Weekly Events


Greetings All,
Our next sketch meet-up will be Austin Gardens. Let’s plan to meet just outside the Austin Gardens Environmental Education Center. Feel free to sketch one of the Frank Loyd Wrights homes just across the street or wander into downtown Oak Park. At 12:15 we will meet again at the Austin Gardens Environmental Education Center to have our throw down. I look forward to seeing you all then!

Best,
Liz

Where: Austin Gardens – 167 Forest Avenue , Oak Park, Illinois 60302
When: Wednesday, August 5th
Time: 10:30 am – 12:30 pm


Come join us for an old fashioned farm in Schaumburg. They will have animals such as cows, horses, pigs, and chickens for sketching on an old farm.

Throw down at the Red Barn at 12:30pm.
Rain location, at the Farmhouse.
Park in small parking lot off of Plum Grove Rd south of Schaumburg road. Use your gps.

Then, let’s gather at Fat Rosies for lunch and draw! 12:45-2pm


A super fun event! The festivities start early. Arrive beforehand if you want and bring those bright yellow colors!

The Duck drop takes place off the Columbus Drive Bridge in downtown Chicago. The event is FREE to attend, and it costs $10 to adopt a duck and enter the race! (Optional of course)


Date: Thursday, August 6th, 2026
Duck Drop: 1:00 pm
Derby Festival: 10:00 am – 2:30 pm
Derby Festival is located at Pioneer Court (401 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611)
T-Shirts and Souvenirs will be available for purchase along Michigan Ave and in Pioneer Court.
Splashdown Watch Party at The Northman (233 East Riverwalk, Chicago, IL 60601) begins at 11:45 am

Throwdown at bottom of steps on west side of Apple Store at 2:15pm

Sketch by: Amy Gowans