Back Bay Sketch Tour
- Duration2 hours
- Max Travelers4 people
- Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
- CategoryArchitecture Tours, Art Tours
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.
Itinerary
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.
Weu2019ll stroll along the Commonwealth Avenue Mall, which is an outdoor promenade in Boston's famous Back Bay. Along the way, weu2019ll create quick sketches before settling in for a longer drawing session of the neighborhoodu2019s iconic brownstone buildings. Youu2019ll 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.
Good to know
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.