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A free meetup for sketchers and art dabblers of all kinds! Organised by local artist, Tina Johnson, Sketchy Folks is a regular meetup for the local community of makers in Nanaimo where we get to talk, create, make, and share art ideas. For this meetup: Create whatever you like or follow one of the drawing prompts provided. These prompts are usually fun and silly but we will also look at different ways to draw flowers and plants. Cost: By donation, and optional. Every donation to NALT over $20 will receive a $10 gift certificate for plants at the nursery. Bring: A chair Paper/A sketchbook Whatever you want to draw with: Pen, pencil, crayon, pastel etc! Your enthusiasm and fun! Optional: A donation for NALT

A free meetup organized by Peggy of the Nanaimo Sketch Club focused on Urban Sketching. Beginner scribblers, seasoned professional artists, everyone in-between! We’ll meet at Silver Meadows Farm Market in the parking lot near the market for a non-guided sketching and chit-chat session, Saturday June 27th, at 10am for about two hours. I haven’t been, but I trust everyone who’s been recommending this place, so let’s do it! We’ll try to get back together around noon to take a group snap of our sketches - but if you feel you don't want to participate in that, that's totally fine. Bring: Your sketchbook, your favourite drawing / painting implements, and a portable chair. See you soon!

Collage Club is a free creative gathering of anyone who is interested in making art and meeting other creatives. The focus is on collage because it is a low barrier and accessible way for everyone to get creative - but any creative project is welcome. This meetup will have a project for you to get started with if you’re feeling stuck or want to learn. The main goal is to meet and build our community and create a safe space to express being a human. Looking forward to having you join us at this event!