Next Sketch Outing

Saturday, Nov. 9: Pt. Townsend (ad hoc)

Upcoming Sketch Outings

Saturday, Nov. 9, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Port Townsend (ad hoc)


Art Toolkit store
1003 Water St, Port Townsend

Traveler’s Notebook and Art Toolkit are inviting USk Seattle to a retail and sketching event. Retail begins at 10 a.m. April Wu (USk Seattle member and Traveler’s representative) and Maria Coryell-Martin (Art Toolkit owner) will offer a free demo at 1 p.m. followed by a sketch outing until 3 p.m. 

 

Sunday, Nov. 17, 1 – 3:30 p.m.: Colman Dock (Pier 52) Ferry Terminal

Pier 52, downtown Seattle

Colman Ferry Terminal Building (Image borrowed from NBBJ)

Reopened in 2023, the new Colman ferry terminal building offers sheltered views of Elliott Bay and the waterfront. Meet at the terminal entrance.

 

Friday, Nov. 22, 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: Seattle Central Library

Seattle Central Library
1000 4th Ave., Seattle

Seattle Central Library (image borrowed from Wikipedia)

Sketch the challenging angles of the Koolhaas/Prince-Ramus-designed building from outside or sketch inside the cozy library. Meet outside the Fourth Avenue entrance.

 

Black Friday, Nov. 29, 1:30 – 3 p.m.: Gab & Grab

Seattle Public Library – Northgate Branch
10548 5th Ave NE, Seattle

Grabbin'!

Don’t shop on Black Friday – grab free art supplies and books from fellow sketchers! Usually in winter, the Gab & Grab is one of USk Seattle’s most popular events. We’ve added an additional one on Black Friday this year which promises to have lots and lots of books! First, the gab: Share ideas or talk about your favorite art materials and tools. Then the grab: Bring any sketching materials or art books you don’t need, and share with other participants. Free parking onsite.

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PLEASE NOTE: At most USk outings, at least one admin is present to act as “leader” for that event. Very occasionally, no admins are available to attend. If you have attended previously and know the drill, and you notice that no admins have stepped up to start the outing at the appointed start time, please welcome any first-timers, decide on a throwdown location, and announce the throwdown time. If you can, please also take a group photo after the throwdown and share on social media with the hashtag #uskseattle . Thank you!

-        Your USk admin team:

Tina (tinakoyama1 [at] gmail)
Kate (mkbuike [at] comcast.net)
Jane (janewingfield [at] gmail.com)
Kim (jkplus2 [at] gmail.com) 

Attention Google Group E-mail Subscribers

Some Google email group members are still occasionally finding our emails in their spam folders. Please go into your spam folder options and choose “never block” mail from
urbansketchers-seattle@googlegroups.com . We are also experiencing occasional problems with our emails not going out at all or only to some members. It’s frustrating and annoying, but we don’t know how to resolve it. This page on the blog is always kept up to date with the current outing announcements, so if you haven't received your email, please check here!


31 comments:

  1. SandeeFebruary 4, 2020 at 2:11 PM

    love to join, are most outings during the week?
    Sandee

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    1. MiataGrrlFebruary 4, 2020 at 2:20 PM

      We schedule at least one outing per month on a weekend (usually the third Sunday of the month) and at least one on a Friday. In the warmer weather months, we usually meet several times a month.

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  2. UnknownMarch 20, 2020 at 10:06 AM

    am just beginning to sketch during self isolation. please recommend online courses available. thank you

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    1. MiataGrrlMarch 20, 2020 at 10:54 AM

      myblueprint.com has excellent online video art courses, including many on urban sketching! Have fun and keep drawing!

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    2. susanbatikNovember 15, 2020 at 8:27 AM

      Hi Miata
      I tried going on blueprint but did not come up with the art site. Do you have another name for it? Thanks

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    3. MiataGrrlNovember 15, 2020 at 9:41 AM

      Unfortunately, Bluprint went out of business a few months ago. :-(

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    4. SteveFebruary 21, 2021 at 12:17 PM

      It has been rebranded as Craftsy again: https://www.craftsy.com/#

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  3. SandeeJune 7, 2020 at 1:48 PM

    please let us know when we can start sketching together, 6 feet away right? With masks?

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    1. MiataGrrlJune 7, 2020 at 2:08 PM

      Hi Sandee! We're all eager to sketch together again! We are following Gov. Inslee's requirements for organizations to resume meetings. Currently King Co. is in modified phase 1, which limits social gatherings to 5 or fewer people outdoors.

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  4. susanbatikNovember 15, 2020 at 8:17 AM

    Hello fellow sketchers
    Is anyone sketching in downtown Seattle these days? I go to the Market and stay outdoors and it seems to work fine. Please let me know if you are starting up again. Stay Well

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    1. MiataGrrlNovember 15, 2020 at 9:39 AM

      Hi Susan! We're all eager to sketch together again! We follow Gov. Inslee's requirements for meetings. The limit for our type of organization is still 5 or fewer people outdoors. Since we have no way to limit the number of people who might show up at a sketch outing, we are still not organizing any official outings. But you are welcome to invite 4 or fewer friends for an outdoor gathering while maintaining social distance and following other safety protocols. Stay safe and happy sketching!

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    2. susanbatikMarch 17, 2021 at 8:19 AM

      It is now mid-March 2021 any more thoughts about meeting outside now that spring is coming? Thanks, susan

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    3. MiataGrrlMarch 17, 2021 at 8:28 AM

      Hi Susan! We are still following the state's requirements for "recreational" gatherings, which are currently restricted to 15 people from no more than 2 households. We are as eager to sketch again as a group as you are! Thanks for your patience, and happy sketching!

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  5. Kate HudsonNovember 24, 2020 at 3:48 PM

    Hi there! I am on the communications team for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and we would be interested in starting an conversation with you for hosting an outing in the future after the current COVID-19 restrictions are softened. My email is hudson.k@portseattle.org to connect. Thank you! -Kate

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  6. gayJune 18, 2021 at 8:24 AM

    I’m having trouble finding out about upcoming outings. A friend recommended urban sketchers seattle but didn’t give my the way to connect

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    1. MiataGrrlJune 18, 2021 at 8:32 AM

      Hi Gay! Do you see the announcement on this page (above)? This is where we announce the outings. We are also on Facebook. If you'd like to receive email announcements, please make a request at usk.seattle at gmail.com , and we'll put you in our Google group. Thanks for your interest!

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  7. susanbatikMarch 1, 2022 at 7:46 AM

    When does the March 2022 outing get posted?

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    1. MiataGrrlMarch 1, 2022 at 8:36 AM

      Hi Susan! We don't have it scheduled yet... we are playing it by ear this month so that we can meet outdoors and will likely announce on short notice based on the weather. The best way to be informed is to get on our Google mailing list, which I think you are already on...?

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  8. NorikoJune 23, 2022 at 5:02 PM

    Hello, I applied to join Seattle Urban Sketcher group via Facebook. Is it ok to attend an event as a guest?

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    1. MiataGrrlJune 23, 2022 at 8:18 PM

      There's no actual "membership" involved ;-) ... anyone can attend at any time! :-)

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  9. aliMarch 23, 2023 at 12:02 PM

    I'm coming up to Seattle on the morning train. I won't get there in time to sketch with you, but will be able to join you for the throw-down.

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    1. MiataGrrlMarch 23, 2023 at 1:01 PM

      Great! Welcome! Please introduce yourself during the throwdown.

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    2. AnonymousAugust 15, 2023 at 6:08 PM

      What is a throwdown ?

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    3. MiataGrrlAugust 15, 2023 at 10:51 PM

      The throwdown occurs at the end of a sketch outing when everyone "throws down" their sketchbooks to share with everyone else. :-)

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  10. AnonymousMarch 24, 2023 at 1:41 PM

    Hey Team, I was curious to know can anyone join the upcoming USk meetup without prior experience or is there something expected from them as new joinees?

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    1. MiataGrrlMarch 24, 2023 at 3:30 PM

      Anyone is welcome to any meetup, regardless of experience! :-)

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  11. UnknownJune 16, 2023 at 2:25 PM

    Hi, do you still have a google group? I can't find it and this link doesn't work: https://groups.google.com/g/urbansketchers-seattle

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    1. MiataGrrlJune 16, 2023 at 3:43 PM

      Yes, we do still have the Google group. You can just go to Google Groups and search for Urban Sketchers Seattle, or you can email usk.seattle[at]gmail.com and request to be put in the group.

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  12. AnonymousJune 26, 2023 at 7:51 PM

    Excellent

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  13. AnonymousAugust 22, 2023 at 11:31 AM

    Hey! I would like to come to the one on Friday. How do I sign up or do I just show up ?

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    1. MiataGrrlAugust 22, 2023 at 1:39 PM

      Yup, you just show up! :-) That's why we post notices here. Welcome!

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