Sketch Party Nagoya Returns to HopBuds on January 27
For people looking for a low-pressure way to engage with Nagoya’s art scene, Sketch Party just might be it. Once a month, artists and non-artists gather at HopBuds in Minami Ward to contribute to shared canvases. No portfolio required, no critique sessions—just markers, beer, and whatever you feel like drawing.
The format is collaborative instead of competitive, casual instead of curated. Nagoya's chapter has been running for years now, pulling in a mix of locals and internationals who range from illustrators to people who haven't drawn since elementary school.
How It Works
The setup is straightforward. Shared drawing surfaces are set up around the space. Grab a marker or pen and add whatever you want—doodles, patterns, detailed illustrations, abstract marks. Over the course of the night, the canvases fill up with layers of different styles and sensibilities. By closing time, you've got these dense, chaotic collaborative pieces that no single person could have made.
HopBuds provides the setting: craft beer on tap, relaxed atmosphere, dim lighting that makes the space feel more like a living room than a bar. The crowd skews creative but isn't exclusively artists. Conversations happen naturally around the drawing surfaces or at the bar.
January 27 Session
The January session lands on a Tuesday night. If you're easing back into routine after the New Year break, it's decent timing—low commitment, something different from the usual workweek reset. The format doesn't change month to month, which is part of the appeal. You know what you're getting.
The format is simple: bring your creativity, grab a marker or pen, and contribute to shared canvases alongside other art lovers. Every contribution, from intricate illustrations to abstract strokes, becomes part of a collective masterpiece. Don't worry if you're not a professional; the atmosphere is casual and welcoming. You might even discover your hidden talent!
Fuel your creativity with street food favorites from Lost in the Sauce. Check them out on Instagram (@lostinthesaucenagoyafood). Local chefs serve everything from tacos to Thai cuisine right outside HopBuds' entrance. Every Sketch Party brings new flavors to complement the creativity.
Lost In Sauce provides the scrummy eats!
Join the creative buzz at Sketch Party Nagoya! Whether you're wielding a pen or sipping a brew, there's a spot on the canvas for everyone.
The Details
Sketch Party Nagoya
Date: Tues, Jan. 27
Time: From 18:00 until the last train
Location: HopBuds
Contact:
@sketchpartynagoya (Instagram)
@hopbudsnagoya (Instagram)
Access
By Train (Closest):
Meitetsu Nagoya Main Line — Honkasadera Station
Exit 1, about 2–3 minutes on foot. From the exit, head toward Maehamatori Street. HopBuds is just off the main road.
Other options:
Meitetsu Nagoya Main Line — Sakura Station, about 12 minutes on foot (approx. 900 m).
JR Tōkaidō Main Line — Kasadera Station, about 13 minutes on foot (approx. 1 km).
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