Sketching Allan Garden Conservatory

Part 2 of our collaboration with Cabbagetown BIA, as part of their Around The World Pop-Ups series, provides an awesome opportunity to explore and sketch the newly renovated Allan Garden Conservatory! Our visit will also feature a demo/presentation by our fellow urban sketcher Philip @satori3000.

12pm - Look for the USK Toronto flag. We will meet just outside the main entrance to the Conservatory (i.e., the Palm House) for a quick 10-min meet and greet.

12:10pm - Inside the Palm House, Philip will do an approximately 20-minute demo on capturing people in motion and at rest.

12:30pm - Independent sketching begins, and sketchers are welcome to explore the plant life within the conservatory, also the Farmers’ Market that showcases local goods and the wonderful community spirit of Cabbagetown.

2:30pm - Meet back at the Palm House for our throw-down to share sketches, chat, and take a group photo.

Please do not block pedestrian flow. We are sharing the Conservatory space with the general public.

Tag @usktoronto and @cabbagetown.toronto in your social media posts—they would love to see your sketches!

Where: Allan Gardens Conservatory, 160 Gerrard Street East
When: Saturday July 4, 2026 12-2:30pm
Hosts: Sonya, Elena

Photo courtesy of Phil @satori3000

Read more about the international Urban Sketchers organization here:

https://urbansketchers.org/

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Urban Sketchers Manifesto
1. We draw on location, indoors or out, capturing what we see from direct observation.
2. Our drawings tell the story of our surroundings, the places we live, and where we travel.
3. Our drawings are a record of time and place.
4. We are truthful to the scenes we witness.
5. We use any kind of media and cherish our individual styles.
6. We support each other and draw together.
7. We share our drawings online.
8. We show the world, one drawing at a time.
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