Sketching Tall Ships/Harbourfront Festival

 SUNDAY JUNE 29, 2025 | 11AM-1:30PM

Toronto Waterfront Festival and the Tall Ships. Let's sketch tall ships, the band, the crowd and pink umbrellas

Address: Sugarbeach, 11 Dockside Drive (near the entrance of Corus Entertainment)
When: June 29, 2025
Hosts: Judy Onody and Isabel Santos

11 AM: hosts will be near the entrance of Corus Entertainment building for 10 minutes. Hopefully, this place will be clear of crowds. Come and say "hi" before dispersing to sketch.
1:30 PM: We will meet at the same spot for the throwdown and group photo.

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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 the Lakeshore West Garden Tour

 SATURDAY JUNE 21, 2025 | 11AM-1PM

It’s our annual special collaboration with the Lakeshore West Garden Tour! There are over 50 participating and very sketchable gardens for sketchers to choose from. List of the gardens and map will be distributed at the 6 Fifth Street meeting point. For more online information, check out the Lakeshore West Garden Tour Facebook page.

Address: 6 Fifth Street, Toronto

When: Saturday June 21, 2025 - 11:00am - 1:00pm, rain or shine. In case of rain, sketchers may also come to sketch individually on Sunday June 23 at gardens participating on the weekend gardeners’ showcase.

Host: Vivian (@vfsoetikno), Natalie (@natalie.dauntless)

11:00am: We will meet at 6 Fifth Street before dispersing to sketch individually or in small groups depending on personal preference.

1:00pm- We will meet back at same location for a throwdown and group photo

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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 Liberty Village Art Crawl at The Bentway

 SATURDAY MAY 31, 2025 | 1-3PM

Sketchers, we are heading back to the Bentway this Saturday to sketch and attend a lively Art Market taking place at this great urban community space.

Address: The Bentway, 250 Fort York Blvd

When: Saturday May 31, 2025 - 1-3pm
Hosts: Natalie (@natalie.dauntless), Vivian (@vfsoetikno)

1pm: hosts will be at the Bentway entrance off of Strachan Ave for about 10 minutes (pictured below) Optionally come and say hi before dispersing to sketch individually or in small groups depending on personal preference.

3pm: We will meet at the same spot, for throwdown and group photo.

Notes:
1) this is a free but ticketed event. Get your free ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/.../liberty-village-art-crawl... ;

2) this promises to be a bustling market, keep your sketch materials minimal;

3) take care not to impede paths, entryways, people traffic.

Be sure to tag the Bentway and the Toronto Art Crawl when posting your sketches on social media. @thebentway @torontoartcrawl

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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

[TICKET REQUIRED] Above Ground Carousel Event

 SUNDAY JUNE 8, 2025 | 9:40AM - 4PM

Join the Carousel of learning with 6 different sketching instructors! Six different stations, each led by an instructor, will be set up throughout the store. You will spend 15 minutes at each station, learning how to use various art supplies in the context of urban sketching.

After completing all six stations, you’ll apply what you’ve learned by using the provided materials to sketch in Butterfield Park. The activity will conclude with a Throwdown (show and tell) session, where participants will present their artworks, share their experiences, and reflect on their learning. Instructors will then offer constructive feedback and critique.

This event requires a ticket.

Details and Registration here:
https://www.abovegroundartsupplies.com/events/#USK2025

*****

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