🗺️ Cartography of the Arcane: Fantasy Neighborhood Maps Sketch Jam

*Date changed to 10/20

# 🗺️ Cartography of the Arcane: Fantasy Neighborhood Maps Sketch Jam

### 🧙‍♂️ The Theme: Re-Imagine Your Neighborhood as a Fantasy Realm

What if your everyday Austin stroll was actually a trek through a realm of myth and magic? Pick an Austin neighborhood you know and love—whether it's Hyde Park, Mueller, East Austin, or South Congress—and transform it into a fantasy map!
What if the corner Walgreens was actually a Tavern for Weary Adventurers? What if the local creek was guarded by river fairies, the park was a sleeping giant, or city alleyways were stalked by freestyle modern vampires? Dust off your medieval-style handwriting, scatter wizards, dragons, and monsters across the streets, and let your imagination blossom!

### 🤔 IS THIS EVENT FOR YOU?

• Meet Creative & Fun Fellows: Connect with local artists, fantasy buffs, map lovers, and creative minds over late-night coffee.
• Playful World-Building: Practice imaginative cartography, lettering, and creature design by turning familiar geography into a spellbinding legend.
• Sketch, Photo, or Just Hang Out: Whether you bring a sketchbook, draw on a digital tablet, or just come to grab a coffee, chat, and brainstorm lore—you are 100% welcome! It’s a creative event after all.

### 🕒 DETAILS & TIMELINE

• When: Thursday, October 20, 2026, 6:45 PM – 8:45 PM
• Where We Meet: Bennu Coffee ACC Highland (109 Jacob Fontaine Ln suite 600, Austin, TX 78752). Look for sketchbooks on the tables!
• Map-Making & Socialize (6:45 PM – 8:15 PM): Grab a coffee, pull up a map, swap ideas for fantasy taverns and monster dens, and get sketching.
• Show & Tell (8:15 PM – 8:45 PM): Optional showcase to share your maps, talk about your neighborhood lore, and enjoy each other's creations! `#sharingiscaring`

### 🎒 WHAT TO BRING

• Map Reference: Your phone with Google Maps or Apple Maps, or a paper map/printout of a neighborhood you like.
• Materials: Sketchbook, tablet, fine-liner pens, pencils, or whatever drawing tools you prefer.
• Mindset: Don't worry about the final result—just enjoy the process, playful discovery, and good conversation!