Mark Your Calendars for September Sketching Events!
1. Wed. Aug. 26, 10am-noon- Coffee sketch at Minneapolis Institute of Arts with Create Everyday Classroom
Details: 2400 3rd Ave. S, Minneapolis
Meet
at the Museum entrance. Your choice to sketch inside or outside.
There are many outdoor sculptures and gardens to sketch. Plus the lions
and grand staircase on the North-east side of the building.
Free street parking as well as fee-based ramp parking is available.
Throw-down at 11:45 in hallway around from at cafe and adjacent to kids play enclosure indoors.
Host: Lori Tolonen
2. Thurs. Aug. 27, 10am-noon- Sketch Downtown Northfield MN
Details:
Coffee Sketch in lovely downtown Northfield, Minnesota
When: Thursday, August 27th, 10-Noon
Host: Vanessa Bodrie
Let’s meet outside the main entrance to the Northfield Public Library at 210 Washington Street at 10am. If the weather is good, we will have our throw-down outdoors of the library at 11:45am. In case of inclement weather, we can meet indoors in the library atrium. We are also welcome to sketch indoors at the library and would be welcome in small groups in the various coffee shops along Division St.
On-street parking is available in the neighborhood east of the library. There is a two-hour parking limit on Division St. and within one block of Division St. so please be mindful of this if you choose to park in that zone.
Public restrooms and a water fountain are available at the library.
Outdoor public seating can be found on Bridge Square, along the riverwalk, and in front of the Northfield Arts Guild.
Quite a few coffee shops and cafes have outdoor seating as well. Little Joy Coffee has a great deck and patio out back overlooking the river.
Points of interest may include:
• Bridge Square (and the popcorn wagon!)
• Downtown Post Office (with a folk-art mural inside)
• Historic Ames Mill and Dam
Additionally, we have a bakery (Bread People), a bookstore (Content), a yarn shop (Northfield Yarn), and an art store (The Sketchy Artist)!
Coffee Sketch in lovely downtown Northfield, Minnesota
When: Thursday, August 27th, 10-Noon
Host: Vanessa Bodrie
Let’s meet outside the main entrance to the Northfield Public Library at 210 Washington Street at 10am. If the weather is good, we will have our throw-down outdoors of the library at 11:45am. In case of inclement weather, we can meet indoors in the library atrium. We are also welcome to sketch indoors at the library and would be welcome in small groups in the various coffee shops along Division St.
On-street parking is available in the neighborhood east of the library. There is a two-hour parking limit on Division St. and within one block of Division St. so please be mindful of this if you choose to park in that zone.
Public restrooms and a water fountain are available at the library.
Outdoor public seating can be found on Bridge Square, along the riverwalk, and in front of the Northfield Arts Guild.
Quite a few coffee shops and cafes have outdoor seating as well. Little Joy Coffee has a great deck and patio out back overlooking the river.
Points of interest may include:
• Bridge Square (and the popcorn wagon!)
• Downtown Post Office (with a folk-art mural inside)
• Historic Ames Mill and Dam
Additionally, we have a bakery (Bread People), a bookstore (Content), a yarn shop (Northfield Yarn), and an art store (The Sketchy Artist)!
3. Tues. Sept. 2, 10am-noon- Raspberry Island Mississippi River sketch, St. Paul
-Details: Island
is under Wabasha Bridge. Free parking, portapotty, steps to the river,
benches under the trees, even the occasional blue heron. Shade and sun
options.
Hosted by: Nan Jahnke
4. Wed. Sept. 3, 10am-1pm--our friends at Metrosketchers invited us to 2026 MN State Fair Sketching On A Stick!
Details: From this month’s volunteer leaders -LMNOP [Lisa-Marie] & Sarah Harris & Burt Elmer
What to expect
Ck out the link if you are into pre-gaming your visit. https://www.mnstatefair.org/schedule/
Our usual meeting spot: Ag/Horticulture bldg by the SKYRIDE btwn Underwood & Cooper. We'll find a shady spot.
(PS.. it’s a rain/shine gathering.. if raining, we tuck inside the Ag/Horticulture building
)
@10a- M'sktchrs MEET’N'GREET. Gather & say hi to all the sketchers, make a game plan of all the 
booths & exhibits
.
@1pm-
M'sktchrs MEET'N'SHARE. All are welcome. We’re all on personal art
journeys & respect that of each other. Everyone is encouraging of
each other here, so please feel comfortable to share with our art show
and tell.
Sketch chairs & umbrella are encouraged as well as ice containers to stay cool.
Pick
up a brochure at any of the 12 stops located around the fairgrounds,
take-in history throughout the fairgrounds via a self-guided tour.
Parking- https://www.mnstatefair.org/transport.../free-park-and-ride/
Public Transit- https://www.mnstatefair.org/transportation/metro-transit/
Rideshare- https://www.mnstatefair.org/transport.../taxi-and-rideshare/
Food & drink on a stick
https://www.mnstatefair.org/fair-finder/food
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People also ask
Where can I buy discounted MN State
Fair tickets?
You can buy discounted pre-fair admission tickets for $17 (regularly $18-$20) through August 26 online via the Minnesota State Fair Website, in person at the State Fairgrounds Ticket Office (1640 Como Ave), at local Cub Foods customer service counters, or at participating regional outlets.
What to expectCk out the link if you are into pre-gaming your visit. https://www.mnstatefair.org/schedule/Our usual meeting spot: Ag/Horticulture bldg by the SKYRIDE btwn Underwood & Cooper. We'll find a shady spot.(PS.. it’s a rain/shine gathering.. if raining, we tuck inside the Ag/Horticulture building
)@10a- M'sktchrs MEET’N'GREET. Gather & say hi to all the sketchers, make a game plan of all the booths & exhibits.@1pm-
M'sktchrs MEET'N'SHARE. All are welcome. We’re all on personal art
journeys & respect that of each other. Everyone is encouraging of
each other here, so please feel comfortable to share with our art show
and tell.Sketch chairs & umbrella are encouraged as well as ice containers to stay cool.Pick
up a brochure at any of the 12 stops located around the fairgrounds,
take-in history throughout the fairgrounds via a self-guided tour. Parking- https://www.mnstatefair.org/transport.../free-park-and-ride/Public Transit- https://www.mnstatefair.org/transportation/metro-transit/Rideshare- https://www.mnstatefair.org/transport.../taxi-and-rideshare/Food & drink on a stickhttps://www.mnstatefair.org/fair-finder/food
—-
People also ask
Where can I buy discounted MN State
Fair tickets?
You can buy discounted pre-fair admission tickets for $17 (regularly $18-$20) through August 26 online via the Minnesota State Fair Website, in person at the State Fairgrounds Ticket Office (1640 Como Ave), at local Cub Foods customer service counters, or at participating regional outlets.
5. Sat. Sept. 12, 12-3pm- Sketch at the Hennepin Cty. Fix-It Clinic- watch for more info. to come!
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