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[Oct 18] Nature Journaling @Palace of Fine Arts

[Oct 18] Nature Journaling @Palace of Fine Arts

Sun, Oct 18, 8:00 PM
From The SF Bay Area Nature Journal Club
4.8

Would you like to slow down, notice more, and invite a sense of awe, calm, and wonder into your day? Join us for a Nature Journaling adventure every third Sunday of the month! Each month, we explore a different natural gem within San Francisco, pausing to capture our observations, curiosity, and moments of joy in our journals — using words, pictures, and numbers. This Sunday we will explore the life at the Palace of Fine Arts!!!! The lagoon is full of life, and fall is a lovely time to observe its feathered residents. We’ll keep an eye out for black-crowned night herons resting in the trees, great blue herons fishing along the water, mallards paddling around, and perhaps a few turtles sunning themselves on logs. There’s also plenty to explore in the reflections, changing foliage, and the beautiful meeting of nature and architecture. Come curious. No drawing or journaling experience needed! Event Details 🕐 Time: 1pm to 4pm 📍 Location: Palace of fine arts 📍 Meeting Point: entrance at Palace Dr and Lyon St 🖊️ What to Bring: A journal or sketchbook, writing and drawing/coloring supplies. Optional: binoculars, a lightweight stool, and your curiosity! 🧻 Nearest restrooms are next to the Yatch harbor across the street 🚙 Parking: You should be able to find parking at the Palace of fine arts , if you don’t - there is plenty parking by the bay closer to the Crissy beach 💰Cost: It's a free event, but we encourage 20$ donations to Wild Wonder Foundation https://www.wildwonder.org/donate 📚References: KtfNj email list: tinyurl.com/ktfnj Getting started with Nature Journaling: wildwonder.org https://johnmuirlaws.com Come as you are — no experience needed, just a sense of wonder. We can’t wait to explore with you! Who we are: We are a community of nature loving humans in our favorite city in the world - San Francisco!!! “Karl the Fog and Nature Journalers” meet on the third Sunday of each month to fall in love with various parks, museums, lakes, trails, community gardens etc in SF. We facilitate these sessions to encourage curious exploration and a healthy exchange of ideas. Nature Journaling is a tool that got us to fall in love with our natural surroundings and we now see the world in a new light - full of awe and wonder, and they want to share that magic with YOU and YOU and YOU!!!

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Drink and Draw: [Insert theme/prompt here]

Drink and Draw: [Insert theme/prompt here]

Thu, Oct 22, 1:00 AM
From Drink and Draw Bay
4.8

Just some convivial folks hanging out at a neighborhood pub with their skechbooks. You don't have to be an "artist," or whatever that means, to be here. Bringing art supplies is a great idea though! Hydration is encouraged! The Flying Pig sells soft drinks and other n/a options as well as beer and cider. 
We come up with a theme or prompt for each week. You're free to use it or ignore it. It's about inspiring to stray from the norm. Speaking of which, this week's theme/prompt is [TBA]

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Dock of the Bay Sketching

Dock of the Bay Sketching

Sat, Oct 24, 5:00 PM
From SF Sketchers
4.9

**Back by popular demand, our next Marin Sketchers Meet Up takes us again to Sausalito to draw some wonderfully quirky and colorful houseboats on Saturday, October 24th at 10:00am.** **Location:** The entrance to the dock is next to [72 Liberty Dock](https://maps.app.goo.gl/gCevttsuCzqeKmCu9), which is off Gate 5 Rd., off Bridgeway. *[Here's a map.](https://maps.app.goo.gl/gCevttsuCzqeKmCu9)* Let's meet up at 10:00am and throw down sketches at noon. If you are traveling by car, there should be parking at 3030 Bridgeway. *[Here's a map.](https://maps.app.goo.gl/6mw64QHALaDNV4cP8)* **Bring:** • your preferred paper, sketchbook, color media and drawing materials • there are a few benches but bring your small chair for maximum comfort **Also:** • There's a Mollie Stone's Market nearby at 100 Harbor Dr., if you want to grab a coffee, tea or snack before or after sketching. • After our event post your favorite drawing on our MeetUp page. Also post and tag your sketches #MarinSketchers on Instagram. • Find more info at MarinSketchers.com • Call Bill at 415.846.1655, if you need any assistance.

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STUDIO 203: Figure Drawing

STUDIO 203: Figure Drawing

Sat, Oct 24, 1:00 AM
From Studio 203 Figure Drawing
4.9

**1890 BRYANT STREET STUDIOS** Great models in a great studio in a great building meet every Friday 6-9PM for a drop-in figure drawing session. We supply easels, and drawing boards and horses - bring your own supplies. No solvents please. This group has been going strong since 1977 and just recently lost their home and have relocated with us. **PARKING:** Easy on Friday nights. **PLEASE SHOW UP BEFORE 6PM**: A person is posted at the entrance from 5:30 - 6PM. They go draw at 6PM and after that and door is locked with a phone number sign to call for entry. **OTHER:** There's always coffee and sweets! And great music.

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STUDIO 203: Figure Drawing

STUDIO 203: Figure Drawing

Sat, Oct 17, 1:00 AM
From Studio 203 Figure Drawing
4.9

**1890 BRYANT STREET STUDIOS** Great models in a great studio in a great building meet every Friday 6-9PM for a drop-in figure drawing session. We supply easels, and drawing boards and horses - bring your own supplies. No solvents please. This group has been going strong since 1977 and just recently lost their home and have relocated with us. **PARKING:** Easy on Friday nights. **PLEASE SHOW UP BEFORE 6PM**: A person is posted at the entrance from 5:30 - 6PM. They go draw at 6PM and after that and door is locked with a phone number sign to call for entry. **OTHER:** There's always coffee and sweets! And great music.

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1 attendee
STUDIO 203: Figure Drawing

STUDIO 203: Figure Drawing

Sat, Oct 31, 1:00 AM
From Studio 203 Figure Drawing
4.9

**1890 BRYANT STREET STUDIOS** Great models in a great studio in a great building meet every Friday 6-9PM for a drop-in figure drawing session. We supply easels, and drawing boards and horses - bring your own supplies. No solvents please. This group has been going strong since 1977 and just recently lost their home and have relocated with us. **PARKING:** Easy on Friday nights. **PLEASE SHOW UP BEFORE 6PM**: A person is posted at the entrance from 5:30 - 6PM. They go draw at 6PM and after that and door is locked with a phone number sign to call for entry. **OTHER:** There's always coffee and sweets! And great music.

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