[TICKET REQUIRED] Holiday Meetup & Urban Sketch Exchange

  SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2025 | 1:00PM-3:00PM

Ticket is required to attend, available here: Holiday Meetup & Urban Sketch Exchange 

We’re so excited to continue our tradition of an in-person Holiday Meetup & Secret Sketch Exchange!! 

• Ticket is required and will be checked upon entry. One ticket per person. Spots are limited!
• Guests will be required to make a beverage or food purchase from the venue. Please read the below description carefully.
• Bring a holiday-themed urban sketch to gift and receive a mystery sketch from a fellow USkTO member. Think Secret Santa! All sketches must have been done on-location as per the Urban Sketchers Manifesto.
• Please WRAP your sketch or put it in a gift bag before the event. We'll have some wrapping paper onsite if you forget, but in very limited quantity. Make a label with a description of your sketch without revealing your name, and attach it on the outside of the package!
• Get creative - sketch a favourite holiday festival, tradition, family and friends gathering, market, etc! You may also bring an urban sketch you previously completed.
• We'll reveal the location details and venue to ticket holders closer to the date; please tag them on social media so they can see your posts!

SCHEDULE
1pm - Meetup at the location (indoor) venue. Please arrive on time. Your ticket will be scanned by Natalie and you'll pick a random number from a hat.
1:30pm - Sketch exchange! The first person (1) will pick a sketch based on the description, in order of your number (1, 2, 3, etc).
The sketch recipient will read the description to the rest of the group. Don't open the package yet!
Sketch exchange! The first person (1) will pick a sketch based on the description, in order of your number (1, 2, 3, etc). Each person will get 1-1.5 minute total to read the description and pick a sketch.
After the last person has picked, everyone can open their sketch. Any exchange must be made privately between members and USkTO hosts will not be involved.
3pm - Throwdown. Share the sketch(es) you did during the meetup

When: December 20, 2025, 1-3pm
Host: Natalie Carvajal (@natalie.dauntless) & Vivian Soetikno (@vfsoetikno)
Where: A top-secret location near Donlands Station. Only ticket holders will be sent the address closer to the date.

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Urban Sketchers Manifesto
1. We draw on location, indoors or out, capturing what we see from direct observation.
2. Our drawings tell the story of our surroundings, the places we live, and where we travel.
3. Our drawings are a record of time and place.
4. We are truthful to the scenes we witness.
5. We use any kind of media and cherish our individual styles.
6. We support each other and draw together.
7. We share our drawings online.
8. We show the world, one drawing at a time.

*****

Disclaimer
By participating in any events organized by Urban Sketchers Toronto (USk Toronto, USk TO), you agree to the following:

USk TO events are provided with no special warranty either expressed or implied.

You assume all risks while participating in the event. All participants must use care and good judgment and must obey the USk Manifesto, all rules and regulations of USk Toronto and the City of Toronto.
USk Toronto reserves the right to reject any participant who is causing disruption of activities during the event.

USk Toronto, including but not limited to the organizers, committee members, volunteers, sponsors, supporters, etc., assume no liability for any loss, theft, damage, or injury to property or persons, including death, whether arising in contract, negligence, equity, or otherwise.

USk Toronto reserves the right to post any pictures and videos taken during the events on social media without asking permission of each individual present in the material. (Discretion will be applied, where appropriate.)

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: BY PARTICIPATING IN USK TORONTO EVENTS, YOU ARE GIVING UP ANY LEGAL OR EQUITABLE CLAIMS THAT YOU MAY HAVE AGAINST THE ORGANIZERS

Sketching at The ROM

 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2025 | 1:00PM-3:00PM

Sketchers, we are heading back to the Royal Ontario Museum to take advantage of their free access to the ground floor that will end at the end of this month. There are lots to sketch on the ground floor, whether your interest is in architecture, artifacts, people, and that large Dino! Please feel free to tag the ROM in your social media posts at @romtoronto, as well as @usktoronto!

Important things to remember:
- ROM ticket required, even for the free access. Tickets may be limited so please sign up beforehand: https://www.rom.on.ca/.../special-programs/free-main-floor

- As this is a museum please use discretion with seating and materials. Do not impede pedestrian traffic and service areas.

- The ROM permits dry materials only; pencils, coloured pencils, and crayons are allowed. Paints and permanent markers are prohibited.

- The ROM has awesome portable red chairs you can borrow! You may retrieve them from their stack down on basement floor in the Hilary and Galen Weston Wing (by the Totem Poles).

Where: Royal Ontario Museum (ROM)
Address: 100 Queen’s Park, Toronto
When: Saturday Nov 29 2025, 1-3pm
Hosts: Vivian (@vfsoetikno) and Hagen Materne (@wwkh2o)

1pm - hosts will be at the foot of the large Dino for 10 minutes. Optionally come by and say hi before finding a sketch spot alone or with a small group per preference.

3pm - We’ll meet at the large Dino for the throwdown to share our sketches and group photos.

*****

Urban Sketchers Manifesto
1. We draw on location, indoors or out, capturing what we see from direct observation.
2. Our drawings tell the story of our surroundings, the places we live, and where we travel.
3. Our drawings are a record of time and place.
4. We are truthful to the scenes we witness.
5. We use any kind of media and cherish our individual styles.
6. We support each other and draw together.
7. We share our drawings online.
8. We show the world, one drawing at a time.

*****

Disclaimer
By participating in any events organized by Urban Sketchers Toronto (USk Toronto, USk TO), you agree to the following:

USk TO events are provided with no special warranty either expressed or implied.

You assume all risks while participating in the event. All participants must use care and good judgment and must obey the USk Manifesto, all rules and regulations of USk Toronto and the City of Toronto.
USk Toronto reserves the right to reject any participant who is causing disruption of activities during the event.

USk Toronto, including but not limited to the organizers, committee members, volunteers, sponsors, supporters, etc., assume no liability for any loss, theft, damage, or injury to property or persons, including death, whether arising in contract, negligence, equity, or otherwise.

USk Toronto reserves the right to post any pictures and videos taken during the events on social media without asking permission of each individual present in the material. (Discretion will be applied, where appropriate.)

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: BY PARTICIPATING IN USK TORONTO EVENTS, YOU ARE GIVING UP ANY LEGAL OR EQUITABLE CLAIMS THAT YOU MAY HAVE AGAINST THE ORGANIZERS

Sketching at Sneaky Dee's

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2025 | 6:00PM-8:00PM

It’s high time that our group makes a visit to this legendary Toronto punk rock dive bar. There is plenty to sketch here: the bar scene, eclectic decor, patrons and fellow sketchers, all the other stuff that truly make Dee’s its iconic status. If you never visited before, this is your opportunity to discover one of Toronto’s ultimate experiences.

Sneaky Dee’s is well known for its nachos and we will be visiting on their nachos specials night that’s guaranteed to be popular. There are no special spots reserved for USK Toronto. Please come as early as you can to secure your own spot. Do be kind and patient with the bar hosts and servers, as this will be one of their busier nights.

While you wait, sketch! This is also a great opportunity to socialize and get to know each other.

Share your sketching stories at Sneaky Dee’s by tagging @usktoronto and @thesneakydees on Instagram.

Please note:
1. We are sketchers as well as patrons of the bar. 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 at a bar with other patrons and the tables are sized as such.

6pm - Find a spot in the bar to sketch. Please feel free to sit with other sketchers and hang out. Host Vivian will be at the bar.

8pm - We’ll gather for a throwdown and group photo, exact spot to be determined. Check with Vivian.

When: Wednesday, Nov 19, 2025 -6-8pm
Where: Sneaky Dee’s -431 College Street, Toronto
Host: Vivian (@vfsoetikno)

*****

Urban Sketchers Manifesto
1. We draw on location, indoors or out, capturing what we see from direct observation.
2. Our drawings tell the story of our surroundings, the places we live, and where we travel.
3. Our drawings are a record of time and place.
4. We are truthful to the scenes we witness.
5. We use any kind of media and cherish our individual styles.
6. We support each other and draw together.
7. We share our drawings online.
8. We show the world, one drawing at a time.

*****

Disclaimer
By participating in any events organized by Urban Sketchers Toronto (USk Toronto, USk TO), you agree to the following:

USk TO events are provided with no special warranty either expressed or implied.

You assume all risks while participating in the event. All participants must use care and good judgment and must obey the USk Manifesto, all rules and regulations of USk Toronto and the City of Toronto.
USk Toronto reserves the right to reject any participant who is causing disruption of activities during the event.

USk Toronto, including but not limited to the organizers, committee members, volunteers, sponsors, supporters, etc., assume no liability for any loss, theft, damage, or injury to property or persons, including death, whether arising in contract, negligence, equity, or otherwise.

USk Toronto reserves the right to post any pictures and videos taken during the events on social media without asking permission of each individual present in the material. (Discretion will be applied, where appropriate.)

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: BY PARTICIPATING IN USK TORONTO EVENTS, YOU ARE GIVING UP ANY LEGAL OR EQUITABLE CLAIMS THAT YOU MAY HAVE AGAINST THE ORGANIZERS

Sketching that Tree at the Eaton Centre

      SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2025 | 1:00PM-3:00PM

Are you ready for the Tree? Come sketch that Huge Iconic one at Eaton Centre with us!

***IMPORTANT:
NO personal chairs
No big equipment
No sitting on floors!***

There are many interesting sketchable spots in this bustling huge mall, whether your interest lies in architecture, people scenes, window displays, and yes the Tree! It will have been unveiled, just in time for this meetup!

1pm - hosts will be by the indoor mall entrance close to Simon’s (and future Eataly) - approximately at Yonge and Shuter. Optionally come by and say hi before finding a spot to sketch individually or in small groups per preference. We’ll be here about 10 minutes.

3pm - meet back at the same location for the throwdown to share our sketches.

Please remember the following stipulations from mall security:
-No personal chairs (camping chairs, stools, folding, etc.) will be permitted whatsoever for this meetup!
-No big equipment, please keep your supplies to a minimum
-Absolutely no sitting on floors. Please find a bench or a ledge to sit on
-No blocking entrances or impeding pedestrian traffic
-If asked to move somewhere else by mall security, kindly comply
-Treat security with respect. The mall is private property and we have been graciously allowed to sketch there.

Where: CF Toronto Eaton Centre
Address: 220 Yonge St, Toronto
When: Saturday Nov 15, 1-3pm
Hosts: Vivian (@vfsoetikno) and Natalie (@natalie.dauntless)

*****

Urban Sketchers Manifesto
1. We draw on location, indoors or out, capturing what we see from direct observation.
2. Our drawings tell the story of our surroundings, the places we live, and where we travel.
3. Our drawings are a record of time and place.
4. We are truthful to the scenes we witness.
5. We use any kind of media and cherish our individual styles.
6. We support each other and draw together.
7. We share our drawings online.
8. We show the world, one drawing at a time.

*****

Disclaimer
By participating in any events organized by Urban Sketchers Toronto (USk Toronto, USk TO), you agree to the following:

USk TO events are provided with no special warranty either expressed or implied.

You assume all risks while participating in the event. All participants must use care and good judgment and must obey the USk Manifesto, all rules and regulations of USk Toronto and the City of Toronto.
USk Toronto reserves the right to reject any participant who is causing disruption of activities during the event.

USk Toronto, including but not limited to the organizers, committee members, volunteers, sponsors, supporters, etc., assume no liability for any loss, theft, damage, or injury to property or persons, including death, whether arising in contract, negligence, equity, or otherwise.

USk Toronto reserves the right to post any pictures and videos taken during the events on social media without asking permission of each individual present in the material. (Discretion will be applied, where appropriate.)

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: BY PARTICIPATING IN USK TORONTO EVENTS, YOU ARE GIVING UP ANY LEGAL OR EQUITABLE CLAIMS THAT YOU MAY HAVE AGAINST THE ORGANIZERS