About us
Photo by Alice Plati
Create the life you want to live.
We believe in creative living—not just in what we make, but in how we move through the world. It’s a mindset, a way of noticing, a way of connecting. It’s choosing curiosity over routine, presence over perfection, play over pressure.
At Drawing Room, creativity isn’t reserved for artists. It’s for anyone drawn to a slower pace, a deeper conversation, a life made richer by attention and expression.
We’re grounded in creativity, learning, and connection. Whether you're picking up a pencil, a book, or a new idea—you belong here. Come as you are, stay a while, and rediscover the joy of living a little more creatively each day.
It started around a dinner table—with clay, conversation, and a desire to create something meaningful.
Angela, our founder, began by hosting casual gatherings in her NYC apartment: part art class, part dinner party, part creative escape. Then, open mics, mosaic workshops, and more…those early workshops sparked something real—a need for connection, for expression, for a creative life lived in good company.
Drawing Room has grown into a home for creative living.
We believe there's a quiet magic that happens when people gather with intention. Creativity flows more easily. Conversations deepen. Joy becomes tangible. That’s the kind of city we want to live in—and that’s what we’re building, one gathering at a time.
On the name, “Drawing Room”…
Yes, “drawing room” used to be another word for a living room—a place to withdraw to after dinner and settle into something slower, something more relaxed. Here, we gather to draw, of course—but also to reconnect, recharge, and reimagine how we live creatively.
Meet the team
Aubrey Aiese (EYE-AYE-SEE) (she/her)
Head of Ceramics & Community Programming, Ceramics Instructor
Rachel Herron (she/her)
Writing Instructor
Adriana Gramly (she/her)
Fibers & Drawing Instructor, Creative Growth Strategist
Ray Hwang (he/him)
Drawing, Painting, Bookmaking Instructor
Zoe Wallace (she/her)
Senior Open Hour Host, and Media Associate
Khamkay (come-kai) Inthavong (she/her)
Open Hour Host and Media Associate
Katherine Lee (she/her)
Volunteer & Operations Coordinator and Open Hour Host
Kat Quach (she/her)
Open Hour Host
Erin Jones (she/her)
Community Event Host
Kimmie David (she/they)
Open Hour Host
Mika Cook-Wright (he/him)
Social Media Manager + Ceramics Technician
Gina Darnaud
Special Projects and Operations
Ariel Wang (she/her)
Administrative Assistant
Ivy Weinglass (she/her)
Ceramics Instructor
Stephanie Guralnick (she/they)
Community Event Host
Ayaka Takao (she/they)
Ceramics Instructor
Meiying Thai (she/her)
Head of Mixed Media & Workshop Programming, Mixed Media Instructor
Angela Lee (she/her)
Founder
Andrea Resendiz (she/they)
Operations + Studio Manager
Aaisha Bhuiyan (she/her)
Community Event Host
FAQs
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Great experience design extends beyond any single medium – music, ambiance, food, drinks, conversation, and purpose.
Gatherings at Drawing Room embody countless elements of thoughtful curation for your enjoyment. Stretch your creative brain, relax, connect with people, and share an experience – the vibes, the laughs, the present moment – to make new memories.
Photos of you on the Drawing Room camera
Come by to take a photo on our no-screen camera and see it here!
Drawing Room in the News
New York Live with Lauren Scala
Our founder Angela chats with Lauren Scala about Drawing Room, why we exist, and what we do here.
Please email info@nycdrawingroom.com with any questions or inquiries.