Are you ready to do some drawing? No matter what your background, age, or experience is, there’s a Big Draw LA event for you all over Southern California during October. All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise indicated.
Saturday, September 20th
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Reflections of Pride!
For All Ages11:00amAt Memorial ParkReflections of Pride, a GLBT Pride Festival, is on Saturday September 20th at Pasadena's Memorial Park. The public is invited to create a road tile to add to our Road to Equality! Started in 2011, our Road will be on display at the event. All materials provided. Everyone is invited to create a tile, young or old, creative or not so much. No advance registration. Just show up and CREATE! More info
Saturday, September 27th
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San Gabriel Valley Humane Society 90th Anniversary Block Party
For All Ages12:00pmAt San Gabriel Valley Humane SocietySGVH will be hosting a celebration in honor of our 90th anniversary. There will be awesome and fun activities including our very first Big Draw LA, pawprint painting for the dogs, games and prizes. There will also be delicious food and entertainment. Join in on the festivities!~ More info
Sunday, September 28th
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Figure Drawing and Roman Fashion
For Adults1:00pmAt The Getty VillaFigure drawing workshop featuring Roman fashion at the Getty Villa. More info
Wednesday, October 1st
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Big Draw LA: Draw Your Story
For All Ages10:00amAt Children's Literature Department, Los Angeles Public LibraryParticipants can come to Central Library's Children's Literature Department any time during regular library hours from October 1-31 and create a book-shaped drawing, which will be added to a big display in the department. We will provide paper, crayons, and markers. More info -
Honoring Amelia Earhart through Art
For All Ages10:00amAt North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Public LibraryDesigning the look of Amelia Earhart's airplane. More info
Thursday, October 2nd
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Make Your Mark at Ocean Park
For Families3:30pmAt Ocean Park BranchOcean Park Branch invites children of all ages and their families to participate in the creation of a community mural that will be on display in the library. More info
Friday, October 3rd
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The BIG DRAW LA @ Pico Branch
For All Ages3:30pmAt Pico Branch LibraryFor the Pico Branch's BIG DRAW LA, we will be using chalk in front of the library. This area is cemented and I will be placing blue tape to make a floor size mural. More info
Saturday, October 4th
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The Big Draw LA at the Glassell Park Community Garden
For All Ages10:00amAt Glassell Park Community GardenInvite all the community have some refreshments. Possibility that Councilmember Mitch O'Farrel might attend. I will let them know. He is a big supporter of the Glassell Park community garden. Paint some art paintings to put in the garden to provide privacy to some of the residents. This project will be perfect to introduce art to so many of the residents in that particular area of Glassell Park located at 3304 Drew St. More info -
The Big Draw LA at the Glassell Park Community Garden
For All Ages10:00amAt Glassell Park Community GardenInvite all the community have some refreshments. Possibility that Councilmember Mitch O'Farrel might attend. I will let them know. He is a big supporter of the Glassell Park community garden. Paint some art paintings to put in the garden to provide privacy to some of the residents. This project will be perfect to introduce art to so many of the residents in that particular area of Glassell Park located at 3304 Drew St. More info -
Draw Big at the Library
For All Ages1:00pmAt Costa Mesa DonaldCome draw big at the library for a mural display on long poster paper! More info -
The Big Draw LA @ Montana Avenue Branch
For All Ages2:00pmAt Montana Avenue BranchTake part in the Big Draw LA at the Montana Avenue Branch in Santa Monica! Create fun chalk art in the patio. More info -
Art Odyssey 2014
For All Ages3:00pmAt Goldwyn Hollywood Regional Branch - Los Angeles Public LibraryHelp create a composite public artwork visible from the street. More info
Sunday, October 5th
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Sketch at CicLAvia
For All Ages9:30amAt Mariachi PlazaCicLAvia is an event that allows some streets in Los Angeles to be car-free for people to bike, walk, skate or skateboard. This route takes you through downtown LA, Boyle Heights and East LA. Ride the Metro or bring your bicycle (which you can take with you on the Metro), and sketch together! More info -
Power of Imagination
For Families10:00amAt Mar Vista Farmers MarketSuperman has strength of steel. Marvel Girl is telepathic. And all kids have the power of imagination! Join us to design and draw a logo on a cape and become a superhero yourself. We will provide upcycled fabric and help you make it into a cape. More info -
GALLERY GIRLS - SUNDAY ART BRUNCH
For Adults10:30amAt The Kline AcademyFigure Model in a 4 Hour Long Pose Complimentary Brunch Food | Drinks | Music | Models DATE: Sunday, August 3rd, 2014 TIME: 10:30am to 2:30pm COST: $25 Paid in Advance | $30 at the door RSVP: (818)535-5761 or jenfabpat2@yahoo.com The Kline Academy 3264 Motor Ave, Los Angeles (Culver City), CA 90034 www.klineacademy.com (310) 927-2436 More info -
Straight Line Obstacle Course at CicLAVia!
For All Ages11:00amAt Little TokyoJump off your bicycle and come draw with us at the "Straight Line Obstacle Course" held along the CicLAvia bike route in Little Tokyo! More info -
The Big Draw with Sumi Ink Club
For All Ages12:00pmAt J. Paul Getty MuseumLarge scale collaborative ink drawing project with Sumi Ink Club More info -
Figure Drawing and Roman Fashion
For Adults1:00pmAt The Getty VillaFigure Drawing Workshop at the Getty Villa More info -
"Zelzah Train Depot" Mural Unveiling
For All Ages2:00pmAt Orphaned CDsMural Unveiling, Sketching and Trash Bin painting. Music and some local food. More info -
Drawing From the Masters
For Adults3:30pmAt J. Paul Getty MuseumIn-gallery drawing lessons with host artist. More info
Monday, October 6th
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Draw Greek Mythological Monsters
For All Ages4:00pmAt Mar Vista Public LibraryDraw amazing creatures from Greek myths! Discover the stories behind terrifying one-eyed cyclops to the beautiful winged Pegasus as you learn how to draw them. More info -
GALLERY GIRLS - DAILY DOSE OF DRAWING!
For Adults7:00pmAt Daily Dose CafeFREE EVENT! FIGURE DRAWING AT DAILY DOSE CAFE. More info
Tuesday, October 7th
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Open Art Studio at the Zimmer Children's Museum
For Families3:00pmAt Zimmer Children's MuseumIs your child a mini Monet? How about a budding Banksy? Find out at the Zimmer Children's Museum's Open Art Studio for children ages 0-8. Pop into our studio to create an entirely original masterpiece! More info
Wednesday, October 8th
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Big Draw LA at Vermont Square Branch with LACMA
For All Ages4:00pmAt Los Angeles Public Library - Vermont Square BranchWe will be working on a mural, inspired by nature from the park and Matisse, and it will be displayed in the branch! More info
Friday, October 10th
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Fingerprint Art
For All Ages3:00pmAt Pacoima Branch LibraryWe will provide stamp pads, black pens and butcher paper. Patrons will come and make fingerprint people (or martians). We are hoping to fill the paper roll with some very fun and original art! More info -
Drawing With Light
For All Ages7:00pmAt Day OneCapturing light in time as a drawn image. More info
Saturday, October 11th
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Colorful Self Portraits in Oil Pastel
For All Ages10:00amAt Virgina Avenue ParkWe will look in the mirror and create beautiful, expressive portraits with oil pastel on black paper. The effect is truly stunning and can be enjoyed by all ages. After all everything you do is a self portrait! More info -
Manga Drawing Workshop with artist Carlos Nieto
For Young Adults11:00amAt Glendale Central LibraryCarlos is an animation artist who will teach kids to draw in the popular Japanese style of comic book drawing called Manga. More info -
1450 Ocean Presents: Portrait Drawing with Ken Jones of Otis College of Art & Design
For Adults11:00amAt 1450 Ocean - the Camera Obscura BuildingJoin an instructor from Otis College for a live-model workshop to hone your portrait drawing skills. Practice line, shading and observation in a boat-like room overlooking the ocean. Includes drawing supplies. More info -
1450 Ocean Presents: The Big Draw: Camera Obscura - Tracing 360˚ with DJ Hall of Otis College of Art & Design
For Adults11:00amAt 1450 Ocean - the Camera Obscura BuildingJoin distinguished artist DJ Hall for this unique workshop, which utilizes the Camera Obscura for one of this vintage technology's original purposes. We'll be covering the viewing platter with paper and inviting participants to trace outlines from our 360˚ view. Practice outline and observation of bustling street life or tranquil landscapes from the fascinating remove of a dark room. Includes drawing supplies. More info -
1450 Ocean presents: Plein Air Drawing with Gary Geraths of Otis College of Art & Design
For Adults11:00amAt 1450 Ocean - the Camera Obscura BuildingTake inspiration amidst the breezes of Palisades Park, surrounded by lush views of the landscape, ocean, and pier, as well as the bustling street life of Ocean Avenue. In this lightly guided day of drawing outside, Gary Geraths, artist and instructor from Otis College of Art and Design, will be on hand to help you put pencil to paper. More info -
Chalk the Walk at the Brand Library and Art Center
For All Ages11:00amAt Brand Library and Art CenterThis event will give families the opportunity to express their creativity together through chalk drawing on walkway of the Glendale Central Library. More info -
Ryman Arts Presents - Make Your Mark in the Park @ Grand Park
For All Ages11:00amAt Grand ParkWith both public performances and many participatory drawing activities, Grand Park will be transformed into a giant experimental drawing studio. More info -
Storytelling through Thread with Karen Hampton
For All Ages1:00pmAt Fowler Museum at UCLAIn this afternoon embroidery workshop for adults, participants will learn stitching techniques to “draw with thread,” creating their own personal narratives with LA-based artist Karen Hampton. More info -
Drawn to Happiness
For Adults2:00pmAt Santa Monica Public Library - Multipurpose RoomA workshop exploring drawing as a way to happiness and well-being. Conducted by Erica Curtis, LMFT, ATR-BC. More info -
Big Draw Los Feliz Library
For All Ages3:30pmAt Los Feliz Branch LibraryUsing sidewalk chalk, participants will be encouraged to make marks and turn the Los Feliz patio area into a giant work of community based art. More info
Sunday, October 12th
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Sidewalk chalk art
For Families10:00amAt Mar Vista Farmers MarketWe will have sidewalk chalk art activities at the Mar Vista Farmers Market on 2 Sundays, October 12 and 19. More info -
Drawing by the Mile 2
For All Ages10:00amAt Ánimo Venice Charter High SchoolDrawing by the Mile 2 is the second annual family Big Draw LA drawing event at Ánimo Venice Charter High School in Venice. Rolls of paper and drawing supplies are supplied. You bring the smiles! More info -
Exquisite Corpse @ Artist & Craftsman Supply DTLA
For All Ages11:00amAt Artist & Craftsman Supply DTLALet's play Exquisite Corpse! Draw Heads, Torsos, and Legs and we will put all the various drawings together to make totally awesome and unusual art! We will provide paper and drawing supplies :) All ages welcome! More info -
Kids in the Courtyard: Spin a Yarn, Draw a Thread
For All Ages1:00pmAt Fowler Museum at UCLAHear tales from different cultures about cloth and illustrate them with spaghetti, yarn, and silly string to create a large collaborative artwork, plus your own take-home masterpiece. More info
Monday, October 13th
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GALLERY GIRLS - DAILY DOSE OF DRAWING!
For All Ages7:00pmAt Daily Dose CafeFREE EVENT! "Maleficent" theme drawing salon at Daily Dose Cafe. More info
Tuesday, October 14th
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Open Art Studio at the Zimmer Children's Museum
For Families3:00pmAt Zimmer Children's MuseumIs your child a mini Monet? How about a budding Banksy? Find out at the Zimmer Children's Museum's Open Art Studio for children ages 0-8. Pop into our studio to create an entirely original masterpiece! More info -
Draw a Figure Outline and Decorate It!
For Families4:00pmAt Wilshire Branch LibraryIn this Big Draw Event, we will draw outlines around each kid who participates and they will each decorate their drawing with markers, collage from various recycled books and magazines and the end result will be displayed in the library between October 15th - November 15th. Come and celebrate this wonderful creative event by signing up in advance: 323.957.4550. Wilshire Branch of Los Angeles Public Library. Registration limited to 25 participants. More info -
Clay Art from Scratch to Finish
For All Ages5:00pmAt Wilmington Empowerment CenterClay Art From Scratch to Finish! Learn an affordable and creative way to have fun with the whole family. We will first begin with teaching participants how to create glue based clay using everyday home objects. We then will move into sculpting with lessons from local artists. We will provide all the materials needed including shapes and other props that will be supplied for young children. A second day will be offered for those participants who want to paint their finished product. More info
Wednesday, October 15th
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Big Draw L.A. at John Muir Library
For All Ages10:00amAt John Muir LibaryHelp create a community mural to display in the library. More info -
Clay Art from Scratch to Finish
For All Ages5:00pmAt Wilmington Empowerment CenterClay Art From Scratch to Finish! Learn an affordable and creative way to have fun with the whole family. We will first begin with teaching participants how to create glue based clay using everyday home objects. We then will move into sculpting with lessons from local artists. We will provide all the materials needed including shapes and other props that will be supplied for young children. A second day will be offered for those participants who want to paint their finished product. More info -
GALLERY GIRLS - "Hillbilly Horror" Themed Late Night Drawing
For Adults9:00pmAt Gnomon School of Visual EffectsPresented by Gnomon, Sketch Theatre & Gallery Girls A Fun Social Gathering of Artists & Models Music - Live Models - Drawing - Crazy themes & Fun People! "HILLBILLY HORROR" - Theme Models: to be announced Music by DJ Jason Savvy www.jasonsavvy.com/dj ** Every 3rd Wednesday*** DATE: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15th TIME: 9:00pm to 12:00am COST: $10 PRE-PAID/ $15 AT DOOR CURRENT GNOMON STUDENTS - FREE GNOMON Alumni, Faculty & Models - Only $5 AND IF YOU ARE OUT OF WORK - Pay what you can - NONE WILL BE REFUSED More info
Thursday, October 16th
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Life Size Art for Kids
For Families4:00pmAt John C. Fremont LibraryMake a life-size paper version of yourself! More info
Friday, October 17th
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Comix Jam Los Angeles
For Adults6:00pmAt Church Of F.U.N.Comix Jam LA is a collaborative and participatory comics-making event that is happening this year at the walls of The Church Of F.U.N. The Comix Jam will be bringing comics fans and enthusiasts and artists together with people from all walks of life together to co-produce comic book pages. The jams will be happening from 4-10pm during the dates of October 17th-19th. Come and invite all your friends! More info -
Drawing Club with Adriana Yugovich- Big Draw Edition
For Adults7:30pmAt Pop-Hop Books and PrintBasically Adriana keeps things lively with banter while keeping everyone busy with fun, usually pretty strange activities that focus on the fun and create aspects of drawing over those of skill and craft. More info
Saturday, October 18th
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Mini Comic Workshop with animation artist Kyle Neswald
For Young Adults10:00amAt Glendale Central Library AuditoriumLearn how to make a mini comic! Kyle Neswald, an animation artist who has worked for Disney, Nickelodeon and Warner Bros. will show participants how to make their own mini comic. Mini comics are short form comic books that are half the size of a regular comic book. Kyle will discuss mini comics and teach you how to tell a story in the space of 2 to 4 pages. All materials will be provided. Free and open to teens and up. More info -
Worldwide Sketchcrawl
For All Ages10:00amAt Union StationSketch at Union Station + optional sketching/lunch at Olvera Street More info -
Family Art Day- Community DRAW!
For All Ages10:00amAt Pepperdine University's Center for the ArtsPepperdine University's Center for the Arts will team up with The Big Draw LA for their October Family Art Day, where children from the community will participate in a large collaborative drawing based on Eric Carle's stories and characters. All ages are welcome. More info -
Drawing from Memory with Artist Kiel Johnson
For All Ages11:00amAt Torrance Art MuseumA drawing event with Artist Kiel Johnson. All ages are welcome to take part. Participants will have the opportunity to view Torrance Art Museum's current exhibition "Another Thing Coming" and choose one object in the exhibition to draw from memory. More info -
Dia de los Muertos Community Arts Workshops
For All Ages11:00amAt 24th Street TheatreA way for all to come learn more about the traditional arts and customs associated with Dia de los Muertos. What is created at the workshop will be part of our big event Sunday November 2nd. More info -
Festival for All Skid Row Artists
For All Ages1:00pmAt Gladys ParkThis fall, the Los Angeles Poverty Department’s Festival for All Skid Row Artists will celebrate its 5th annual incarnation. On Saturday and Sunday, October 18 and 19, from 1 – 5 PM daily, more than 80 artists living and working in Skid Row will assemble in Gladys Park, at the corner of 6th and Gladys Streets, for a weekend of live performances and visual arts showcasing the diverse range of talents among Skid Row residents. More info -
Comix Jam Los Angeles - Day 2
For Adults4:00pmAt Church Of F.U.N.Comix Jam LA is a collaborative and participatory comics-making event that is happening this year at the walls of The Church Of F.U.N. The Comix Jam will be bringing comics fans and enthusiasts and artists together with people from all walks of life together to co-produce comic book pages. The jams will be happening from 4-10pm during the dates of October 17th-19th. Come and invite all your friends! More info
Sunday, October 19th
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Free Drop-in Drawing Workshops
For Adults12:30pmAt Otis College of Art and DesignIn Conjunction with Big Draw LA: A Drawing Celebration for Adults and College-bound Teens Free Drop-in Drawing Workshops* Sunday, October 19, 11:00am – 2:00pm Animal Drawing with Gary Geraths Life Drawing with Beverly Bledsoe Portrait Drawing with Beverly Bledsoe Otis College of Art and Design 9045 Lincoln Blvd., Los Angeles, 90045 For more information or to RSVP email otisce@otis.edu or call 310-665-6850. * workshops and instructors subject to change More info -
Drawing From the Masters
For Adults3:30pmAt J. Paul Getty MuseumIn-gallery drawing lessons with host artist. More info -
Comix Jam Los Angeles - Day 3
For Adults4:00pmAt Church Of F.U.N.Comix Jam LA is a collaborative and participatory comics-making event that is happening this year at the walls of The Church Of F.U.N. The Comix Jam will be bringing comics fans and enthusiasts and artists together with people from all walks of life together to co-produce comic book pages. The jams will be happening from 4-10pm during the dates of October 17th-19th. Come and invite all your friends! More info
Monday, October 20th
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GALLERY GIRLS - DAILY DOSE OF DRAWING!
For All Ages7:00pmAt Daily Dose CafeFREE EVENT! "Elvira" Themed Drawing at Daily Dose Cafe! More info
Tuesday, October 21st
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Wilmington Branch Big Draw LA Mural
For All Ages12:00pmAt LAPL - Wilmington Branch LibraryPlease join us as we celebrate the Big Draw LA by contributing to our mural! It will be available all day long, so drop in and make some art with us! More info -
Open Art Studio at the Zimmer Children's Museum
For Families3:00pmAt Zimmer Children's MuseumIs your child a mini Monet? How about a budding Banksy? Find out at the Zimmer Children's Museum's Open Art Studio for children ages 0-8. Pop into our studio to create an entirely original masterpiece! More info
Wednesday, October 22nd
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Pieces of a Bigger Puzzle
For All Ages3:30pmAt Pio Pico Koreatown LibraryWe will be using pre-made blank puzzle pieces to fit together and make a larger picture. More info -
Sticky Note Art workshop for Teens
For Young Adults4:00pmAt Glendale Central LibraryCartoonist Joe Olivares will introduce teens to the use of the simple office sticky note as a canvas for drawing. You'll be amazed how sticky notes can be used in art. Teens will be given time to draw their own mini masterpieces. The resulting works of art will be displayed on the window of the Teen Area. More info
Thursday, October 23rd
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The Big Draw at Westwood
For All Ages3:00pmAt Westwood Branch LibraryWhat does our neighborhood look like to you? Join us at the Westwood Library for a community drawing event in creating what the neighborhood looks like through your eyes. We’ll provide the materials: mural size banner, collage, paints, markers, and pencils. You bring your imagination and your ideas of home, and together we’ll draw our Westwood Community. The event is free and all ages are encouraged to participate. More info -
Create a Malabar Library Mural: "Day of the Dead" theme.
For All Ages3:30pmAt Malabar Branch LibraryMalabar welcomes kids of all ages and their families to participate in creating a mural that we display in the Malabar Library. Malabar Library is participating in "Big Draw L.A." and our mural's theme will be the celebration of "Day of the Dead". Everyone is invited to participate. We will have the mural available to draw and color upon all day long on October 23, 2014 until 7:30 p.m. From 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. we have reserved this time especially for school aged children to participate. More info -
Create Your Own Comic Book Contest
For All Ages4:00pmAt Robertson Branch LibraryCreate Your Own Comic Book Contest! More info -
The Big Draw at Valley Plaza
For All Ages4:00pmAt Valley Plaza Branch LibraryThe whole community is invited to come and draw on small pre-cut pieces of paper that will then be fashioned into a mosaic and hung in our children's room. More info
Friday, October 24th
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Blast Off at the Rockdale Rockets Ribbon Cutting Ceremony!
For Families10:00amAt Rockdale Visual and Performing Arts MagnetCelebrate the ribbon cutting at the new Rockdale Visual and Performing Arts Magnet in Eagle Rock by making rocket thaumatropes and drawing a rocket mural. Go Rockdale Rockets! More info -
When in Drought @ Carter Sexton
For All Ages11:00amAt Carter Sexton artist materials galleryTake on a Halloween themed still life with water soluble pencils and pastels (all provided). More info
Saturday, October 25th
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Drawing with Water Soluble
For All Ages9:00amAt Carter Sexton Artist's MaterialsDrawing with variety of water soluble materials. FREE All day. For all ages. More info -
Drawing LA @ 9th Annual Los Angeles Archives Bazaar
For All Ages9:00amAt USC Doheny Memorial LibraryDraw your LA Story at the 9th-annual Los Angeles Archives Bazaar, presented by L.A. as Subject and the USC Libraries, anyone with an interest in the region’s history will find something of value. A broad array of institutions and archives will be on hand to show off their collections and influence your artistic expression. More info -
Creativity in Our Backyard
For All Ages9:00amAt Frederick Douglass Academy Middle SchoolParents, students and the greater public are invited to paint on wooden panels with pre-drawn images/ designs. These panels will be hung on the chain link fence of the back lunch yard to beautify the students' lunch area. We are in the process of trying to get plants donated to add to the beautification project. Adding parents will be given parent volunteer hours for attending and participating. More info -
Chalk the Walk
For All Ages10:00amAt Glendale Library, Arts & CultureFamilies are encouraged to create their own master pieces on the sidewalk using chalk at all Library, Arts & Culture locations. More info -
The Science of Drawing: Big Draw LA at VAAS
For All Ages10:00amAt Valley Academy of Arts & SciencesJoin VAAS faculty and students, as well as CSUN art education faculty and CalArts students, in a morning of drawing activities that keep science in mind. More info -
Exquisite Garden
For All Ages10:00amAt Skirball Cultural CenterVisitors will create botanical drawings in the style of "Exquisite Corpse," creating the parts of a variety of plants, which will then become part of a communal garden. More info -
Dia de los Muertos Community Arts Workshops
For All Ages11:00amAt 24th Street TheatreA way for all to come learn more about the traditional arts and customs associated with Dia de los Muertos. What is created at the workshop will be part of our big event Sunday November 2nd. More info -
Drawing from Antiquity: Drawing en Plein Air
For All Ages11:00amAt The Getty VillaJoin gallery educator Elmira Adamian for sketching exercises en plein air in the Villa's Outer Peristyle gardens as part of the Big Draw LA celebration. Supplies are provided, and all skill levels are welcome. This is a free, drop-in program. Sign-up begins 15 minutes before the start of the program at the Tour Meeting Place. More info -
Draw the Line: Make a Picket Sign
For All Ages11:00amAt Santa Monica Museum of ArtA workshop on how to make a picket sign to protest injustice using colorful hand-drawn graphics, a clear and clever message, and the power of art. More info -
The Big Draw LA at Fairview Branch Library
For All Ages12:00pmAt Fairview Branch LibraryChalking, Drawing, and More! More info -
"Draw On, Pasadena"
For All Ages12:00pmAt John Muir HIgh SchoolDraw On, Pasadena on Saturday October 25th during the Big Draw LA at the Lincoln Village Festival in front of John Muir High School. More info -
Community Mural project with Nickelodeon artist Kristin Donner
For All Ages2:00pmAt Montrose LibraryKristin Donner, an educator and artist at Nickelodeon who has worked in animation for 10 years, will lead this family-friendly community drawing project where we recreate our city in drawings. Together, our drawings will make a large panel collage featuring the unique people and places of Glendale. Kristin will show examples of how different towns and their inhabitants are portrayed in fine art and cartoon art and talk about some simple principles of design. The finished collage will be displayed in the Library to show how it takes many people working together using their unique talents to make up our city. More info
Sunday, October 26th
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Exquisite Garden
For All Ages10:00amAt Skirball Cultural CenterVisitors will create botanical drawings in the style of "Exquisite Corpse," creating the parts of a variety of plants, which will then become part of a communal garden. More info
Monday, October 27th
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A Visual Offering
For All Ages3:00pmAt Baldwin Hills Branch Los Angeles Public LibraryThe public will be invited to draw personal or community memories on blank puzzle pieces with crayons and markers. The pieces will then be put together as a visual ofrenda on Saturday, Dia de los Muertos. More info -
Odyssey Arts & Crafts
For All Ages4:00pmAt Memorial Branch, Los Angeles Public LibraryTo celebrate The L.A. Odyssey Project, children of all ages are invited to plot their own personal odyssey, design and decorate a mythical sailing ship and create a Homeric poem of your own while we listen to adventurous seafaring music. More info -
GALLERY GIRLS - "BLOODY BO PEEP"
For Adults7:00pmAt Daily Dose CafeDAILY DOSE OF DRAWING: "BLOODY BO PEEP" THEME @DAILY DOSE CAFE (10/27/14) FREE More info
Tuesday, October 28th
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Open Art Studio at the Zimmer Children's Museum
For Families3:00pmAt Zimmer Children's MuseumIs your child a mini Monet? How about a budding Banksy? Find out at the Zimmer Children's Museum's Open Art Studio for children ages 0-8. Pop into our studio to create an entirely original masterpiece! More info -
Ready, Get Set, Draw!
For Families3:45pmAt Santa Monica Public LibraryReady, Get Set, Let's Draw! Join us for a great afternoon of Drawing and Sketching! Learn about perspective, scale, foreground, background and more! Come and create an original masterpiece. For children ages 4+. No registration required. More info
Wednesday, October 29th
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Big Draw CdM
For Young Adults8:00amAt Corona del Mar High SchoolArt classes will gather for a group drawing project in the school common areas. We will be using large drawing tools and big rolls of paper. More info -
Author / Illustrator Frans Vischer
For All Ages6:30pmAt Casa Verdugo LibraryMeet children's book author and illustrator Frans Vischer. Learn what inspired him to write and illustrate his character Fuddles. Bring a favorite drawing of yours to share. Prizes, treats and raffle following the program. More info -
Life Drawing @ the LA Fort
For Young Adults8:00pmAt LA FortLife Drawing at the LA Fort, is aimed to create a class for low income artists, or emerging artists, and is a place to meet other like minded creative individuals. More info
Thursday, October 30th
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An Altar for the Comfort Women
For Adults6:00pmAt Pico House GalleryCome paint Dokkaebi with us, traditional Korean goblin spirits that scare the bad away and protect our WWII Comfort Women altar. More info -
Fullerton College Sketchcrawl
For All Ages6:00pmAt Fullerton College Art GalleryWe will meet at the Fullerton College Art Gallery to begin a sketch crawl, taking in our Day of the Dead event, including ofrendas, dancers, and families enjoying the events on our beautiful campus. More info
Saturday, November 1st
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Hollywood Forever Dia de los Muertos altar
For All Ages1:00pmAt Hollywood Forever cemeteryPaint skeletons with us on a long fabric altar, to honor and celebrate those who have passed, at Hollywood Forever's Dia de los Muertos celebration! More info