The new Java Cat Coffee House turned out to be a great place to sketch. It's very cute with lots of tables ... and gelato! They were even kind enough to reserve a table for us. We also welcomed some new sketchers, and we hope to see them again.
Urban Sketchers Madison
Monday, December 4, 2023
Next Sketch Event: Saturday, Dec. 16
The new Java Cat Coffee House turned out to be a great place to sketch. It's very cute with lots of tables ... and gelato! They were even kind enough to reserve a table for us. We also welcomed some new sketchers, and we hope to see them again.
Friday, December 1, 2023
Sketch with us at the NEW Java Cat
Join our welcoming group of sketchers this Sunday:
1 to 3 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 3
The NEW Java Cat
4221 Lein Road
We will meet at 1 and sketch until 2:50, when we have a "throw down" to look at everyone's sketches.
We welcome beginners as well as experienced sketchers to join us!
Thursday, November 16, 2023
Sketch With Us On Sunday, Nov. 19
Sketchers of all levels of experience are invited draw with us from 10 a.m. to noon this Sunday at the Colectivo Coffee on the Square, 25 S. Pinckney St.
There are a number of parking garages in that area and there should be lots of parking places open.
Hope to see you there!
Monday, October 16, 2023
Sketching in November
Urban Sketchers Madison has some fun locations planned for November:
Saturday, November 4, 1 to 3 p.m.
West Towne Mall. We'll meet in front of the indoor entrance to Von Maur.
Sunday, Nov. 19, 10 a.m. to noon
Colectivo Coffee on the Square, 25 S. Pinckney Street
Whether you are new to sketching or an experienced artist, you will find a welcoming group!
Monday, March 20, 2023
Sketching at the State Capitol
We were joined by some young, talented artists when we sketched at the Capitol on Sunday --proving that urban sketching is truly for everyone!
Thursday, March 9, 2023
Sketch with us on March 18
Our intrepid group of sketchers welcomes everyone to draw with us from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 18, at the state Capitol. We will meet on the ground floor of the Rotunda.
Monday, January 2, 2023
Urban Sketching dates for early 2023
We are back for 2023:
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Sketch With Us on November 6
Since our last joint events with the Nature Journalers was a success, we are coordinating with them again. We will draw from 10 a.m. to noon on Sunday, Nov. 6, at Olbrich Gardens. We will throw down at noon and 1 p.m. to accommodate the different time-lines of each group.
Sunday, September 11, 2022
Sept. 11 Sketch Event Cancelled
Due to rain, this morning's sketch event is cancelled. Let's try it again next Sunday, Sept. 18!
Sunday, August 28, 2022
Next Urban Sketching Event is Sept. 11
Urban Sketchers Madison had a fantastic time drawing at Brittingham Boats on Saturday. Beautiful weather ad a beautiful place. We were happy to welcome two new sketchers. Join us at our next event at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 11, at Hilldale Mall. We'll meet outside Crescendo and Forage.
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
Four Sketch Events Coming Up
I have scheduled more sketch outings based on group members' fabulous suggestions.
- 1 p.m., Saturday, July 30, Biergarten at Olbrich Park
-10 a.m. Sunday, August 14, Monroe St. Farmers Market at Edgewood High School
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Three Upcoming Sketching Opportunities!
Madison Urban Sketchers had a great time drawing at the new Pinney Branch Library on Saturday.
Please join us at our future events:
Monday, April 11, 2022
Great Sketching on Monroe Street
We had a second great sketching event this past weekend with lots of new friends and new talents.
Saturday, April 9, 2022
Great Sketching at Garver Feed Mill
Seven sketchers had a great time at the Garver Feed Mill this afternoon.
It was great to see old friends and welcome new ones.
We hope to see some of you at 1 p.m. on Sunday at Crescendo Cafe on Monroe Street.
Friday, April 8, 2022
Double-hitter this weekend.
Because we postponed last weekend's sketch, we have two events this weekend:
Saturday, April 2, 2022
Next Sketching Date: April 9
Due to a number of cancellations for today's scheduled event and the fact that it is still snowing here on the West Side, we will meet next Saturday, April 9, at 1 p.m. at Garver Feed Mill.
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
It's Time to Start Sketching!
Hello Sketchers!
The weather and Covid are at a place where we can start sketching again. Below are the first scheduled events of 2022. They are chosen to allow for indoor and outdoor sketching so that we can accommodate for weather and Covid.
I hope to see you all!
Monday, October 25, 2021
Last Sketches of 2021
Two of us showed up for sketching Saturday at the Garver Feed Mill, and we had a great time!
I'll be watching the weather come March 2022, and we'll start a new season of urban sketching!
Have a lovely holiday season and a safe winter!
Sunday, October 10, 2021
Next Sketching Session is October 24
A group of sketchers enjoyed the unseasonably warm weather on Saturday at Orton Park.
Please join us for out next sketching session at 1 p.m. on Sunday, October 24, at the Garver Feed Mill!
Friday, September 17, 2021
Braving the Heat to Sketch
It was steaming hot on Saturday, but eight sketchers braved the weather to draw at Vilas Zoo. And they did some great work!
We were happy to welcome some new sketchers and we hope to see more of you at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 26, at Grace Coffee Co., 1824 Parmenter St., Middleton.
Thanks to the sketchers who came out!