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Saturday Grass Volleyball - Lincoln Park

Sat, Oct 10, 5:30 PM

From Jersey City CO-ED Grass Volleyball

Come join us for a Saturday afternoon of grass volleyball, good games, and good vibes! Location is Lincoln Park in Jersey City, check the pinned location. Look for a blue net near the fountain. Once the net is set, let's start the game! If 2 teams - first to 21 If 3 teams - first to 15 ### 📅 Event Details **Saturday | 1:30–4:30 PM** 📍 **Lincoln Park, Jersey City** 🏐 **Intermediate Level** 💵 **$5 per player** ☀️ **Weather:** 70°F / Partly Sunny ### 🏐 What to Bring *Water bottle 💧 *Athletic clothes & shoes *Sunscreen recommended ☀️ **Balls provided.** ### 💳 RSVP & Payment **RSVP is required. Payment confirms your spot.** **$5 per player — Venmo:** `@alan-cortes-2` Please RSVP and send payment to secure your spot. If the event reaches capacity, a **waitlist will open**. Also, follow our instagram to see some pictures and action shots: [https://www.instagram.com/synthesisjc/](https://www.instagram.com/synthesisjc/)

9 attendees

SECOND TUESDAYS Life Drawing Session

Tue, Oct 13, 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 9/29/2026 at 8:00 AM ON EVENTBRITE. EVENTBRITE PAYMENT LINK: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/life-drawing-october-2026-tickets-1990938827628 $13.00($15.71 with fees) in advance at Eventbrite $10.00 for students $20.00 at the door -- CASH PLEASE SEEYA SOON!!

17 attendees

Street, Travel & Cityscape Photography Seminar: Oct. 24 , Sat. 1:30 PM-4:00 PM

Sat, Oct 24, 5:30 AM

From PhotoManhattan - Photography classes NYC & Free Exhibits

4.7

Join us for another Street photo tour in Union Square [Street, Travel & Cityscape Photography Seminar (1 session): Oct. 24 , Saturday 1:30 PM-4:00 PM. In-person: Outdoors](https://www.photomanhattan.com/product-p/se-spb.i-03.1.htm "Street, Travel & Cityscape Photography Seminar (1 session): Oct. 24 , Saturday 1:30 PM-4:00 PM. In-person: Outdoors, SE-SPB.i-03.1") $ 135.- \* Meetup RSVPs don't reflect the number of attendees as most Registrations come from our site: [https://www.photomanhattan.com](https://www.photomanhattan.com/) Courses are limited to 8-15 people depending on the course. **This workshop is fully Outdoors.** Except, in specific instances such as rain / drizzle, it will be partially indoors or rescheduled. **Meeting location will be in Union Square Park or the Highline (at 14th street).** **Class Information:** Capture your city and make memories that will last a lifetime! This street photo session is the more basic version of our Travel Photography course. In this class you will learn the tricks and tips on how to shoot quickly and efficiently so to capture street scenes with the best possible lighting, framing, perspective and exposure. In person sessions include outdoor shooting, in or around Union Square park. Come ready to tour and snap. Whether you shoot with a DSLR, Point and shoot, Mirrorless cameras or a Phone camera, this class is right for you. Requirements: Any cameras. Phones, Mirrorless, Point and shoot, or DSLR. No prior knowledge required. And, basic knowledge of how to use your camera. Note: class will not be a lesson on camera settings. If you feel you need a reinforcement on it, please take the Digital Camera classes prior to this class. Note: if you are taking or plan on taking the Travel Photography course you don't need this class." 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, Oct 11, 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

Street, Travel Photography : Oct 24- Nov. 7, Sat. 1:30 -4:00 PM. in person

Sat, Oct 24, 5:30 AM

From PhotoManhattan - Photography classes NYC & Free Exhibits

4.7

[Street, Travel & Cityscape Photography Workshop (3 sessions): Oct 24- Nov 07 , Saturdays 1:30 PM-4:00 PM. In-person: Outdoors.](https://www.photomanhattan.com/product-p/co-tp1.i-06.1.htm "Street, Travel & Cityscape Photography Workshop (3 sessions): Oct 24- Nov 07 , Saturdays 1:30 PM-4:00 PM. In-person: Outdoors., CO-TP1.i-06.1") $ 375.- \* Meetup RSVPs don't reflect the number of attendess as most Registrations come from our site: https://www.photomanhattan.com **🏙️ STREET, TRAVEL & CITYSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY:** Urban workshop is an essential mix of **Landscape, Cityscape, and Street Photography**, making it ideal for the frequent traveler, the photojournalist, and the photographer who loves shooting anywhere, everywhere. This intensive course is mostly conducted **outdoors** and focuses on honing compositional and technical skills specific to dynamic, real-world environments. You'll be fully prepared for your next outdoor adventure, from capturing expressive street portraits to stunning natural landscapes. ## What You Will Master: * **Location Composition:** Learn savvy techniques that will turn your landscape and cityscape images into outstanding ones, focusing on perspective, lighting, and specialized composition rules for outdoor scenes. * **Street & Candid Techniques:** Capture scenes and moments with confidence, including environmental portraiture and the ethics of shooting in public spaces. * **Real-Time Practice:** Experienced instructors guide you through various outdoor shooting scenarios (High Line, Union Square, Central Park, etc.) with immediate review of the work photographed during class. * **Light Manipulation:** The ins and outs of manipulating natural and urban light for impactful location photos. | Requirements & Availability | | --------------------------- | | **Requirements:** Any camera (DSLRs to Phone cameras). Note: This course will not review the fundamentals of camera functions and exposure; students are expected to know how to manage their cameras (auto or manual mode recommended). | | **Assumed Knowledge:** Digital Photography I or equivalent level is recommended. | | **Note:** Classes take place mainly outdoors. Please be prepared for weather conditions. | | **Available Versions:** Full course (various duration options) or Single day seminar (brief intro). | **Note** This course will not review the fundamentals of camera functions and exposure; students are expected to know how to manage their cameras (in automatic or manual mode). View more dates and classes at: https://www.photomanhattan.com/photography-classes-nyc-s/1814.htm

1 attendee

Portrait Drawing (3 sessions)

Thu, Oct 15, 10:30 PM

From Drawing New York

4.9

3 sessions \- Thursdays October 15\, 22\, & 29 \| 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. **Materials:** Strathmore 400 series Drawing Paper, smallest 9”x12” or largest 18”x24” 4H, 2H, H, HB pencils (Staedler brand recommended) Kneaded eraser Tombow mono zero eraser, round tip (highly recommended) (Staedler) Sandpaper lead pointer pad X-acto knife Soft brush Blending stump **Week 1:** The Structure of the Head **Week 2:** Specificity & Massing-In Shapes **Week 3:** Rendering & Aesthetic Additions

5 attendees

DIY Product Photography: Oct 27, Tuesday 5:15 - 8:30 PM. In-person.

Tue, Oct 27, 9:15 PM

From PhotoManhattan - Photography classes NYC & Free Exhibits

4.7

Learn lighting like a pro with our next workshop [DIY Product Photography: Mobile Studio & E-Commerce Ready Images. (1 session): Oct 27, Tuesday 5:15 PM- 8:30 PM. In-person.](https://www.photomanhattan.com/product-p/co-pef.i-03.1.htm "DIY Product Photography: Mobile Studio & E-Commerce Ready Images. (1 session): Oct 27, Tuesday 5:15 PM- 8:30 PM. In-person., CO-PEF.i-03.1") 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. # DIY PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHY: Mobile Studio & E-Commerce Ready Images. This workshop is designed for individuals or small businesses looking to improve the quality and look of their images of small to medium size products, including hand-made crafts, apparel, jewelry, and more. We've merged the technical photography know-how from the pros and adapted the concepts to be used even through the**simplicity of phones and limited lighting access**. ## What You Will Master: * **Home-Made Studio:** We'll show you how to set up a small, dedicated studio that you can **automate** for future products, maximizing image quality and shooting efficiency using equipment you already possess. * **Quality Control:** Learn techniques for making your images look great, achieving specific **backgrounds, tonalities, and focus** in a few quick steps. * **E-Commerce Workflow:** Introduction to shooting techniques that are effective for **batch editing and automated post-production**, crucial for scaling your online listings. * **Expert Troubleshooting:** Youâ€™ll be provided with an arsenal of expert tricks and tips, and troubleshooting for successful results. If you have a product you'd like to photograph, please feel free to bring it! ## Course Versions (Choose Your Format): This content is available in two focused formats to suit your learning style: * **Online Guide/Seminar:** Focuses on the overall concepts of **branding**, **color balance**, and **focus control** for product imagery. * **Hands-On Photoshoot Workshop (This course):** A dedicated hands-on **photoshoot** experience focusing on lighting and maximizing **quality** and **efficiency** of image making. | Requirements & Availability | | --------------------------- | | **Requirements:** Any camera (Smartphone, Point-and-shoot, Mirrorless, DSLR). | | **Knowledge:** We ask that you feel comfortable browsing the settings for your camera and are familiar with basic shooting. | | **Advanced Light:** For more advanced strobe/flash lighting control, please refer to our **Studio & Lighting** course. | . View more dates and classes at: https://www.photomanhattan.com/photography-classes-nyc-s/1814.htm

1 attendee

Sunday Instructed Figure Drawing

Sun, Oct 11, 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,

3 attendees

Instructed Drawing Night at the Met

Fri, Oct 23, 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.

1 attendee

Drawing Techniques with Simon Levenson

Thu, Oct 15, 10:30 PM

From Drawing New York

4.9

In this weekly studio class, students learn to structurally draw a new part of the body each session, building a clear understanding of anatomy, proportion, and form. Working on toned paper with traditional drawing materials, we’ll study the methods of the Old Master, developing drawings through gesture, block-in, and open rendering. By the end of the course, students will have a toolkit for constructing the human figure with confidence and classical refinement. Materials List Strathmore Toned Tan 9×12 Graphite Pencils Generals White Charcoal Pencil Eraser

3 attendees

Instructed Figure Drawing

Fri, Oct 23, 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.

1 attendee

Sketch the Streets of Chinatown!

Sat, Oct 17, 3:00 PM

From Central Park Sketching & Art Meetup Group

4.8

Let's meet in Columbus Park and then venture around to sketch the colorful streets of Chinatown: Doyers, Pell, Mott. There won't be much sitting room available for this one, so we can stand, or if you have a folding art chair, bring it. **We'll meet by the pavilion in Columbus Park.** Any problems on the day of the event, I can be reached at 646-831-9816. Looking forward to sketching with you! *** IMPORTANT: In case of rain, I will let people know early in the morning if it is canceled, and then reschedule for another day. *** What makes our Meetups different from other art groups and classes? There's no instruction, but we like to share our work, and chat and be inspired. Share tips and learn from people in a casual environment where all levels of artists are welcome! Don't be shy to ask anyone anything! • We sketch for a bit, usually 45 minutes or so, and then get back together and share our drawings, and then sketch again, etc. There's usually time for 3 sketches. • Please bring your own supplies - anything you like to work with - pens, pencil, watercolor, pastel, small sketchbook or large paper, iPad, whatever suits you. • We hand out nametags so everyone can meet one another! • We take photos to share on the site later. Take a bunch! • Sorry, but please leave the dogs at home; they tend to step on the artwork. Thanks. • The Meetup is FREE and everyone at all skill levels is welcome! *** Please note that if you add a comment below it will spam everyone with an email, so please use your judgment.

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