Back Bay Sketch Tour

Explore Boston's iconic Back Bay while honing your sketching skills. This lesson includes visits to 3-4 notable locations, where you'll receive all necessary materials to create your own sketches. Participants will leave with both initial sketches and a more developed final artwork. Additionally, the session will cover some of the rich history of the area's architecture and highlight key figures who shaped it.

1. 1

   Make Way for Ducklings Statues

   20 min

   We meet at the Make Way for Ducklings Statues in the Boston Public Garden for a warm-up sketch and orientation to the area. This iconic landmark provides a charming and inspiring setting to begin our creative exploration.

2. 2

   Commonwealth Avenue Mall

   1 hour

   We’ll stroll along the Commonwealth Avenue Mall, which is an outdoor promenade in Boston's famous Back Bay. Along the way, we’ll create quick sketches before settling in for a longer drawing session of the neighborhood’s iconic brownstone buildings. You’ll learn techniques like two-point perspective for capturing architecture while creating your own unique Boston souvenir.

3. 3

   Boston Public Garden

   30 min

   We will walk through the Boston Public Garden and stop at the statue of George Washington for another sketch opportunity.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.