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NYC Drawing the Dance, June 6, Sat, 2:30 pm. $20/@25 atd
Sat, Jun 6, 6:30 PMThe NYC Drawing the Dance workshop is organized by Creative Performances [@creativeperformances](https://www.instagram.com/creativeperformances/ "https://www.instagram.com/creativeperformances/") To attend, get tickets here: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nyc-drawing-the-dance-workshop-in-person-june-6-sat-230-pm-tickets-1990237782784](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nyc-drawing-the-dance-workshop-in-person-june-6-sat-230-pm-tickets-1990237782784) Our next NYC Drawing the Dance Workshop is as follows: **Dancer/Model: Anna EDGAR Paterson**: [@edgar_allcaps](https://www.instagram.com/edgar_allcaps/ "https://www.instagram.com/edgar_allcaps/") and [@anna.paterson](https://www.instagram.com/anna.paterson/ "https://www.instagram.com/anna.paterson/") Anna EDGAR Paterson is an interdisciplinary dance/drag artist, educator, and choreographer. A recent MFA grad in Dance from Florida State University, they create performance environments that blend contemporary dance, drag, theater, and visual design to explore identity, power, and belonging. Her choreography often centers queer perspectives, using humor and absurdity as tools to critique nationalism and capitalism. **Theme: PRIDE MONTH!** **Duration:** Approx. 2hrs workshop with a 10 to 15 minutes break for costume change. Each half is around 30 to 40 min long interwoven with multiple poses and dance sections. **What to expect:** In the first half, we start with dance movements and short poses of 30 sec & 1 min for warm up and then we move on to 3min, 5min, 8min poses while dancing slowly in between holding the poses. In the second half we have 5 min,10 min and 15 minutes poses adding dance segments in between poses. Dancer dancers very very slowly for the artists to try drawing the dance movements. **In-Person Tickets in advance: $20. At the door $25.** In-Person attendees please arrive at least 15 minutes before the workshop time. VOD ticket is $10. The workshop video will be shared for a period of 2 weeks after the workshop. You can view photos and artworks from prior workshops at our Instagram account. Please follow us: [@nycdrawingthedance](https://www.instagram.com/nycdrawingthedance "https://www.instagram.com/nycdrawingthedance") If you want to sign up to receive the 'video on demand', please click on this link: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1990238898120/](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1990238898120/) . \*\* We have added a 'Donation' option as well, should you want to support the organization in addition to the ticket price. We appreciate your support! **BRING ALL YOUR OWN MATERIALS**, drawing boards, portable easels, or draw on pads on your laps, etc. No glitters, please. Be mindful of your belongings. The organizer or the venue are not responsible for lost or stolen items. Each artist keeps their own drawings/paintings. The dancers and/or the organizers may request the artists for a photo of the art work. It will be at the artists' discretion whether they want to share the photos of their art or not. And lastly, there won't be any instruction or any instructor present to give you directions. We expect the attending artists to have prior knowledge of drawing and painting to try these workshops for a new experience. Any question? Please email to [creativeperformances.nyc@gmail.com](creativeperformances.nyc@gmail.com)

WABI-SABI 2026 -1st NYC Opening Party (Japanese Contemporary Artists Team)
Thu, Jun 4, 9:30 PMImmerse yourself in Japanese aesthetics and contemporary creativity at WABI-SABI — the 1st NYC Opening Party in Chelsea. ### **Join us for an opening night!** ### **where art is not only seen—it is shared, felt, and created together.** **Japan is not simply represented here. It is experienced.** **This is WABI-SABI.** **Don't miss your opportunity to check out a living, immersive celebration of Japanese aesthetics, contemporary art, and cultural connection in the heart of New York City.** Free ticket: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wabi-sabi-2026-1st-nyc-opening-party-japanese-contemporary-artists-team-tickets-1989832663060 #### **1st Opening Party: Jun 4 (Thurs), 5:30 pm-7:30 pm** Celebrating its **10th anniversary, the JCAT NY Chelsea Exhibition 2026** transforms Chelsea into an interactive experience featuring over 80 artists and 100+ works inspired by the beauty of imperfection, silence, emptiness, and time. Enjoy live artist performances, artist talks, workshops, and hands-on experiences using Japan’s award-winning creative tool “Kitpas.” **Guests are invited not only to observe art, but to become part of it.** This year also marks a new direction: **“From Preservation to Regeneration.”** Traditional Japanese craftsmanship—including **Arita porcelain, Nabeno handmade washi paper, Mizuhiki knotting, Nishijin textiles, Minoware ceramics, Toyohashi brushes, and Indigo dyeing**—is reimagined through contemporary art, transforming tradition into a living language for the future. More than an exhibition, **WABI-SABI** is a place where art connects people, cultures, generations, and ideas beyond borders. **This is the future of cultural connection through art.**

SECOND TUESDAYS Life Drawing Session
Tue, Jun 16, 11:00 PMGrab your pad and drawing tools and escape the world for a couple of hours with your friends at The Old Stone House Park! Draw the human figure! Join us for a 2 1/2 hour life drawing session, 1 & 1/2 hour of gestures and short poses, ending with 1 hour of long poses, give or take. Bring your tools (no acrylics, oils or sprays please). Seats provided, some boards available. ***RSVP HERE DOES NOT GUARANTEE A SEAT! TO PURCHASE A TICKET AND GUARANTEE A SEAT GO TO THE EVENTBRITE LINK BELOW!*** 18 tickets will be sold on EVENTBRITE . **BUY YOUR TICKET ON EVENTBRITE IN ADVANCE TO GUARANTEE A SPOT.** Seating is limited, and we typically sell out. Link will be posted and go live 6/4/26 2026 at 12:00 noon ON EVENTBRITE. EVENTBRITE PAYMENT LINK: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/life-drawing-june-2026-tickets-1990938454512?aff=odcleoeventsincollection $13.00($15.71 with fees) in advance at Eventbrite $10.00 for students $20.00 at the door -- CASH PLEASE SEEYA SOON!!

Chen Style Tai Chi. 1 1/2 Hr Class
Sun, Jun 7, 1:30 PMPLEASE CALL MASTER YU FOR DETAILS: 917-535-3916. --- Learning basic steps , posture , and the name of the movement . We will also explain how it can be applied as the martial art aspect. $20 fee of this first Meetup are for all new first time students who want to try out this class; following classes are $40 per class. Master Yu is also available by appointment for private classes: 917-535-3916

Sunday Afternoon INSTRUCTED Figure Drawing
Sun, Jun 7, 4:00 PMInstructed 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,

Portrait Drawing (3 sessions)
Thu, Jun 18, 10:30 PMIn 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
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