Walk and sketch in the Park- 2017

Walk and sketch in the park is series of seven free walking and sketching events in 7 of Belfast's city parks during this summer. Participants are invited to join artists Sharon Kelly and Cilla Wagner for a gentle walk through the park with regular stops to sketch, draw or watercolour at various locations. Participants will be supported and encouraged by the facilitating artists to observe and visually translate the world around them by using materials provided at the event (pencils, charcoal and wet media such as watercolour and pen/wash). Sketches will be made by observing the surrounding landscape in the immediate park and natural world (flowers, plants and trees) and any architecture of the park (gateways, buildings, bridges). Views from the parks will also provide subject matter for sketching.
The facilitating artists will provide artistic support and encouragement so that participants feel able to try sketching at their own pace. Some demonstration of techniques will take place but this is primarily an enjoyable, participatory event activity.

The WALK & SKETCH sessions in Belfast City Parks take place on Sundays between 3- 5pm on the following dates and locations

SUNDAYS 3- 5pm

11 JUNE BOTANIC PARK, BT7 1LP 18
JUNE BARNETTS DEMESNE PARK, BT9 5PB
23 JULY SIR THOMAS AND LADY DIXON PARK, BT17 9LA
13 AUG VICTORIA PARK, BT4 1JT
20 AUG WATERWORKS, BT14 6NG
03 SEPT CAVEHILL COUNTRY PARK/BELFAST CASTLE, BT15 5GR
17 SEPT ORMEAU PARK, BT7 3GG

Sessions are free but participants should book as places are limited. Basic materials will be provided. Dress for the weather! TO BOOK YOUR PLACE FOR ANY OF THE SESSIONS PLEASE EMAIL or TEXT : wideskies[at]virginmedia.com | 07488554697 (Calls will not be answered)
For more information and images of work see: Facebook 
Image top: Belfast Castle by Menglin Li

This project is supported by a Belfast City Council Parks Grant