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STUDIO 203: Figure Drawing

STUDIO 203: Figure Drawing

Sat, Sep 26, 1:00 AM
From Studio 203 Figure Drawing
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**1890 BRYANT STREET STUDIOS** Great models in a great studio in a great building meet every Friday 6-9PM for a drop-in figure drawing session. We supply easels, and drawing boards and horses - bring your own supplies. No solvents please. This group has been going strong since 1977 and just recently lost their home and have relocated with us. **PARKING:** Easy on Friday nights. **PLEASE SHOW UP BEFORE 6PM**: A person is posted at the entrance from 5:30 - 6PM. They go draw at 6PM and after that and door is locked with a phone number sign to call for entry. **OTHER:** There's always coffee and sweets! And great music.

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9/27 SF PASTEL PEOPLE

9/27 SF PASTEL PEOPLE

Sun, Sep 27, 8:00 PM
From SF Pastel People
4.9

**The plan for our SEPTEMBER 27th session is st HOLLY PARK in Bernal Heights.** Nice landscape and views, lots of benches, shade, bathrooms and food/drinks nearby. Public transport should be easy. **At 1pm** I'll meet you in the park at the top of Highland Ave - come say hello then find a spot to draw. **At 3:30 pm** we'll meet at the same spot to share and enjoy everybody's work. **Bring layers!** Fog and wind are *always* a possibility, dress in layers. Bring your [pastels](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mfj0y76y996UhKqXsHtCc57et62fikry/view?usp=sharing), [paper](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1d--XtZPmC2EuxaOtL9h4oo1faUgL9Q8s/view?usp=sharing), a [board](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Jig4iyOTJoQL6BMCj_A2ym-XX_Wg96d1/view?usp=share_link) (suggestion in blue links), tape, something to sit on, baby wipes as well as water and sunscreen/hat. **NOTE**: this meetup is **FREE** and no teaching. I do suggest you **sign up** so that you receive any updates about the event.

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Sketching the Views at Baker Beach

Sketching the Views at Baker Beach

Sat, Sep 26, 5:00 PM
From SF Sketchers
4.9

**Our next Marin Sketchers Meet Up will be just north of the Golden Gate Bridge at Fort Baker - Cavallo Point.** There are an amazing variety of vantage points from which to sketch from at this former 1905 U.S. Army post: historic army buildings and gun emplacements, the fishing pier at the sheltered harbor and while in a comfortable Adirondack chair on the 2nd floor deck at Cavallo Point Lodge. All with a dynamic view of the Golden Gate Bridge as a backdrop. We'll meet at 10:00am at the old [Presidio Yacht Club](https://maps.app.goo.gl/c8bJiNttUEWkw8DZ7) at the edge of the Bay and throw down sketches at noon. **More info** on the [National Park Service website](https://www.nps.gov/goga/planyourvisit/fort-baker.htm). Here's a [park map](https://www.nps.gov/goga/planyourvisit/upload/map_mahe_150429_508_2021.pdf). Here are [directions to parking](https://maps.app.goo.gl/vmFrsR6ko7LsnTi4A) at the Bay Area Discovery Museum. **Also:**
 • bring your preferred paper, sketchbook, color media and drawing materials
 • you might be able to grab a free coffee or tea in the lobby at the Cavallo Point Lodge • restrooms are located nearby • post your sketches after on our MeetUp Event page or tag #MarinSketchers on Instagram
 • more info about our group at MarinSketchers.com
 • Call Bill at 415.846.1655, if you need more info, directions, etc.

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Thurs Sketch at Cento Coffee (Cafe Art Circle)

Thurs Sketch at Cento Coffee (Cafe Art Circle)

Thu, Sep 24, 7:00 PM
From SF Sketchers
4.9

Cafe sketching at Cento Coffee in downtown SF 📍 **12:00 noon meet at communal table inside.** 🎨 Bring your own art supplies. Roam freely. Sketch what you see. ☕ Pull up a chair anytime to draw with us and talk art. 📓 1:45pm. We wrap things up with a show & tell. We’re heading to sketch at Cento Coffee, an independent San Francisco coffee shop tucked inside the **Center for Architecture + Design** a space devoted to architecture, exhibitions, talks, and design culture that sits in the historic Hallidie Building. This cafe is closed on the weekend, so we worked in a rare weekday (Thursday) event to ensure we got to experience it. This is organized by the **[Cafe Art Circle](https://www.zenbay.org/cafe_art_circle)** meetup under SF Sketchers. We explore coffee and tea shops around the Bay Area, using sketching as a way to experience the atmosphere of each place and its neighborhood. All skill levels welcome. Message Jimmy or post on the group board if you need help finding us.

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Drink and Draw: [Insert theme/prompt here]

Drink and Draw: [Insert theme/prompt here]

Thu, Sep 24, 1:00 AM
From Drink and Draw Bay
4.8

Just some convivial folks hanging out at a neighborhood pub with their skechbooks. You don't have to be an "artist," or whatever that means, to be here. Bringing art supplies is a great idea though! Hydration is encouraged! The Flying Pig sells soft drinks and other n/a options as well as beer and cider. 
We come up with a theme or prompt for each week. You're free to use it or ignore it. It's about inspiring to stray from the norm. Speaking of which, this week's theme/prompt is [TBA]

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Figure drawing from the live model

Figure drawing from the live model

Wed, Sep 23, 2:00 AM
From Linden Street Figure Drawing
4.9

In Person Drawing from the nude Model $16 Drop in Fee \*\*\* PLEASE make sure you're on our new email list - send a note to info (at) lindenstreet.art - so you can stay in touch. This Meetup group is on its way out. The group is continuing, every Tuesday, now co-hosted by Prudence and Will. There is a sign-up sheet for a new mailing list when you get here, please add your name to it, we won't be using Meetup much longer. Thanks! Mask wearing is optional, or per the model's requests and attendance is limited to 30 open RSVP spots, 1 additional guest is usually ok, but be aware of how many people have already signed up) If a session is ever cancelled, a notification will go out. **September 2026** **Tues 9/22 Peter** **Tues 9/29 Pickles** **Tues 10/6 Zoë**

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Use Meetup's search function to locate figure drawing groups in San Francisco. Filter results by location and interest category to discover nearby gatherings and workshops to attend.

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