Odd Pencils

Based in Karuizawa, Nagano

take a moment to draw

Pick up a pencil and draw like you used to. Expect the odd collaboration.

People drawing beside the Yukawa river, with more participants gathered under the trees.
Yukawa no Hi. More than 30 people came together to draw by the river.
An Odd Pencils group drawing together around a long table.

Community
open sessions

Anyone can join. We meet at a park, a cafe, or anywhere with room to sit.

Bring whatever you like to draw with. We also have drawing tools for you to try. Sessions are free.

A day drawing
by the Yukawa

More than 30 people joined us for Yukawa no Hi. We spread out beside the river, opened our sketchbooks, and drew together.

Thank you to everyone who picked up a pencil with us.

We’re planning one gathering a month from November to January. Dates and places will be shared once they’re confirmed.

Follow @odd_pencils for the next gathering
People sitting on picnic blankets and drawing beneath the trees at Yukawa no Hi. A black-ink sketch of trees and the riverbank.

Draw how you like

We gather and take a moment to draw. All you need is a pencil and paper.

We draw in 5 to 15 minute sprints. If you want help, just ask.

A participant sharing a drawing in her sketchbook.