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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
Meeting and pickup
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.
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.
Itinerary
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1Make Way for Ducklings Statues
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.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Commonwealth Avenue Mall
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.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
3Boston Public Garden
We will walk through the Boston Public Garden and stop at the statue of George Washington for another sketch opportunity.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- 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
Additional info
- 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
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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