Instructed Drawing Night at the Met
October 23, 2026 · 6:30 PM
Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1000 Fifth Avenue, New York
Elizabeth Johnson demonstrates charcoal-pencil technique and guides students as they draw Greek and Roman figure sculptures in the Met galleries; students must bring materials and purchase museum admission.
Draw Greek and Roman figure sculptures in charcoal with instructor Elizabeth Johnson, bringing the listed drawing materials and purchasing museum admission; the session is not affiliated with Met Museum educators.
Instructed Drawing Night at the Met focuses on charcoal pencil drawing through close study of the museum’s Greek and Roman figure sculptures. Our instructor, Elizabeth Johnson, will guide students in developing technical control of charcoal pencils while working from these classical forms. After a brief demonstration, students will create charcoal drawings around the gallery with guidance from the instructor. Materials: Charcoal Pencils only\*\*\* (HB and 4B) 2H graphite pencil Small & Medium blending stump Kneaded eraser Eraser Drawing paper This event is not affiliated with Met Museum educators. Please arrive prepared to purchase a ticket to the Met Museum.