Back Bay Sketch Tour

Boston, USA
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Duration2h
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 4 travelers

Overview

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.

What's included

  • Materials Provided: Sketch paper, charcoal (red, white, black, and grey), kneaded erasers.

What to expect

  1. Make Way for Ducklings Statues
    20m
    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. Commonwealth Avenue Mall
    1h
    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. Boston Public Garden
    30m
    We will walk through the Boston Public Garden and stop at the statue of George Washington for another sketch opportunity.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

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.

End point

We will walk along the length of the Commonwealth Ave Mall, and end where it intersects with Gloucester Street. This spot is two blocks away from the Prudential Center, which is on Boylston Street.

Additional information

  • 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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