About this experience
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.
At a glance
- Duration: 2 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 2 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Materials Provided: Sketch paper, charcoal (red, white, black, and grey), kneaded erasers.
Itinerary and highlights
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.
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.
We will walk through the Boston Public Garden and stop at the statue of George Washington for another sketch opportunity.
Meeting and pickup information
- We will meet at the Make Way for Ducklings Statue, in the Boston Public Garden just inside the corner of Beacon St and Charles Street.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- English — Written
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Plein Air Boston
Accessibility and practical details
- 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
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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