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[Meetup Info] Let’s sketch at Steveston Fisherman’s Wharf

  Let’s meet and sketch at Steveston Fisherman’s Wharf! 📍Outside the historical Steveston Tram Building, 4011 Moncton St, Richmond, BC https://g.co/kgs/DT7jB39 June 29, 2025 (Sun) Meetup 🕐 1 pm Sketch Throwdown 🕐 3:30 pm *We will update closer to the date if anything changes. We had a successful meetup at this location a couple of years ago, so we're bringing it back! The once thriving fishing village of Steveston is now a scenic destination, located along an arm of the Fraser and close to the sea. There is a LOT to sketch: the 1912 tram (where we’ll meet), wharfs and fishing boats, the Gulf of Georgia Cannery (Museum), Britannia Shipyards (Museum), Steveston Post Office (Museum), industrial scenery, a store-lined main street, cozy cafes, kites flying in Garry Park, and even the Phoenix Art Studio (Chatham St). Our meetup point at 1 pm will be outside the Steveston Tram Building, near No. 1 Road and Moncton Street. https://stevestonheritage.ca/visit/steveston-tram/ We will retur...

[Meetup Info] Let's sketch at Queen Elizabeth Park

  Let's sketch at Vancouver's horticultural jewel, aka Queen Elizabeth Park! 📍Lion Clock sculpture (Refer to map for the location pin) https://maps.app.goo.gl/o4i87QiQE82es1vP8 June 21, 2025 (Sat) Meetup 🕐 1pm Sketch Throwdown 🕐 3:30 pm *We will update closer to the date if anything changes. The park is a goldmine for sketching subjects - the gorgeously landscaped quarry garden, the Bloedel Conservatory (paid entrance) with its collection of exotic and native trees, the seasonal Duck Pond, pickleball / tennis courts, and various sculptures throughout. The park being at 125 m above sea level, is the highest point in Vancouver and has spectacular views of the city skyline and mountains on the North Shore. Public washrooms are located next to the restaurant "Seasons In The Park". We will reconvene at 3:30 pm in front of Bloedel Conservatory to do the sketchbook throwdown and catch up with each other's adventures! How to Get There: - Skytrain: If taking the Canada ...