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.
Wednesday, October 3rd
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Sticky Art! Sticky Note Pad Drawing
For Young Adults3:30pmAt Glendale Central Library, MakerspaceParticipants will learn to use sticky notes to make art. There will be a short presentation. Materials will be provided. Workshop is limited to teens 12-18. More info -
Painting With Pizzazz
For Adults6:30pmAt Kline Academy of Fine Arts in Culver CityLet us inspire your next painting! 3-hour long pose (nude) at Kline Academy of FIne Arts in Culver City. 6:30-9:30pm. Only $20. More info
Friday, October 5th
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Paint a Landscape
For Young Adults4:00pmAt Casa Verdugo Branch Library in GlendaleThe Paint a Landscape program is an opportunity for Tweens between the ages of 8-12 to paint a landscape of his/her own. A library staff member will be available during the program to offer any painting tips. Books on art will also be made available to participants. More info
Saturday, October 6th
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Chalk the Walk
For All Ages12:00pmAt Library Connection @ Adams Square in GlendaleFamilies will draw on the the outside walkways of the Library Connection @ Adams Square with sidewalk chalk. All ages. Chalk will be provided. More info -
Dia de los Muertos Community Art Workshops
For Families12:00pmAt Self Help Graphics & Art in East L.A.Join the SHG Family for our yearly Día de los Muertos Community Art Workshops. More info
Sunday, October 7th
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Coast 2019 - Music to Draw To with Lisa Diane Wedgeworth & Desert Magic
For All Ages11:00amAt Camera Obscura Art Lab in Santa MonicaStop by the Camera Obscura Art Lab throughout COAST (Santa Monica's signature open streets event) to doodle, sketch, and draw with musical inspiration. MUSIC TO DRAW TO features our current artist-in-residence Lisa Diane Wedgeworth and the celestially-inspired band Desert Magic. Free; all materials provided. The Camera mechanism will also be open for visitation. More info -
Make Your Mark in the Park
For All Ages11:00amAt Grand Park in Downtown L.A.A free festival of drawing open to all in Grand Park More info -
Coast 2019 - Plein Air Drawing with Deborah McDonald of Otis College
For Adults11:30amAt Camera Obscura Art Lab in Santa MonicaStop by the historic Camera Obscura north lawn during COAST, Santa Monica's signature open streets event, for a lightly-guided plein air drawing session with Otis College of Art & Design instructor Deborah McDonald. Presented in conjunction with Otis College Extension. Free! All materials provided, open to all ages and experience levels. Sun protection advised. More info -
Drawing from the Masters: Focus on Fashion
For All Ages3:30pmAt Getty CenterDrawing from the Masters: Focus on Fashion Discover how to draw dynamic drapery, rich fabrics and convincing textures while exploring 18th-century fashion with artist Marissa Magdelena. More info
Monday, October 8th
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The Big Draw: Clothes Line Drawings!
For All Ages3:00pmAt Glendale Central LibraryParticipants will use large pieces of paper to draw themselves or any imaginary thing which will be hung up for display in the Central Library Children’s Room on a clothesline. More info
Tuesday, October 9th
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Kids, Teens, & Adults come create, draw, & color a Malabar Library paper mural whose theme is "Day of the Dead"
For All Ages12:00pmAt Malabar Library in East L.A.Malabar Library invites young and old to create, draw and color a paper mural whose theme is "Day of the Dead". More info
Wednesday, October 10th
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Mirror Selfie
For All Ages3:00pmAt Brand Library & Art Center in GlendaleExpress yourself drawing your own artistic self-portrait using a mirror and simple printmaking techniques. More info -
LACMA Art Class
For All Ages4:00pmAt Vermont Square Branch, near Exposition ParkTake part in Big Draw LA with an art class for the whole family! Sponsored by the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. More info -
Anime Your Way
For Young Adults4:30pmAt South Pasadena Public Library Community RoomTeens will learn how to draw comics in the manga style during this one hour hands-on workshop with professional Anime Your Way artist Brian Lopez. More info
Friday, October 12th
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Yarn Drawing
For All Ages1:30pmAt Library Connection @ Adams Square in GlendaleUse yarn as your medium and imagination as your tool. Participants will be using different colors and lengths of yarn to draw on a piece of cardstock. We will use glue to affix our yarn creations to the cardstock. All ages. More info -
Pasadena Figure Drawing Night
For Adults7:00pmAt Gallery 30 southGet inspired by models and draw inside of an art gallery. More info
Saturday, October 13th
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ABC’s of Art with léo Limón
For Young Adults11:00amAt East Los Angeles LibraryIn this special drawing workshop, renowned artist léo Limón will discuss the Elements of Design, Perspective, and Light Source. He will emphasize “Observation, Memory, Imagination - Think then Draw.” More info -
San Gabriel Valley Pride
For All Ages11:00amAt Central Park in Pasadena17th annual LGBTQ Pride celebration in Pasadena's Central Park free to the public More info -
Drawing from Antiquity: Expression
For All Ages11:00amAt The Getty VillaUsing theater masks and other objects in the Villa collection, practice drawing techniques to make your work striking and dynamic. Learn how to use line drawing to make facial features look expressive. More info -
Dia de los Muertos Community Art Workshops
For Families12:00pmAt Self Help Graphics & Art in East L.A.Join the SHG Family for our yearly Día de los Muertos Community Art Workshops. More info
Sunday, October 14th
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Drinky Draw with Gallery Girls
For Families1:00pmAt San Fernando Brewing Company in San FernandoFamily-friendly event with craft beer. Pet-friendly too. Discount on beer for attendees. More info -
Dia de los Muertos Face Painting Design Workshop
For All Ages1:00pmAt 24th Street Theatre near Expostion ParkParticipants are asked to design face paint in the tradition of Dia de los Muertos for our volunteers to use at our festival on November 2nd. Three designs will be chosen to display at the event and offer as styles for guests to choose from. More info -
Valley Drink N Draw “Pin-Up Vampires" 2 Models Only $15
For Adults6:00pmAt The Other Door in North HollywoodDraw at a bar in North Hollywood. Two models in great costumes. 6-9pm. Only $15 More info
Monday, October 15th
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Mirror Selfie
For Families3:00pmAt Glendale Central Library, Children's SpaceEverybody draws in October. Use a different method to draw a selfie using a mirror, water and markers. Ages 4+, grownups must accompany children under the age of 9. (All Materials provided.) More info
Tuesday, October 16th
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LACMA Family Art Day
For All Ages3:00pmAt Alma Reaves Woods Watts Branch Los Angeles Public LibraryThis month's Los Angeles County Museum of Art workshop will be dedicated to the Big Draw More info -
Drawing Support Group
For Adults4:00pmAt Brand Library & Art Center in GlendaleKick off for a monthly drawing and sketching meet up for adults. If the weather permits it will be held in the Brand Library courtyard. If it doesn't then it will be inside at the Brand Recital Hall. More info
Thursday, October 18th
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Beautiful Oops! With Barney Saltzberg
For Families4:00pmAt Westwood Branch LibraryKids ages 5-11 make their own Beautiful Oops! project in this 45 minute workshop with children's book Illustrator and Author Barney Saltzberg. More info -
Portrait Drawing with Ryan Wurmser
For Adults7:00pmAt Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art in Van NuysJoin us as artist Ryan Wurmser demos from a live portrait model while you draw along! More info
Friday, October 19th
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Handprint Art
For All Ages1:30pmAt Grandview Library in GlendaleParticipants will use markers and their hands to create artwork The hands will be used as a stencil. The outline will be decorated with geometric lines, patterns and colors. More info -
Extreme Character Drawing with Gallery Girls
For All Ages8:00pmAt Gnomon School of Visual Effects in HollywoodModels in amazing costumes, great makeup and unique poses. Draw with the talented students at Gnomon School of Visual Effects. Only $15. More info
Saturday, October 20th
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Fearless Right Brain Drawing
For All Ages10:00amAt The Art Process StudioThis all day drawing with freedom workshop for all levels is focused on learning to see and experiencing the meditative quality of drawing on the right side of the brain. You will be guided through a process by creative coach and artist, Kathy Leader. More info -
Worldwide Sketchcrawl at LA River
For All Ages10:00amAt Lewis MacAdams Riverfront Park (Formerly Marsh Park) in AtwaterOctober 20 is Worldwide Sketchcrawl Day when people around the world sketch in their cities! Here in Los Angeles, Urban Sketchers Los Angeles group will visit the edge of the LA River in Elysian Valley neighborhood. More info -
Make It! Monotype Printmaking for The Big Draw LA
For All Ages10:30amAt Brand Library & Art Center in GlendaleThis hands-on crafts program for families will have participants creating their own monotype printmaking using paint, cardstock and paint rollers. Ages 4 and up. Program is limited to 20 kids plus accompanying adults. More info -
Dia de los Muertos Community Art Workshops
For Families12:00pmAt Self Help Graphics & Art in East L.A.Join the SHG Family for our yearly Día de los Muertos Community Art Workshops. More info
Sunday, October 21st
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Valley Art Brunch in Woodland Hills (Paint or Draw a model/ 4 hours + Food)
For Adults10:30amAt Valley Art Workshop in Woodland HillsYou must experience this great drawing event. Spend a relaxing Sunday drawing or painting a beautiful model at the Valley Art Workshop More info -
Drawing from the Masters: Focus on Fashion
For All Ages3:30pmAt Getty CenterDrawing from the Masters: Focus on Fashion Discover how to draw dynamic drapery, rich fabrics and convincing textures while exploring 18th-century fashion with artist Marissa Magdelena. More info
Tuesday, October 23rd
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Marble Art
For Families3:00pmAt Casa Verdugo Library in GlendaleChildren will use thick art paper, marbles, and paint in order to create colorful art pieces. Children are encouraged to make independent choices. In addition to taking his/her art piece home, families may checkout a variety of art related books from our display table. More info -
Youth Open Draw at LAAFA!
For Young Adults4:00pmAt Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art in Van NuysYOUTH OPEN DRAW with artist Rohini Sen. Open to youth ages 11-18. Still life drawing for every skill level. More info
Wednesday, October 24th
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Comic Art: Make Your Own Comic Strip Panel
For All Ages3:30pmAt Glendale Central Library, MakerspaceThis workshop will cover creating a character, coming up with situations for your character and drawing it out in a comic strip. Workshop is limited to teens ages 13-18. Materials provided. More info
Thursday, October 25th
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Original Drink & Draw W/ The Gallery Girls @Casey's Irish Pub
For All Ages8:00pmAt Casey's Irish Bar in Downtown L.A.Draw the night away at a great bar in Downtown LA. Fun themes and talented models! $15 Donations to draw. More info
Saturday, October 27th
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Dia de los Muertos Community Art Workshops
For Families12:00pmAt Self Help Graphics & Art in East L.A.Join the SHG Family for our yearly Día de los Muertos Community Art Workshops. More info
Sunday, October 28th
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Drawing: Lines & Shadows
For Adults10:00amAt LACMAAdult Art Classes Gallery classes emphasize drawing in LACMA’s permanent collection galleries as a way to learn about composition, color, technique and personal expression. More info -
John Muir High School Big Draw LA
For All Ages12:00pmAt John Muir High School, in PasadenaChalk Art Drawings, face painting button crafts during Homecoming Fair and Picnic More info
Friday, November 2nd
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12th Annual Dia de los Muertos Festival
For All Ages6:00pmAt 24th Street Theatre (near USC)Come paint skeletons with us on a long fabric altar, to honor and celebrate those who have passed this year More info
Saturday, November 3rd
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Festival For All Skid Row Artists
For All Ages12:00pmAt San Julian Park, in Downtown LA9th Festival for all Skid Row Artists The annual Festival for All Skid Row Artists has become one of the most anticipated grassroots cultural events in the area. Los Angeles Poverty Department celebrates and preserves the rich artistic heritage of Skid Row. More info