Classes, Pop Up Portraits, Markets,
Figure Drawing Sessions…
If it’s not here. I don’t do it. Yet. Or anymore. If you want to see it here, let me know!
Figure Drawing at Prospect Church
Figure drawing session. Bring your pens, pencils, paper, paint, supplies, etc. to draw the live model (he or she will be nude).
Paint & Sip at Pallet
Warm up your winter nights at Pallet Brewery in Maplewood! Pallet’s pouring the sips, Wheelhouse is crafting gorgeous fruit-forward centerpieces, and together they’ll set the stage for our still-life painting session.
All paint supplies are included (feel free to bring your favorites if you have them!), and you’ll head home with a finished piece of art you’ll actually want to hang up.
This isn’t your run-of-the-mill paint & sip—expect a relaxed, creative night out with great drinks, good company, delicious snacks, and a chance to support several beloved local small businesses.
It also makes an excellent Christmas gift—an experience to look forward to when the cold weather hits. Give it to a friend, or treat yourself to a night out of the house this winter!
Date Night Partner Portraits
Oh! Canary is pleased to bring back the ultimate alternative to dinner and a movie: a creative evening for couples -- this time with Ken Stanek, the Maplewood watercolor artist behind Studio Number Nine.
Mix things up this Valentine’s season and bring your partner to enjoy a night of, yes, drawing/painting each other. Think of it as a challenge, or just come to spend quality time together in a relaxed atmosphere with snacks, treats, and other local sweethearts. After lovingly gazing ;) at each other from across the table for the duration of the class, portraits will be revealed all at once!
No experience necessary - Ken will lead you in getting your pencil to paper - and we guarantee the results will be romantic and meaningful (just kidding; but we do guarantee it will be joyful and entertaining!). Great gift idea or excuse for a double date.
$70 registration fee is per couple
Please note this workshop takes place in our South Orange location.
https://www.hisawyer.com/oh-canary/schedules/activity-set/1716859
SOMA Figure Drawing
SOMA Figure Drawing. Two hours of live nude figure drawing. Appropriate for ages 18+ (with exceptions based on parental approval). Learn next to some of the greatest local artists, plus people who haven’t done this since college, or people who’ve never even tried! All mediums are welcome.
Poses start with 1 minute gestures and advance to 20-minute studies.
$20 for two hours.
Affordable Arts Winter
Artists supporting artists
We are local artists who were looking for a new way to share our work with the community. We believe local art matters, and should be accessible to all! Our sales always feature local art at affordable prices.
Follow along as we pop up for sale events around SOMA (South Orange and Maplewood, NJ)
Tap the button below for information on our upcoming events and to apply as a art vendor, food vendor or sponsor:
Figure Drawing at Prospect Church
Figure drawing session. Bring your pens, pencils, paper, paint, supplies, etc. to draw the live model (he or she will be nude).
SOMA Figure Drawing
SOMA Figure Drawing. Two hours of live nude figure drawing. Appropriate for ages 18+ (with exceptions based on parental approval). Learn next to some of the greatest local artists, plus people who haven’t done this since college, or people who’ve never even tried! All mediums are welcome.
Poses start with 1 minute gestures and advance to 20-minute studies.
$20 for two hours.
The Zen of Watercolor: Technique, Process and Mastery- Monday Evenings (5 Week Session)
Join Ken Stanek for this unique watercolor course introducing beginners and experienced artists to the beauty and exploration of this versatile medium. Ken will guide you through various watercolor techniques, tools, and materials, providing step-by-step demonstrations and personalized feedback. You’ll learn to achieve different forms, textures and volumes through subtle control of water, pigment and brushes. * ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES ARE INCLUDED
PUP Up Portraits at Coffee Corral
Pup up portraits at Coffee Corral. Studionumbernine is setting up a pup up portrait event! Bring your dog. Meet some friends.
Get a 10 minute pup up portrait of your best friend.
Studio Tour
The Studio tour features 100+ artists from south orange & maplewood in their studios and at group venues. I’ll be at my house - come by for a sneak peek into what the HQ looks like!
Perch Home Maker Days
Perch Home Maker Days
A curated series featuring one (1) highlighted vendor each Saturday this fall. Watercolor artist Ken Stanek will be featured on October 25th with a special hands-on event, as well as both prints and original works of art available for purchase.
Figure Drawing at Prospect Church
Figure drawing session. Bring your pens, pencils, paper, paint, supplies, etc. to draw the live model (he or she will be nude).
Maplewood Art Walk
PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS
Over 50 professional artists including painters, ceramicists, photographers, and jewelers will line the streets in this juried art show and sale.
SOMA Figure Drawing
SOMA Figure Drawing. Two hours of live nude figure drawing. Appropriate for ages 18+ (with exceptions based on parental approval). Learn next to some of the greatest local artists, plus people who haven’t done this since college, or people who’ve never even tried! All mediums are welcome.
Poses start with 1 minute gestures and advance to 20-minute studies.
$20 for two hours.
PUP Up Portraits at Hound About Town
Pup up portraits at Hound About Town. Studionumbernine is setting up a pup up portrait event! Bring your dog. Meet some friends.
Come get a 10 minute pup up portrait done.
Pop Up Portraits
Maplewood Village Music Nights: Saturdays 5-8pm in the Village. Get 10 minute portraits in front of Kimaya Kama!
5x5 Art Show at A Green Door Studio
Our Third Annual 5x5 art show opens Friday October 3rd, 6-9pm at A Green Door Studio in South Orange, NJ
This year the show will be up for only three days and it is guaranteed to be a great time! Mark your calendars.
Previews from this year’s artist showcase are coming soon!!!!!! Stay tuned
SOMA Figure Drawing
SOMA Figure Drawing. Two hours of live nude figure drawing. Appropriate for ages 18+ (with exceptions based on parental approval). Learn next to some of the greatest local artists, plus people who haven’t done this since college, or people who’ve never even tried! All mediums are welcome.
Poses start with 1 minute gestures and advance to 20-minute studies.
$20 for two hours.
Pop Up Portraits
Maplewood Village Music Nights: Saturdays 5-8pm in the Village. Get 10 minute portraits in front of Kimaya Kama!
Affordable Arts Fall
Artists supporting artists
We are local artists who were looking for a new way to share our work with the community. We believe local art matters, and should be accessible to all! Our sales always feature local art at affordable prices.
Follow along as we pop up for sale events around SOMA (South Orange and Maplewood, NJ)
Pop Up Portraits
Maplewood Village Music Nights: Saturdays 5-8pm in the Village. Get 10 minute portraits in front of Kimaya Kama!
Pop Up Portraits
Maplewood Village Music Nights: Saturdays 5-8pm in the Village. Get 10 minute portraits in front of Kimaya Kama!
Pop Up Portraits
Maplewood Village Music Nights: Saturdays 5-8pm in the Village. Get 10 minute portraits in front of Kimaya Kama!
Paint & Sip
Wheelhouse will make the centerpieces. Pallet will have the sips Those fruit-centered designs will be our still lives! Paint supplies will be provided (but you have the option to bring your own.)
Let’s elevate your standard paint & sip into a far more social occasion, where you STILL end up with a piece of art at the end of the night, but you also have dinner and experience the efforts of several local small businesses.
PUP Up Portraits at Coffee Corral
Pup up portraits at Coffee Corral. Studionumbernine is setting up a pup up portrait event! Bring your dog. Meet some friends.
Come get a 10 minute pup up portrait done.
Paint & Sip
Señor Sangria, Maplewood Wheelhouse and I are popping up at Lum’s Cellars for an awesome night of sipping & painting. Senor Sangria will bring the beverages. Wheelhouse will make the centerpieces. Those fruit-centered designs will be our still lives! Paint supplies will be provided (but you have the option to bring your own.)
Let’s elevate your standard paint & sip into a far more social occasion, where you STILL end up with a piece of art at the end of the night, but you also have dinner and experience the efforts of several local small businesses.
Painting with the kids at the library
Painting with 3rd - 5th graders at the new library
Pop Up Portraits at the Heirloom x AHD
All portraits take 10 minutes, and you get to keep the clipboard that they’re done on. For just $25! Pay any way you like - Cash, Zelle, Venmo, Credit Card. All forms accepted.
Not able to make it? Reach out to me. I can work from a photo from home! For more involved versions of portraits, see examples on studionumbernine.net.
PUP Up Portraits at Bark & Brew
Pups only! Pup up portraits. Bring your good boy to sit very very still for about 10 minutes and you’ll walk away with a cute portrait of them, clipboard and all.
Pup up portraits at Bark & Brew - 35 Smith Street
Nanuet, NY 10954
Pop Up Portraits at the Farmer's Market
Swing by & get a ten-minute portrait for $25 after picking up your fresh groceries. No registration necessary. Pay however you like! Cash, credit card, venmo, Zelle - all are acceptable.