About us
Photo by Alice Plati
We live for creativity.
Working with our hands to create something out of nothing is grounding. Disarming. Nostalgic. It eases connection with our ourselves and others. We were built on a foundation of creativity, learning, and expression – we think it is an amazing way to get out of our heads and approach the world with a bit of childlike open-mindedness. Gather around the table with new friends and we think you’ll surprise yourself!
It all started with a small NYC apartment and a desire to connect through creativity.
Angela (our founder!) started hosting claydates, playdates with clay, from her apartment. She hosted people around her own dinner table and in her living room.
Drawing Room is your home away from home… a second living room in the city. A space to spark creativity, joy, and new connections.
There’s a magic that happens when you engage with intention – connection, learning, joy. This brings our city to life; we think that’s worth investing in.
Did you know the drawing room used to be an alternative name for a living room?
A drawing room used to be a space for people to sit and relax, or entertain. For example after dinner, people would withdraw to their drawing room from the dining room, to feel more comfortable and relaxed after a big meal. We also draw here – how perfect!
Meet the team
Aubrey Aiese (EYE-AYE-SEE) (she/her)
Head of Ceramics & Community Programming, Ceramics Instructor
Rachel Herron (she/her)
Writing Instructor
Adriana Gramly (she/her)
Fibers & Drawing Instructor, Creative Growth Strategist
Ray Hwang (he/him)
Drawing, Painting, Bookmaking Instructor
Zoe Wallace (she/her)
Senior Open Hour Host, and Media Associate
Khamkay (come-kai) Inthavong (she/her)
Open Hour Host and Media Associate
Katherine Lee (she/her)
Volunteer & Operations Coordinator and Open Hour Host
Kat Quach (she/her)
Open Hour Host
Erin O’Connor (she/her)
Community Event Host
Kimmie David (she/they)
Open Hour Host
Mika Cook-Wright (he/him)
Social Media Manager + Ceramics Technician
Gina Darnaud
Special Projects and Operations
Ariel Wang (she/her)
Administrative Assistant
Ivy Weinglass (she/her)
Ceramics Instructor
Meiying Thai (she/her)
Head of Mixed Media & Workshop Programming, Mixed Media Instructor
Angela Lee (she/her)
Founder
Andrea Resendiz (she/they)
Operations + Studio Manager
Aaisha Bhuiyan (she/her)
Community Event Host
Stephanie Guralnick (she/they)
Community Events Host
Karis Mitchell (she/her)
Open Hour Host
FAQs
Have a question? Chances are we’ve answered it!
Check out our FAQs to learn more.
Great experience design extends beyond any single medium – music, ambiance, food, drinks, conversation, and purpose.
Gatherings at Drawing Room embody countless elements of thoughtful curation for your enjoyment. Stretch your creative brain, relax, connect with people, and share an experience – the vibes, the laughs, the present moment – to make new memories.
Photos of you on the Drawing Room camera
Come by to take a photo on our no-screen camera and see it here!
Drawing Room in the News
New York Live with Lauren Scala
Our founder Angela chats with Lauren Scala about Drawing Room, why we exist, and what we do here.
Please email info@nycdrawingroom.com with any questions or inquiries.