Question 1

What brands of art supplies do you carry?

Accepted Answer

We carry Gamblin, Williamsburg, Holbein, Winsor & Newton, Daniel Smith, M. Graham, Tombow, Posca, Decocolor, Zig, Sakura, Uchida, Strathmore, Speedball, Fabriano, Arches, Canson, Krylon, Lefranc Bourgeois, Liquitex, Lamy, Sailor, Staedtler, Caran D'ache, Prismacolor, Sennelier, Fredrix, Trekell, and more.

Question 2

What classes do you offer?

Accepted Answer

Our classes are for all ages and include painting, drawing, comics, printmaking, arts & crafts, creative writing, collage, watercolor, paint & sip, and more sessions of various creative disciplines. Many classes are geared toward novices and require no artistic experience.

Question 3

Do I need to reserve for classes?

Accepted Answer

We require RSVPs for all classes which can done online or in person. If we do not have enough students preregistered, we cancel the session.

Question 4

What if I cancel a class?

Accepted Answer

We require advance notice in the event you cannot attend a prebooked class. Cancellations without advance notice are not refundable or exchangeable. Cancellations can be done by emailing sunnysideartsnyc@gmail.com or by calling 347-686-1582.

Question 5

Are class fees refundable?

Accepted Answer

In the event of cancellation, class fees may be refunded or exchanged for a future class (subject to availability). Class exchanges must take place within one month of cancellation. You must email or call to confirm a refund or cancellation.

Question 6

What kinds of events occur?

Accepted Answer

We have pop-up markets, gallery openings, craft fairs, zine fests, food tastings, open mics, meet-ups, and more.

Question 7

Do you serve refreshments?

Accepted Answer

We offer wine at our Paint & Sip classes and you are welcome to bring your own refreshments during most of our evening sessions for adults. We do not serve snacks or meals though there are many different restaurants and pubs within walking distance.

Question 8

How do I get there?

Accepted Answer

We are located at 4518 Skillman Ave in Sunnyside, Queens. The 46th St/Bliss St station on the local 7-train line is two blocks away on Queens Blvd. The Q60 and Q32 buses are also close.

When exiting the 7-train stop, cross Queens Blvd on the Manhattan-bound side of the street (T-Mobile store on the corner). Walk down 46th Street two blocks to Skillman Ave and turn left. (Skillman Bar is on the corner.) We are the first storefront on the lefthand side.

Question 9

Is there parking?

Accepted Answer

We do not have a parking lot and street parking is limited. We encourage use of mass transit.

Question 10

What happens in Figure Drawing?

Accepted Answer

Our regular Figure Drawing sessions are uninstructed evenings with a professional nude model. Weekly sessions include poses of various time limits. Our experienced models are of all body types. Artists are required to be respectful and to bring their own supplies. Tools and mediums may include pencil, charcoal, watercolor, pastel, ink, and more. Painters are welcome at our Long Pose sessions where the model will do quick warm-ups and then for the rest of the evening, they will do one pose with breaks. A limited number of easels are available and most artists are seated at a table.

Drawing sessions are fun, laid-back and relaxing with music and drinks. BYOB is allowed and wine is often available. Cellphone use is not allowed and any recording or filming is strictly prohibited.

Seating is first-come, first-serve. Up to 14 artists are allowed. Artists are asked to respect each other and the model. Tipping the model is allowed. We ask that artists remain stationed for the duration of each pose and not to disturb others. Latecomers are not guaranteed a seat and may be limited in entry to the space. Latecomers might not be eligible for a refund.

Question 11

What's the neighborhood like?

Accepted Answer

Sunnyside, Queens, has often been called "a small town in the big city" and its vibe is relaxed, friendly and unpretentious. It is located in western Queens and it is a 15-minute subway ride to Manhattan. Sunnyside is one of the most diverse neighborhoods in New York City with residents from all backgrounds.

The neighborhood is easily walkable though close to forms of mass transit. While parking is not easy, Citibikes are common and there are numerous bike lines.

Many restaurants and bars are easily within walk distance and cuisines include pub fair, Japanese, Korean, Bolivian, Nepalese, Thai, Indian, Italian, Mexican, Columbian, and more.

The shop is located across the street from Sunnyside Gardens, a historical district that was one of the first planned communities in NYC. Sunnyside Gardens Park is one of two private parks in NYC.

Question 12

Legal mumbo jumbo

Accepted Answer

This website is owned and operated by Sunnyside Arts LLC. These Terms set forth the terms and conditions under which you may use our website and services as offered by us. By accessing or using the website of our service, you approve that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms.

The prices we charge for using our services are listed on the website. We reserve the right to change our prices for products and services displayed at any time, and to correct pricing errors that may inadvertently occur.

The Service and all materials therein or transferred thereby, including, without limitation, software, images, text, graphics, logos, patents, trademarks, service marks, copyrights, photographs, audio, videos, music and all Intellectual Property Rights related thereto, are the exclusive property of Sunnyside Arts LLC. Except as explicitly provided herein, nothing in these Terms shall be deemed to create a license in or under any such Intellectual Property Rights, and you agree not to sell, license, rent, modify, distribute, copy, reproduce, transmit, publicly display, publicly perform, publish, adapt, edit or create derivative works thereof.

We may, without prior notice, change the services; stop providing the services or any features of the services we offer; or create limits for the services. We may permanently or temporarily terminate or suspend access to the services without notice and liability for any reason, or for no reason.

You agree to indemnify and hold Sunnyside Arts LLC harmless from any demands, loss, liability, claims or expenses (including attorneys’ fees), made against them by any third party due to, or arising out of, or in connection with your use of the website or any of the services offered on the website.

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall Sunnyside Arts LLC be liable for any indirect, punitive, incidental, special, consequential or exemplary damages, including without limitation, damages for loss of profits, goodwill, use, data or other intangible losses, arising out of or relating to the use of, or inability to use, the service.

We reserve the right to modify these terms from time to time at our sole discretion. Therefore, you should review these page periodically. When we change the Terms in a material manner, we will notify you that material changes have been made to the Terms. Your continued use of the Website or our service after any such change constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. If you do not agree to any of these terms or any future version of the Terms, do not use or access (or continue to access) the website or the service.

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