Sketchy Characters is an in-person member meet up with a purpose - to bring illustrators and authors together to learn from each other and practice our craft!

We meet at Bakery Square Plaza (6425 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206), indoors in the dining area during the cold months or outdoors during the warmer months.

We do drawing and writing exercises as a group, share what we learn, talk shop, and brainstorm new ideas.

This is a great way to meet local members and build our creative community!

Check back here often for updates on the next date and location as we vary where and when we meet.

Questions? Contact Laura Garvin, Illustrator Coordinator – [email protected]

Upcoming Meetups:

Special edition at HEAL Farms!

Saturday, Jun 14 2025, 10am - 12pm

$30 - Pasture Painting (and Writing)

Register here! (event is organized by HEAL Farms)

Sunday, Jul 20 2025, 11 am - 2pm

Sunday, Aug 17 2025, 11 am - 2pm

Sunday, Sept 17 2025, 11 am - 2pm

Sunday, Oct 19 2025, 11 am - 2pm

Sunday, Nov 16 2025, 11 am - 2pm

Sunday, Dec 7 2025, 11 am - 2pm

Please drop in at any point – if you can’t be there for the whole time, that’s ok!