Free Sunday sketching at the Getty

Isn't it hard to imagine any place in the Los Angeles Basin more associated with fine art than the world-famous Getty Center?, the world’s richest museum that cost $1 billion to build.
It’s an interesting place to visit any time, but if you are interested in sketching (like my daughter is), then you might want to come during their special drawing hours.
The Getty Drawing Hour is a free program on the first and third Sundays of the month in 2011 that gives you the chance to spend two hours sketching in front of world renowned masterpieces, with free help and lessons from a professional artist. (Parking is $15)
This would be fun for anyone who likes art, I think, and really great for artists or home schoolers.
The drawing event runs from 3:30-5:30 p.m. You need to sign up in advance, starting at 2:30 p.m. at the Museum Information Desk.  They have free materials, or bring your own stuff. Call (310) 440-7330 for more information
Here’s a blog description of how Getty Drawing Hour works
First and third Sundays of the month in 2011:

• June 19
• July 3
• July 17 (note the Getty is closed today due to freeway construction so no class)
• August 7
• August 21
• September 4
• September 18
• October 2
• October 16
• November 6
• November 20
• December 4
• December 18

Note that it costs $15 to park at the Getty. It is free after 5 p.m. on Saturdays, when the museum is open until 9 p.m., and at all evening events. You no longer need a reservation to park at the Getty Center.