Inktober Illustration Lab
Inktober Lab: Ink Drawing Workshop in Brewster, NY
Spend an afternoon exploring ink drawing with illustrator Alexia Papavasilakis at Fallsview Arts. This guided workshop for adults and teens introduces expressive lines, texture, and shading as you create your own illustration inspired by the Inktober challenge.
Whether you’re filling a sketchbook all month or trying ink for the first time, join us for two hours of drawing, creative company, and individual guidance at our Brewster art studio near North Salem, on the Westchester–Putnam border.
Next Inktober Lab: October 2027
Explore Ink Drawing Techniques
Start with simple exercises, then develop a drawing using an Inktober prompt or your own idea. Along the way, Alexia will help you explore:
Line weight: vary your lines to create emphasis and depth.
Hatching and cross-hatching: build shadows and texture with layered marks.
Solid black shapes: add contrast and give your illustration impact.
Visual storytelling: use your subject and composition to express an idea.
You’ll have time to experiment, ask questions, and receive guidance as your drawing develops. Share your work with the group or post it with #inktober if you’d like.
Who Can Join?
This workshop welcomes adults and teens at every experience level, including beginners. It’s a great fit if you enjoy sketching, comics, or illustration—or simply want to try a new drawing medium.
You don’t need to participate in the full Inktober challenge to attend.
Materials and What to Bring
Your sketchbook of choice, pencil, erasers and pens or ink of your choice. Optional: bring an iPad and stylus if you prefer to draw digitally.
Meet Your Instructor
Alexia Papavasilakis is a New York draftswoman and illustrator working in ink and graphite, with a focus on comics and narrative illustration. She holds a BFA in Illustration from Parsons School of Design and an MFA in Drawing from the New York Academy of Art, where she has taught figure drawing, anatomy, and comic book classes.
At Fallsview Arts, Alexia also teaches Figure Drawing & Anatomy and Teen Illustration and Drawing.
InkTober is a challenge created by Jake Parker. Fallsview Arts is not affiliated with InkTober.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need drawing experience?
No. We’ll begin with approachable exercises, and Alexia will offer guidance suited to your experience.
Do I have to complete all 31 days of Inktober?
No. Join us for a single afternoon of drawing, continue your October practice, or get started midway through the challenge.
Do I have to use an Inktober prompt?
No. Use a prompt for inspiration or bring an idea you’d like to develop in ink.
Where is the workshop?
The workshop takes place at Fallsview Arts in Brewster, NY, near North Salem on the Westchester–Putnam border.
Classes for Every Level
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Painting Classes
Painting & Drawing classes for all levels in Westchester & Putnam County. Personalized instruction, multiple mediums, and a calm, inspiring studio at Fallsview Arts.
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Sculpture Classes
Whether you want to develop technical skill, try new materials, or grow your artistic voice, our sculpture program offers a welcoming, professionally guided path into 3D art.
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Event Space Rental
With restored historic architecture, professional lighting, ample wall space, and the soft ambiance of the nearby falls, the studio provides an elevated environment that enhances every piece.