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Quads Grass Volleyball Open play

Sun, Sep 13, 7:00 PM

From Brookdale Park Grass Volleyball

Going to set up at the park with a few friends

5 attendees

SECOND TUESDAYS Life Drawing Session

Tue, Sep 8, 11:00 PM

From Old Stone House Drawing Studio

4.8

Grab 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 8/25/26 2026 at 12:00 noon ON EVENTBRITE. EVENTBRITE PAYMENT LINK: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/life-drawing-september-2026-tickets-1990938775472 $13.00($15.71 with fees) in advance at Eventbrite $10.00 for students $20.00 at the door -- CASH PLEASE SEEYA SOON!!

11 attendees

Sundown and Skylines - Night Photography Workshop

Sat, Sep 19, 9:00 PM

From Dengrove Studios Photography Classes and Workshops

4.9

Capturing the beauty of an illuminated urban skyline against a deep blue sky in a photograph is an enormously exhilarating and satisfying experience. So why not do it with one of the most famous skylines in the whole world, New York City! Come explore how night time transforms this city that never sleeps with beautiful architectural lighting, dynamic traffic trails, and a world of possibilities all set against a majestic blue twilight sky. There's no greater place to practice low-light cityscapes, night time traffic trails and blue hour photography! Topics include equipment and camera controls for night time photography, using your tripod safely, metering in the dark, composing great night shots, long exposure photography, blue hour photography, and traffic trails. To attend you must pre-register through our website. For more information and to register [click here](https://www.dengrovestudios.com/classes) (http://www.dengrovestudios.com/classes).

1 attendee

Take Your First HSK 4 Class | Midtown, NYC

Tue, Sep 8, 10:30 PM

From Free Mandarin Chinese Classes for Beginners

4.7

Nihao, Sign up for your first HSK 4 (intermediate high) class today! We have the last five seats available for this new HSK 4 group class. **[Class fee: $29](https://sishumandarin.com/group-chinese-class-subscription/trial-and-drop-in-classes)** This is not a free class. We will offer this one-hour-long online class at a discounted rate of $29. **[Click here to pay the class fee](https://sishumandarin.com/group-chinese-class-subscription/trial-and-drop-in-classes)** (please choose the trial option at checkout). No walk-ins. **Email info@sishumandarin.com for a further exclusive discount for Meetup members.** ### Is HSK 4 my level? Best for students who have studied Chinese for at least 2 years or who have scored 90 or higher on the HSK 3 test. Students need to be able to read or write at least 800 characters. Writing ability is not required but is strongly preferred. Although this class is accessible for those who are conversationally fluent, it might be challenging for students who don’t read or write any Chinese characters. Visit our website at [www.sishumandarin.com](www.sishumandarin.com) to check out more free Chinese learning resources. Or, follow us on Instagram @sishumandarin.

1 attendee

Food Styling & Mobile Marketing: Sept 14, 5:00 - 8:30 PM. In person. Intensive!

Mon, Sep 14, 10:00 PM

From PhotoManhattan - Photography classes NYC & Free Exhibits

4.7

[Delicious: Food Styling & Mobile Marketing (1 session): Sep 14, Monday 5:00 PM-8:30 PM. In-person.](https://www.photomanhattan.com/product-p/co-fsp.i-05.4.htm "Delicious: Food Styling & Mobile Marketing (1 session): Sep 14, Monday 5:00 PM-8:30 PM. In-person., CO-FSP.i-05.4") **https://www.photomanhattan.com/photography-classes-ny-s/1874.htm** Meetup RSVPs don't reflect the number of attendess as most Registrations come from our site: https://www.photomanhattan.com Courses are limited to 8-15 people depending on the course. **This workshop is online** Virtual classes are fully interactive with time for questions & answers and assignments review. We'll email all registrants an attendee link the day of class. If you are looking for in-person classes please go to the [search page here](https://www.photomanhattan.com/admin/AdminDetails_Generic.asp?table=Products_Joined&Page=1&ID=010720%2D0107%2D18%2ESE%2DIPN1SKR415) # MOBILE FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY: Styling & On-Location Lighting Mastery. Food photography is one of a kind! Learn how to make your food photos delicious, fresh, and appetizing. This course is an overall guide for everyoneâ€”foodies, chefs, cooks, and restaurant ownersâ€”on everything you need to control to achieve the best food imagery using the **equipment you already have, including your phone camera**. ## What You Will Master: * **Styling & Composition:** The do's and don'ts of food styling and staging, focusing on composition, textures, detail, backgrounds, props, and fun visual tricks. * **Lighting Magic:** Master lighting, exposure, and color to ensure food looks perfectly colorful, bright, and sharp. Learn how to manage overhead lights, window light, dark places, and neon light to pop color and brightness. * **Home-Made Solutions:** We'll teach you easy **home-made studio setups** and simple accessory workarounds for achieving great results in typical indoor spaces, restaurants, and kitchens where lighting options are limited. ## Course Versions (Choose Your Format): This content is available in two focused formats to suit your learning style: * **Online Guide/Seminar:** An overall guide focusing on camera settings tricks, focus control, and basic composition/styling concepts. * **Hands-On Photoshoot Workshop (Recommended):** A hands-on experiment focusing entirely on the whole set of lighting effects and setups to enhance your photos with texture, contrast, and shine. | Requirements & Availability | | --------------------------- | | **Requirements:** Any camera (Smartphone, Point-and-shoot, DSLR) and a basic understanding of camera/shooting fundamentals (or equivalent to our Phoneography course). | | **Level of Knowledge Assumed:** Basic camera knowledge is assumed. Please refer to our introductory camera courses for basics on settings and exposure. | \*\*\*\*\*\* Look out for the attendee link to join the class - sent to you by email after registration \*\*\* View more dates and classes at: https://www.photomanhattan.com/photography-classes-nyc-s/1814.htm

1 attendee

Chen Style Tai Chi. 1 1/2 Hr Class

Sun, Sep 20, 1:30 PM

From The New York Chen Tai Chi Chuan Meetup Group

4.9

PLEASE 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

2 attendees

Your First Pro Photos: Sep 12-26, Sat. 10:30- 1 PM. In-person: Outdoors

Sat, Sep 12, 2:30 PM

From PhotoManhattan - Photography classes NYC & Free Exhibits

4.7

Learn the basics using ANY cameras! Join us for: [Your First Pro Photos: Smart Shooting & Camera Tricks (3 sessions): Sep 12-Sep 26, Saturdays 10:30 AM-1:00 PM. In-person: Outdoors](https://www.photomanhattan.com/product-p/co-dp1.i-07.2.htm "Your First Pro Photos: Smart Shooting & Camera Tricks (3 sessions): Sep 12-Sep 26, Saturdays 10:30 AM-1:00 PM. In-person: Outdoors, CO-DP1.I-07.2") **[View more at PhotoManhattan.com.](https://www.photomanhattan.com/photography-classes-nyc-s/1814.htm)** Meetup RSVPs don't reflect the number of attendees as most Registrations come from our site: https://www.photomanhattan.com Courses are limited to 8-15 people depending on the course. **This course is a hybrid of Indoor and Outdoor classes.** Some sessions will be partially indoors and others fully outdoors, in Union Square or Chelsea. Exact location will be determined based on the class size and will be emailed to you prior to the class. **Course information:** Welcome to the perfect starting point! This foundational course is designed for anyone, regardless of your camera type (phone, mirrorless, point-and-shoot, or DSLR) and whether or not you use Manual Mode. You will learn a wealth of powerful **photography fundamentals** and **practical tricks** using the equipment you already have. Get a grasp of the basics and gain basic control over your images without complexity. Never miss that shot again! ## What You Will Master: * **Immediate Image Enhancement:** Learn tricks to improve sharpness, achieve perfect focus, and gain control over exposure without leaving Auto Mode. * **Creative Effects:** Techniques for creating stunning **motion blur** shots, freezing action, and understanding when and how to apply these effects. * **Essential Camera Control:** Comprehensive guidance on using the on-camera flash, taking quality photos at night, and maximizing various camera presets. * **Smart Settings:** Practical application of settings like **Exposure Compensation** to turn a regular image into a special one. * **Buying Guide:** A thorough introduction to digital photography topics you need before planning your next purchase, including megapixels, lenses, noise, white balance, ISO, and SD cards. Requirements: ANY digital camera, DSLR, Mirrorless, Point and Shoot or Phone cameras. By ANY we mean any kind, type or model. For the first class, please try to bring your manual for reference. \*\* Students who completed “Digital Photography I”, don't need to take this course. Notes on film cameras: Please note that while most content of this course is applicable to digital cameras, you are welcome to attend as long as your film camera has an automatic shooting mode. Should the assigned instructor become suddenly unavailable, we’ll allocate a substitute. ## Course Experience: Weather permitting, we'll head outdoors around Union Square or the Highline for real-life shooting practice of your newly learned skills. Class structures are designed to cater to all learning types, featuring a mixture of Verbal Instruction, Hands-on Exercises, and Photo Critiquing Homework. Additionally, you'll develop your own photo project and have the option to showcase your work in one of our monthly photo exhibits! | Requirements & Notes | | -------------------- | | **Requirements:** Any camera (Phone, Mirrorless, Point and Shoot, or DSLR). You may choose to attend without a camera. Please bring your camera manual for reference during the first class. | | **Film Cameras:** While most content is applicable to digital, film camera users are welcome as long as your camera has an automatic shooting mode. | | **Course Structure:** Available as a Full 2-5 week course (full content) or a Single-day seminar (brief intro). | | **Highly Recommended Pairing:** This course covers all the basics and pairs well with Composition and Travel Photography | View more dates and classes at: https://www.photomanhattan.com/photography-classes-nyc-s/1814.htm

1 attendee

Perfect Your French Through Art this September on Tuesdays!

Tue, Sep 8, 9:00 PM

From ! French New York City !

4.6

**Join us for French-with-Art's 4-session course taking on 4 Tuesdays in September, on 9/8; 9/15. 9/22. and 9/29, 2026, from 5 to 6 pm EST** and **2 to 3 pm PST.** Advanced B1 and B2 levels/intermediate Join us for this unique opportunity to immerse yourself in a fun live interactive online class of French and Art! You'll practice your French while learning about the master works from the world's great collections. You'll have the opportunity to: * **Practice your French, both speaking and listening skills** * **Increase your vocabulary** * **Learn about great works of art** * **Enhance your observational skills** * **Meet other Francophiles** * **And have fun!** You'll receive vocabulary lists as well as the list of works we'll explore. **We'll be meeting online with Zoom.** **Cost: $158 for the 4-session course.** The sessions will be run by me, Anne. I'm a native English/French bilingual and lecturer at the Metropolitan Museum of Art for over 10 years. **SPACE IS VERY LIMITED TO ENSURE INTERACTIVITY!!** **To join you need to register on the sign up page on my website** **[www.arteling.net/sign-up-programs](www.arteling.net/sign-up-programs)** for more info: send us an email at **french.with.art@gmail.com** French-with-art website: **[www.arteling.net](www.arteling.net)** ***Note: an RSVP on this page does not mean you are registered. Registration at the above link is required to participate so you'll need to click on the above link, which will take you to my registration page.*** From the participants: *My French-with-Art class was my favorite time of the week!* *My French-with-Art class has helped me improve my French as well as my capacity to observe* *French-with-Art has helped me become more confidant expressing myself in French and has significantly expanded my appreciation of art and its various styles. I would highly recommend it.* *Anne's interactive French with Art classes are stimulating and fun. Providing her students with the vocabulary they can use to react to the artworks, Anne listens closely to and celebrates each person's input. Patient and complimentary, she has created a safe haven where we are not afraid to make mistakes, as we improve our language skills. I feel that I have greatly developed my observation skills, as Anne encourages us to look deeply into each painting.* *If you wish to practice speaking French while at the same time improving your knowledge of art, French-with-Art is the class for you. Anne is a patient and encouraging facilitator whose small classes ensure that all have an opportunity to participate. She provides relevant vocabulary prior to each class and asks thoughtful questions to encourage interaction. French-with-Art has helped me become more confidant expressing myself in French and has significantly expanded my appreciation of art and its various styles. I would highly recommend it.*

7 attendees

Portrait Drawing (3 sessions)

Thu, Sep 17, 10:30 PM

From Drawing New York

4.9

3 sessions \- Thursdays September 17\, 24\, & October 1 \| 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

3 attendees

Sunday Afternoon INSTRUCTED Figure Drawing

Sun, Sep 20, 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

Instructed Drawing Night at the Met

Fri, Sep 11, 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.

6 attendees

legacy in motion: Woodside figure drawing

Wed, Sep 9, 11:00 PM

From Line & Legacy – Figure Drawing in Queens

5.0

✍️ **Step into the lineage of bold expression.** This isn’t a sip-and-doodle — this is **figure drawing with intent.** Join us for **Line & Legacy**, a live-model figure drawing session inspired by the teachings of **Gustav Rehberger**, known for his volcanic expressionism and fierce anatomical command. 🧍‍♂️ Dynamic model. 🖤 Rehberger-style intensity. 🍷 A welcoming vibe — bring a drink if you like, but **bring your focus more.** All levels welcome, from seasoned draughtsmen to curious newcomers. 🕖 **When:** Wednesdays 7–10:30 PM 📍 **Where:** 38-02 61st Street, Woodside, Queens 🚇 Steps from the 7 train and LIRR 💵 $20 cash/Venmo at the door ✨ Limited seats — DM to reserve or model. 🖼️ See more: gustavrehbergerfineart.com

4 attendees