Cover image of the Bowne House comic created by Jesse Lambert. The comic is made possible (in part) with public funds from the Queens Arts Fund, a re-grant program supported by New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council and administered by New York Foundation for the Arts.
You’re invited to a Sketching Workshop at Bowne House led by artist Jesse Lambert. Enjoy a relaxing and creative afternoon of drawing in one of the oldest homes in New York City. This is a FREE workshop and space is limited.
PARTICIPANTS CAN ATTEND ONE OF TWO SESSIONS:
Session One: 11am to 1pm
Session Two: 2pm to 4pm
HOW TO REGISTER: Click the button below to claim your ticket on Eventbrite. Ticket is required (printed or digital) for entry to the workshop.
WHAT TO EXPECT: The workshop will begin with an introduction by artist Jesse Lambert. He will be speaking about his latest comic book featuring the story of Bowne House. This will be followed by a short walk-through of the historic rooms led by a Bowne House Educator.
After the introduction, it’s time to sketch! You will be given a small sketchbook and drawing tools. You can choose to sketch the home’s architecture, furniture, or smaller collection items.
SUPPLIES: All participants will be given a sketchbook, pencils, and pen. Guests are welcome to bring personal sketchbooks if desired.
WORKSHOP PRICE: Free
AGES: The workshop is appropriate for anyone ages 10 and up. All children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the workshop.
PLEASE NOTE: Food & beverages are prohibited inside the museum. Refreshments will be available outside in the garden.
ARTIST BIO:
Jesse Lambert is a Jackson Heights based artist who makes nonfiction comics on a wide range of topics (art, history, public health, memoir, travel), often with an auto-bio element or personal perspective. He is currently working on a graphic memoir about his unconventional childhood. He has published comics on Hyperallergic.com and contributed to the comics anthologies Rescue Party: A Graphic Anthology of COVID Lockdown, American Cult, COVID Chronicles, and Clayton: Godfather of the Lower East Side – A Documentary. In 2024 Jesse was awarded a Queens Arts Fund New Work Grant to make a comic about the Bowne Historic House of Flushing, Queens. You can see more about his work at jesselambert.net
This workshop is made possible (in part) with public funds from the Queens Arts Fund, a re-grant program supported by New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council and administered by New York Foundation for the Arts.