[DEMO] Sketching at Union Station with special guest Ronaldo Kurita (USk President) & Demo with Hagen Materne

 SUNDAY MARCH 29, 2025 | 1:30-4:30PM

Dominion Public Building sketch by Hagen

We'll be returning to one of our staple locations for an afternoon of sketching on Saturday March 29, Union Station! This meetup will feature a visit from special guest Ronaldo Kurita (@ronaldokurita), President of the international Urban Sketchers organization, of which we are a chapter. This is a great opportunity to sketch and chat with him in person. Also featuring a demo by Hagen Materne (@wwkh2o). 1:30pm - We’ll meet at the Great Hall by the clock for a quick 10 to 15-min optional meet and greet. 1:45pm - In the Great Hall, Hagen will do an approximately 30-minute demo in a tutorial style, perfect for beginners. This tutorial is intended for sketching along and Hagen will offer quick tips and look over your sketches. Supplies: We recommend bringing a pencil and sketchbook with large pages if you would like to participate. After the demo we'll disperse to sketch individually or in small groups. There’s a lot to sketch whether you prefer architecture or people-sketching! If you get peckish (or want to sketch food) there is a great new food district on the lower level. 4:30pm - We’ll reconvene in the same spot for our optional throwdown to share sketches, chat, and take a group photo. Please note: - NO oil or acrylic paints to be used at the venue’s request to protect the heritage floors. Watercolours in a pan format are allowed. I know you all are very careful with your paints, but please be mindful to avoid any spillage. - Please do not block pedestrian traffic and treat security with courtesy. Tag @torontounion in your social media posts—they would love to see your sketches! Where: Union Station, 65 Front St W When: March 29, 1:30-4:30pm Host: Natalie Carvajal (@natalie.dauntless) and Diana Basciano (@dianabasc722)

Ink, Sketch & Draw with Faber-Castell

SATURDAY MARCH 22, 2025 | 10AM-12:30PM

Ink, Sketch and Draw with Faber-Castell at the Take Note store in the beautiful area of Toronto's Junction, just north of High Park station. There will be a number of F-C products to test or to purchase. Marek Badzynski will be demoing the F-C Grip pen, a very nice - and super affordable - fountain pen good for sketching. We will be using SMLT papers and Octopus inks. The store opens at 10am and Faber-Castell Canada will have door prizes to first 20 visitors.  In store demo runs till noon time at which time one large prize will be raffled off.. do you feel like a Winner? Be there for the final draw!

The Junction area is known for its artsy vibe with a number of vintage shops, galleries, and art stores along same street! And lots of great food too!!

Take Note store is located on 2993 Dundas West; direct access by bus from Dundas West or Kipling stations, or take a 10-15 minutes easy stroll from High Park station. See you on Saturday!

Host/Demo Artist: Marek Badzynski (@marekbad64)

Sketching at Swan Dive

THURSDAY MARCH 20, 2025 | 7-9PM

Something a little different this time. Let’s visit a Dundas West staple and support local! The Swan Dive bar is a cute spot with a chill atmosphere and cheap drinks. They have eclectic vintage decor, arcade games, and of course we’ll be sketching other sketchers. This is great opportunity to socialize and get to know each other. They also have a tarot card reader, Madame de Savoye, starting at 8pm.

The drink selection is extensive — they can make just about anything and around 25 different types of beers, as well as daily drink specials which I’ll be posting in the comments. There are non-alcoholic options as well. For food options they serve hot dogs, veggie dogs, pizza pockets & chips.

Please note:
1. We are sketchers as well as patrons of Swan Dive. Please do enjoy the space and its various food and beverage offerings.
2. **Cash only!** There is an ATM in the back and a Scotiabank across the street.
3. Please keep drawing materials and equipment to a minimum as we will be at a bar with other patrons and the tables are sized as such.

More about Swan Dive here: https://www.instagram.com/swandiveto/

7pm - Find a spot in the bar to sketch. Please feel free to sit with other sketchers and hangout. The host will be near the front to greet sketchers.

9pm - We’ll gather for a throwdown and group photo, exact spot to be determined. Check with Natalie.

When: March 20, 2025, 7-9pm
Where: Swan Dive bar, 1631 Dundas St W, Toronto
Host: Natalie (https://www.instagram.com/natalie.dauntless/)

Sketching Waterworks Food Hall

 SUNDAY MARCH 9, 2025 | 2:00-4:00 PM

The Foodhall is a 55,000-square-foot heritage ArtDeco building in Toronto’s downtown core that’s home to a lineup of the city’s favourite food vendors. Its development inspired by great European food halls, with cheerful and stately art spheres hung from soaring ceilings, it is bright and inviting, and truly sketchable.

2:00PM - Let’s meet by Boxcar Social cafe in the Foodhall for a quick 10-min optional meet and greet and then disperse to sketch individually or in small groups.

4:00PM - Head over to the West Annex for our throwdown to share sketches, chat, and take a group photo. The West Annex is the room behind Harry’s Charbroiled.

Notes:
1) We are sketchers as well as patrons of the Foodhall. Please do enjoy the space and its various food and beverage offerings.

2) Please keep drawing materials and equipment to a minimum as we will be in a public space with other patrons of the Foodhall. There are plenty of seats, no need to bring sketch chairs/stools.

3) Please do not block pedestrian traffic and treat security with courtesy.

Tag @waterworksto in your social media posts—they would love to see your sketches!

Where: Waterworks Foodhall - 50 Brant Street, Toronto (closest major intersection is Spadina Ave and Richmond St West)
When: Sunday, March 9 - 2 to 4pm

Hosts: Vivian Soetikno (@vfsoetikno) & Natalie (@natalie.dauntless)