Weekday Sketchers at Noguchi Museum Wednesday

There are so many reason to visit the Noguchi Museum: The wonderful sculptures, the industrial vibe, the peaceful garden, or the ferry ride to get there.  But at this time of year there is even one more reason: the beautiful weeping cherry tree in the center of the garden.  Join its this week for an immersive experience into all things Noguchi.

DATE: WEDNESDAY April 2 , 2025

STARTING TIME: 11:30 AM

 The museum opens at 11 AM. The Astoria Ferry will dock about 11:15.  Plan your time accordingly. 

LOCATION:  THE NOGUCHI MUSEUM

                        9-01 33rd Road (at Vernon Boulevard) 

                        Long Island City, New York 11106

TRANSPORTATION:  The easiest way to get to the museum is to use the East River Ferry.  Click here for the ferry schedule:https://www.ferry.nyc/routes-and-schedules/astoria/

Take the Astoria line to Astoria. When you exit the ferry follow the street around Socrates Park to the Museum.  Check the schedule for details:  https://www.ferry.nyc/routes-and-schedules/route/astoria/. 

Or, by subway take the F train to Queensbridge/21 St, the 7 to Vernon-Jackson, the N & W to Broadway then walk to the museum.  Check the website for detailed directions: https://www.noguchi.org/museum/visit/

NOTES

• Please RSVP directly to Raylie Dunkel at President@nycurbansketchers.org 
• Looking for us? Call or text Raylie at 201-273-0445
  
• There is an admission charge for the museum.  $16 for adults, $6 for Seniors. The museum accepts the American Alliance of Museum membership for 2 free admissions as well as other memberships. Check the website for more information: https://www.noguchi.org/museum/visit/. (Suggestion: if you have the AAM card, get the two admission tickets and share with another Urban Sketchers).
• Bring a stool
• Be prepared to work in dry materials, especially indoors

SATURDAY 3/29/25: Sketch Diversity Plaza

THURSDAY, March 27, 2025: Westchester Sketchers at the Bird Homestead, Rye

Bird Homestead

The Bird Homestead is a 19th century historic home and farm complex located on the banks of the Blind Brook estuary in Rye, NY. It is adjacent to the Rye Meeting House. The main part of the house, which was built in 1835, is a two-story, three-bay wide frame building in the Greek Revival style. It sits on a brick foundation and has a low-pitched, side gable roof. It features a one-story, full-width, front porch. Also on the property are a contributing two-story barn built in the 1880s and a long, one-story outbuilding, and an  archeological site.

DETAILS:

DATE: THURSDAY, March 27, 2025

START TIME: 10:00 AM.   

LOCATION: Bird Homestead & Meeting House Conservancy https://www.savethebird.org/

624 Milton Road, Rye, NY 10580. Phone: (917) 371-1221.

DIRECTIONS to the Meeting House:

https://www.google.com/maps/dir/41.027482,-73.793689/624+Milton+Rd,+Rye,+NY+10580

By TRAIN  Transportation from Grand Central Terminal, NYC: Take the Metro-North New Haven Line to the Rye Station. The 9:08 AM peak train from Grand Central arrives in Rye at 9:55 AM.  Please call Marianne to arrange for pick up and ride to the site.

LUNCH: 1:00 PM in the Meeting House (or outside if it is nice). Bring your own or purchase from the nearby deli.

SHOW and TELL: After lunch.  This is the social part of our day where we share our drawings, tips, and stories. It is a time not to be missed. 

Meeting House

NOTES:

• OPTIONAL: Brief tour at 10:15 AM.
• Parking is free but limited on site. Try to carpool. Park in the parking lot across the street from the Meeting House.  If more parking is needed, park on the street or the Bird Homestead site.
• Bring a stool for best sketching options.

Please RSVP to Cathy (westchester@nycurbansketchers.org). 

Looking for us?
Call/text: Cathy at (914) 625-0766 or Marianne at (914) 355-6507.

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

Afternoon Session 4/26 Workshop-Painting the Bridges of Central Park with Gavin Snider

 

Afternoon Session Workshop

Painting The Bridges of Central Park with Gavin Snider

When: April 26 at 2pm with a rain date of April 27
Where: Central Park Gapstow Bridge
All the info and how to sign up: Click Here

3/36/25 Sketch Asia Society Museum

Weekday Sketchers at Asia Society Wednesday 

 

Join us this week on our visit to the Asia Society's newly opened exhibit of the Rockefeller Collection of Asian Art.  This exhibit encompasses over 250 pieces of traditional and contemporary artwork and artifacts from the diverse nations of Asia.  Intermingled with some of the museum's permanent holdings, we should have plenty of material to fill our sketchbooks. 

DATE: WEDNESDAY MARCH 26, 2025

STARTING TIME: 11:00 AM

LOCATION:  ASIA SOCIETY MUSUE

                          725 PARK AVE at 70th Street

TRANSPORTATION: 6 TRAIN TO 68TH STREET/ HUNTER COLLEGE, 

                        

NOTES

• Please RSVP directly to Raylie Dunkel at President@NYCurbansketchers.org
• Looking for us? Call or text Raylie at 201-273-0445
• There is an admission fee of $15 for adults and $10 for seniors.  The museum accepts AAM membership as well as other affiliate memberships
• Be prepared to work in dry materials
• Bring a stool
• Water and bathrooms are available 
• Food is available at the Leo Cafe on the first floor 

 

NJ sketchers 3/28 Glen Ridge Library

 

New Jersey Sketchers at the Glen Ridge Public Library 

Recommended by one of our sketchers (sorry, I forgot name). A beautiful space with a collection of paintings and plenty to sketch. 
Go to https://maps.app.goo.gl/cfMumwVNH2owue1m8?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy
for directions and to see photos.
Date: Friday, March 28
Time: 10:30am

Rsvp to: margaret.casagrande@gmail.com
646-515-9913

Notes: There's plenty of seats, but you may want a stool. And, if the weather cooperates, we may be able to go outside. 

All welcome!

Sold Out Workshop 4/26/25-Painting The Bridges of Central Park with Gavin Snider

 

Workshop

Painting The Bridges of Central Park with Gavin Snider

When: April 26 at 10am with a rain date of April 27
Where: Central Park Gapstow Bridge
All the info and how to sign up: click here