{"schemaVersion":"1.0","guide":{"id":"no-portrait-sketchbook-cafe-meetup","title":"A no-portrait sketchbook cafe meetup","published":true,"publishedOn":"2026-10-12","modifiedOn":"2026-10-12","reviewAfter":"2027-04-12","collection":"creative","setting":"anywhere","label":"Creative things to do together","tags":["creative","creative","no","portrait","sketchbook","cafe","meetup"],"description":"Sketch cups, plants or architectural details in ten-minute rounds. Choose a cafe with space for a short visit and agree to order individually.","answer":"Sketch cups, plants or architectural details in ten-minute rounds. Choose a cafe with space for a short visit and agree to order individually. Ask before sketching identifiable strangers; buying a drink doesn't reserve a table indefinitely.","duration":"Suggested: 60–90 minutes","budget":"Use existing materials; agree on extras first","budgetDetail":"Use existing materials; agree on extras first. Confirm the total for the version you choose, including travel and any optional extras. No price, ticket or reservation is included.","goodFor":"Make, learn or exchange something without needing to be good at it.","considerInstead":"Draw from objects at home if the cafe is crowded. 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Durations and budgets are suggested choices. Not live inventory, a booking or a completed outing.","access":"Anyone can read. Creating a room follows existing organizer-access requirements."}}