Sketching "A Lake Story"

  SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 | 11:00AM-1:30PM

“A Lake Story” is a special Waterfront art performance, created by artist Melissa McGill, consisting of a slow procession of approximately 120 canoes moving in unison across the lake, carrying large, wind-activated colour field paintings. The procession will be visible from many points along the shoreline.

It will be a sight to see, and you are cordially invited to capture this in your sketch!

Address: Sugar Beach, 11 Dockside Drive, by the pink umbrellas!

When: Sunday Sep 28, 2025 11am-1:30pm

Hosts: Vivian (@vfsoetikno) and Isabel (@modellatura_art)

11 AM: hosts will be by the pink umbrellas for 10 minutes. Hopefully, this place will be clear of crowds. Optionally come by and say hi before dispersing to sketch.
1:30 PM: We will meet at the same spot for the throwdown and group photo.

Notes:
It is expected that the place will be crowded with people who will view the procession. Also dress according to weather, this event will take place, rain or shine!

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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.)

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Sketching Toronto Word on the Street

 SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 | 1:00-3:00PM

Hey fellow book lovers! We’re headed to Toronto’s Word on the Street again this year to sketch the annual free street festival celebrating the written word!

There are lots of subjects to sketch like any of the author panels, festival goers, the diverse architecture and the sculptures around the square!

When: Saturday, September 27, 2025 - 1-3pm

Host: Vivian (@vfsoetikno)

Where: David Pecaut Square - meet at entrance (outside) of 225 King St West (Metro Centre building). (indicated by the blue star on the festival map)

1pm: Host will be at meeting place around 10 minutes. Optionally come by and say hi, before dispersing to sketch individually or in small groups per preference.

3pm - Meet back at the Metro Centre entrance for a sketchbook throwdown and group photo.

Please be sure to tag @usktoronto as well as @torontowots #WOTS2025 in your posts!

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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 Junction

  SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 | 1:00-3:00PM

Let’s keep taking advantage of this lovely end of summer weather and sketch the Junction neighbourhood! In addition to the area’s interesting buildings, cafes and stores, there is an annual Plein-Air competition hosted by the neighbourhood’s ARTiculations Art Supply store. We’re then bound to see Plein-air artists around (even be ones ourselves ), their presence giving the area special arts vibes and inspiration.

**IMPORTANT: Please note, participation in this meetup DOES NOT entail being entered in the ARTiculations Competition or inclusion in their exhibit. Please check in with the store for the competition details and registration.

Address: ARTiculations, 2802 Dundas St W

When: Sep 13, 2025 1-3pm

Host: Vivian (@vfsoetikno)

1pm - host will be in front of the ARticulations store for about 10 minutes. Optionally come by and say hi before dispersing to sketch individually or in small groups per personal preference.

3pm - meet back at same place for throwdown and group photo.

Hope to see you there!

*****

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 Kensington Market

 SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 | 1:00-3:00PM

Let’s take advantage of this awesome weather to sketch vibrant Kensington Market!

Colourful, gritty, bohemian, vintage, trendy…. There are many words we can say about this area that is so uniquely Toronto, but especially relevant for us, this word: sketchable.

Address: Kensington Market, Toronto

When: Sunday, Sep 7, 2025 1-3pm

Host: Vivian (@vfsoetikno)

1pm - Host will be at Pera Cafe (62 Nassau Street). Optionally come and say hi before dispersing to sketch individually or in small groups depending on personal preference.

3pm - We will meet at the west corner of College and Major streets (by the Kensington Health building, and across from Fancy Frank’s - see second photo) for a throwdown and group photo.

Note: if it rains, there will be no throwdown/group photo at the end. You are still welcome to sketch anywhere in the Market of course.

*****

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