No matter what your background, age, or experience is, there was 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.
Tuesday, October 1st
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Book Cover Redo, Central Library
For All Ages9:00amAt Glendale Central LibraryExpress yourself with the Glendale Public Library, submit your version of what your favorite book cover should look like. Submissions will be reviewed and the winner gets a prize. More info -
Buddha Board Drawing Station, Central Library
For All Ages9:00amAt Glendale Central LibraryJoin us at the Glendale Public Library, we will have a station on the main floor where patrons can use Buddha Boards, a drawing surface that utilizes water to create marks. More info -
Big Pencil, Central Library
For Families5:00pmAt Central Children’s Room, Glendale Central LibraryCome draw with a really big pencil. More info
Wednesday, October 2nd
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Seven Legged Frank, Central Library
For Families5:00pmAt Central Children’s Room, Glendale Central LibraryStory time with Ed Emberly style doodle drawing. More info
Saturday, October 5th
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Drawing from Antiquity: Trompe L’oeil
For All Ages11:00amAt The Getty Villa, MalibuTake part in the centuries-old tradition of sketching from ancient works by drawing from the Museum’s collection and sights at the Getty Villa. More info
Sunday, October 6th
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Make Your Mark in the Park - 10th Anniversary
For All Ages11:00amAt Grand Park, Downtown Los AngelesCome draw with us! Ryman Arts students will be leading free drawing activities for every ability level in beautiful Grand Park. More info -
Drawing From the Masters: Make Your Mark!
For All Ages3:30pmAt J. Paul Getty Museum -- Getty CenterDrawing From the Masters: Make Your Mark! Sunday, October 6, 2019, from 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm Museum Galleries, Getty Center Enjoy the tradition of sketching from original works of art every first and third Sunday of the month at the Getty Center. In October, join the city-wide Big Draw LA celebration and explore the expressive potential of mark making while learning new ways to create value, form, and texture with artist Marissa Magdalena. Materials are provided and all experience levels welcome. Sign-up begins at 2:30 p.m. at the Information Desk. Free | No ticket required | Parking $20 per car. More info
Monday, October 7th
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Anime Drawing Class - Carlos Nieto – Adams Square
For Families4:30pmAt Adams Square Library Branch, GlendalePresenter Carlos Nieto will be leading an anime drawing program. More info
Wednesday, October 9th
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LACMA Family Art Class
For Families4:00pmAt Vermont Square Library, South LAArt class for the whole family More info
Thursday, October 10th
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Global Cardboard Fire Truck Challenge, Central Library
For Families3:00pmAt Central Children’s Room, Glendale Central LibraryDesign and Make your own cardboard fire truck. More info -
Anime Drawing Class- Carlos Nieto – Casa Verdugo
For Families4:30pmAt Casa Verdugo Library Branch, GlendalePresenter Carlos Nieto will be leading an anime drawing program. More info
Friday, October 11th
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Big Pencil, Central Library
For Families3:00pmAt Central Children’s Room, Glendale Central LibraryCome and try drawing with a really big pencil. More info
Saturday, October 12th
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Uninstructed Figure Drawing Workshop
For Adults11:30amAt Raw Materials Art Supplies, Downtown Los AngelesRaw Materials Art Supplies kicks off their uninstructed figure drawing workshops with a series of FREE uninstructed costumed drawing workshops in the classroom space of our new store in the LA Fashion District during the month of October. More info -
Category is... LOVE!!!
For All Ages12:15pmAt Pasadena Central ParkSGV Pride continues it’s annual participation in The Big Draw this year with a celebration of love! Come join us and make your mark in a heart, expressing love in your own way. Also enjoy all the family fun, entertainment, vendors, car show, performers & much, much more as the San Gabriel Valley celebrates art, culture & community in Pasadena. More info -
Chalk the Walk at Brand Library & Art Center
For All Ages2:00pmAt Brand Library & Art Center, GlendaleCome chalk your way up the front steps of Brand Library. Bring your imaginations and creativity to the library and decorate the front steps with sidewalk chalk. More info
Monday, October 14th
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Big Pencil, Central Library
For Families5:00pmAt Central Children’s Room, Glendale Central LibraryCome and try drawing with a really big pencil. More info
Tuesday, October 15th
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Art with LACMA - Masquerade
For All Ages3:00pmAt Alma Reaves Woods Watts Branch - Los Angeles Public LibraryMake and learn about art with the entire family. October's program is dedicated to Masquerades, which are plays, ceremonies, or dances by masked performers. Masquerades provide entertainment, define social roles, and communicate religious meaning. Workshops are led by teaching artists from the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA). Each series is drop in, you may attend one class, or all in the series. No registration necessary. All workshops are free of charge and art materials are provided. More info
Wednesday, October 16th
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Cartoon Character Drawing, Central Library
For Young Adults4:00pmAt Makerspace, Glendale Central LibraryLearn how to draw your favorite cartoon characters. More info
Thursday, October 17th
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Anime Drawing Class -Carlos Nieto – Pacific Park
For Families3:00pmAt Pacific Park Library Branch, GlendalePresenter Carlos Nieto will be leading an anime drawing program. More info
Monday, October 21st
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Mirror Portraits, Central Library
For Adults6:00pmAt Glendale Central LibraryUsing a mirror, marker and paper learn a simple way to draw your own self portrait. More info
Tuesday, October 22nd
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Dia De Los Muertos, Sugar Skull Drawing, Central Library
For All Ages5:00pmAt Auditorium, Glendale Central Library BranchCelebrate Dia De Los Muertos and draw sugar skulls with Wendy Fonarow. More info
Wednesday, October 23rd
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Anime Drawing Class with Carlos Nieto, Central Library
For Young Adults4:00pmAt Central Children’s Room, Glendale Central LibraryPresenter Carlos Nieto will be leading an anime drawing program. More info
Thursday, October 24th
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Big Pencil, Central Library
For Families3:00pmAt Central Children’s Room, Glendale Central LibraryCome and try drawing with a really big pencil. More info
Saturday, October 26th
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Draw on Up at Brand Library & Art Center
For All Ages10:00amAt Brand Library & Art Center, GlendaleCome draw your way up the front steps of Brand Library. We will be rolling paper down the front steps for drawing, bring your imaginations and creativity to the library. More info -
Festival For All Skid Row Artists
For All Ages1:00pmAt Gladys Park, Downtown Los AngelesThe Festival for All Skid Row Artists is a two-day festival of performing and visual art with plenty of music, showcasing the diverse range of talents among Skid Row residents. Taking place in Gladys Park (corner of 6th Street and Gladys Avenue), the festival has become one of the most anticipated grassroots cultural events in Skid Row where over 100 Skid Row Artists perform or display their artwork to enthusiastic audiences. Many come back each year and prepare their acts and works of art, and thanks to extensive street outreach, many people will get on-stage for the very first time and get in the mix of the vibrant Skid Row artistic culture. More info
Monday, October 28th
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Anime Drawing Class -Carlos Nieto – Montrose
For Young Adults4:00pmAt Montrose Library Branch, GlendalePresenter Carlos Nieto will be leading an anime drawing program. More info
Tuesday, October 29th
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Anime Drawing Class -Carlos Nieto – Grandview
For Young Adults4:30pmAt Grandview Library Branch, GlendalePresenter Carlos Nieto will be leading an anime drawing program. More info
Wednesday, October 30th
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Seven Legged Frank, Central Library
For Families5:00pmAt Central Children’s Room, Glendale Central LibraryStorytime and Ed Emberly style doodle drawing. More info
Saturday, November 2nd
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Altar at 24th Street Dia de los Muertos Family 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