This is the studio of Julia Rothman. But it is also a place for all of us - to be creative, meet other fun people, draw, dance, talk, experiment. The space is located at 543 Union St at Nevins in Gowanus, Brooklyn.
Important: Please arrive on time. Entry is only possible during the 30 minutes before the event starts due to building access restrictions.
upcoming events
MAY 04 2025 6 - 8.30pm
The Figure Assembly $30
Join us for a nude life drawing event featuring dynamic poses ranging from 1 to 20 minutes. Artists of all skill levels are warmly welcome—just remember to bring your own materials! Beer, wine, and seltzer is complimentary. Age 18+. Ticket non-refundable.
Model: Chris
MAY 11 2025 6 - 8.30pm
The Figure Assembly $30
Join us for a nude life drawing event featuring dynamic poses ranging from 1 to 20 minutes. Artists of all skill levels are warmly welcome—just remember to bring your own materials! Beer, wine, and seltzer is complimentary. Age 18+. Ticket non-refundable.
Model: Emily
May 13 2025 6 - 8pm
City Harvest Drawing Fundraiser with Dana Cowin
Join us for a creative evening highlighting City Harvest, the amazing nonprofit rescuing food all across NYC to help feed those in need. They'll be bringing a market bag and all of the food that one person can pick up for free at a City Harvest mobile farmers market — a colorful still life for all of us to sketch and paint. We’ll also be joined by the brilliant Dana Cowin (Progressive Hedonist), who has been on the Board of City Harvest for 30 years, who will briefly describe the mission of City Harvest and might just whip up a quick something delicious using ingredients straight from the cart. Artists are encouraged to make artwork to spread the word about what City Harvest does. Dana will make a donation to City Harvest on behalf of each artist who attends. Bring your own drawing supplies.
May 15 2025 7 - 9pm
Seen Here: Balloon Artist $25
Capture the twist of latex in real time! Join us for a delightfully inflated evening where journalist and raconteur Joshua David Stein sits down for a live interview with a master balloon artist Todd Neufeld of the Twisted Balloon Company — yes, one of those amazing humans who can twist a giraffe, a sword, or a whole scene out of rubber and air. While they chat about the surprisingly fascinating world of balloon sculpting — from birthday parties to art galleries — we’ll be sketching the whole thing. Bring your own supplies. This is part of Seen Here, a new drawing night series featuring unexpected subjects. Each event offers a chance to hear from someone with a unique craft or story — and to draw them as they work or speak. It’s part interview, part figure drawing session, and always something a little different. Please bring your own supplies. Ticket non-refundable.
May 18 2025 6 - 8.30pm
The Figure Assembly $30
Join us for a nude life drawing event featuring dynamic poses ranging from 1 to 20 minutes. Artists of all skill levels are warmly welcome—just remember to bring your own materials! Beer, wine, and seltzer is complimentary. Age 18+. Ticket non-refundable.
Model: Britt
May 19 2025 7 - 9pm
Speed Portrait Night $25
Imagine speed dating but drawing instead of talking! Also nix the romance. We will sit in pairs across from each other and rotate after 5 minutes until everyone has been drawn. We will share all the portraits on the wall and see how everyone saw everyone. This is gonna be super chaotic in all the best ways! Please bring loose paper for this- not bound books so we can hang all the portraits at the end. And whatever supplies you want. Beer, wine, seltzer is complimentary. Ticket non-refundable.
MAY 25 2025 6 - 8.30pm
The Figure Assembly $30
Join us for a nude life drawing event featuring dynamic poses ranging from 1 to 20 minutes. Artists of all skill levels are warmly welcome—just remember to bring your own materials! Beer, wine, and seltzer is complimentary. Age 18+. Ticket non-refundable.
Model: Aja
