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 24th
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"JAMAICAN DAY"
For Adults1:00pmAt Private Backyard in Simi Valley"JAMAICAN DAY" (Plein Aire - Outside) Presented by the Art Directors Guild & The Gallery Girls DRAW or PAINT With 3 Models - Food, Drinks & Music More info -
Artist Speaker Series
For All Ages2:00pmAt The Museum of the San Fernando Valley in NorthridgeMeet local artists and learn about their careers as artists in the San Fernando Valley. More info
Tuesday, September 27th
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Gallery Girls - New Drawing Workshop
For All Ages7:00pmAt Nous Tous Gallery and Store in ChinatownDifferent models and themes every week. Drawing workshop in Chinatown. ONLY $10 More info
Saturday, October 1st
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"Big Draw" Challenge: Draw A Comic
For Families10:30amAt Santa Monica Public Library- Main LibraryIn honor of the international celebration of comics creation, drop into the library to start your own comic! More info -
Gallery Girls - Craft Ale & Life Drawing
For Adults1:00pmAt MacLeod Ale Brewing Company in Van NuysWeekly Costumed Drawing Event at a Brew Pub!!! Different models and fun themes every week. More info
Sunday, October 2nd
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Gallery Girls - Sunday Art Brunch LA
For Adults10:30amAt The Kline Academy of Fine Art near Culver CityLA ART BRUNCH @ Kline Fine Art Academy near Culver City PAINT or DRAWING event -MODEL in a 4 HOUR NUDE POSE! Paint - Draw - Food - Drinks - Music - Live Model More info -
Make Your Mark in the Park!
For All Ages11:00amAt Grand Park in Downtown Los AngelesA gigantic, free celebration of drawing with over a dozen booths offering drawing for everyone! More info -
Andell Family Sundays
For Families12:30pmAt Los Angeles County Museum of Art in Mid-WilshireMake, look, and talk about art at Andell Family Sundays! Drop in anytime between 12:30 and 3:30. This weekly family event features artist-led workshops and friendly gallery tours and activities thematically based on special exhibitions and LACMA’s permanent collection. Create memories together and have fun! More info -
Drawing From the Masters: Mark Making
For All Ages3:30pmAt Getty CenterFree drawing class in the Museum Galleries More info
Wednesday, October 5th
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Los Angeles Plein Air Festival 2016
For Adults10:00amAt Raw Materials Art Supplies in Downtown L.A.The Los Angeles Plein Air Festival celebrates outdoor painting and drawing by inviting artists of all skill levels to paint and/or draw outdoors, with Los Angeles as our muse. Judges will award prizes in various categories, an Audience Choice Award will be chosen by those attending the October 13th Exhibition, and a Grand Prize Winner will be chosen from all submitted art works. More info
Thursday, October 6th
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BIG DRAW L.A. AT MALABAR LIBRARY
For All Ages12:00pmAt Malabar Library in East L.A.This art program is open to all ages to create a Malabar Library mural which we will display in our Children's public area. More info
Friday, October 7th
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Big Draw Los Feliz
For All Ages3:30pmAt Los Feliz Branch LibraryLos Feliz joins Big Draw LA! Whether building art bots, making swipe art, or coloring, everyone's invited to come and make a mark! All ages welcome, materials and snack provided. All adults must be accompanied by a child. More info
Saturday, October 8th
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Inktober/Big Draw LA - Pen and Ink Drawing!
For All Ages9:00amAt Carter Sexton Artist's Materials in North HollywoodPen and Ink Inktober drawings the whole month of October! More info -
Figure Drawing and Roman Fashion
For All Ages1:00pmAt Getty Villa in Pacific PalisadesFigure Drawing and Roman Fashion Saturday, October 8, 1:00–3:00 p.m. Outdoor Classical Theater, Getty Villa As part of The Big Draw LA celebration, practice figure drawing in the Outdoor Classical Theater while members of Legion Six Historical Society model ancient Roman dress. Supplies are provided, and all skill levels are welcome. This is a free, drop-in program. More info
Sunday, October 9th
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Andell Family Sundays
For Families12:30pmAt Los Angeles County Museum of Art in Mid-WilshireMake, look, and talk about art at Andell Family Sundays! This weekly family event features artist-led workshops and friendly gallery tours and activities thematically based on special exhibitions and LACMA’s permanent collection.Drop in anytime between 12:30 and 3:30. More info -
Gallery Girls - VALLEY DRINK N DRAW
For Adults6:00pmAt THE OTHER DOOR BAR in North HollywoodIt's the VALLEY DRINK & DRAW with the Gallery Girls Great Music and Drinks - 5's then 25 min poses Come mingle with artists & DRAW models & other people More info
Tuesday, October 11th
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Automatic Drawing
For Young Adults4:00pmAt Teen'Scape - Central Library in Downtown L.A.Automatic Drawing for Teens More info
Wednesday, October 12th
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LifeDrawing Muze Lifedrawing Workshop
For Adults6:45pmAt ArtShareLA in Downtown L.A.LifeDrawing Muze Life drawing workshop An inspiring place for your artistic journey Uninstructed life drawing workshop every Wednesday from 6:45 pm to 9:45 pm cost is only $10 all levels welcome, 10/12/2016 Our Costumed Greek Goddess Muze will be Themie She will be posing in 3 long poses bring your own art supplies at ArtShareLA 801 E. 4th Place Los Angeles Ca 90013 Free Parking across the street from ArtShareLA drive up the ramp hosted by Museumofpablo and Malvimart check out our blog for further info: www.lifedrawingmuze.blogspot.com follow us on : www.instagram.com/lifedrawingmuze/ www.facebook.com/lifedrawingmuze www.twitter.com/ldmuze Please RSVP lifedrawingmuze@yahoo.com to confirm your attendance. More info
Saturday, October 15th
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Road to Equality
For All Ages11:00amAt Central Park in PasadenaCome add a road tile to our Road to Equality. We provide the materials and you create an image of "what LGBT Pride means to you?" Your tile will be added to our displayed Road to Equality of several hundred road tiles. More info -
Developing Story Through Drawing & Painting w Zeal Harris
For Adults11:00amAt Camera Obscura Art Lab in Santa MonicaTaking inspiration from the 400 year tradition of Mexican retablo painting, participants in this class will explore self-examination and commemoration by painting an extraordinary event from their personal lives. Mexican retablos are also known as ex-votos (from ex voto suscepto, "from the vow made.") These folk paintings are created in the Mexican Catholic tradition as personal testimonials of travails survived and blessings received. Traditionally done by people with no painting experience, their contemplation of grace and thankfulness can be translated to a secular setting. This workshop encourages the painter to think about their life as a story filled with everyday miracles. More info
Sunday, October 16th
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The Big Draw at Cruzita's
For All Ages11:00amAt Cruzita's Deli and Cafe in Huntington ParkJoin us for a day of art making at Cruzita's Deli and Café! Paint with coffee or join a chalk drawing collage. Art activities for all ages. More info -
Andell Family Sundays
For Families12:30pmAt Los Angeles County Museum of Art in Mid-WilshireMake, look, and talk about art at Andell Family Sundays! This weekly family event features artist-led workshops and friendly gallery tours and activities thematically based on special exhibitions and LACMA’s permanent collection.Drop in anytime between 12:30 and 3:30. More info -
Drawing From the Masters: Mark Making
For All Ages3:30pmAt Getty CenterFree drawing class in the Museum Galleries More info -
VALLEY ART BRUNCH
For Adults10:30pmAt Valley Print Studio in Woodland HillsVALLEY ART BRUNCH @ Valley Print Studio - Woodland Hills A great PAINTING or DRAWING EVENT for ARTISTS. A NUDE FEMALE MODEL in a 4 HOUR LONG POSE! Paint - Draw - Food - Drinks - Music - Live Model More info
Wednesday, October 19th
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Life Drawing with Ryman Arts
For Adults6:30pmAt Media Lab (at Maker City LA) in Downtown L.A.Life drawing workshop with a nude model at the Media Lab in Downtown Los Angeles. More info
Saturday, October 22nd
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Family Art Day- Goodnight Moon
For Families10:00amAt Pepperdine University's Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts in MalibuJoin us for a free Family Art Day: Goodnight Moon as we work on children's projects inspired by Margaret Wise Brown's classic children's book Goodnight Moon. Free museum tours are available, so please stop by any time between 10am-1pm. Mermaid Theatre's performance of Goodnight Moon and The Runaway Bunny, performed the same day inside Smother's Theatre at 11am and 1pm, is an additional fee. More info -
Developing Story Through Drawing & Painting w Zeal Harris
For Adults11:00amAt Camera Obscura Art Lab in Santa MonicaTaking inspiration from the 400 year tradition of Mexican retablo painting, participants in this class will explore self-examination and commemoration by painting an extraordinary event from their personal lives. Mexican retablos are also known as ex-votos (from ex voto suscepto, "from the vow made.") These folk paintings are created in the Mexican Catholic tradition as personal testimonials of travails survived and blessings received. Traditionally done by people with no painting experience, their contemplation of grace and thankfulness can be translated to a secular setting. This workshop encourages the painter to think about their life as a story filled with everyday miracles. More info
Sunday, October 23rd
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STAR Prep Academy's "Crawly Critters" Chalk Art Station
For Families12:00pmAt STAR Eco Station in Culver CityCome draw big, creepy, crawly, beautiful critters with us at the STAR Eco Station for our Enchanted Crawly Hallow's Eve event! More info -
Andell Family Sundays
For Families12:30pmAt Los Angeles County Museum of Art in Mid-WilshireMake, look, and talk about art at Andell Family Sundays! This weekly family event features artist-led workshops and friendly gallery tours and activities thematically based on special exhibitions and LACMA’s permanent collection.Drop in anytime between 12:30 and 3:30. More info -
Celebrate Dia de los Muertos!
For All Ages2:00pmAt UCLA Fowler Museum Courtyard in WestwoodCelebrate Dia de los Muertos! Enjoy a lively Mariachi performance in honor of Day of The Dead. Then, marvel at the fantastic sculptures by contemporary Mexican artists in Intersections and and yarn paintings in Spun Universe. Afterwards, try your hand at drawing Calaveras (skulls) on your face or a mask with fun face paints and pastels. More info
Thursday, October 27th
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The Big Draw on Catalina Island
For All Ages11:00amAt Catalina Island MuseumDay of the Dead Mermaid Drawing at Catalina Island Museum More info -
Dia De Los Muertos Sketchcrawl
For All Ages6:00pmAt Fullerton College Art Gallery in FullertonDia De Los Muertos Sketchcrawl - come draw with us! All are welcome to join our students and faculty as they sketch the event. More info -
Gallery Girls - Drink N Draw
For All Ages8:00pmAt CASEY'S IRISH PUB in Downtown L.A.Original DRINK & DRAW w/ the Gallery Girls Great Models and Drinks - 5's, 10's & 25 min poses Come mingle with artists & DRAW models Only $15 More info
Friday, October 28th
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The Big Draw on Catalina Island
For All Ages11:00amAt Catalina Island MuseumDay of the Dead Mermaid Drawing at Catalina Island Museum More info -
Gallery Girls - Extreme Character Drawing
For Adults8:00pmAt GNOMON School of Visual Effects in HollywoodPresented by GNOMON School of Visual Effects & The Gallery Girls A Fun Drawing Event you won't forget! Music - Models - Drawing - Free Snacks and drinks More info
Saturday, October 29th
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The Seventh Principle Draw
For All Ages10:00amAt Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church in Canoga ParkDrawing event for all ages to celebrate the interconnectedness of everybody drawing at the same time throughout Los Angeles. More info -
The Big Draw on Catalina Island
For All Ages11:00amAt Catalina Island MuseumDay of the Dead Mermaid Drawing at Catalina Island Museum More info -
Pasadena Draws on the Big Draw LA
For All Ages11:00amAt John Muir High School in PasadenaA day of drawing, performance art (knitting a hammock for public installation), spoken word, chalk art, printmaking face painting etc. More info -
Big Draw AV-There will come Soft Rains
For All Ages11:00amAt Antelope Valley College Art Gallery in LancasterThe Big Draw AV Drawing is a universal language, connecting generations, cultures, and communities. The Big Draw LA was launched in October 2010 by Ryman Arts to create participatory opportunities for people of all ages to discover that drawing can help us: look more closely, inspire creative thinking, communicate with others, and have fun in the process. This event located at the AVC Art Gallery will engage student and community artists to participate in public drawing sessions, and artist collaborations inside the gallery space which center on the response to Ray Bradbury's short story "There Will Come Soft Rains." More info -
Paint with us at Hollywood Forever's Dia de los Muertos Festival!
For All Ages12:15pmAt Hollywood Forever CemeteryCome paint on fabric to join the altar tribute honoring our friends and relatives who have passed in the recent years. More info
Sunday, October 30th
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Andell Family Sundays
For Families12:30pmAt Los Angeles County Museum of Art in Mid-WilshireMake, look, and talk about art at Andell Family Sundays! This weekly family event features artist-led workshops and friendly gallery tours and activities thematically based on special exhibitions and LACMA’s permanent collection.Drop in anytime between 12:30 and 3:30. More info
Saturday, November 5th
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Blind Contour Drawing with Zeal Harris
For Adults12:00pmAt Camera Obscura Art Lab in Santa MonicaClass #2700.309: Saturday 11/5, 12pm-3pm Cost: $5 Register at the link above or call 310.458.2239. Blind Contour drawing is a fun and fundamental exercise to train your artistic eye and hand, while releasing any stressful striving for accuracy or realism. Using pencils, pens and watercolors, create timed sketches drawn from any source (landscape, portrait, object, still life, or enlarged photographs) — while NOT looking at your paper. Come to this class to draw, have fun, and laugh while developing skills. Instructor will supply some objects to draw; participants are also encouraged to bring their own. Open to any level. More info