Paint Dancing is a new venue created solely for the purpose of openly expressing yourself for fun in 2 different mediums - AT ONCE! That's Right! PAINTING and DANCING (at the same time) in private art studios around the New York area while helping support your local food banks. Watch some of our crazy Paint Dancing videos on YouTube! http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=DF09B34FE51B3199 We will supply non-toxic paint, brushed and paper! All you need is your paint clothes (and shoes) and …

This group will share and discuss various ways to shop for art online and off. Group leader will share various resources for shopping for art that are affordable and make great gifts. Group will meet up once every 4 to 6 weeks to share finds, resources and see artwork in person! Areas of interest to be covered: Affordable art; interior design; art collecting; paintings, photography, drawings, sculpture; galleries; shopping for art online; shopping for art offline; art as a gift; art as a registr …

Are you someone who asks "Why is it Art?" Are you someone who knows "Why"... Are you someone who has always been curious about Art... Join us for a new Art experience ...or as brave beginners! Meet with others who love Art and join our guided "casual gallery walks" facilitated by an experienced Arts Professional. View all forms of Contemporary Art including painting, photography, sculpture, conceptual art (yes installations) Video, and Graphic Design, gain insight into each artists' practice, …

En-LIGHTEN-ment need not be so serious... Use your POWER TO CHOOSE to create your heaven on earth! Our HOT and FUN workshops are interactive and playful--that's why we call them PLAYSHOPS!  We aim to provide you with a positive community and a delightful safe space to reconnect with your truth, trust your wisdom, honor your feminine, embrace your darkness, get inspired and feel whole with the awareness that you have what it takes to get yourself out of that rut and into a compassionate place of …

Hi everyone, I'm a mixed media artist myself and wanted to meet others to share ideas, techniques, discuss creativity, meet some new people and most importantly help us all get those creative juices flowing. So whether you are already an artist or someone who just wants to explore your creativity and meet some new people, this group is for you! I'd like to cover explorations in mixed media collage, paper and painting, ideas, articles & how to's, links to blogs and other artists websites to insp …

Central Park, a world of its own, is also one of the most beautiful and fascinating parks on the planet.  Every little hill and valley, crevice and corner, rock formation and grove of trees, lake and bridge, provide inspiration to any artist who would bring his sketchpad or easel.  Lovers, musicians, skaters, cyclists, dog walkers, sunbathers, frisbee players, parents with children, and even artists themselves provide a rich palette of human subject matter. Come and join other painters, our coll …

For Body Painters, Models, and Photographers. Plus anyone you likes body paint!

This group meets in Central Park every Saturday morning, over the summer, to study Plein Air Landscape techniques with Bennett Vadnais. Bennett is an accomplished and widely exhibited landscape artist.

Our main goal is to provide a resource and creative meeting facility for lovers all things hand-made. Focused in the Textile Arts, we offer courses, workshops, and special events. Course topics include: Hand-Weaving on full sized multi-harness floor looms Screen-Printing in a state of the art facility Dyeing (Natural + Synthetic) Fashion and Sewing Construction Embroidery, felting, and other needle arts Exploratory courses in Hat-Making, Shoe-Making, Silk Painting, Spinning, and Contem …

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 is for you if you would like a great group of people to paint with as well as an experienced, professional painter alongside you to show you the ropes and help develop your own creativity. Don't go it alone; have someone there to help bring out the best in your paintings! So you would like to try painting and you don't have an easel or paints? No problem, just choose the day you can attend and everything needed will be brought along for you! Never painted before? Not to worry! Your in …

Our Philosophy "Practice is the best of all instructors."-Publilius Syrus Draw From A Live Model Gain Access to New York Fashion Week. Past examples of NYFW coverage CLICK HERE. WYRT has your front row seats and backstage passes to illustrate the designer fashions at Nolcha Fashion Week. Get notified of fashion illustration exhibitions where you can show your work. Attend demonstrations by Dior Beauty Artist-in-Residence, Bil Donovan.

This is a group for anyone who is interested in body painting whether you're a pro body painter, aspiring artist, model, photographer or simply love the art form, you're welcome to join us! In this group we will: Post/organize events related to body painting : parties, jam sessions, workshops, etc. Discuss all aspects of body painting: material, technique, preparation, etc. Connect body painters to potential clients About the organizer Danny Setiawan is a professional body painter and the own …

This is a group for anyone who would like to learn to paint in Watercolor and Sketch in Prospect Park. I will offer instruction and demonstrations for those who would like it. Feel free to join if you already are already experienced and just want to paint/draw with a group. Bring your own materials and feel free to ask for suggestions on buying materials. $15 includes demonstrations/instruction.

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 …

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.

The Purpose of this group is to introduce certain aspects of Arts such as paintings, Photography, Writing, Film Making and Music to everyone who is interested to know more about it.. 1- Film Making 101 2- Photography 101 3- Art of Painting 101 4- Art of Story Telling 101 This group is a great place for all people who share same interests to get together and we can take photographs, watch films, discuss art and short stories and we will get the chance to attend art galleries, exhibitions, movie p …

The Meaning of word Painting Pain->T>truth->ing>Action, Result -> How to tell your story when words are not enough? Art Healing group provides an opportunity to integrate guided imagery, relaxation, breathing, yoga therapy, self-awareness, mindfulness meditation, and expressive painting to facilitate the self healing journey. Through guided meditation, you will be led to the truth of the emotions that lie at the core of our authentic being .Mindful meditation allows us embrace our truth with wis …

Many of us aspire to be creative in one form or the other, but we carry within us hindrances to either doing our work or moving it out into the world (commonly called “marketing”) -- or both. We think we are not good enough, our work is not good enough, we lack enough talent or imagination or commitment, we can’t trust the future, we need more ambition and drive, and on and on. We cannot get beyond our fears and start doing our artistic work full-out and then putting our work out there for other …

Tired of the standard girls night out dinner and drinks? Let's get together, socialize and make a painting! Make a fun piece of art you can hang out your wall! All skill levels are welcome!

SketchCon is a group dedicated to artists that enjoy sharing their creative process. We intend on hosting live sketching events on a regular basis. We hope to spotlight artists and maters of their mediums to give informative talks from time to time. We encourage all medias to learn from each other and gain new respect and appreciation from interacting with one another. We range from Tattoo artists to photographer, jewelry makers to Comic book artists. Become a part Today!

This group is for artists and art lovers who on occasion get together to share work, discuss art and network. We are hoping to have meetups every month where artists can bring their work in for display and create an event open to the public, kind of like a gallery.

Are you ready to take a moment for your own creative play? This group was started as I believe that inspiration comes through creative expression. Come and join in as we play with materials and techniques through movement and intuition. No experience is required. Discovering all ways of drawing and painting are just part of this journey. Shifting patterns, unleashing inner inspiration and combining fun themes is another part. Come and join us in an awe-inspiring studio space for different themed …

Navigating the stream of life keeps us so busy it distracts from what’s meaningful. Creative Oasis Meetup will help you tap into that imaginative and transformative oasis of your mind you knew as a child. What might be different is this will take place in a safe and affirming  environment.  We'll experiment with different media, bursting with a spectrum of paints, colorful papers, acrylics, images and embellishments that stir on-the-spot inspiration.  As creative juices begin to flow, life's ups …

With the beautiful backdrop of the Manhattan skyline as your inspiration and the NYC parks as your studio learn the basic techniques of landscape abstract painting. Let your creative energy flow and discover how fulfilled you will feel. Linda Schoff a local artist whose work is currently on the shows PAN AM, SMASH and PERSON OF INTEREST will be giving the lessons. She will be supplying all that is needed including acrylic paint and canvas . This is open to anyone who wants to explore their creat …

This is a group for anyone who has been bitten by the creative bug and enjoys expressing themselves through the arts. Whether your passion is music, writing, or the visual arts you are all welcome to join. I am new to the area and would like to meet and hang out with other like minded individuals. Lets meet up to share our work and possibly create an atmosphere where we get inspired to create new work either individually or cooperatively.

The New York Live Art Meetup brings together artists and technologists in a fun and social environment, with music, drinks, networking and 2-4 artists on display, painting live for 2 hours. All art is for sale after each Meetup.

Calling all rising artists, who are passionate about their art, whether it is acting, modeling, singing, dancing, photography, make up, painting, you name it and SERIOUS about connecting and building their businesses! There is a certain life-affirming, passionate synergy when like-minded people get together, creating magical experiences! As a Professional Performer's Life/Business Coach, I'm inviting you to connect, develop your careers, build true friendships, and have fun with us! Try out coac …