In this full-day generative writing workshop, Artist-in-Residence Ivy Raff guides participants to learn or hone the Zen approach to writing as instructed by Natalie Goldberg. With the primary objective of clearing mental clutter and writing from “the bottom of the mind,” students will first learn the simple and effective concepts of Zen writing practice. We intersperse guided […]
$35 | General Registration$25 | Surel’s Place Monthly Sustaining Members (Access with Passcode) Register Experiencing writer's block? Feeling like you are in a rut? Don't know what to work on next? The issue may not be a lack of material- it could be your process. This workshop will create a space for you to consider […]
WORKSHOPFELTING TECHNIQUESSaturday, August 23rd | 1:00pm - 4:00pm Open to ages 16 & up - beginners to advanced. $45 | General Admission$35 | Surel's Place Sustaining Member Admission (register with Special Passcode)Partial scholarships are available by request to info@surelsplace.org. This workshop with Artist-in-Residence Alieh Rezaei explores the ancient art of felting, with a focus on […]
WORKSHOP Drawing from Experience: An Introduction to Graphic Medicine and Creating Autobiographical Comics $45 | General Admission$35 | Surel’s Place Sustaining Member Admission (register with Special Passcode)Partial scholarships are available by request to info@surelsplace.org. In this workshop with Maja Milkowska-Shibata, we will explore the advantages of comics as a medium, highlighting their various applications, such as simplifying complex […]
OPEN STUDIOOpen Zine Studio with Maja Miłkowska-ShibataWednesday, September 24th | 5:00pm - 8:00pm free at the Garden City Public Library Join us for a hands-on evening exploring the art of zines! Maja Miłkowska-Shibata, Artist-in-Residence at Surel's Place, will guide the participants in creating their own mini comic zines. Discover how this DIY medium can be […]
WORKSHOPWATERCOLOR PAINTING TECHNIQUES FOR BEGINNERSSaturday, October 25th | 1:00pm - 4:00pm $45 | General Admission$35 | Surel’s Place Sustaining Member Admission (register with Special Passcode)Partial scholarships are available by request to info@surelsplace.org. Watercolor is a vibrant, approachable medium that invites creativity—even if you’ve never picked up a brush before! In this workshop, artist Yidan Guo will guide you […]
WORKSHOPWATERCOLOR PAINTING TECHNIQUES FOR BEGINNERSSunday, October 26th | 1:00pm – 4:00pm $45 | General Admission$35 | Surel’s Place Sustaining Member Admission (register with Special Passcode)Partial scholarships are available by request to info@surelsplace.org. Watercolor is a vibrant, approachable medium that invites creativity—even if you’ve never picked up a brush before! In this workshop, artist Yidan Guo will guide you […]
WORKSHOPYOUR CREATIVE VISION: DRAWING WORKSHOPSaturday, November 22nd | 1:00pm - 4:00pm $45 | General Registration $35 | Surel's Place Sustaining Membership (with Special Passcode) Partial scholarships available by request to info@surelsplace.org at Surel's Place: 212 E. 33rd Street in Garden City Marshall Toomey will lead a workshop sharing drawing tips to incorporate into your own art practice. The class will be […]
WORKSHOPYOUR CREATIVE VISION: DRAWING WORKSHOPSunday, November 30th | 1:00pm - 4:00pm $45 | General Registration $35 | Surel's Place Sustaining Membership (with Special Passcode) Partial scholarships available by request to info@surelsplace.org at Surel's Place: 212 E. 33rd Street in Garden City Marshall Toomey will lead a workshop sharing drawing tips to incorporate into your own art practice. The class will be […]
WORKSHOPFORM & MEANING: STORYTELLING THROUGH LETTERSSaturday, January 17th | 1:00pm – 4:00pm $45 | General Registration (materials included)$35 | Surel's Place Monthly Donors (with Special Passcode)Partial scholarships available by request to info@surelsplace.org Setareh Ghoreishi will lead a workshop introducing you to ancient and non-Latin scripts (with visual references to Farsi and Cuneiform). Explore language beyond its […]
WORKSHOPPAINTING THE ESSENTIALSSaturday, March 14th | 1:00 – 4:00pm $45 | General Registration$35 | Surel's Place Monthly Sustaining Donors (with Special Passcode)Partial scholarships available by request to info@surelsplace.org Ages 16 & up This workshop with Hector Beven introduces participants to the power of simplification in painting. We begin with short examples from artists who inspire […]
WORKSHOPINTRODUCTION TO PHOTOGRAMMETRYSaturday, April 18th | 1:00pm – 3:00pm$45 Ever wondered how photos can become immersive 3D objects? In this hands-on, two-hour workshop, participants will explore photogrammetry—a powerful and accessible technique that transforms everyday images into digital three-dimensional models. No prior 3D or technical experience required, just curiosity and a smartphone. We’ll start with a clear, approachable […]
