Gwartzman’s and the El Mocambo are kicking off the summer with a rockin’ event for Toronto’s biggest mashup: Rock & Roll Life Drawing! We’ll be joined by our three models, Captain Mac, Glinda Mercury, and Katalina, whose backgrounds span burlesque, circus and traditional art modelling. They will be dressed in their rock and roll best with dynamic poses, so come prepared for an amazing self-guided costumed session. Attendees are also encouraged to dress on-theme!

Practice life drawing, capture the historic interior, or find inspiration under the neon palms and create something abstract. This is your chance to draw the El Mocambo like you've never seen it.

Bring your pencils, pens, pastels, paper, and your other favourite dry media. To avoid mess, we will not be permitting wet media, paint, ink, or open containers of water. Forgot your sketchbook and sharpener? Stop over at Gwartzman’s – you’ll get a special 20% discount.

The Draw:

We’ve been neighbours for decades, and we can’t think of a better collaboration – joining the forces of Toronto’s longest standing art supply store and most legendary music venue. Come celebrate Toronto’s arts and music scene with Gwartzman’s and the El Mocambo!

Our generous sponsors will be providing all attendees with an amazing swag bag - including gifts from Leuchtturm1917, Pentel, Liquitex and more! All ticket holders will be entered to win a huge raffle prize with items from Caran d’Ache, etchr, to name a few.

We’ve also curated a special drawing scavenger hunt just for you, shared the day of. To maximize the sketching fun, try and find all the different sights we’ve set for you throughout the event!