Walk and sketch in the park

Walk and sketch in the park is series of 8 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.

SUNDAYS 3- 5pm

30 June Botanic Park BT7 1LP

07 July Cavehill Country Park/Belfast Castle BT15 5GR

21 July Clement Wilson Park BT9 5YN

11 Aug Waterworks BT14 6NG

18 Aug Sir Thomas & lady Dixon Park BT17 9LA

25 Aug Victoria Park BT4 1JT 08 September Ormeau Park BT7 3GG

22 Sept Botanic Park BT7 1LP

Booking essential email: wideskies@virginmedia.com

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
Text: 07488554697 (Calls will not be answered)

This project is funded by a Park Grant from Belfast City Council