Small Town Urban Sketching

Wed Jun 10 2026 at 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm UTC-05:00

ART EMERGENCY | Lawrence

Liza MacKinnon
Publisher/HostLiza MacKinnon
Small Town Urban Sketching
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Learn about our historic downtown and join the international urban sketching movement in this introductory class.
About this Event

Enjoy a relaxing afternoon capturing the unique historic architecture and small town charm of Lawrence's Massachusetts Street. We will meet at 1pm at the parking garage on New Hampshire across from the Lawrence Art Center. From there we will stroll downtown, learn a little about Lawrence's turbulent history and select a view to engage in some urban sketching. Participants will be provided with a take home kit containing all the materials needed enjoy and document our quaint and historic downtown: urban sketching tips, water color paper, clip board, 15 color paint set, water brush and art pen.

Around 3 pm we will meet up at my air conditioned studio (721 E. 9th) for light snacks and refreshments. Here I will teach you Japanese Stab Style book binding to collect all your sketches into a small book.

Wear walking shoes, bring a sun hat, sun screen and a water bottle to the downtown meetup.

Meet at the 927 New Hampshire Street Parking Garage at 1 pm.

Parking at the garage is pay per hour. Parking in the vicinity neighborhoods, if non-metered, is free. Parking at Art Emergency is free.

Note: The 927 New Hampshire Street Parking Garage is about a 10 minute walk from the Art Emergency Studios. I'll be leaving (on foot) with our supplies at around 12:30. You are welcome to park at Art Emergency and join me on my journey. We will walk west along 9th Street and will turn left on New Hampshire to meet up at the entrance at the middle of the block on the west side of the street. Please do not be late!


There are no cash refunds, however the price of the class can be used as credit in a future class, either for yourself or a gift to another, credit towards private lessons or a deposit on a custom commission paper garment.



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DIRECTIONS

Art Emergency studios are directly East of downtown via 9th Street.

If you have never been to Art Emergency, it can be a little tricky - Ninth street appears to end right at Delaware but there are still addresses East of this junction. Cross over Delaware and turn right into the SECOND parking lot - it will be on to a gravel lot. The entrance to the classes the second door, half way down the warehouse. (picture below) Please park perpindicular to the building. If you are having trouble finding the Art Emergency studios warehouse, please give me a call and I can help you. 785-840-7940 -Liza.


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

ART EMERGENCY, 721 East 9th Street, Lawrence, United States

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USD 60.00

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