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Drawing New York’s three-session course moves from the structure of the head to massing-in shapes and rendering. It meets Thursday evenings in November; the listed fee is $275, and the materials list includes paper, four pencil grades and several drawing tools.
All times are local to the venue · America/New York
The course treats portrait drawing as a sequence of decisions: first organize the head, then clarify its shapes, and finally develop the image through rendering. Drawing New York’s three Thursday sessions give those stages separate places in the curriculum, with Katya teaching fundamentals that include anatomy, structure, likeness and precision with materials.
The event description frames the course as a progression from an initial block-in toward a developed portrait. It connects likeness to anatomy and structure, rather than presenting it as a finishing touch on its own. For someone choosing a class, that emphasis signals time spent on how the portrait is organized as well as how it is rendered.
The listed topics make the progression concrete: “The Structure of the Head,” “Specificity & Massing-In Shapes,” and “Rendering & Aesthetic Additions.” Moving from head structure to more particular shapes before adding finish gives each session a distinct focus. The course description says Katya will cover the principles of beginning a portrait and basic form rendering, aiming for a drawing with visual expression.
Further reading: Portrait Drawing (3 sessions), Thu, Nov 5, 2026, 6:30 PM | MeetupBending Spoons ↗
The supplies list is specific enough to check against what you already own: paper in the Strathmore 400 series, with 9-by-12 inches as the smallest listed size and 18-by-24 inches as the largest; 4H, 2H, H and HB pencils, with Staedler recommended; a kneaded eraser; a round-tip Tombow Mono Zero eraser, marked highly recommended; a Staedler sandpaper lead pointer pad; an X-acto knife; a soft brush; and a blending stump.
The listing does not say whether the course provides any of these materials or whether they are an extra cost. Confirm what to bring and what is included before booking, especially if you would need to assemble the full list.
Further reading: Portrait Drawing (3 sessions), Thu, Nov 5, 2026, 6:30 PM | MeetupBending Spoons ↗
The announced topics progress from organizing the head to clarifying shapes and developing the drawing. Each session has a separate focus; see the schedule for its date and start time.
The course meets November 5, 12 and 19, 2026, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. EST each evening.
Portrait Drawing (3 sessions), Thu, Nov 5, 2026, 6:30 PM | MeetupBending Spoons ↗
Drawing New York’s group page lists the price as $275. The event listing does not explain ticket or refund terms, confirm current availability, or say whether materials are provided. Check with the organizer about those details before booking.
Drawing New York | MeetupBending Spoons ↗ · Portrait Drawing (3 sessions), Thu, Nov 5, 2026, 6:30 PM | MeetupBending Spoons ↗
No age policy is stated. Contact Drawing New York if you are considering the course for a minor.
Portrait Drawing (3 sessions), Thu, Nov 5, 2026, 6:30 PM | MeetupBending Spoons ↗
The event listing gives the destination as Drawing New York, 15 Gramercy Pk S, New York, NY. Use the map or directions link to calculate a route from your starting point. The listing does not provide route numbers, parking details, or event-specific entrance or accessibility information; contact the organizer if you need those details.
Portrait Drawing (3 sessions), Thu, Nov 5, 2026, 6:30 PM | MeetupBending Spoons ↗
The three announced topics move from the structure of the head to massing-in shapes, then rendering and aesthetic additions. The description also identifies anatomy, likeness and basic form rendering as course subjects.
Portrait Drawing (3 sessions), Thu, Nov 5, 2026, 6:30 PM | MeetupBending Spoons ↗
The event listing gives a materials list but does not say whether supplies are provided or included in the fee. Confirm with Drawing New York before booking.
Portrait Drawing (3 sessions), Thu, Nov 5, 2026, 6:30 PM | MeetupBending Spoons ↗ · Drawing New York | MeetupBending Spoons ↗
Drawing New York’s group description says membership is not required to attend its events. It does not give this class’s specific entrance or access arrangements.
15 Gramercy Pk S, New York, NY
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