What is USk Van Sketch Weekend? Registration for USk Van Sketch Weekend 2025 will open on March 7, Friday. While entry is free, spots are limited. The registration link will be shared on this blog as well as our Facebook and Instagram. We have an exciting lineup of workshops, sketchwalks, lectures and more, led by guest and local instructors. Detailed information about each activity will be revealed soon on our social media channels. Stay in the loop and make sure to sign up once the registration is open. We're looking forward to sketching with you all! 

  If you're new to Vancouver, Granville Island is the place to start with. It is home to galleries, theatres, boutiques, and craft/art supply shops, making it attract artists and creatives. Granville Island Public Market offers fresh local produce and artisanal foods that could feed you all day. The Island is surrounded by the stunning waterfront views. In USk Van Sketch Weekend 2025, most activities will happen on Granville Island. We're excited to show its diverse attractions to the global USk team and sketchers from outside Vancouver and have them sketch the vibrant island! You can draw the iconic Burrard Bridge with cute boats floating on the water, beyond which the downtown high-rises create a unique contrast with the mountains. Or, you can find a more quiet, laid-back sketching spot by walking along the water on the southeast side. In addition, drawing people while enjoying the foods in the market can be a fun option. Even if you are local and familiar with every place o...

Urban Sketchers Vancouver is thrilled to host an exciting event with the members of the global Urban Sketchers EB Committee this spring! We are inviting instructors from the global USk team and offering a variety of learning opportunities such as workshops and lectures led by both local and guest instructors. This event will benefit our community and showcase the talents of our local artists. Make sure to mark your calendars for April 5 - 6, 2025 and join us! #USkVan Sketch Weekend 2025 April 5 (Sat) - April 6 (Sun) More details will be announced on this blog soon. We have also updated our Facebook group and created an Instagram page . Follow our social media platforms and stay informed! Inquiry: uskvancouver@gmail.com