Community Sketching in the Courtyard, with Life Drawing Boston
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Harvard Art Museums
Free
Join us for an afternoon of creative community sketching in one of Harvard’s most inspiring spaces. Sign up for one or three sessions!
Sign-up Information
- Ages: Adults.
- Wheelchair accessible.
We ask that you bring your own materials. If needed, basic drawing supplies will be available. Please note our guidelines:
• Only sketchpads and graphite pencils are permitted.
• No pens, charcoal, pastels, ink, or paint are allowed.
The Harvard Art Museums welcome individuals with disabilities to participate in our programs and activities. If you would like to request accommodations or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact Visitor Services at am_visitorservices@harvard.edu or 617-495-9400 in advance of your visit.
Registration required
- Sign-up is ongoing
Registering for multiple sessions is allowed. You can register by clicking on the session(s) you want on this form, beginning Thursday, December 4, at 10am.
Cost
This Event is free!
Location
- In-person only.
Harvard Art Museums
32 Quincy
Cambridge, MA 02138
Maraykanka
Dates and Times
Sunday, December 14 11AM – 1PM
There will be three separate 30-minute sessions offered. These sessions are free, open to the public, and designed for all who want to sketch, regardless of their artistic experience. There are three slots available for registration:
Session 1: 11–11:30am
Session 2: 11:45am–12:15pm
Session 3: 12:30–1pm
Additional information
Come sketch with us! In conjunction with our special exhibition Sketch, Shade, Smudge: Drawing from Gray to Black (September 12, 2025–January 18, 2026) and in partnership with the organization Life Drawing Boston, the Harvard Art Museums invite you to a live sketching session in the Calderwood Courtyard. This all-skills-welcome event features a live model, and David London, from Life Drawing Boston, will be on hand to offer drawing tips and support.
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Last updated December 9, 2025.
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