Figure Drawing. Art Classes. community Events. Gallery.
We host gallery openings and art classes for all ages: watercolors, sketching, collaging & more!
En español and in English. Join us! Sign up below or on Eventbrite.want to host a workshop? a fundraiser? a private event?
No refunds for ticketed events. Tickets purchased for one class or event may not be used for a different event instead. You may request to transfer the ticket to someone else. If you have an emergency, we consider credit requests as long as you let us know 48 hours in advance of the event.
ART Crochet Classes & Club! Beginner Friendly
Learn the basics of crochet! Practice and graduate to making the pattern of your choice! You’ll leave knowing how to pick your crochet needle, what gauge is, & how to make chains. After you’ve gotten the hand of it, we’ll guide you in picking a project to work on. Every time you come in, continue working on your project in a guided instructed environment.
This is an intergenerational biweekly crochet lesson that adapts to wherever you are in your learning process. Whether you have never held a crochet needle before or want to get some help in getting the right knot for your project.
SIGN UP ABOVE or In-store. English y Español. $20
Learn the basics of crochet or refine the skills you have. For beginners and intermediate crochet cuties. You’ll leave knowing how to start off any project. Returning students can continue practicing skills or carrying on with a project in a guided and instructed environment. Bilingual English and Spanish
DIY: Make a Pouch Cover Journal / Haz Tu Propio Cuaderno!
Create your own portable creative journal in this DIY journal workshop.
Design a personalized writing or art journal, with a clear pouch cover to hold pens, brushes, and other essentials—everything you need to build an on-the-go artist kit! No experience required; we’ll guide you through layout, scoring papers, adding grommets and a pouch so your finished set is both beautiful and functional. Leave with a ready-to-use journal and a custom storage pouch perfect for sketching, journaling, or collecting inspiration wherever you go.
Bringing the internet hits to your neighborhood. Come make the pouch journal DIY that you’ve been seeing everywhere but with guidance. You get all the materials and get to craft a journal with a variety of papers and a functional pouch cover to keep your pens and stickers.
Kids Art Club! Clases de Arte para Niñxs! 9AM
Young artists ages 6 - 13 will learn techniques, color theory and composition in crafting their own take-home piece.
Kids Art Club! Clases de Arte para Niñxs! 10:30AM
Young artists ages 6 - 13 will learn techniques, color theory and composition in crafting their own take-home piece.
Fantastical Altars: a drafting-based ink, collage & watercolor workshop (FREE)
Artist Linda Ganjian will be leading a drafting-based workshop with ink, collage and watercolor elements. The emphasis will be on drafting as a means of creative expression, rather than on freehand drawing. Participants will be able to keep their artwork and some supplies, to continue the work at home. FREE Workshop for ages 12+
RSVP by calling us 718-406-9444 or visiting us at 84-26 37th Ave.
Spots are still first come, first serve. If there are empty spots after 7:35pm, we will release the RSVP spots to drop-ins.
Clase Gratis de Tinta, Collage, y Acuarela por artista Linda Ganjian
Made possible (in part) with public funds from the Queens Arts Fund, a re-grant program supported by New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council & administered by New York Foundation for the Arts.
Happy Little Trees: Landscape Acrylic Painting Studies (Bob Ross-inspired)
Landscape Color Studies Workshop at ART!
Discover how slowing down transforms painting into a practice of presence. Our Landscape Color Studies workshops invite you to explore color, layering, and the celebration of “happy little mistakes,” inspired by Bob Ross’s philosophy. Led by local artist, Damaris Chamorro who will teach you how to use acrylics in a way that feel simple and easy to recreate and do at home.
All Materials Included and Beginner-friendly. Two Sundays: Nov. 8 and 15 @ 3PM
Ages/Edades 10+
Talleres de Pintura Acrilica - Estudios de Paisajes
Nude Figure Drawing Mondays / Sesion de Dibujo con Modelo (JH’s Drink & Draw)
Nude Figure Drawing Session / Sesion de Dibujo (con modelo en vivo), 14+
Working from a live nude model, we move from short poses for sketches to long poses for complete, finished drawings. Whether you want to focus on drawing or are looking to develop your skills as a painter, figure drawing is the time-honored way to develop skills that impact many art practices.
Come sketch with us weekly on Mondays in a relaxed intimate art setting.
ticket below or give us a call 718-406-9444
Puff & Paint: Halloween 420 Paint Night Edition (BYOB/C & 21+)
yes. it is what you think. A Friendsgiving 420 Paint Night - curated to unwind & create.
byob/c. we bring the materials, artistic guidance, and vibes.
We provide all the materials! Just bring yourself, your favorite gardening materials & drink. Come in, spark up, and get to know your materials and new art friends before settling in for a night of creativity in a cozy art space to relax in.
Bring the bestie or meet one here! Our aim is for this to feel like your living room, but one you can make art in and not worry about the cleanup.
As always, expect surprises and treats from us, ART, to you, cuties. ;)
Kids Art Club! Clases de Arte para Niñxs! 9AM
Young artists ages 6 - 13 will learn techniques, color theory and composition in crafting their own take-home piece.
Kids Art Club! Clases de Arte para Niñxs! 10:30AM
Young artists ages 6 - 13 will learn techniques, color theory and composition in crafting their own take-home piece.
Junk Journaling Meetup in Queens / Taller de "Basurario"
monthly journaling meetup. $15 gets you materials, sticker making & guidance.
Join us for a creative evening of collage, memories, and messy art at Art Retail Therapy. Led by illustrator, artist and expert junk journaler, Liz of Studio Lizzy. Liz does an excellent job of sourcing and curating scrapbooking items. You will learn how to best position and combine a spread.
Bring your own journal & we’ll provide the supplies! There will be specialty scrapbooking packs available for purchase in case you want to add more or take some home to practice. Bring any treasured memories you want to include in your creation.
Junk Journal Meet Up in Queens!
Join us for a creative evening of collage, memories, and messy art at ART and led by illustrator, artist and expert junk journaler, Liz of Studio Lizzy.
Bring your own journal & we will provide the supplies!
Let's turn our junk into treasured memories together. See you there!
Nude Figure Drawing Mondays / Sesion de Dibujo con Modelo (JH’s Drink & Draw)
Nude Figure Drawing Session / Sesion de Dibujo (con modelo en vivo), 14+
Working from a live nude model, we move from short poses for sketches to long poses for complete, finished drawings. Whether you want to focus on drawing or are looking to develop your skills as a painter, figure drawing is the time-honored way to develop skills that impact many art practices.
Come sketch with us weekly on Mondays in a relaxed intimate art setting.
ticket below or give us a call 718-406-9444
ART Crochet Classes & Club! Beginner Friendly
Learn the basics of crochet! Practice and graduate to making the pattern of your choice! You’ll leave knowing how to pick your crochet needle, what gauge is, & how to make chains. After you’ve gotten the hand of it, we’ll guide you in picking a project to work on. Every time you come in, continue working on your project in a guided instructed environment.
This is an intergenerational biweekly crochet lesson that adapts to wherever you are in your learning process. Whether you have never held a crochet needle before or want to get some help in getting the right knot for your project.
SIGN UP ABOVE or In-store. English y Español. $20
Learn the basics of crochet or refine the skills you have. For beginners and intermediate crochet cuties. You’ll leave knowing how to start off any project. Returning students can continue practicing skills or carrying on with a project in a guided and instructed environment. Bilingual English and Spanish
Kids Art Club! Clases de Arte para Niñxs! 9AM
Young artists ages 6 - 13 will learn techniques, color theory and composition in crafting their own take-home piece.
Kids Art Club! Clases de Arte para Niñxs! 10:30AM
Young artists ages 6 - 13 will learn techniques, color theory and composition in crafting their own take-home piece.
Nude Figure Drawing Mondays / Sesion de Dibujo con Modelo (JH’s Drink & Draw)
Nude Figure Drawing Session / Sesion de Dibujo (con modelo en vivo), 14+
Working from a live nude model, we move from short poses for sketches to long poses for complete, finished drawings. Whether you want to focus on drawing or are looking to develop your skills as a painter, figure drawing is the time-honored way to develop skills that impact many art practices.
Come sketch with us weekly on Mondays in a relaxed intimate art setting.
ticket below or give us a call 718-406-9444
Nude Figure Drawing Mondays / Sesion de Dibujo con Modelo (JH’s Drink & Draw)
Nude Figure Drawing Session / Sesion de Dibujo (con modelo en vivo), 14+
Working from a live nude model, we move from short poses for sketches to long poses for complete, finished drawings. Whether you want to focus on drawing or are looking to develop your skills as a painter, figure drawing is the time-honored way to develop skills that impact many art practices.
Come sketch with us weekly on Mondays in a relaxed intimate art setting.
ticket below or give us a call 718-406-9444
Happy Little Trees: Landscape Acrylic Painting Studies (Bob Ross-inspired)
Landscape Color Studies Workshop at ART!
Discover how slowing down transforms painting into a practice of presence. Our Landscape Color Studies workshops invite you to explore color, layering, and the celebration of “happy little mistakes,” inspired by Bob Ross’s philosophy. Led by local artist, Damaris Chamorro who will teach you how to use acrylics in a way that feel simple and easy to recreate and do at home.
All Materials Included and Beginner-friendly. Two Sundays: Nov. 8 and 15 @ 3PM
Ages/Edades 10+
Talleres de Pintura Acrilica - Estudios de Paisajes
Kids Art Club! Clases de Arte para Niñxs! 10:30AM
Young artists ages 6 - 13 will learn techniques, color theory and composition in crafting their own take-home piece.
Kids Art Club! Clases de Arte para Niñxs! 9AM
Young artists ages 6 - 13 will learn techniques, color theory and composition in crafting their own take-home piece.
Nude Figure Drawing Mondays / Sesion de Dibujo con Modelo (JH’s Drink & Draw)
Nude Figure Drawing Session / Sesion de Dibujo (con modelo en vivo), 14+
Working from a live nude model, we move from short poses for sketches to long poses for complete, finished drawings. Whether you want to focus on drawing or are looking to develop your skills as a painter, figure drawing is the time-honored way to develop skills that impact many art practices.
Come sketch with us weekly on Mondays in a relaxed intimate art setting.
ticket below or give us a call 718-406-9444
Saturday AM Kids Art Club! / Clases de Arte para Niñxs! 10:30AM
Young artists ages 6 - 13 will learn techniques, color theory and composition in crafting their own take-home piece.
Saturday AM Kids Art Club! / Clases de Arte para Niñxs! 9AM
Young artists ages 6 - 13 will learn techniques, color theory and composition in crafting their own take-home piece.
ART Crochet Club! Beginner to Intermediate Friendly Workshop (7+)
Learn the basics of crochet! Practice and graduate to making the pattern of your choice! You’ll leave knowing how to pick your crochet needle, what gauge is, & how to make chains. After you’ve gotten the hand of it, we’ll guide you in picking a project to work on. Every time you come in, continue working on your project in a guided instructed environment.
This is an intergenerational biweekly crochet lesson that adapts to wherever you are in your learning process. Whether you have never held a crochet needle before or want to get some help in getting the right knot for your project.
SIGN UP ABOVE or In-store. English y Español. $20
Learn the basics of crochet or refine the skills you have. For beginners and intermediate crochet cuties. You’ll leave knowing how to start off any project. Returning students can continue practicing skills or carrying on with a project in a guided and instructed environment. Bilingual English and Spanish
Tuesday Oil Studies! Weekly oil painting workshops studying the Greats / Talleres de Pintura al Oleo
Tuesday Evening Oil Painting Workshops is an inclusive, hands-on series where beginners and returning painters learn the fundamentals and grow into advanced techniques at their own pace. Each week we cover essential topics: materials and preparation, color mixing and value, brushwork and marks, underpainting and layering, composition and design.
Every Tuesday evening we study a different oil painting; and inspired by the greats, students of all levels build solid skills, develop a personal style, and practice in a supportive, curiosity-centered space.
Take one or all classes. All materials included.
Join us for Weekly Evening Oil Painting Workshops — an inclusive, hands-on series where beginners and returning painters learn the fundamentals and grow into advanced techniques at their own pace. Each week we cover essential topics: materials and preparation, color mixing and value, brushwork and marks, underpainting and layering, composition and design.
Nude Figure Drawing Mondays / Sesion de Dibujo con Modelo (JH’s Drink & Draw)
Nude Figure Drawing Session / Sesion de Dibujo (con modelo en vivo), 14+
Working from a live nude model, we move from short poses for sketches to long poses for complete, finished drawings. Whether you want to focus on drawing or are looking to develop your skills as a painter, figure drawing is the time-honored way to develop skills that impact many art practices.
Come sketch with us weekly on Mondays in a relaxed intimate art setting.
ticket below or give us a call 718-406-9444
Sketching Classes: Hatching Techniques / Talleres de Dibujo “Rayado”
This workshop is an introduction to hatching as a way to create light, shadow, form, texture, and depth. By the end of the session, each participant will complete a small house/building illustration using hatching.
Demos, practice, and gentle one-on-one feedback in a supportive, inclusive space. All levels welcome — leave with sharper observation skills and new sketches.
From simple lines to a finished architectural sketch.
This workshop series will introduce attendees to hatching as a way to create light, form, texture, and depth. By the end of the session, each participant will complete a small house/building illustration using hatching as a technique. Come to one or all. Every session is a different building study.
$25. Materials provided! For Teens and any artist 13+
Fall Layers: Watercolor Workshops / Talleres de Pintura en Acuarela - ages/edad 12+ & adults
Watercolor Painting Classes (Basics to Intermediate)
Hands-on workshop series designed for the art-curious & artists at all levels who want to master layering and water control to learn the building blocks of watercolors and a few plein air scenes with people and urban scenes. Take the full series for progressive skill-building (recommended) or join individual sessions as standalone classes.
Learn the ins and outs of watercolors. Use the fall foliage to learn about layering, transparency and pigments. Yes, even beginners or folks that want to ease their way back into art.
The series focuses on releasing yourself from the obligation of perfection, learning water control, brush technique, color matching, layering, and eventually scenic and loosely figurative works.
You can choose the full series for comprehensive skill-building or take individual classes as a fun refresher. Each session offers engaging techniques and creative insights with plenty of feedback and encouragement in a supportive environment.
each class is $30. includes materials, demo and instruction. ages 12+
Junk Journaling in Queens / Taller de "Basurario" - Adult(x)s & Teens/Adolescentes
a monthly journaling meetup. $15 gets you materials, sticker making and guidance.
Join us for a creative evening of collage, memories, and messy art at Art Retail Therapy. Led by illustrator, artist and expert junk journaler, Liz of Studio Lizzy. Liz does an excellent job of sourcing and curating scrapbooking items. You will learn how to best position and combine a spread.
Bring your own journal & we’ll provide the supplies! There will be specialty scrapbooking packs available for purchase in case you want to add more or take some home to practice. Bring any treasured memories you want to include in your creation.
Junk Journal Meet Up in Queens!
Join us for a creative evening of collage, memories, and messy art at ART and led by illustrator, artist and expert junk journaler, Liz of Studio Lizzy.
Bring your own journal & we will provide the supplies!
Let's turn our junk into treasured memories together. See you there!
Saturday AM Kids Art Club! / Clases de Arte para Niñxs! 10:30AM
Young artists ages 6 - 13 will learn techniques, color theory and composition in crafting their own take-home piece.
Saturday AM Kids Art Club! / Clases de Arte para Niñxs! 9AM
Young artists ages 6 - 13 will learn techniques, color theory and composition in crafting their own take-home piece.
Puff & Paint: Halloween 420 Paint Night Edition (BYOB/C & 21+)
yes. it is what you think. a 420 friendly casual paint night. A Halloween 420 Paint Night - curated to unwind & create.
byob/c. we bring the materials, artistic guidance, and vibes.
We provide all the materials! Just bring yourself, your favorite gardening materials & drink. Come in, spark up, and get to know your materials and new art friends before settling in for a night of creativity in a cozy art space to relax in.
Bring the bestie or meet one here! Our aim is for this to feel like your living room, but one you can make art in and not worry about the cleanup.
As always, expect surprises and treats from us, ART, to you, cuties. ;)
Tuesday Oil Studies! Weekly oil painting workshops studying the Greats / Talleres de Pintura al Oleo
Tuesday Evening Oil Painting Workshops is an inclusive, hands-on series where beginners and returning painters learn the fundamentals and grow into advanced techniques at their own pace. Each week we cover essential topics: materials and preparation, color mixing and value, brushwork and marks, underpainting and layering, composition and design.
Every Tuesday evening we study a different oil painting; and inspired by the greats, students of all levels build solid skills, develop a personal style, and practice in a supportive, curiosity-centered space.
Take one or all classes. All materials included.
Join us for Weekly Evening Oil Painting Workshops — an inclusive, hands-on series where beginners and returning painters learn the fundamentals and grow into advanced techniques at their own pace. Each week we cover essential topics: materials and preparation, color mixing and value, brushwork and marks, underpainting and layering, composition and design.
Nude Figure Drawing Mondays / Sesion de Dibujo con Modelo (JH’s Drink & Draw)
Nude Figure Drawing Session / Sesion de Dibujo (con modelo en vivo), 14+
Working from a live nude model, we move from short poses for sketches to long poses for complete, finished drawings. Whether you want to focus on drawing or are looking to develop your skills as a painter, figure drawing is the time-honored way to develop skills that impact many art practices.
Come sketch with us weekly on Mondays in a relaxed intimate art setting.
ticket below or give us a call 718-406-9444
Sketching Classes: Hatching Techniques / Talleres de Dibujo “Rayado”
This workshop is an introduction to hatching as a way to create light, shadow, form, texture, and depth. By the end of the session, each participant will complete a small house/building illustration using hatching.
Demos, practice, and gentle one-on-one feedback in a supportive, inclusive space. All levels welcome — leave with sharper observation skills and new sketches.
From simple lines to a finished architectural sketch.
This workshop series will introduce attendees to hatching as a way to create light, form, texture, and depth. By the end of the session, each participant will complete a small house/building illustration using hatching as a technique. Come to one or all. Every session is a different building study.
$25. Materials provided! For Teens and any artist 13+
Fall Layers: Watercolor Workshops / Talleres de Pintura en Acuarela - ages/edad 12+ & adults
Watercolor Painting Classes (Basics to Intermediate)
Hands-on workshop series designed for the art-curious & artists at all levels who want to master layering and water control to learn the building blocks of watercolors and a few plein air scenes with people and urban scenes. Take the full series for progressive skill-building (recommended) or join individual sessions as standalone classes.
Learn the ins and outs of watercolors. Use the fall foliage to learn about layering, transparency and pigments. Yes, even beginners or folks that want to ease their way back into art.
The series focuses on releasing yourself from the obligation of perfection, learning water control, brush technique, color matching, layering, and eventually scenic and loosely figurative works.
You can choose the full series for comprehensive skill-building or take individual classes as a fun refresher. Each session offers engaging techniques and creative insights with plenty of feedback and encouragement in a supportive environment.
each class is $30. includes materials, demo and instruction. ages 12+
Saturday AM Kids Art Club! / Clases de Arte para Niñxs! 10:30AM
Young artists ages 6 - 13 will learn techniques, color theory and composition in crafting their own take-home piece.
Saturday AM Kids Art Club! / Clases de Arte para Niñxs! 9AM
Young artists ages 6 - 13 will learn techniques, color theory and composition in crafting their own take-home piece.
Gouache Botanical Workshop / Clase de Pintura de Gouache (artists 13+)
What is gouache? A beginner-friendly Workshop
Learn about many artists secret weapon medium. Gouache is water mixable paint that can be used by itself for rich pigmented colors and diluted to get the transparency of a watercolor. It’s a favorite medium for a lot of the illustrations and stickers you fall in love with as well as great animation storyboards. Led by Chris Gomez, artist and museum educator.
This class will focus on getting comfortable with the medium, picking and making a palette, mixing colors, and layering to create a botanical illustration of your own.
ART Crochet Club! Beginner to Intermediate Friendly Workshop (7+)
Learn the basics of crochet! Practice and graduate to making the pattern of your choice! You’ll leave knowing how to pick your crochet needle, what gauge is, & how to make chains. After you’ve gotten the hand of it, we’ll guide you in picking a project to work on. Every time you come in, continue working on your project in a guided instructed environment.
This is an intergenerational biweekly crochet lesson that adapts to wherever you are in your learning process. Whether you have never held a crochet needle before or want to get some help in getting the right knot for your project.
SIGN UP ABOVE or In-store. English y Español. $20
Learn the basics of crochet or refine the skills you have. For beginners and intermediate crochet cuties. You’ll leave knowing how to start off any project. Returning students can continue practicing skills or carrying on with a project in a guided and instructed environment. Bilingual English and Spanish
Tuesday Oil Studies! Weekly oil painting workshops studying the Greats / Talleres de Pintura al Oleo
Tuesday Evening Oil Painting Workshops is an inclusive, hands-on series where beginners and returning painters learn the fundamentals and grow into advanced techniques at their own pace. Each week we cover essential topics: materials and preparation, color mixing and value, brushwork and marks, underpainting and layering, composition and design.
Every Tuesday evening we study a different oil painting; and inspired by the greats, students of all levels build solid skills, develop a personal style, and practice in a supportive, curiosity-centered space.
Take one or all classes. All materials included.
Join us for Weekly Evening Oil Painting Workshops — an inclusive, hands-on series where beginners and returning painters learn the fundamentals and grow into advanced techniques at their own pace. Each week we cover essential topics: materials and preparation, color mixing and value, brushwork and marks, underpainting and layering, composition and design.
Nude Figure Drawing Mondays / Sesion de Dibujo con Modelo (JH’s Drink & Draw)
Nude Figure Drawing Session / Sesion de Dibujo (con modelo en vivo), 14+
Working from a live nude model, we move from short poses for sketches to long poses for complete, finished drawings. Whether you want to focus on drawing or are looking to develop your skills as a painter, figure drawing is the time-honored way to develop skills that impact many art practices.
Come sketch with us weekly on Mondays in a relaxed intimate art setting.
ticket below or give us a call 718-406-9444
Sketching Classes: Hatching Techniques / Talleres de Dibujo “Rayado”
This workshop is an introduction to hatching as a way to create light, shadow, form, texture, and depth. By the end of the session, each participant will complete a small house/building illustration using hatching.
Demos, practice, and gentle one-on-one feedback in a supportive, inclusive space. All levels welcome — leave with sharper observation skills and new sketches.
From simple lines to a finished architectural sketch.
This workshop series will introduce attendees to hatching as a way to create light, form, texture, and depth. By the end of the session, each participant will complete a small house/building illustration using hatching as a technique. Come to one or all. Every session is a different building study.
$25. Materials provided! For Teens and any artist 13+
Fall Layers: Watercolor Workshops / Talleres de Pintura en Acuarela - ages/edad 12+ & adults
Watercolor Painting Classes (Basics to Intermediate)
Hands-on workshop series designed for the art-curious & artists at all levels who want to master layering and water control to learn the building blocks of watercolors and a few plein air scenes with people and urban scenes. Take the full series for progressive skill-building (recommended) or join individual sessions as standalone classes.
Learn the ins and outs of watercolors. Use the fall foliage to learn about layering, transparency and pigments. Yes, even beginners or folks that want to ease their way back into art.
The series focuses on releasing yourself from the obligation of perfection, learning water control, brush technique, color matching, layering, and eventually scenic and loosely figurative works.
You can choose the full series for comprehensive skill-building or take individual classes as a fun refresher. Each session offers engaging techniques and creative insights with plenty of feedback and encouragement in a supportive environment.
each class is $30. includes materials, demo and instruction. ages 12+
Saturday AM Kids Art Club! / Clases de Arte para Niñxs! 10:30AM
Young artists ages 6 - 13 will learn techniques, color theory and composition in crafting their own take-home piece.
Saturday AM Kids Art Club! / Clases de Arte para Niñxs! 9AM
Young artists ages 6 - 13 will learn techniques, color theory and composition in crafting their own take-home piece.