Fort Snelling State Park Mid-Week Sketch Meet (11/28) and An Evening Sketching at Jungle Theater (12/5)

 

Hello Urban Sketchers Twin Cities,

Join other sketchers and Amy Mester, a park naturalist, at Fort Snelling State Park for an OUTDOOR Mid-Week sketch out to exercise your observation and drawing skills.

When: Tuesday, November 28th, 1-3pm

Where: Fort Snelling State park (101 Snelling Lake Road
St. Paul, MN 55111), Shelter A located on Picnic Island.
Directions: On Post Rd. off State Hwy. 5, just west of MSP International Airport. Follow signage to Picnic Island and meet at Shelter A.

 

NOTE: This is NOT the Fort Snelling Historic Park area. We will be sketching views of the backwater channel of the Minnesota River, the tall cottonwood trees, and wildlife.

Additionally, hear from Amy about the history and ecology specific to Fort Snelling State Park. Sketchers of all ages and skills are welcome and encouraged to join!

 

No registration required. Dress for the weather, there will be a fireplace fire at the Shelter to warm up. Daily passes will have to be purchased at the front office, the first building upon entering the park. They are $7/daily and $35/annual.

 

Questions? Contact Amy Mester at 612-279-3563 or by email at amy.mester@state.mn.us. Learn more here: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/event.html?id=75440. Photo credits: Fort Snelling State Park

 

Hope you can join us!

 

Other News: Don't Miss Our December Jungle Theater Sketch Meet!

Join the Urban Sketchers Twin Cities for a unique opportunity to sketch in a theater. 

 

When: Tuesday, December 5th, 5-7pm
Where: The Jungle Theater, 2951 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55408

 

The Jungle Theater has invited us to sketch the sets and rehearsing actors for an upcoming play, Dinner For One.

Based on an iconic slapstick sketch comedy, Dinner for One will be a holiday themed performance that will feature a small cast. The entire theater and set design will be decked out for the holiday season and whether you choose the stage and moving actors or one of the many unique sights in the lobby, there will certainly be something to catch your sketching eye. 

 

In addition, that evening Jungle Theater will be hosting an invited dress rehearsal at 7/7:30pm which we are also welcome to stay for and attend.

 

The Jungle Theater is a neighborhood performance space that creates courageous, resonant theater that challenges entertains, and sparks expansive conversation. It is deeply rooted in its Lyn Lake neighborhood and plays a vital role in the economic and cultural development of the area. It is that connection to the community that enabled Urban Sketchers to obtain this unique opportunity. Learn more about the theater: https://www.jungletheater.org/

 

~USk TC member Lisa Schlosser

 

Photo Credit: Jungle Theater website

 

Recent Sketch Outing--

We had a great time sketching at Asia Mall this past Saturday. A big thank you to member Lori Tolonen for organizing this sketch event for us!