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Experimental Portraiture Workshop

Published: May 30, 2026; Aithor: Julia Sonrisa

When: June 5, 2026
Where: Greenbelt Recreation Center

Address: 501 Brielle Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10314

Phone: +1 (718) 667-3545

Get creative with NYC Parks! Explore unconventional portrait techniques and unusual materials to create one-of-a-kind works of art.

Take a look at yourself from a new perspective with NYC Parks! Experiment with unconventional portrait techniques in this drawing workshop led by the Art Students League. Try out new methods like blind contour drawing, mixed-media layering, or using unusual materials to create unique textures.

This event is free and open to the public and will take place indoors in the Arts and Crafts room of Greenbelt Recreation Center. There is a parking lot on site.

Time: 6:00-8:00 pm EST

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