
About us
Welcome to the Foundations of Drawing and Coffee Meetup. This group is for anyone who wants to get back to the basics of sketching or pick up a pencil for the first time in a supportive, low-pressure environment. We meet regularly to practice core skills like line quality, perspective, and shading, focusing on the fundamentals that make drawing both easier and more enjoyable. Whether you are looking to build a consistent habit or just want to spend a couple of hours working on your craft, you will find a quiet space here to focus and improve.
Our sessions are simple and informal. We usually start with a quick warm-up exercise or a specific topic to explore, followed by dedicated time to sketch while we enjoy our coffee. It is not about creating a masterpiece every time we meet; it is about the process of learning and the comfort of drawing alongside others. If you are looking for a friendly community to help you grow your artistic foundation, we would love to have you join us at our next meetup.
Upcoming events
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Houston Crash Course: Shading for New Sketchers
1434 Woodcrest Dr, Houston, TX, US๐๏ธ Sketch Hour: A Beginner Drawing Class
Always wanted to draw? This beginner class starts at the time of this event and takes you from blank page to finished sketch in an hour. No art supplies to buy: any pencil and plain paper will do.
Today's class: First Lines, the basics of holding the pencil, seeing in shapes and shading so things look solid.
The best part: after the class you send a photo of your page and get written feedback on your own drawing.
You don't need talent, just a pencil and an hour.
Register through the link below to book your place in this class.
### โ๏ธ BOOK YOUR PLACE โ๏ธ
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โ What you get:
- A chat shared with the people booked into your session
- Just a pencil and paper, nothing to buy
- Everyone in the session draws along at the same time
- Reference images on screen while you draw
- A full hour of guided drawing, step by step
Sit down, sharpen up, sketch along. ๐๏ธ
6 attendees
Dallas Essential Shading Tactics for Beginners
3631 Folklore Trail, Dallas, TX, USโ๏ธ Learn to Sketch โ Just a Pencil and Paper
Sit down at your own table with a pencil and some paper. The class starts at this event's start time, and everyone in the session draws along together.
Today's class: First Lines, the basics of holding the pencil, seeing in shapes and shading so things look solid.
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.
Register through the link below to book your place in this class.
### โ๏ธ BOOK YOUR PLACE โ๏ธ
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โ What you get:
- A full hour of guided drawing, step by step
- Just a pencil and paper, nothing to buy
- Reference images on screen while you draw
- Feedback on your drawing included, no subscription
Find a pencil and we'll see you there. ๐
4 attendees
Austin Make Sketches Pop with Pencil Shading
3408 Speedway, Austin, TX, US๐ One Hour, One Pencil, One Finished Drawing
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 First Lines: the basics of holding the pencil, seeing in shapes and shading so things look solid.
The best part: after the class you send a photo of your page and get written feedback on your own drawing.
No experience needed. If you've ever said "I can't draw", this is for you.
RSVP here, then register through the link below to get your place in the session.
### โ๏ธ JOIN THE CLASS โ๏ธ
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โ What you get:
- Personal written feedback on the drawing you make
- Everyone in the session draws along at the same time
- A chat shared with the people booked into your session
- Reference images on screen while you draw
- Just a pencil and paper, nothing to buy
Sit down, sharpen up, sketch along. โ๏ธ
24 attendees
