Sketch & Sip: New York Silver, Then and Now

When: Thursday, July 20, 2017, 6:00pm

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Spend an evening sketching beautiful artworks from the exhibition New York Silver, Then and Now. Artist Simon Levenson will lead a lesson on capturing form and shading, followed by independent sketching time in the gallery. The program includes a tour of New York Silver, which links the rich history of silversmithing in New York City to today by pairing historic pieces with remarkable new works by contemporary artists.

Sketch & Sip is open to adults ages 21 years old & up, of all artistic abilities. Fee includes two drinks (wine, beer, soda, and juice will be served) and drawing materials for use during class time.

Advance registration is required. Space limited to 25 participants per class.

Simon Levenson is the drawing instructor at The National Arts Club and the founder of Drawing New York. He teaches oil painting at The Art Students League and drawing at the Museum of the City of New York and The Morgan Library and Museum. His oil paintings are represented by Cavalier Gallery. He has a permanent installation for The Metropolitan Transportation Authority at the Beach 60th Street station on the A train.

$30 for adults | $25 for seniors & students (with ID) | $20 for Museum members.
Includes Museum admission.

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