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NYC: Fear-Free Drawing at the Met Museum
Learn to draw at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, using the museum's masterpieces as inspiration. Guided by a professional artist, you'll master techniques like line quality, shading, and 3D effects to create a unique drawing you're proud of.
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| Location | Upper East Side - Btwn E 83rd & E 82nd Streets | |||||||||||||||
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$950 for up to 10 people; $50 per additional person
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Up to 2 hours For a shortened session, please request desired length in special requests at checkout.
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Up to 40 people Group size can be changed after booking if needed.
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Description
Draw inside the Metropolitan Museum of Art's American Wing with a professional NYC artist educator. Learn line quality, shading, three-dimensional depth and personal style using the collection as inspiration.
Everyone can draw, including you! Participants of all backgrounds and experience levels are warmly welcome. You will leave the Met with a unique drawing you created and a new perspective on how to really see the world around you.
What's included:
- All art materials, including
- Paper
- Eraser
- Pencils
- Pencil sharpeners
- 1 professional artist educator per 30 participants, a second instructor added according to budget and group size
- $50 FREE gift card for every participant to our partner vendor
- NOTE: Location within the museum is The American Wing unless otherwise specified.
Event Itinerary
Sample Event Schedule: 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm (time may be changed)
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3:00 - 3:10 pm Welcome to your event!
Short introduction by our partner vendor and a brief overview of what to expect and what we will learn. -
OPTIONAL (10 minutes) Let's Connect! Icebreaker
Allow your team to bond and connect with an icebreaker that leads to bonding and connection. -
3:10 - 3:35 pm How to Get Started with ART
Beginning with expressive artistic exercises, learn and practice the basic techniques such as mark-making, composition, and why there is no such thing as "mistakes" in art. Receive step-by-step instruction as you experiment with art supplies. -
3:35 - 3:50 pm Find The Shape: The Art of Seeing
When creating artwork, you learn how to see. Learn artistic hacks, tips, and tools to make creating artwork easy! We'll begin by creating basic shapes while also creating the first layers of our artworks. -
3:50 - 4:05 pm Adding Details
How do you make your art "pop"? Learn and practice techniques in creating more detail and personalized expression. Bring your personal style into your art and learn how to infuse your art with your unique personality. Discover why there is no "right and wrong" in the creative process. -
4:05 pm - 4:25 pm Bringing It Together
Combining all of the techniques we have learned, continue to receive easy-to-follow instruction on how to bring your artwork to the next level while creating art to feel proud of. -
4:25 - 4:30 pm Group Art Exhibit
In our art exhibit, all are invited to show off their finished drawing while enjoying how unique each piece of artwork is. This is what TEAM is all about! -
OPTIONAL (10 minutes) Coming Back Together
End your event by bringing your team together in an impactful, connected conversation. Share your finished artwork, provide feedback about the uniqueness of each drawing, and explore questions, such as:- How would you describe your creative experience in three words?
- What is one major takeaway and something you learned that surprised you?