Urban sketching is always changing. New people pick up a sketchbook every day. They bring different perspectives, different stories, different ways of seeing. Sometimes itās younger sketchers.Sometimes itās someone drawing for the first time. What matters is the openness. The willingness to look, to learn, to share. Thatās what keeps this community growing. Take part […]
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Learning to draw doesnāt always look like learning. Sometimes itās a workshop. More often, itās just sketching, and noticing something new along the way. A line that works.A shadow you missed before.A different way of seeing. You learn by doing, by looking, and by showing up again. Take part today Try something new Draw with […]
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Today is about the people we draw with. A lot of us start sketching on our own. One person, one sketchbook, one moment of attention. Then something changes. You sit next to someone. You join a sketchwalk. You share a table. And slowly, it becomes something more. You look up more. You talk. You notice […]
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A global celebration of on-location drawing, for one week. From May 1 to 7, sketchers around the world step outside, slow down, and draw whatās in front of them. International Urban Sketchers Week is an invitation to see more clearly, to tell the story of where you are, and to celebrate the worldwide community that […]
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Visual historians: the power of reportage sketching Sketching has a unique way of slowing us down, allowing for a deeper observation and a personal interpretation of the world unfolding around us. It’s a powerful tool for storytelling, connecting us to the stories and events of our surroundings. That’s why, in 2021, we introduced the USK […]
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Remember to select FULL SCREEN. To read Drawing Attention as a scrollable pdf, click HERE. Drawing Attention, the official zine of the Urban Sketchers organization, communicates and promotes official USk workshops, symposiums, sketchwalks, news and events; shares news about USk chapters; and educates readers about the practice of on-location sketching.
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USK Workshop ā August 7-9 2026 (Oslo, Norway) About the workshop: Get rid of your fears, loosen up and enjoy your sketching more.In four connected sessions, youāll learn four keys to fearless drawing ā Session 1. āMistakes to best matesā teaches you how to work with mistakes rather than against them.ā Session 2. āDraw like […]
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Are you an Urban Sketcher with experience in communications and a desire to serve at a global level? The Communications Director will work with the Executive Board to develop and implement a communications strategy that is in line with the organization’s mission and strategic plan, that will strengthen the connection to our community and enhance […]
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The 14th Urban Sketchers International Symposium – Toulouse 2026 Online Program is now live! Remember to select FULL SCREEN. Read/download the Symposium Online Program pdf HERE. This is where youāll find the full overview of this yearās Symposium programming, bringing together workshops, activities/demos, and lectures, along with detailed session descriptions and faculty info. Whether youāre […]
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The Eventbrite page for the 14th Urban Sketchers Symposium ā Toulouse 2026 is now live, with ticket prices and event details available to view. View the event on Eventbrite Important Dates: January 21, 2026Ā Release of Online Programming & Schedule Feb 28, 2026, Saturday, 12 noon CETĀ Registration Opens Check the time at your location […]
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Urban Sketchers is pleased to announce that Pei Luk Low has joined Urban Sketchers as Events Director. Based in Auckland, Pei Luk has been sketching with Urban Sketchers since 2014 and is an active organiser with USk Auckland. She brings a passion for connection and collaboration, and looks forward to supporting welcoming, well-organised events for […]
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Explore how our global community came together in 2024 to advance Urban Sketchersā mission to connect people through the practice of drawing on location This yearās annual report highlights our educational programs, chapter and volunteer initiatives, international events, grants, communications, and fundraising efforts, along with a transparent overview of our financial health. It reflects the […]
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