Urban Sketchers Chicago Sketch Seminar 2026

What is Chicago Sketch Seminar?

Chicago Sketch Seminar is an annual educational event organized by Urban Sketchers Chicago. USk Chicago is a regional chapter of Urban Sketchers (USk), a nonprofit dedicated to fostering the practice of on-location observational sketching. The Seminar's goal is to celebrate and practice the art of on-location sketching in our beautiful and artful city - Chicago. We hope to bring a Symposium-like experience to our chapter and our friends from other locations on a much smaller scale. The Seminar offers exciting workshops and opportunities for participants to network and socialize. The Seminar is designed to help absolute beginners and experienced artists alike develop the sketchbook habit, try new things, and practice sketching in public. Workshops will be taught on the sidewalks and in the parks of Chicago, giving ample opportunity for you to practice sketching the motion of this city. We hope you'll join us!

This will be our 11th Seminar!

Seminar ticket

General Admission tickets will be available to purchase at 9 am on March 14th, 2026.

There is only one type of ticket for the Chicago Sketch Seminar 2026. The cost is $140, plus Eventbrite and PayPal fees (*estimated around $11.00 extra). We can keep our price at this level thanks to dozens of volunteers and the countless hours they work to organize the event. The Seminar ticket includes 4 workshops by USk Chicago’s instructors and/or guest instructors.

What is the refund policy?

Refunds may be requested up to 30 days before the event starts. USk Chicago reserves the right to apply a $10 (USD) cancellation fee for all refunds. No refunds will be offered after June 10, 2026, due to the need to finalize events, supplies, and programming.

Please email [email protected] for refund requests.

Can I buy a ticket for someone else?

Yes, but the information provided at registration must be for the person attending the event. Tickets sold are non-transferable, so please ensure that the information provided is accurate before purchasing.

Is there a minimum age requirement to attend the Seminar?

Participants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of the event, or receive special approval from organizers. Contact [email protected] to discuss options for those younger than 18.

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Please send registration questions to: [email protected]

Please send general questions to: [email protected]

Do you have any tips for registering on Eventbrite?

• The link to the workshop goes live at 9 am CDT.
• For best results, we recommend using a desktop or laptop instead of using the Eventbrite app on a phone or tablet.
• Make sure that you have an established Eventbrite account. You can purchase tickets using Debit/Credit/PayPal. If using PayPal, make sure you setup your account before registration day (you can also use your credit card in the PayPal account.)
• Please check your browser settings to ALLOW POPUPS or DO NOT BLOCK POPUPS -- the terms will vary depending on your browser and operating system. This is extremely important. If "block pop-ups" is enabled, then Eventbrite cannot establish a connection with PayPal for your payment. Your transaction will time out.
• Check out the Seminar section on the urbansketcherschicago.org website for details and FAQs.

Seminar news and updates:

FAQ: https://urbansketcherschicago.org/chicago-sketch-seminar/chicago-sketch-seminar-faq/

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