around NYC that can be reached by public transportation.  Oyster Bay is a delightful hamlet on the south shore of Long Island Sound.  The town has tree lined streets and cute stores.  The Sound is nearby with water views, boats and docks we can draw.  Several sketchers live nearby so it’s a local neighborhood for them.

DETAILS:

WHEN:  We’ll meet around 11:30 AM - sketching until 3:15 PM on SUNDAY, September 3rd, 2023  

WHERE:  We will meet at the Gazebo, (a triangular park at Shore Ave and Audrey Ave)

HOW:  

• You first need to get to the Jamaica train station.  You can leave from Grand Central or Penn Station.  You will need to check departure times.  Leave enough time to catch the ...
• Long Island Railroad, 10:12 AM train that goes from Jamaica to Oyster Bay.  The LIRR arrives at Oyster Bay at 11:16 and it’s a short walk to the Gazebo
• The LIRR is $10.75 / or $7.25 for seniors

For the Return Trip

Trains leave for the return to the city at 3:38 or 5:38 PM

By Car:  Try to park near the Gazebo which will be our base for the day.

LUNCH:  12:30 PM  - Lunch by the Gazebo.  Bring your lunch or purchase from the local vendors.

AFTERNOON:  1:00 PM  Back to sketching

SHOW AND TELL:  2:30 PM  Meet at the Gazebo.  This is the social part of our day where we will share our sketches, tell stories, and probably talk about art supplies.

NOTE:

-  Bring a stool - it gives you more options 

-  Be prepared for direct sun and dress accordingly

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Can't find us?  

Call or Text Mark - 973-809-9128

There are no fees or attendance taken. All drawing skill levels are welcome

THURSDAY August 31, 2023: Westchester Sketchers Encore at Lyon Park in Port Chester

 

Lyon Park is a local neighborhood park in Port Chester, NY. It has many features that offer opportunities for sketching: a 9/11 Memorial, the Bush Lyons Farmstead historical farmhouse and outbuildings, a Firefighters Memorial, Veteran’s Memorial Walk, Vietnam War Memorial, and a garden, bandstand, and beautiful old trees.

There's so much to sketch here we decided to hold an encore event.

DETAILS:

DATE: THURSDAY AUGUST 31, 2023

LOCATION: Lyon Park, 331 Putnam Ave, Port Chester, NY 10573

https://www.portchesterny.gov/facilities/facility/details/lyonpark-5

TIME: 10:00 AM We will meet by the bandstand (near Putnam Avenue).

DIRECTIONS: https://www.mapquest.com/us/new-york/lyon-park-407509938

From NYC: Take the Metro-North New Haven line to the Port Chester train station.  The 9:08 AM train gets to Port Chester at 9:58 AM.  Call Marianne (cell 914-355-6507) for pickup at the station and a ride to the Park.

Additional Notes:

• Street parking is free.  It is best to park on the Putnam Avenue side of the Park.
• Bring your own/snack or lunch and water.
• Bring your own chair or stool for the best sketching options.
• Restroom facilities are available.

Please RSVP to cathygutterman@verizon.net, so we will know who to expect.

Looking for us? Call Cathy (cell 914-625-0766) or Marianne (cell 914-355-6507)

 PROGRAM CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN

Sorry to have to cancel the program for this Wednesday but the forecast is grim for Wednesday!  Watch for announcement for next week's session. 

Weekday Sketcher in Concrete Park Wednesday

Concrete Park?!?  Sounds like an oxymoron.

Join us on Wednesday to learn that it isn't an oxymoron but an imaginative repurposing of an old industrial site into one of the newest parks in the city. Located along the Bronx River, this former concrete plant was abandoned for more than 30 years before the city turned it into an enjoyable recreation area with kayak launch sites, walkways, seating areas and event spaces.  With the old industrial machinery as a backdrops this facility will offer us some unique sketch sites. 

Bring a stool, lunch and a sense of playfulness as we sketch, walk and enjoy this unique park. 

DATE:  WEDNESDAY August 30, 2023

STARTING TIME: 10:30 AM

LOCATION:  CONCRETE PLANT PARK.   Whitlock Ave and Bronx River near Westchester Ave

TRANSPORTATION:  6 TRAIN TO WHITLOCK AVE

NOTES

• Please RSVP directly to Raylie Dunkel at Rayliedunkel1@gmail.com .  
• Looking for us? Call/text Raylie at 201-978-6387
• There is no food service in the park, bring your lunch and water.
• Bring a stool for best site lines. 

SUNDAY: Sketch the Battle of Brooklyn

 

This event was suggested by Marianne Milzoff

Sketch the Battle of Brooklyn

The largest battle of the Revolutionary War was fought throughout what is now known as Brooklyn.  Who knew?  Much of the battle took place on land that is part of the Green-Wood Cemetery. What did this battle mean to the many different people in New York at the time?  What did it mean for the future of our country?

Join us at the Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn, New York, for the Battle of Brooklyn and the Meaning of Freedom event.  The event includes a recreation of the first Oval Office - a hand-sewn, full-scale replicas of General George Washington’s sleeping marquee, baggage tent, and common tents that served as his mobile headquarters while on campaign.

Loads to see and lots to sketch.  The weather promises to be good.  If you've never been, Green Wood is an amazing place with incredible sweeping views of lower Manhattan and the NYC Harbor.

DETAILS

When:  Sunday, August 27, 2023.  Meet at the front gate at 10 AM

Where: Green-Wood Cemetery, 500 25th Street and Fifth Avenue, Brooklyn.   We will meet just outside the main gate where we’ll start sketching.  (see map below)

How: 

• By Subway:  Easily accessible by subway, the R train to Brooklyn’s, 25 St Station, walk up 1 block.  (see map)

• By Car:  25 St & 5th Ave, Brooklyn - Free parking is available anywhere inside the High Gothic Victorian Main Gate  (which by the way, was created by the same people who created Trinity Church on Wall St)

Lunch: 12:00 Noon - The weather should be wonderful, we’ll picnic together on the lawn in a shady spot.  I’d recommend Bringyourowni, there are some stores where you can buy food but it’s a bit of a hike.   

Afternoon:  1 PM - Back to sketching.

Show and Tell:  Meet at 3:00 PM at our lunch spot, where we’ll share our artwork, tell stories, and talk about art supplies.

NOTES:

-     Bring a hat.  We are expecting full sunshine. 

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

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If you can’t find us

call or text Mark at 973-809-9128

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

On Saturday September 9, 2023-From Random Black Lines to Finished Drawing: A Workshop with Mel Barranco

 

From Random Black Lines to Finished Drawing: A Workshop with Mel Barranco

on Saturday September 9, 2023

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/from-random-black-lines-to-finished-drawing-a-workshop-with-mel-barranco-tickets

When and Where:

Date: Saturday, September 9, 2023

Time: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. EDT

Location: Corner of 43rd Street and Vanderbilt Avenue, NYC

About this Event:

During the days of spring and summer, when there’s plenty of light to work with, it’s a joy to create art at a leisurely pace. Less so when the days of fall and winter grow shorter, and evening arrives early. This was the sketch practice dilemma Mel faced before developing his “Pre-marked Pages” method of sketching.

In this workshop, Mel will share with you his technique of creating a visually appealing artwork with big bold marks. You’ll start by creating a “pre-marked” page – a sheet of paper with random black lines drawn on it – and then learn how to integrate and blend the scene in front of you into this page. These first marks will be your friend rather than a distraction. Mel will show you how to use some addition/subtraction techniques to blend the lines into the scene. You’ll also learn to see how details that are present in the scene before you can add impact to your artwork.

WEDNESDAY: Westchester Sketchers at Pierson Park in Tarrytown

  

Tarrytown's Pierson Park is located at West Main Street, along the banks of the Hudson River. The park has expansive views of the Palisades, the Mario Cuomo Bridge Bridge, the Sleepy Hollow Lighthouse, and the New York City skyline. It includes a riverside esplanade, grass terraces and lawns, and an “eco-corridor” filled with native plants. One of the greatest features of Pierson Park is the Westchester Riverwalk, a paved footpath that stretches for about a mile along the waterfront.

DETAILS:

When: WEDNESDAY, August 23, 2023

Start Time: 10:00 AM.

Where: Pierson Park, 238 W Main St, Tarrytown, NY 1059

(914) 631-8347.  We'll meet by the Senior Center near resident Parking Lot E.

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir//Pierson+Park

PARKING: 

• Non-residents need to park in the numbered spaces.  
• Residents must have a sticker to park in Lot E (in front of the Senior Center.)
• Parking meter rates are 25 cents for 15 minutes or $1.00 an hour. 
• All meters accept nickels, dimes, and quarters.

Transportation from NYC: Take Metro-North's Hudson Line to the Tarrytown Station.  Pierson Park is just steps from the Tarrytown train station.  All you need to do is walk off the platform, cross over the tracks, and head toward the river.

Lunch: 1 PM Bring your own food and beverage.  Location to be determined.

Show & Tell: Following lunch, we will share stories and sketches during the social part of our day.

NOTES:

- The park has benches but bring a stool for more options.
- Dress for sunshine.  Bring a hat and sunscreen.
- Public restrooms are available.

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

Please R.S.V.P. to Cathy Gutterman at cathygutterman@verizon.net

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

Weekday Sketchers at Riverside Park for Art Students League Works in Public Places  

Every year the Art Students League partners with the NYC Parks Department for a year long outdoor sculpture exhibit entitled "Works in Public Places".   Join us Wednesday as we explore this years offerings. 

For more information about the exhibit, click here: https://www.artstudentsleague.org/events/works-in-public-2023

Not interested in the sculptures?  No problem.  Lots of great river views, trees, and interesting features along the way:  Old gantries, interesting playgrounds. railroad transfer remnants, natural beaches and much more.

NOTE: We will meet at the 59th Street Entrance to Riverside Park and meander north to the ending at the Pier 1 Cafe at about 70th Street.

DATE: WEDNESDAY AUGUST 23, 2023

STARTING TIME: 10:30 AM

LOCATON: RIVERSIDE PARK

                    We will meet at the 59th St entrance

TRANAPORTATION: Any Train to Columbus Circle.  Walk west to the river at 59th Street.  You can take the 57th Street bus crosstown 

NOTES

• Please RSVP directly to Raylie Dunkel at Rayliedunkel1@gmail.com
• Looking for us?  Call or text Raylie at 201-273-0445
• Water, food  and Bathrooms are available at the Pier 1 Cafe
• Bring a stool for best sketch sight lines but there are benches along the paths

 

New Jersey Sketchers in Van Saun Park 

August 24

 

This train is for you!  

And so is the zoo, the lake and so much more!

Join us at Van Saun Park in Paramus, NJ for a day of sketching. 

There are picnic areas, playgrounds, Walden pond, a magnificent carousel, a miniature train ride, and a nationally accredited Bergen County Zoo with American Bison! That’s a lot to sketch. Who will do it all?

The zoo is $4 for Bergen County residents, $8 for non-residents.

Train ride is $2.

When: Thursday, August 24

Start Time:  10:30 AM

Where: 322-336 Continental Ave, Paramus, NJ 

Bring a stool, lunch. Map shows restrooms. 

Margaret Casagrande will host the session. We will meet at the Carousel.  Looking for us? Call/Text Margaret at 646 515 9913

Rsvp to: margaret.casagrande@gmail.com

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