In the same way writing helps us remember things we learn…drawing can help you capture and remember your experiences as you travel, in a completely different way than photos.
Learn how to create and keep a visual diary, effectively and quickly capturing the energy, movement, vibe and experience of various settings. Join us on a guided sketchbook adventure to wander, observe, and gather inspiration from the motion of the city around us! Beginning our morning at a farmer’s market, we will then walk to a park where we will people-watch, journal, and draw from observation.
This workshop is the perfect start for those interested in beginning a visual travel diary and making friends as we create on the go! Keep a custom, hand-printed Drawing Room tote bag and hand-stamped multimedia sketchbook!
Instruction by Meiying Thai.
$98 per person (limited early bird tix available - $89)
Limited spots!
What to expect:
Meet up at the east side of the Union Square Farmer’s market. Get introduced to the group!
Warmup and discussion on capturing life. How can we be “passionate spectators?”
Open exploring at Union Square Farmer’s Market with optional prompts. Meiying available at picnic blanket for additional demos!
Walk over to Washington Square Park for our second location
Washington Square Park
Second demo and discussion
Open exploring with optional prompts. Meiying available at picnic blanket for additional demos!
Drawing Room
Take the train up to Drawing Room!
Open time at Drawing Room to develop sketchbooks with more materials over snacks and tea.
More Details:
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Suggested materials/clothing:
We will spend about two hours outside during this workshop, sometimes walking or on our feet. Please come prepared with comfortable clothes appropriate for the weather (think shade and sun protection!), shoes you can walk in, a bottle of water, and if you would like, a picnic blanket! We will also be taking the subway (1 ride) so please also bring a metrocard/OMNY. We will provide art materials for this workshop, though feel free to bring any additional on-the-go drawing materials that you love!
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A hand-printed Drawing Room tote to keep!
A hand-engraved drawing sketchbook for you to start during this workshop, then keep and bring with you on your next trip or around the city as a visual diary!
Sketching utensils (pencils, pens, etc.) to use during the event (these are to be returned at the end)
Guidance and instruction on how to “travel sketch”! Additional optional demos at Meiying’s picnic blanket. Examples include gestural/partially blind drawing, architectural sketches, and more.
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Some emergency water and basic snacks available while on the go
Water and tea when you get back to Drawing Room!
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Drawing warm ups will get our bodies moving and flowing! Warm ups will include discussion and demos on the following:
How to create different marks and lines
How we use our bodies to draw
How to change the rhythm of a line
How to build hand-eye coordination through collaborative observational exercises
The second segment of class is open drawing/drinks. Choose from either a still-life composition or explore drawing as a practice of imaginative storytelling with prompts.
Instructor will be available to offer 1-1 help and guidance.
What makes events at Drawing Room unique: This isn’t just an event — we also carefully curate the setting, music, food, and drink to make it an immersive experience that brings people together and encourages a creative-social experience. Make a special memory 💕
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