Event Details

Find your inner artist on the bucolic grounds of Queens Farm!

  • WHEN: Thursdays in June 2024 (June 6, 13, 20, 27); 1pm–4pm (Adults); 4pm–6pm (Teens)
  • WHERE: Queens County Farm Museum, 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park, NY 11004
  • TICKETS:  $45 (Adult), $30 (Teen) per class; save 20% when registering for all four classes in the series

Experiment in the media of watercolor and pen & ink with the farm landscape as your inspiration. Queens-based artist Denis Ponsot will provide guidance and live demo tips, tricks and techniques. Beginning and experienced students are welcome and classes are relaxed and flexible to help each student develop their own style.

This class is 4 sessions long and will take place outdoors on the farm's 47-acre grounds. Each week will focus on a different theme. Sign up for the whole series, or select individual sessions that work for you! New this year, each date will include two program timeslots: one for adults in the morning, and one for teens in the afternoon.

A PDF of the materials list can be downloaded here.

Instructor Denis Ponsot is a painter with over twenty years of teaching experience in watercolor. He currently teaches at Nassau Community College, The Art Guild, and School of Visual Arts.


FAST FAQs:

  • Advance online tickets are required as capacity is limited.
  • This class is part of the Public Education Program at Queens Farm and is open to ages 12-19 for the teen sessions and 20+ for the adult sessions. 
  • Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.
  • Email confirmation will automatically be sent to you upon completion of purchase.
  • Farm members are eligible for 15% off this program. Select “I have a membership” during checkout to apply discount.
  • Free event parking and bicycle racks available.
  • Farm grounds and restrooms are accessible.
  • Strollers, backpacks and bottled water are permitted on our grounds. No designated storage or bag check available.

QUESTIONS? Email [email protected] Mon–Fri and a member of our team will get back to you.

Where to find us

Location Information

  • Queens County Farm Museum
  • 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park, NY, 11004 US

Reserve Tickets

Save 20% by registering for the full series of four classes in either age category!

Discount will apply automatically when a complete set of sessions are selected.

Adult Sessions

Ages 20 and up. All Adult sessions are 1pm–4pm.

TicketsPriceFeeQuantity

June 6 – Adult – Apiary

1pm–4pm. Ages 20 and up.
Celebrate National Pollinator Month while learning more about beekeeping and sketching near the apiary

$45.00$1.00

June 13 – Adult – Apple Orchard

1pm–4pm. Ages 20 and up.
Historic apple trees and farm implements serve as the subject for watercolor, pen & ink drawing

$45.00$1.00

June 20 – Adult – Livestock

1pm–4pm. Ages 20 and up.
Learn to sketch animals as they moo-ve with livestock the featured subject

$45.00$1.00

June 27 – Adult – Farmstand

1pm–4pm. Ages 20 and up.
Practice sketching people, veggies and fruits at our bustling Farmstand

$45.00$1.00

Teen Sessions

Ages 12-19. All Teen sessions are 4pm–6pm.

TicketsPriceFeeQuantity

June 6 – Teen – Apiary

4pm–6pm. Ages 12–19.
Celebrate National Pollinator Month while learning more about beekeeping and sketching near the apiary

$30.00$1.00

June 13 – Teen – Apple Orchard

4pm–6pm. Ages 12–19.
Historic apple trees and farm implements serve as the subject for watercolor, pen & ink drawing

$30.00$1.00

June 20 – Teen – Livestock

4pm–6pm. Ages 12–19.
Learn to sketch animals as they moo-ve with livestock the featured subject

$30.00$1.00

June 27 – Teen – Farmstand

4pm–6pm. Ages 12–19.
Practice sketching people, veggies and fruits at our bustling Farmstand

$30.00$1.00
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Queens Farm is smoke-free. Smoking is not allowed anywhere on the premises.
Do not pick produce, or flowers, walk into growing fields or climb trees.
For the health of our livestock, please do not feed animals anything except food for sale on site.
Pets are not allowed, for the safety of the farm animals and visitors. Service animals are permitted as described by the ADA.
Queens Farm is home to a variety of livestock including hens, steer, alpacas, sheep, goats and pigs, who live in designated coops and paddocks on the farm. Guests are required to remain outside of fenced areas at all times during their visit.
Our 47 acres of grounds contain wooded areas, which are home to local wildlife. Do not feed or approach any animals you may encounter in their natural habitat.
Strollers, backpacks, and bottled water are permitted on the grounds. No designated storage for strollers, bags, or coats.
For the safety of our staff and visitors, there is no bicycling, rollerblading or electric scootering is allowed on-site. Bicycle racks are available on-site.
Casual visitor photography is permitted, however staged photos, photo shoots and commercial photography requires a farm issued permit and payment of applicable fees.

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