Attention Urban Sketchers Madison!

We are no longer updating this blog site as of August 2023.

Current events are posted in our Facebook Group 

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We also send out pre-event email reminders. Sign up for the email list through this link:

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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.

Our next sketching event will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 16, at the Capitol building, 2 E. Main St. Join us!

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!

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!

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!

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!

Join us for more sketching fun at 10 a.m. on Sunday, April 3, at Grace Coffee Co., 1824 Parmenter St., Middleton. I will arrive earlier to get a table, but I am hoping we will also sketch outside. Bring a chair if you have one!

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.

Urban Sketching dates for early 2023

 We are back for 2023:

Sunday, January 8, 10 to noon at the Chazen Museum, 800 University Ave.

Saturday, January 28, 1 to 3 p.m. at Grace Cafe, 1824 Parmenter St.

Saturday Feb. 18 1 to 3 p.m. location TBD

Please send me ideas for winter locations!

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.

Our next event will be from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3. I would love to hear ideas on locations.

Sept. 11 Sketch Event Cancelled

 Due to rain, this morning's sketch event is cancelled. Let's try it again next Sunday, Sept. 18!

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.

Four Sketch Events Coming Up

 I have scheduled more sketch outings based on group members' fabulous suggestions. 

Upcoming:

- 10 a.m., Saturday, June 18, Wingra Boats

-10 a.m., Saturday, July 16, Allen Centennial Garden
- 1 p.m., Saturday, July 30, Biergarten at Olbrich Park
-10 a.m. Sunday, August 14, Monroe St. Farmers Market at Edgewood High School

Novice and experienced sketchers are invited to draw with our welcoming group. Just show up with a sketchpad and pencil and enjoy a new way to appreciate Madison.

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:

-Sunday, May 15, 1 to 3 p.m., Chazen Museum

-Saturday, June 4, 10 to noon, Oakwood Village West

-Saturday, June 18, 10 to noon, Wingra Boats

Great Sketching on Monroe Street

 We had a second great sketching event this past weekend with lots of new friends and new talents.

Our next event: Saturday, May 7, 10 a.m. - Noon, Pinney Branch Library, 516 Cottage Grove Road

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.

Double-hitter this weekend.

 Because we postponed last weekend's sketch, we have two events this weekend:

-Saturday, 1 p.m., at the Garver Feed Mill

-Sunday, 1 p.m., Crescendo Coffee Shop on Monroe Street.

I am unavailable the rest of April, but that doesn't mean someone else can't schedule a sketching event. If you have a place and time, let me know. The only requirement is that you attend. We want to make sure each event has a "host".

I hope to see you at one or both events this weekend!

Deborah

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.

Those of you who can safely get to Garver today can certainly choose to enjoy sketching!

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!

Saturday, April 2, 10 a.m. - Noon, Garver Feed Mill, 3241 Garver Green.

Sunday, April 10, 1 -3 p.m., Crescendo Coffee Shop, 1859 Monroe St.

Saturday, May 7, 10 a.m. - Noon, Pinney Branch Library, 516 Cottage Grove Road,

Sunday, May 15, 1 -3 p.m., Chazen Museum, 800 University Ave.

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!

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!