Sketch at Sunnylands Center and Gardens in Rancho Mirage

Come sketch at Sunnylands Center & Gardens in Rancho Mirage. Admission and parking are free and tickets/reservations are not required.

Meet at the benches to the right of the main entrance to the Sunnylands Center at 1 PM. I will be there with my beige straw hat and a sketchbook. There will be a few minutes for introductions, then we will go off to sketch, with a final get together at 3 PM to show our sketches and talk about our drawing experience.  Sunnylands can get busy so it’s a good idea to arrive a little early to find parking.

Sunnylands is a 15 acre site with several gardens featuring native plants. There are walking paths and views of the mountains. The modernist Sunnylands building houses exhibitions, a cafe, and a gift shop. There are opportunities to sketch gardens, water features, the building, and people, as Sunnylands is a popular destination for visitors to the valley. There are some benches on which to sit and sketch but a stool is recommended so you can choose your own spot to sketch from.

Usually the weather in the desert cooperates with scheduled sketch events, however it’s a good idea to check this listing the day of the event in case it has to be cancelled because of rain, wind, or other unforeseen conditions.  Any changes or cancellations will be posted by 7 am. Questions? info@uskps.org