Journeys
Journey into a creative, connected life
Our multi-week experiences are led by a team of professional artists who thoughtfully design each journey for makers, dreamers, and lifelong learners. Together, we build new skills, deepen our lifelong creative practices, and find inspiration within a supportive community.
Winter Journeys are now enrolling…
Cohort Program
(Midtown & Williamsburg)
Flexible dates, from Nov 5, 2025 to Jan 21, 2026
“Clay in Practice” - a ceramics intensive
Every Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm in Williamsburg from Oct 28 to Dec 16
“A Full Course of Drawing” - a drawing intensive
Every Monday from 6:30pm-9pm in Midtown from Nov 3 to Dec 15
Journey Offerings
Cohort Program
An exploratory journey spanning various mediums.
Jumpstart your creativity with fellow cohort members. Create a custom, 8-week schedule from a variety of workshops.
Intensives
A focused deep-dive into one discipline or medium.
Dig deep into one creative area like drawing or ceramics to gain confidence. Engage with community through food & conversation, too.
Included in all Journeys
Creative Flow Membership
All journeys include the Creative Flow Membership at Drawing Room. Enjoy unlimited Open Hours, access to the Art and Clay Libraries on every visit, exclusive member events, guest passes, and member perks with your digital member card.
Group Projects
Group projects are collaborative gatherings where all Journey members of the season are invited to participate in building something together! Two group projects are held throughout each season, usually a collaborative ceramics group project (Williamsburg) and board game group project (Midtown).
Journey Alumni Gallery
All Journey Alumni is encouraged to submit their works to our gallery in our Williamsburg space! We host a gallery opening each season to commemorate new student shows.
“I participated in the first Cohort Program…and I have been hooked ever since! Not only do they offer so many amazing workshops, but they've also created such a warm and welcoming community that has really become a creative home for me. I think I've taken workshops with all of the instructors at this point and they are truly all so talented, kind, and inspiring!
Would highly recommend if you're looking to try a new medium, reconnect with your creativity, or meet new artsy friends!”
KellyAnne Tang, Journey Alumna
Our Journeys Team
Get to know the team that makes all of our Journeys happen!
Drawing Room instructors are passionate, practicing artists who love sharing their skills and ideas to build a more creative, connected world. They each have distinct styles and ways of teaching, and work together to design and instruct our Journeys. Together with our Ariel and Kat on the operations side, they bring our programs to life!
Meiying Thai
Aubrey Aiese
Adriana Gramly (she/her) is an artist whose playful, multidisciplinary work draws from folklore, childhood, and Bolivian roots.
Rachel Herron (she/her) is a multidisciplinary artist, writer, and educator whose workshops blend storytelling, play, and creative exploration.
Ray Hwang
Ayaka Takao
Ray Hwang (he/him) is a an artist whose layered, abstracted personal‑history work explores themes of family, home, and intercultural tension.
Ayaka teaches ceramics workshops. She works in ceramics, painting, and written word.
Ariel (she/her) is your guide and support—you’ll be hearing from her often! With her deep knowledge of the magic behind our programs, she’ll help you find your way, keep things on track, and make sure you always know what’s next.
Kat Lee
Ariel Hwang
Kat (she/her) is our Journeys inventory fairy—she conjures up exactly what we need, right when we need it, and ensures every detail is just right. Her behind-the-scenes magic is essential to making everything run smoothly!
Aubrey (she/her) teaches workshops, intensives, and leads the ceramics team at Drawing Room! She makes pots with playfully illustrated faces and feelings.
Meiying Thai (she/her) is a multidisciplinary artist and Head of Mixed Media at Drawing Room, making work rooted in love, movement, and connection.
Rachel Herron
Adriana Gramly
Angie Hewitt
Ivy Weinglass
Angie (she/her) creates art and zines inspired by mystery, memory, and the otherworldly, highlighting the overlooked oddities of daily life.
Ivy teaches ceramics workshops and intensives. She’s inspired by the natural world around her.
“Journeys are the heart of what we offer at Drawing Room – the perfect blend of community, connection, and creative growth. They bring together like-minded individuals with shared intent, to inspire a creative life, and transform your practice.”
Which is right for you?
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Our Cohort Program is a good fit for you if:
You are a beginner in many or most creative mediums
You want to explore and try new things, sometimes branching out of your comfort zone! The Cohort Program provides variety and is all about being a student of life!
You just found us, or want to get involved, or you’ve already taken a Cohort! For many, the Cohort Program is their first engagement with Drawing Room, and many have participated in the Cohort many times!
You want to kickstart your creativity, surrounded by passionate, practicing artists and like-minded community
You want accountability and community for creative living
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Our Intensives are a good fit for you if:
You found you really love one particular medium and want to dive deeper and focus on it
You participated in our Cohort Program and want to the next step (If this isn’t you, don’t worry! The Cohort Program is not a prerequisite for Intensives)
Perhaps you already have a creative practice in this or another creative medium and are craving growth and new inspiration
You want a fresh perspective on fundamental techniques, taught by a collaborating group of working artists
You want accountability and community for creative living
Drop by to learn more!
You can drop-in to a Cohort workshop to get a feel for the program, connect with current Cohort Members, and learn a new skill! Or, swing by Open Hours for a tour of either location!