Introducing a series of Walk & Draw workshops, where we get and out and about and explore our wonderful environment through drawing.
We begin in Central Park, Plymouth, the largest park in the city and created in 1928 to benefit the health of city residents. With its central location, wide boulevards, open meadows, woodlands and views of the Plymouth Sound and into Cornwall - it provides a rich canvas for finding inspiration to draw.
The session will begin at the Central Park Community Sports Hub, where we will look at the work of other artists working historically and into the present, taking inspiration from different ways of looking and drawing.
We will then walk around the park, finding inspiration in the local landscape; looking and sketching details - whats underfoot, different textures and forms - to surveying the grander view, from the magnificent trees, to the landscaped gardens and horizon lines.
On return to the community hub, we will continue drawing, perhaps bringing back found objects to study further.
As this is an all-weather workshop please bring warm clothes, waterproofs and suitable shoes/boots. If the weather is too wet and wild we will stay in the community hub and draw natural forms/ found objects indoors.
Beginners and experienced artists are welcome - dRAWing Space was set up to open up creative possibilities for everyone. This is your chance to find your unique creative voice in a friendly and supportive environment!
You are welcome to bring your own materials. Recommend a small sketchbook (A5 / A4), charcoal, pencils, chalks or pastels, inks or watercolours,
Paper and some drawing materials will be on-hand to purchase on site.
This is a pay what you can afford session, with the suggested ticket price at £12.00 to cover room hire, artist time and materials.
Booking Essential: Eventbrite
Location: Central Park Community Sports Hub, 16 Mayflower Drive, Plymouth, PL2 3DG
This is part of a series of Walk & Draw workshops that explore our wonderful local environment through drawing, hosted by dRAWing Space and in partnership with a range of organisations committed to the environment and increasing access for the health & wellbing of local communities and visitors.
With thanks to the Argyle Community Trust for supporting this initiative