What is Meetup used for?

Meetup connects people through local groups. It helps users find and join communities based on shared interests or hobbies, such as drawing.

How do I find drawing classes in NYC?

Search for drawing or art-focused groups in New York on Meetup. You'll find several options for classes and events, enabling you to join those that match your schedule and interests.

Can I join multiple art groups?

Yes, on Meetup, you are free to join as many groups as you like. This gives you the opportunity to explore different styles and techniques across various drawing classes.

Is Meetup free to use?

Joining Meetup is free, although some groups or events may require a fee. Check individual event details to find out about any associated costs.

What can I learn in these classes?

Meetup drawing classes can teach various techniques from basics to advanced methods. Enhance skills like sketching, shading, and more depending on the class focus.

How do I RSVP for a class?

RSVP easily via Meetup. Once you find a drawing class you want to attend, click the RSVP button on the event page and confirm your attendance.

Are events open to all skill levels?

Many Meetup art events cater to varying skill levels. Whether you're a beginner or more advanced, you'll find classes that match your experience.

Does Meetup guarantee I'll meet friends?

Meetup offers a platform to connect, but friendship outcomes depend on your engagement and continued participation in events and group activities.

What if I can't find a class I like?

Explore multiple groups or suggest your interest in a new class. The availability of drawing classes varies, so frequent searching can help you find a suitable fit.

What types of events are available?

Events range from formal classes to casual drawing gatherings. Depending on the group's focus, you might participate in workshops or open-studio sessions.

Can I host my own drawing event?

Yes, you can start a group on Meetup if you wish to host a drawing class or event. This allows you to connect with others who share your artistic interests.

Will classes be online or in-person?

Classes can be online or in-person, as organizers decide. Check specific events for their format to ensure they fit your preference.

Are all Meetup events well-organized?

Event quality varies by organizer. Attend a few sessions to get a feel for the group, and choose those that offer the best experience for you.

Do I need art supplies for classes?

Check event details for supply requirements. Some classes may offer materials, while others expect you to bring your own.

Can I attend events without joining a group?

Typically, you can attend specific events without fully joining the group on Meetup, though joining can provide updates and full participation benefits.

Drawing Classes New York

Instructed Figure Drawing

Fri, Aug 14, 10:30 PM

From Drawing New York

4.9

All levels are welcome. In this class, we will focus on figure drawing and various drawing techniques. We begin with a short discussion/demo of different approaches to drawing. There is a live model for each session. Please bring a pad up to 18×24, a 2H, HB, and 4B pencil, and an eraser. **[If you don't know what to bring we recommend the following supplies](https://amzn.to/47VCpaE)**. This uninstructed session begins with short poses for attendees to warm up. The longest poses are 20 minutes. We take a 5-minute break every 20 minutes. There are cookies and fresh water available. We listen to music while we work. Please bring your supplies (we have limited supplies to lend out). Looking forward to seeing you! PLEASE NOTE: * We can not accommodate dry pastels (for health reasons), open ink containers, or paint other than watercolor. * Latecomers will be seated at the discretion of the moderator to prevent disruption to other artists. * Because of the limited space, we can not offer any refunds for the session. I appreciate your understanding. * Absolutely no photography while the model is posing. We encourage attendees to purchase tickets through the [Drawing America](https://drawingamerica.com/events) website, where they receive a 5% CREDIT ON EVERY PURCHASE that they can use towards their next purchase.

1 attendee

Instructed Figure Drawing

Fri, Aug 7, 10:30 PM

From Drawing New York

4.9

All levels are welcome. In this class, we will focus on figure drawing and various drawing techniques. We begin with a short discussion/demo of different approaches to drawing. There is a live model for each session. Please bring a pad up to 18×24, a 2H, HB, and 4B pencil, and an eraser. **[If you don't know what to bring we recommend the following supplies](https://amzn.to/47VCpaE)**. This uninstructed session begins with short poses for attendees to warm up. The longest poses are 20 minutes. We take a 5-minute break every 20 minutes. There are cookies and fresh water available. We listen to music while we work. Please bring your supplies (we have limited supplies to lend out). Looking forward to seeing you! PLEASE NOTE: * We can not accommodate dry pastels (for health reasons), open ink containers, or paint other than watercolor. * Latecomers will be seated at the discretion of the moderator to prevent disruption to other artists. * Because of the limited space, we can not offer any refunds for the session. I appreciate your understanding. * Absolutely no photography while the model is posing. We encourage attendees to purchase tickets through the [Drawing America](https://drawingamerica.com/events) website, where they receive a 5% CREDIT ON EVERY PURCHASE that they can use towards their next purchase.

4 attendees

Instructed Figure Drawing

Fri, Aug 21, 10:30 PM

From Drawing New York

4.9

All levels are welcome. In this class, we will focus on figure drawing and various drawing techniques. We begin with a short discussion/demo of different approaches to drawing. There is a live model for each session. Please bring a pad up to 18×24, a 2H, HB, and 4B pencil, and an eraser. **[If you don't know what to bring we recommend the following supplies](https://amzn.to/47VCpaE)**. This uninstructed session begins with short poses for attendees to warm up. The longest poses are 20 minutes. We take a 5-minute break every 20 minutes. There are cookies and fresh water available. We listen to music while we work. Please bring your supplies (we have limited supplies to lend out). Looking forward to seeing you! PLEASE NOTE: * We can not accommodate dry pastels (for health reasons), open ink containers, or paint other than watercolor. * Latecomers will be seated at the discretion of the moderator to prevent disruption to other artists. * Because of the limited space, we can not offer any refunds for the session. I appreciate your understanding. * Absolutely no photography while the model is posing. We encourage attendees to purchase tickets through the [Drawing America](https://drawingamerica.com/events) website, where they receive a 5% CREDIT ON EVERY PURCHASE that they can use towards their next purchase.

1 attendee

Free Mommy & Me Art Class for Kids 🎨

Thu, Aug 13, 10:00 PM

From Mommy & Me: Free Art class

Free Mommy & Me Art Class for Kids 🎨 Hey parents! Ready for some creative fun with your little one? Join our Free Mommy & Me Art Class — a joyful time for kids (ages 3-9) and their grown-ups to paint, create, and make memories together! Each week you’ll enjoy: • Super fun hands-on art projects with paints, crayons, clay & more • Playful sensory activities perfect for little hands • A happy space to spark creativity, build skills, and express themselves • Special keepsakes to take home and treasure No art experience needed — just show up ready to get messy and have a blast! All supplies are provided. It’s the perfect chance for moms, dads, grandparents, or caregivers to slow down, laugh, and bond with your child while discovering the joy of art. Spots are limited! Grab your free spot today and let the creativity begin! We can’t wait to create with you! 🎨❤️ Feel free to ask for me (Shirley <3)

1 attendee

Sunday Afternoon INSTRUCTED Figure Drawing

Sun, Aug 16, 4:00 PM

From Drawing New York

4.9

Instructed Figure Drawing Class - All levels are welcome. In this class, we will focus on figure drawing and various drawing techniques. Each week, our teacher begins with a short discussion and demonstration of different drawing approaches. Attendees then draw for the remainder of the session with feedback from the teacher. There is a live model for each session. Please bring a pad up to 18×24, a 2H, HB, 4B pencil, and an eraser,

1 attendee

Portrait Drawing (Drop-in)

Sat, Aug 22, 4:00 PM

From Drawing New York

4.9

In these drop-in portrait drawing sessions, students will spend a Saturday learning the fundamentals of portrait drawing with direct access to a professional, classically trained artist for hands-on instruction and feedback. Katya Dennison is an award-winning, classically trained artist. She will walk through the principles of beginning a portrait, followed by basic form rendering. These sessions focus on anatomy, structure, likeness, and precision of materials — giving students the tools to create a confident drawing with visual expression.

1 attendee

Introduction to Figure Drawing (3 Sessions)

Mon, Aug 10, 10:30 PM

From Drawing New York

4.9

This course is designed for beginners! **3 Sessions - Mondays August 10, 17, and 24, 6:30-9:30pm** Learn how to draw the human figure with Gaby Nighan, a classically trained artist. Gaby will guide you through every step of a drawing, starting with gesture and proportion on the first session and finishing with shading on later sessions. Gaby will break down the complex process of figure drawing into simple, concrete steps. You will gain knowledge to help you become self-sufficient in your drawings. You will leave with a drawing you’re proud of! Live demo and individual critiques from the instructor included in each session. **Materials List:** 9 x 12” , 11 x 17 “ or 18 x 24 “ paper (I recommend Strathmore 400 series) 2H, H, and HB pencils (I recommend Staedler brand) Kneaded eraser Tombow mono eraser (this is an eraser with a fine point that helps with specificity. Highly recommended)

6 attendees

Portrait Drawing (3 sessions)

Thu, Aug 6, 10:30 PM

From Drawing New York

4.9

3 sessions - Thursdays August 6, 13, and 20, 6:30-9:30pm In this course, students will learn the fundamentals of portrait drawing from the initial block-in stage to creating a final developed image. Katya will walk through the principles of beginning a portrait, followed by basic form rendering. This course focuses on anatomy, structure, likeness, and precision of materials to create a confident drawing with visual expression. **Week 1:** The Structure of the Head **Week 2:** Specificity & Massing-In Shapes **Week 3:** Rendering & Aesthetic Additions

7 attendees

Introduction to Figure Painting (4 Sessions)

Thu, Aug 20, 10:30 PM

From Drawing New York

4.9

One of the most common difficulties for beginning and intermediate painters is finishing a painting. Starting a painting is simple enough, but understanding how to organize that start into a coherent, finished illusion of reality is the most difficult aspect of naturalistic painting. This class will teach you a step by step procedure to methodically navigate through a full figure painting. We start with a precise line drawing, then transfer it to a toned canvas, and lastly finish part by part, moving top to bottom in a process referred to as “window shading” by the 19th century masters. Having some familiarity with life drawing is recommended as a prerequisite for this class, although you don’t need to have painted before. **Week 1:** Drawing & Transferring **Week 2:** Color Mixing & Portrait Painting **Week 3:** Rendering the Torso & Arms **Week 4:** Finishing the Lower Body **Materials:** ***paints, brushes, medium(oil, terps) included*** * 18x24 inch canvas * 18x24 inch sheet of paper * 2b graphite pencil * medium vine charcoal * kneaded eraser * variety of sizes of hog bristle filbert brushes * variety of sizes of synthetic or sable filbert brushes and one small round brush * paper towels * linseed oil * medium cup * brush cleaning soap (I use a bar of regular ivory soap) * oil paint (I use all Gamblin professional grade and I'm not picky about the exact colors but I use Titanium White, Cadmium Yellow Light, Cadmium Red Light, Burnt Sienna, Ultramarine Blue, and Ivory Black). * raw umber acrylic paint **About the Instructor: *Aidan Barker-Hill*** Aidan Barker-Hill is a figurative oil painter from Reno, Nevada. He earned his BFA from Laguna College of Art and Design in 2012 and his MFA from the New York Academy of Art in 2018. His work takes great influence from the academic painters of the 19th century, repurposing their techniques to make pictures about masculinity, relationships, and how the two interact. He’s received the Elizabeth Greenshields Grant and the Leipzig International Art Program residency. He lives and works in Brooklyn has exhibited with Monti8 in Rome and Arcadia Contemporary in New York City.

1 attendee

Friday Night Drink and Draw in Greenpoint, Brooklyn

Fri, Aug 7, 11:00 PM

From Greenpoint Figure Drawing - Weekly Drink and Draw

4.8

In each 3-hr session, we will draw from a live model, beginning with quick poses to warm up, and then gradually extend the pose length to a final 1 hour pose to finish the evening. First timers welcome. All levels of experience and skill are invited. This is an uninstructed event is for anyone who enjoys or is curious about drawing from a nude figure model. Do your own thing. The environment is laid back, yet professional, and we want everyone to enjoy themselves. No photography allowed. Bring your own beverages. Great tunes will be played, great models will be hired, and we'll make some fantastic artwork. These sessions are moderated by David Bell and Joe Scarpulla, who run Big Object animation studio. David and Joe are stop-motion animators and visual artists, and David is an instructor at Parsons and SVA. RATES 3-hr session: $20 cash / $25 venmo Please RSVP. We operate on a first come-first serve basis. WHAT TO BRING: Your drawing/painting materials (no oils), $20, BYOB. Directions: We are a few blocks from the Greenpoint station on the G and from the Greenpoint stop on the East River Ferry. Note: When you get to the building, sometimes the elevator access is limited in the evenings to tenants with scan cards. If they restrict elevator access, there will be signs indicating who to call to get upstairs. We are on the 3rd floor. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/greenpoint_figure_drawing STUDIO ETIQUETTE -Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to get a seat before the model begins. The poses begin promptly at 7:00. If you arrive late, please quietly find a place, and pay your admission during a 5 minute break. -Switch cell phones to silent until the break. -Please respect the model and the other artists present and refrain from talking while the model is posing. If you need a pose adjustment during the long pose, tell the monitor in a way that does not disrupt the quietness of the room. -No photography of the model. -Please clean up after yourself. INTERESTED IN MODELING? Great! We really value our models and hold them in the highest regard. Prospective model info will be kept on file, but do not post your info to the Meetup site. Send a image and resume to greenpointfiguredrawing@gmail.com https://a248.e.akamai.net/secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/a/f/7/9/600_459104921.jpeg

4 attendees

Instructed Drawing Night at the Met

Fri, Aug 14, 10:30 PM

From Drawing New York

4.9

Instructed Drawing Night at the Met focuses on charcoal pencil drawing through close study of the museum’s Greek and Roman figure sculptures. Our instructor, Elizabeth Johnson, will guide students in developing technical control of charcoal pencils while working from these classical forms. After a brief demonstration, students will create charcoal drawings around the gallery with guidance from the instructor. Materials: Charcoal Pencils only\*\*\* (HB and 4B) 2H graphite pencil Small & Medium blending stump Kneaded eraser Eraser Drawing paper This event is not affiliated with Met Museum educators. Please arrive prepared to purchase a ticket to the Met Museum.

2 attendees

Monday Night Drink and Draw in Greenpoint, Brooklyn

Mon, Aug 10, 11:00 PM

From Greenpoint Figure Drawing - Weekly Drink and Draw

4.8

In each 3-hr session, we will draw from a live model, beginning with quick poses to warm up, and then gradually extend the pose length to a final 1 hour pose to finish the evening. First timers welcome. All levels of experience and skill are invited. This is an uninstructed event is for anyone who enjoys or is curious about drawing from a nude figure model. Do your own thing. The environment is laid back, yet professional, and we want everyone to enjoy themselves. No photography allowed. Bring your own beverages. Great tunes will be played, great models will be hired, and we'll make some fantastic artwork. These sessions are moderated by David Bell and Joe Scarpulla, who run Big Object animation studio. David and Joe are stop-motion animators and visual artists, and David is an instructor at Parsons and SVA. RATES 3-hr session: $20 cash / $25 venmo Please RSVP. We operate on a first come-first serve basis. WHAT TO BRING: Your drawing/painting materials (no oils), $20, BYOB. Directions: We are a few blocks from the Greenpoint station on the G and from the Greenpoint stop on the East River Ferry. Note: When you get to the building, sometimes the elevator access is limited in the evenings to tenants with scan cards. If they restrict elevator access, there will be signs indicating who to call to get upstairs. We are on the 3rd floor. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/greenpoint_figure_drawing STUDIO ETIQUETTE -Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to get a seat before the model begins. The poses begin promptly at 7:00. If you arrive late, please quietly find a place, and pay your admission during a 5 minute break. -Switch cell phones to silent until the break. -Please respect the model and the other artists present and refrain from talking while the model is posing. If you need a pose adjustment during the long pose, tell the monitor in a way that does not disrupt the quietness of the room. -No photography of the model. -Please clean up after yourself. INTERESTED IN MODELING? Great! We really value our models and hold them in the highest regard. Prospective model info will be kept on file, but do not post your info to the Meetup site. Send a image and resume to greenpointfiguredrawing@gmail.com https://a248.e.akamai.net/secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/a/f/7/9/600_459104921.jpeg

1 attendee