Creative Studio Will Launch in Rockaway This October
The Workshop will open at The Rockaway Hotel this fall, offering art courses for both children and adults.
Updated on Oct. 2, 2026 in Painting
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Founders Tracey McCormick and Judith Meade will debut their new creative studio, The Workshop, in October 2026. The space is located within The Rockaway Hotel at 108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive in New York City.
Why it matters
The studio aims to foster a local artistic community by providing a space for creative education. Founders hope to recreate the same supportive environment they experienced growing up with the Rockaway Artists Alliance.
The studio will occupy The Supply Shop space at The Rockaway Hotel, a venue which first opened in 2020. Initial course offerings consist of four-week sessions spanning painting, sewing, and printmaking.
The players
Tracey McCormick
She is one of the two founders of The Workshop who seeks to revitalize local creative engagement.
Judith Meade
She serves as a founder of the new studio and aims to provide art education to the Rockaway community.
The Rockaway Hotel
It is a hospitality venue located at 108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive that serves as the home for the new studio.
The details
The Workshop will utilize local artists to lead classes throughout the fall, winter, and spring months. The curriculum features watercolor painting, hand sewing, and embroidery for adults, while children can participate in painting and printmaking, as well as Saturday morning family sessions.
Timeline
The Rockaway Hotel opened its doors in 2020.
The project was announced on social media in late August 2026.
Official classes at The Workshop begin in October 2026.
Culture Shift
This studio follows the model established by the Rockaway Artists Alliance, reflecting a growing local desire for community-based creative hubs. The initiative signals a pivot toward localized, seasonal arts programming rather than transient tourist-focused activities.
Residents in the area can now access consistent, multi-week art education during the fall, winter, and spring seasons. Families specifically gain a structured option for weekend engagement through the planned Saturday morning craft sessions.
The takeaway
Interested participants should look for local social media updates regarding the specific course schedule to secure a spot in the inaugural sessions. This studio provides a consistent resource for residents looking to build artistic skills through recurring, multi-week lessons.
Further reading
Discover more local creative initiatives in the Painting section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Wave - Rockaway's Newspaper since 1893 | 718-634-4000.
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