Sketching at Lanyon Homestead by Urban Sketchers Canberra

USK Canberra is part of a online not-for-profit global network of urban sketchers who meet up to share the joy of sketching and documenting their town/city /life. The Canberra group celebrated its 10th birthday in 2025.

It draws members from all walks of life and offers a welcoming social group to newcomers to Canberra. The group’s work showcases Canberra to the world, and also serves to document the changing face of Canberra over time. For example, some members sketched a Covid19 testing station during the semi lockdown period, while others have sketched construction works around Canberra. Members have sketched on the trams, in alley ways, in new and old Parliament House, in shopping malls, local shopping centers, temples and in parks to name a few of the many and varied places they meet. Gatherings often end with a shared lunch or a cuppa.

Participation is free and the group run by volunteers who manage the social media and host sketch meets.

The group meets at least once a month and promotes its upcoming meet ups via its Facebook page.