Aargau
Monthly, Saturday or Sunday
We meet monthly on Saturday or Sunday and draw and paint somewhere in Aargau! The meetings are posted in Events, in our WhatsApp group and on Instagram and are open to anyone interested.
Basel
One Saturday afternoon a month
‟Current events” is the theme of our new group. A lot is changing in our city. Our drawings tell the story of our surroundings. The monthly sketch crawls are listed in the event calendar. Additional sporadic meetings can be arranged at short notice at the monthly meetings.
Berne
Twice a month
We meet approximately twice a month throughout the year, either on a Saturday or Sunday, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. In summer, we also meet occasionally on Thursdays after work. You can find our meetings and other offers such as workshops or the annual sketching trip abroad in Events, on Instagram or Facebook.
Biel/Bienne
Sunday, twice a month
We meet twice a month throughout the year, always on Sundays from 2 to 4 p.m. in Biel/Bienne or the surrounding area. The exact meeting points are published a few days in advance under Events, on Instagram, Facebook and via the mailing list.
Chur
Twice a month
We meet once a month on a Sunday and 1-2 times during the week, on different days and at different times. The meetings/locations are announced on Instagram and in the WhatsApp group.
Fribourg
Saturday, once a month, 14:00 to 16:00
Created in response to COVID to foster pockets of humanity, our group celebrates Greater Fribourg through painting. For all styles, levels, and ages. No registration, no fees, and no judgment. You can find us on Events, Facebook, Instagram and on my website. Looking forward to meeting you.
Josy (Joseph) Pitteloud 079 237 47 85
Geneve
Once or twice a month
We meet the last Saturday of each month, 11:00-13:30, with an additional monthly afterwork sessions during the summer. Event details are published here, on Meetup and shared via Instagram.
Lausanne
Last Sunday of every month
We meet once a month throughout the year, on the last Sunday of each month from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Lausanne or the surrounding area. The exact meeting places are published a few days in advance in the Events section, on Instagram and in our WhatsApp group.
Locarno
The 3rd Saturday of the month
We usually meet on the morning of the third Saturday of the month, (unless the date is close to a public holiday) for sketching in and around Locarno. Look for our meeting announcement in Events and on IG. We are very happy to have new sketchers, no matter what your drawing skills are, come give it a try and have fun.
Lugano
The first Saturday of the month
Every month, usually on the first Saturday, we host a “Chi c’è c’è” event in Lugano or nearby Insubria. Sometimes it’s linked to an exhibition or museum visit where we’re allowed to sketch indoors. We also organize workshops on drawing, watercolor, and travel sketchbooks. All our Events are shared on social media and urbansketchersticino.ch.
Luzern
Sunday, 1–2 times a month
The Lucerne Urban Sketchers meet on the last Sunday of every month from 10 a.m. to 12 noon somewhere in Lucerne or Central Switzerland. The meetings are advertised on social media, at events and on the website USk-luzern.ch.
Neuchâtel
The first Sunday of the month
We are about fifteen passionate Urban Sketchers in Neuchâtel. Every month (usually the first Sunday, sometimes the second), we organize a sketching event in the streets of the city or in its museums during winter.
Visit our Instagram feed, Events, or subscribe to our newsletter via uskneuchatel@gmail.com for upcoming events.
Schaffhausen
Once a week
We meet on various weekdays or sometimes at weekends in Schaffhausen and the surrounding area. The programme is published on www.urban-sketching.ch and sent to newsletter subscribers. Last-minute announcements and exchanges take place in the WhatsApp group.
St. Gallen
Second Wednesday and fourth Sunday of the month
We meet regularly twice a month: on the second Wednesday for UrbanSKETCH at different locations in St. Gallen and on the fourth Sunday for PorträtSKETCH at the old embroidery factory in Wittenbach. Dates, meeting points and additional weekend activities in Eastern Switzerland can be found under Events, on Instagram and on our website www.urbansketchers.ch.
Thun
Every third Sunday
Every three weeks on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, we meet in the city to draw together. Whatever your age or experience, just come along, give it a try and have fun sketching!
Winterthur
Fridays, 14.30–16.30
We meet every Friday in and around Winterthur. Details are announced on Wednesdays under Events. Last-minute communication takes place via a WhatsApp group. We are always happy to welcome new Sketchers who just want to join in.
Yverdon
Fridays, 14.30–16.30
In Yverdon, we meet once a month, Thursday lunchtime from 12:00 to 1:30 pm, for our creative sketching event. All info is shared on Instagram and in our WhatsApp group (link in Instagram profile). Beginners and experienced sketchers are warmly welcome!
Zürich
The first Sunday of the month, 11.00–13.00
We meet on the first Sunday of every month throughout the year, always at a different location in or around Zurich. In summer, we often meet during the week as well. You will find current events here, on Meetup, and on Instagram.
Dreiländereck
Every Thursday and one Saturday or Sunday a month
Our cross-border group in the Lörrach/Basel/Alsace area holds monthly meetings one weekend from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. We also organise workshops. For more information and sketches, see Events, our blog Urban Sketchers Dreiländereck and Facebook.