Durham Plein Air/Urban Sketching at American Tobacco Campus - North

Join us at American Tobacco Campus (North side near Lutra) for outdoor sketching and painting - all levels and types welcome! The event officially starts at 10am, but come whenever you like and start sketching whatever inspires you (some of us arrive closer to 9am). Note that we meet at the end, not the beginning!

The throwdown is at 11:45am at Lutra. (Near where I was standing when I took the photo here).

Parking: ATC has two free parking decks. The North Deck at 305 W. Pettigrew St is the closest to us. You'll get two free hours through Park Mobile. From the deck walk along Burt's Bees to the basketball courts, turn right, and you'll see the Lutra sign just down the hill.
*If there's a Bull's game or event at DPAC and the parking decks have attendants - just let them know you're coming to Lutra and your visit will still be free!

Event will be canceled in case of poor weather. I will send an email update from Meetup if this happens, so RSVP here to get the updates (will only send to people who replied yes).

Tips

• Wear comfortable clothing for the weather and supportive shoes for walking on uneven terrain.
• Bring a hat, sunscreen, and bug spray.
• Bring water and any other beverages or snacks you may want.
• If you don't have an easel or don't prefer standing, bring a folding chair/stool or picnic blanket.
• Make sure you're able to carry your supplies for short to medium distances, depending on your preferred painting location.
• Be aware of your surroundings and the weather. Watch out for uneven terrain and signs of heat exhaustion. Hike at your own risk. Stay hydrated.
• Leave the area as you found it or better. Bring any trash out with you.

Want to see more area events like this? I made a website to aggregate figure drawing, plein air, and urban sketching meetups in the area: ncartmeets.com. Find us on Instagram and Bluesky too.