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Markham Gesture Figure Drawing - Just Pencil

Tue, Oct 27, 3:00 PM
From The Pen and Paper Social Collective

**🎨 Sketch Hour: A Beginner Drawing Class** An hour-long sketching class that starts at this event's start time. Bring a pencil and a few sheets of paper, open the link, and draw along step by step with everyone booked into the same session. This session is **Figures**: people in motion: quick gesture drawings, then proportion and a finished figure. Every class ends with personal written feedback: upload a photo of your drawing and get specific tips on how to improve it. You don't need talent, just a pencil and an hour. **RSVP here, then register through the link below** to get your place in the session. ### [🎨 REGISTER HERE 🎨](https://sketchhour.vercel.app/product/SketchFigures?city=Markham&groupurlname=the-pen-and-paper-social-collective&productId=400301&startgmtdatetime=2026-10-27T15:00:00Z) --- ✅ **What you get:** - Personal written feedback on the drawing you make - A chat shared with the people booked into your session - Reference images on screen while you draw No talent required, just an hour. 🎨

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Toronto Figure Sketching - No Experience Needed

Tue, Oct 27, 3:00 PM
From The Pen and Paper Social Collective

**📝 Sketch Hour: A Beginner Drawing Class** An hour-long sketching class that starts at this event's start time. Bring a pencil and a few sheets of paper, open the link, and draw along step by step with everyone booked into the same session. This session is **Figures**: people in motion: quick gesture drawings, then proportion and a finished figure. The best part: after the class you send a photo of your page and get written feedback on your own drawing. Complete beginners welcome: everything is taught step by step. **RSVP here, then register through the link below** to get your place in the session. ### [🎨 REGISTER HERE 🎨](https://sketchhour.vercel.app/product/SketchFigures?city=Toronto&groupurlname=the-pen-and-paper-social-collective&productId=400301&startgmtdatetime=2026-10-27T15:00:00Z) --- ✅ **What you get:** - Just a pencil and paper, nothing to buy - Feedback on your drawing included, no subscription - Personal written feedback on the drawing you make No talent required, just an hour. 🖌️

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Indoor Draw & Sketch Hangout

Indoor Draw & Sketch Hangout

Sat, Nov 7, 7:00 PM
From Arts & Recreation Toronto
4.9

Hi everyone! We're doing an afternoon sketching hangout at the MaRS Discovery building food court. Pull up with some snacks or a drink and get to know local artists of Toronto. **First time meeting us and still not sure about the vibe?** Check out photos from **[past in-person events of 2025](https://www.meetup.com/artsrecto/photos/36185293/)** ***Please bring your art supplies***. Digital tablet, dry mediums, watercolour set, really anything that doesn't smell and is non toxic and easy to clean up. Please be considerate and leave the space as clean as it was before. ***Please Remember.*** This is a group to make art while making friends NOT a singles mixer so please be respectful of others. If you have any concerns don't hesitate to message me or bring this to my attention. How to get there? Take the TTC to Queens Park subway station on line 1. **Where to meet exactly?** MaRs food court below ground level. Enter MaRS Building through Collage and Spadina entrance past the seated statues and through the doors. (This is the only entrance to get into the building on the weekends without a fob) We meet by the food court tables at the far end, opposite to the escalators. If you have trouble finding the location or get lost feel free to message me through the Meetup app. Looking forward to meeting you all : =============== **Support This Group 🥰?** We hope you're enjoying the Arts & Rec events! If you'd like to give support, please consider making a small Ko-fi donation of $5-10 USD at[ https://www.ko-fi.com/artsnrectoront](https://www.ko-fi.com/artsnrectoronto.)o This helps cover meetup and miscellaneous expenses with hosting events! For more inquiries, please PM me for more info Thank you all so much

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🧑‍🎤 KARAOKE Night at The Wych on Davenport Road 🧹

🧑‍🎤 KARAOKE Night at The Wych on Davenport Road 🧹

Fri, Nov 6, 2:00 AM
From Arts & Recreation Toronto
4.9

Come join us at The Wych for a night of karaoke! Belt out your favorite pop songs, heavy metal, rap, musical theatre, or join in on the ensemble cast while serenading the crowd with boy band hits. Vocal talent not required. There is a high chance of making new friends. O̲ppa̲ (っ-̶●̃益●̶̃)っ ,︵‿ S̲t̲yl̲e̲ Our karaoke host is **AJ** \- Make sure to get your name added to the list\! Our Karaoke machine is connected to YouTube so song selection is pretty much UNLIMITED 😵 \! **The Wych** (っ^▿^)۶🍸🌟🍺٩(˘◡˘ ) https://wych.ca/menu *Support our host venue; buy a drink!* This is a cool underworld bar, (Entrance down the stairs) and small enough so you can get to know the patrons and other attendees and get to sing a couple of times. The Wych makes some excellent cocktails, and has many non-alcoholic offerings as well. **Public Transit Directions:** On Subway Line 1: You can get off at Eglington West and take the 63A southwards On Subway Line 2: You can get out at Ossington and take the 63A northwards. The stop should be Davenport/Ossington. If in Liberty village or in in between just take the 63A all the way to Davenport and forget the subway. If you're in the south core, take Line 1 to Dupont or Spadina stations and take the 127 bus west to Davenport/Ossington. If on St Clair streetcar line (512) you can take that to Winona drive and walk south. ======== **Support This Group 🥰🤩** We hope you're enjoying the Arts & Rec events! If you'd like to give support, please consider making a small Ko-fi donation of $5-10 USD at [https://www.ko-fi.com/artsnrectoronto](https://www.ko-fi.com/artsnrectoronto.)

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Sketching Hangout... New Location

Sketching Hangout... New Location

Wed, Nov 4, 7:00 PM
From Arts & Recreation Toronto
4.9

Hi everyone! We're doing an afternoon sketch hangout at CIBC food court. **First time meeting us and still not sure about the vibe?** Check out photos from **[past in-person events of 2025](https://www.meetup.com/artsrecto/photos/36185293/)** ***Bring your own art supplies*** (mainly dry medium or small watercolour set), and if you feel like it, order a drink and snacks. **Where to meet exactly?** From Union, you can either follow the signs to go straight to CIBC square one or get to ground level and walk along Bay street till you reach you see the CIBC square one building. Enter the CIBC building on either side of the train tracks and travel up to the fourth floor food court. I'll be at the tables at the far end of the food court by the windows. Looking forward to meeting you all :) =========================== **Support This Group 🥰🤩** We hope you're enjoying the Arts & Rec events! If you'd like to give support, please consider making a small Ko-fi donation of $5-10 USD at [https://www.ko-fi.com/artsnrectoronto](https://www.ko-fi.com/artsnrectoronto.) . This helps cover meetup and miscellaneous expenses with hosting events! For more inquiries, please PM me for more info! Thank you all so much!

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Sketching Hangout... New Location

Sketching Hangout... New Location

Wed, Oct 28, 6:00 PM
From Arts & Recreation Toronto
4.9

Hi everyone! We're doing an afternoon sketch hangout at CIBC food court. **First time meeting us and still not sure about the vibe?** Check out photos from **[past in-person events of 2025](https://www.meetup.com/artsrecto/photos/36185293/)** ***Bring your own art supplies*** (mainly dry medium or small watercolour set), and if you feel like it, order a drink and snacks. **Where to meet exactly?** From Union, you can either follow the signs to go straight to CIBC square one or get to ground level and walk along Bay street till you reach you see the CIBC square one building. Enter the CIBC building on either side of the train tracks and travel up to the fourth floor food court. I'll be at the tables at the far end of the food court by the windows. Looking forward to meeting you all :) =========================== **Support This Group 🥰🤩** We hope you're enjoying the Arts & Rec events! If you'd like to give support, please consider making a small Ko-fi donation of $5-10 USD at [https://www.ko-fi.com/artsnrectoronto](https://www.ko-fi.com/artsnrectoronto.) . This helps cover meetup and miscellaneous expenses with hosting events! For more inquiries, please PM me for more info! Thank you all so much!

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Frequently asked questions

To find groups, search on Meetup with 'Toronto' and 'figure drawing'. This will show you relevant local meetups to join, offering the chance to connect with fellow artists and learn new techniques.

Figure drawing is the practice of sketching the human form in various poses. It's a popular artistic pursuit offering opportunities to improve drawing skills while working with subjects of all styles.

Yes, you can browse upcoming Toronto events on Meetup. Simply enter the desired weekend's date and see what figure drawing sessions are available for planning your artistic meetups.

Absolutely! Many figure drawing groups in Toronto welcome artists of all levels. It's a fantastic way to start learning drawing or enhance your skills in a supportive community.

Typically, you'll need to supply your own drawing materials, but it's best to check the event details. Some meetups might have communal supplies or recommend what to bring.

Meetup offers both in-person and online figure drawing events in Toronto, depending on the hosts. Check each event's listing for its format to plan accordingly.

To RSVP, find the event on Meetup, click 'Attend', and follow any specific instructions provided. You'll then receive event updates and any changes directly to your inbox.

Yes, participating in figure drawing meetups is a great way to meet fellow artists. Events are structured around communal art-making, fostering connections between attendees.

If there's a niche you're passionate about and it's not covered, Meetup allows you to propose new groups. Engaging with others can lead to forming a community of shared artistic interests.

The frequency varies by organizer and demand; some groups meet weekly, others less often. Review their event schedules on Meetup to find sessions that fit your availability.

Joining Meetup is free, though some event organizers may charge fees for their work. Costs often cover materials, venue expenses, or premium sessions carried by professionals.

While Meetup facilitates meeting people, forming friendships depends on personal engagement and openness. Attending regularly and participating actively increases your chances.

Not all interests might be represented initially in Toronto, but tech, health, and arts dominate. You can either uncover a new niche love or choose to establish a group for it.

Attendance isn't obligatory at every event, yet consistency can enhance your experience. It's flexible, ensuring you engage based on your downtime and fervor.

Some figure drawing sessions are led by experienced artists or instructors, beneficial for learning but powdered by several volunteerial afroster clotembers too.