Pencil jam

A Community for People who Love Drawing on Location.

Penciljam is a community that gets together on weekends to draw. We fill our sketchbooks with drawings of places, people, culture and heritage across India.

It’s free to join, and you don’t have to be an artist – just bring a sketchbook, a pencil, and a curious mind.

Grab a Sketchbook and Come Draw with us.

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Upcoming Events

Penciljam Bengaluru at State Central Library

Penciljam Bengaluru at State Central Library

June 7, 2026    
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
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Seshadri Iyer Memorial Hall, built by the Chief Engineer of Mysore State, Richard Sankey. The hall was commissioned in memory of Sir Seshadri Iyer with […]
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Sketch Journaling Course

Cohort 3 Starts 27th June 2026

This unique 4-week course teaches you the SAI loop, a framework for visual journaling and shows you how to build a sketch journaling habit.

  • All art material provided
  • 1:1 feedback
  • Worksheets and Class Notes
  • Personalised learning plan
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We’re also taking Art to Workplaces

Nabachika Foundation’s latest project takes art to the workplace. The Observation Studio trains business, product, marketing and talent management teams to boost perception, reduce bias, and think clearly using art-based observation.

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Join our Community

Our online community is a great space for inspiration. Meet other artists, participate in workshops, share your art and join in each week for physical meet ups at various locations.

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FAQs

Are Penciljams free? Do you charge any fees?

Penciljams are community events and are completely free and open to all. There are no charges involved in attending weekend jams. Bring your friends and family too. All are welcome.

Do you draw at different locations?

Yes. We pick a new venue to draw in each weekend. This ensures that you draw something entirely new each time. Our Jammers often bring family members along, so we try to pick spaces that are safe, where children can run around and where there are restrooms and eateries nearby. We tend to repeat venues that our members enjoy.

How do I join a Weekend Jam?

All you need to do is find out where we are drawing and turn up with your sketchbook. As simple as that! We post event details on this website, and also on our Discord server and on Instagram. Simply go through the event details and turn up for the jam.

It is highly recommended that you join our community platform on Discord. Sometimes the space we are drawing in is large, such as a park, and Discord makes it easy to find each other. Just message the other jammers in the group.

I’m not an Artist, and cannot draw. Can I join?

Yes! Jams are open to everyone, especially those who have an interest in Art but haven’t experienced it much. Many members of our community don’t have a formal background in Art, and those who do – share their knowledge. All you need to participate is an openness to new experiences, curiosity and a sketchbook.

What our Community Members say

“Penciljam’s on location weekend jamming sessions, challenged me to work from live subjects. Apart from working on improving my skills, I also made a few friends who I keep in touch with and exchange ideas, artworks.“

Prasad Natarajan, Penciljam Member

Prasad Natarajan is a Wildlife Artist and the Founder of AWN-Artists for Wildlife and Nature

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