Dumbo Archway + Plaza

This relaxing figure-drawing workshop gives artists the perfect opportunity to put into practice the essential elements of drawing anatomy. The art of sketching the human figure enables us to gather the tools for capturing the essence of the human body's musculature, texture, and posture while honing observational skills. Hone your life drawing skills with theContinue reading "Dumbo Drink and Draw: Ty Peterson – Figure drawing with a live model"

Our spray paint instructor will show you how to express your inner graffiti artist! From lettering to imagery, we hope to push your ideas to new heights. Austin brings a very wild style to a cozy night under the archway. Spend your evening creating in a way you never though possible! Presented by Team DumboContinue reading "Drink and Draw: Austen Aura – Graffiti Exploration: Lettering and Design"

Explore the unexpected through surrealist painting and collage in this playful mixed-media workshop. Begin with loose watercolor washes to create a dreamy, abstract background, then layer in found images, cut paper, and drawn elements to build a one-of-a-kind composition that blends reality with imagination. Presented by Team Dumbo and powered by Creatively Wild.  $20 forContinue reading "Drink and Draw: Surrealist Watercolor and Collage Paintings"

Step into the word of one of the creative minds of Dumbo. Tanya brings a Superfine approach to all things art. Learn the process behind the master as we join Superfines co-owner down for a night of fun and creativity! Presented by Team Dumbo and powered by Creatively Wild.  $20 for art materials, or bringContinue reading "Drink and Draw: Tanya and Superfine"

Join Brooklyn-born artist Tyler Scott for a bold and expressive painting session inspired by the vibrant brushwork of Vincent van Gogh. Using acrylics, you’ll learn how to layer thick paint, build dynamic textures, and use color emotionally rather than realistically—hallmarks of Van Gogh’s powerful style. Whether you choose to paint a swirling sky, a vividContinue reading "Drink and Draw: Tyler Scott – Van Gogh Style Painting"

Join visual artist Rodney Ewing—whose powerful mixed-media work explores overlooked histories of the Black Diaspora—as he guides you through the fundamentals of two-point perspective drawing. With a background in drawing, printmaking, and installation, Ewing’s practice bridges memory, fact, and form. In this session, you’ll learn to create three-dimensional objects on a flat surface using horizonContinue reading "Drink and Draw: Rodney Ewing – Objects in Perspective"

Join Samantha Baker for a bold and expressive workshop focused on creating portraits through continuous line drawing and layered collage. Begin with a single, unbroken line—drawn freely across the page without lifting your pen—as you sketch the contours of a face in your own unique style. Use pencil to warm up or go straight inContinue reading "Drink and Draw: Samantha Baker – Continuous Line Portraits"

Join artist April Hannah for an evening of playful mark-making and intuitive creativity as we dive into the world of abstraction. You’ll begin by cutting out a shape—either from a provided template or one you invent yourself—and tracing it repeatedly across your canvas or paper to build a layered web of forms. From there, lookContinue reading "Drink and Draw: April Hannah – Exploring Abstraction"

In this hands-on workshop, spray paint will be your primary tool as you work with custom stencils, including CAM's signature elephant and other animals like the hummingbird, to create dynamic images on canvas. In addition to the art, there will be raffles and a special giveaway for one lucky participant. *20$ for art materials, orContinue reading "Drink and Draw: Craig Anthony Miller – “Elephants Amongst Bridges”"