First Saturday, March 3: UW Tacoma Library
1900 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA 98402
is the official address. It's kitty corner behind the Bookstore. Meet just inside the entrance.
The library includes a building that was once an industrial building. Some of the equipment has been incorporated into the renovation and makes for interesting sketch subjects. Just be aware that room is designated as SILENT.
There is also a second floor glass bridge which offers views of campus.
Parking: In the lot next to the library which is entered of S. 21st St.. It is $1/hour with 3 hour limit. Or park in the garage near Freighthouse Square and take the trolly.
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Second Thursday, March 8: Donna Trent’s Art Studio
4224 83rd Ave Ct NW, Gig Harbor
Donna Trent has graciously offered (after we asked!) her studio to Urban Sketchers Gig Harbor for the month of March. Donna hosts regular classes and workshops at her studio as well as for Open Studio. She also has a beautiful piece of property and a very large back deck, so we can sketch inside the studio or outside under cover if need be. There is plenty of parking and chairs for our use, and we can bring a lunch (she has a microwave and a refrigerator in the studio).
Directions to Donna Trent’s Studio
From the South on Hwy 16 (WB):Cross the Narrows Bridge
Exit at Olympic Dr.
Turn Left at the top of the exit light and cross the freeway
Stay on Olympic Drive through the intersection with Pt Fosdick Dr NW , then becomes 56th St NW
Turn Left at the T (Wollochet)
The road passes Artondale, curves to the Right and becomes 40th St NW – you are now heading West
Watch the street signs
When you come to 83rd Ave there will be what looks like two driveways next to each other on your RIGHT.
The first one is 83rd Ave NW
The second one is 83rd Ave COURT NW – This is the one you want.
Go all the way to the end of the gravel road through an open gate and park in the large parking area.
The entrance to the studio (the big building separate from the house) is on the left side of the building.
From the North on Hwy 16 (EB):
Exit to Wollochet Dr/City Center
Turn Right at the light
Stay on this main road through several turns
Becomes 40th St NW – you are now heading West
Watch the street signs
When you come to 83rd Ave there will be what looks like two driveways next to each other on your RIGHT.
The first one is 83rd Ave NW
The second one is 83rd Ave COURT NW – This is the one you want.
Go all the way to the end of the gravel road through an open gate and park in the large parking area.
The entrance to the studio (the big building separate from the house) is on the left side of the building.
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Third Wednesday, March 21: LeMay Family Collection at Marymount
http://www.lemaymarymount.org/
325 152nd St E, Tacoma, WA 98445
(This is not the the LeMay America's Car Museum near the Tacoma Dome.)
Sketch-Outing, from 10 AM-12:30. Meet outside the front entrance at 10 AM.
There is a group rate of $10. We’ll collect fees prior to entry, so please bring exact amount in cash.
We will sketch until 12:30, then share our sketches & join in a group photo.
In 1998 the LeMay family collection of 1,900 vehicles was listed as the “Largest Antique & Vintage Vehicle Collection" in the Guinness Book of World Records. By the year 2000, the collection included more than 3000 vehicles. While Harold was often cited as the collector of the family, Nancy was just as passionate about collecting as he was. Together, they collected, not only vintage cars, but also a great deal of Americana, from toys to signs to dental equipment.
Besides vehicles, there are many other collections in the museum, well as outdoor exhibits.
Driving directions from the greater Tacoma area:
From Hwy 512, go south on Pacific Ave. Turn left(east) on 152nd.
Marymount will be on your left. LeMay Family Collection, Marymount
325 152nd St E, Tacoma, WA 98445
Lunch:
Country Rose Cafe
15803 Pacific Avenue S
Tacoma, WA 98444
http://www.country-rose-cafe.com/
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Ad Hoc Saturday, March 31: Roy's Booksigning
Roy De Leon is a member of USk Tacoma and one of our Blog Correspondents. He's now also a book illustrator. The Pope's Cat is released this month and he is the illustrator. Roy has said we are welcome to attend and sketch the book signing.
Saturday, March 31 at 2 PM - 4 PM
The Neverending Bookshop
10123 Main Place St 2, Bothell, Washington 98011
1900 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA 98402
is the official address. It's kitty corner behind the Bookstore. Meet just inside the entrance.
The library includes a building that was once an industrial building. Some of the equipment has been incorporated into the renovation and makes for interesting sketch subjects. Just be aware that room is designated as SILENT.
There is also a second floor glass bridge which offers views of campus.
Parking: In the lot next to the library which is entered of S. 21st St.. It is $1/hour with 3 hour limit. Or park in the garage near Freighthouse Square and take the trolly.
______________________________________________________________________
Second Thursday, March 8: Donna Trent’s Art Studio
4224 83rd Ave Ct NW, Gig Harbor
Donna Trent has graciously offered (after we asked!) her studio to Urban Sketchers Gig Harbor for the month of March. Donna hosts regular classes and workshops at her studio as well as for Open Studio. She also has a beautiful piece of property and a very large back deck, so we can sketch inside the studio or outside under cover if need be. There is plenty of parking and chairs for our use, and we can bring a lunch (she has a microwave and a refrigerator in the studio).
Directions to Donna Trent’s Studio
From the South on Hwy 16 (WB):Cross the Narrows Bridge
Exit at Olympic Dr.
Turn Left at the top of the exit light and cross the freeway
Stay on Olympic Drive through the intersection with Pt Fosdick Dr NW , then becomes 56th St NW
Turn Left at the T (Wollochet)
The road passes Artondale, curves to the Right and becomes 40th St NW – you are now heading West
Watch the street signs
When you come to 83rd Ave there will be what looks like two driveways next to each other on your RIGHT.
The first one is 83rd Ave NW
The second one is 83rd Ave COURT NW – This is the one you want.
Go all the way to the end of the gravel road through an open gate and park in the large parking area.
The entrance to the studio (the big building separate from the house) is on the left side of the building.
From the North on Hwy 16 (EB):
Exit to Wollochet Dr/City Center
Turn Right at the light
Stay on this main road through several turns
Becomes 40th St NW – you are now heading West
Watch the street signs
When you come to 83rd Ave there will be what looks like two driveways next to each other on your RIGHT.
The first one is 83rd Ave NW
The second one is 83rd Ave COURT NW – This is the one you want.
Go all the way to the end of the gravel road through an open gate and park in the large parking area.
The entrance to the studio (the big building separate from the house) is on the left side of the building.
______________________________________________________________________
Third Wednesday, March 21: LeMay Family Collection at Marymount
http://www.lemaymarymount.org/
325 152nd St E, Tacoma, WA 98445
(This is not the the LeMay America's Car Museum near the Tacoma Dome.)
Sketch-Outing, from 10 AM-12:30. Meet outside the front entrance at 10 AM.
There is a group rate of $10. We’ll collect fees prior to entry, so please bring exact amount in cash.
We will sketch until 12:30, then share our sketches & join in a group photo.
In 1998 the LeMay family collection of 1,900 vehicles was listed as the “Largest Antique & Vintage Vehicle Collection" in the Guinness Book of World Records. By the year 2000, the collection included more than 3000 vehicles. While Harold was often cited as the collector of the family, Nancy was just as passionate about collecting as he was. Together, they collected, not only vintage cars, but also a great deal of Americana, from toys to signs to dental equipment.
Besides vehicles, there are many other collections in the museum, well as outdoor exhibits.
Driving directions from the greater Tacoma area:
From Hwy 512, go south on Pacific Ave. Turn left(east) on 152nd.
Marymount will be on your left. LeMay Family Collection, Marymount
325 152nd St E, Tacoma, WA 98445
Lunch:
Country Rose Cafe
15803 Pacific Avenue S
Tacoma, WA 98444
http://www.country-rose-cafe.com/
___________________________________________________________________________
Ad Hoc Saturday, March 31: Roy's Booksigning
Roy De Leon is a member of USk Tacoma and one of our Blog Correspondents. He's now also a book illustrator. The Pope's Cat is released this month and he is the illustrator. Roy has said we are welcome to attend and sketch the book signing.
Saturday, March 31 at 2 PM - 4 PM
The Neverending Bookshop
10123 Main Place St 2, Bothell, Washington 98011
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