Special Event | Urban Sketching and Heritage

 Get inspired to go outside to sketch your favourite neighbourhood spots or local heritage buildings. Join artist Zandro Tumaliuan on September 6th and immerse yourself in the urban landscape as you learn how to sketch with confidence some of Vancouver’s heritage buildings.

This event is perfect for all artists, from beginners to experienced sketchers, who are passionate about seeing Vancouver's heritage buildings and urban landscapes come to life on their pages.

The two-hour program will include a brief introduction by Zandro, where he will share his insight as an artist and how Vancouver's urban landscapes inspire him everyday! 

The sketching portion of the day will include time in Yaletown. Throughout this time, you will be given tips and tricks by Zandro to help you understand and document the scenes around you. Bringing together the heritage of each sketching site, a member of VHF staff will share archival photos, and information about each place.

Attendees are asked to bring: a black uniball fine tip pen, 3-5 pieces of white 8.5x11 paper (or a sketchbook) and a hard surface to sketch on. Coloured pencils are optional.

This workshop counts as 1 credit towards your Heritage Conservation Certificate

Tickets will only be available for purchase until Saturday September 5th, 2025, at 5pm or until sold out.

Details:

• This program will take place rain or shine. Please dress for the weather.

• Registration is required in advance for this program and ID must match the ticket. Unregistered people will not be permitted to join the program. Do not seek out the group on the tour day in hopes of joining as this will disrupt the tour; if you are not able to attend your tour, due to liability reasons an unregistered replacement showing up in your place will not be accepted.

• This program takes place in public spaces through Vancouver, BC. Participants will encounter a variety of terrain including uncontrolled road crossings, gravel, stairs, slopes, etc. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at mail@vancouverheritagefoundation.org.

• Washrooms will not be available on the tour.

• Further details, including meeting location, will be provided to registered participants at least 1 week prior to the event. A reminder will be sent 1 day prior to the event. Please email mail@vancouverheritagefoundation.org if you have not received these reminders and they are not in your junk folder.

• Tickets will be available for purchase until 5pm the day before each tour.

• If tickets are sold out, please email mail@vancouverheritagefoundation.org to join waitlist.

About the Speaker

Zandro Tumaliuan has a background in architecture and interior design, which began during his studies in architecture in the Philippines. Constantly immersed in sketching, he draws continuous inspiration from Vancouver's urban landscape. Zandro is rarely seen without his trusty pens, sketchbook, pocket watercolours, and inks.

PLEASE NOTE: For in-person events, we are unable to provide refunds or credits for cancellations received less than four (4) weeks prior to the event. For additional information on VHF's policies, please visit our Policies page prior to registering.

If you would like to make a donation in addition to your registration, the amount will be tax deductible and you will receive an official tax receipt for donations of $20 or more. Our Registered Charity number is 891765968.