This is a fun and friendly figure drawing group. We have sessions on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and occasionally an outdoor session on Sundays. Our models are the best the area has to offer. It's also an amazing opportunity to meet other artists; from professionals to the more casual sketch artist. All are welcome and we love first-timers! Sorry, no photography allowed.

All styles, ways of working, and levels of experience are welcome here. This is an inclusive community, created with the intention of bringing artists together, pooling resources, so we all may draw from a figure model. Please be on time, bring your own supplies, and the rest is provided for you... $15/3-hour session Morgan stop off the L

The Teaching Studios of Art is committed to bringing traditional, figurative drawing and painting techniques to the Bushwick area of Brooklyn. The sessions will begin with an anatomy lecture and then a few short poses to get warmed up. We will then proceed to one long pose that will be held for the remainder night. This long pose will repeat for at least 4 weeks. Monday Nights, 7-10pm $40 per session

This group was created to bring together artists in the community to enjoy drawing from a live model. Classes are offered on an ongoing basis. This will be an amazing community designed to empower artists and those who love the arts. We are very grateful to our models and hold them in the highest regard.  If you are interested in modeling, please email Martine Bisagni at brooklynworkshopgallery@earthlink.net  or call the gallery at 718-7979427.  Thank you.

Brooklyn Nude is a life drawing night catering to creative professionals, illustrators, animators, designers and fine artists. We meet twice monthly at Bunnycutlet Gallery in Williamsburg.

THE RENSAISSANCE WORKSHOP & ARTIST SALON is open to those interested in learning to draw & paint, and to learn the History, Science, Philosophy & Metaphysics of Art. The workshop takes place in the studio of artist and instructor Raúl-Santiago Sebazco in Chelsea, New York. The workshop follows the centuries old tradition of the education of emerging artists in the working studio of a professional artist. It is inspired by the artist’s workshops of Renaissance Europe. These workshops existed, and …

Been meaning to draw more? Or enjoy Central Park more? Do both - and meet great people too! Come relax and learn with New York's largest drawing Meetup Group. We welcome people who: have a love of art and nature - want to meet new people - want to learn from other artists - want to see parks and museums - want to start drawing (including figure drawing), but classes are too expensive - draw all the time, or haven't drawn for years (or ever!) What makes our Meetups different? We like to share …

This group is undergoing some changes! Possible hosting at a venue, announcements to come!

Its summer in the city and what a better way to enjoy it than after work sketch nights in some of new york city's finest parks. Channel your inner en plein air artist for this 3 hour sketch night. Come with a vice of choice and and your own materials and there will be a model to sketch. Every week the location will change but mainly this will take place in manhattan.

We are a casual sketch group creating opportunities to get creative, loosen up, have fun, practice a skill and socialize all at once. All skill levels and styles are welcome.

This group is about healing the hurts that carry over from past relationships and creating healthier and more loving relationships. Heal the emotional wounds of past relationships Transform deep seated patterns of abandonment and rejection Let go of unhealthy dysfunctional relationships Develop the ability to remain centered in the core of your being Become truly loving and accepting of yourself Develop a warm magnetic presence that will draw others to you Cultivate inner beauty Increase …

Welcome to LivingPowerfully Community! There has been a lot happening recently outside of the group as all organizers have been traveling for more intense trainings in practicums, workshops, and out of country seminars and it's time to bring it together, offer as much support and empowerment as we can with each other, and share in the enjoyment of life, creating the best we're able, together! There are a variety of choices we have to start some weekly / bi-weekly / or monthly meetups and I want …

Do you want to expand your creativity?  Do you enjoy writing?   Do you want to reconnect with your inner artist more deeply or maybe break through any creative 'blocks'?  We will be utilizing Julia Cameron's experiential book: 'The Vein of Gold-A Journey to your Creative Heart' as a guide to do just that.  We will read, work through the text, and complete the exercises, tools and tasks from the book on a bi-weekly basis. About the book:  "Julia Cameron again draws from her extensive artistic and …

Writing the Mind Alive: the Proprioceptive Method for Finding Your Authentic Voice is the title of the book which describes the Proprioceptive Writing® (PW) practice.  PW is a method for exploring the psyche through writing. Easy enough for anyone to learn it, PW is practiced to music in 25-minute sessions, under stress-free conditions, alone or in groups. Through a process we call “Inner Hearing,” PW teaches you to listen to your thoughts with empathy and curiosity and reflect on them in writin …

Creativity is an expression of life.  It is a form of communication, as important as spoken language, but all too often we are cut off from this part of ourselves. We are encouraged to draw, paint and dance as children, but as adults we are told that these endeavors are secondary to more practical concerns. Nothing could be further from the truth.  Our ability to transform concepts, ideas, stories or life experience into images, objects, sounds and movement is essential to a full and rich expres …

My goal in life is personal growth through as many means as possible, and I would really like to support others in this endeavor as well. I am a firm believer that real growth and change happens when you connect with other people and have the safe space to make mistakes, ask questions, and be accepted for who you are anyway :). I would like us to gather together and do various activities and exercises to uncover those areas in ourselves that need work, to support each other in this process, and …

You've always wanted to be in fashion, right? But, maybe you think you're too old now...or too young. Or, perhaps you need some encouragement about how to get started as a designer. Or, maybe you need to brush up your creative or technical skills. Well, get ready! We've got a wealth of information to pass around to help you: PREPARE TO START YOUR OWN FASHION BUSINESS PREPARE TO SWITCH CAREERS IN FASHION PREPARE FOR FASHION COLLEGE PREPARE FOR FASHION HIGH SCHOOL ... PREPARE TO CHANGE …

SWW Photo Workshops (established in RI in 2009) provides an educational and practical, low cost venue for aspiring photographers, young or old, to learn basic techniques of approach and application of ideas in a variety of locations and learning situations. It is perfect for photographers that have experience, and knowledge of their Digital SLRs, who want to broaden their base of knowledge with a variety of workshops that include An Introduction to Photography, Alternative Lighting, The Intimate …

The Lila Group is an ongoing womens' circle using expressive arts, ritual and games to explore ones relationship to Self, others, higher self, God, soul and life path. Lila in sanskrit means "play" or "divine play." Thus "Lila" describes the existence of everything as the result of the creative play of the divine absolute. What is Expressive Arts? Expressive Arts weaves multiple modalities planned and spontaneous: drawing, painting, clay, mask making, drama games, role play, music, journaling, c …