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.

Upcoming Events


Penciljam Bengaluru at Nrityagram

Penciljam Bengaluru at Nrityagram

September 28, 2025    
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Founded in 1990 by visionary Odissi dancer Protima Gauri, Nrityagram stands as India’s first modern dance village—a Gurukula-inspired residential community where artists live, train, and […]

See our Events Page for upcoming events.


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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