Sketches from Dubray Books Grafton Street and the Dead zoo


A few sketchers headed out for an some sketching on Wednesday to a café and the Natural History Museum. And some did both.

Róisín (2)


Marie S. Marie L. and Mary







Pat (3)



Marie-Hélène 


Sunday 2 February - Dublin Castle State Apartments

On Sunday 2 February, Dublin Sketchers are going to the State Apartments in Dublin Castle


Jenny, Cormac and Elizabeth from the OPW have kindly made special arrangements so that Dublin Sketchers can get into the State Apartments for free.   
All you need to do is go to the security desk near the lockers and let them know you're with Dublin Sketchers. Normally, backpacks are not allowed inside the State Apartments, but we will be allowed with small backpacks.

As there are paid guided tours in the State Apartments, bear in mind that large groups may appear all of a sudden. As always, be respectful of staff and paying guests and pick spots that do not block the general flow of the tours. There are lots of gorgeous rooms to work in, with fabulous views to the courtyards. Also, please be mindful of the interiors and for those who use watercolours, it’s probably best to just use water brushes, as you will not be able to bring water containers into the rooms. Also, just stating the obvious, but no oils, acrylics or charcoal are allowed in. If in doubt about anything, please check with a member of staff.

If it’s your first time out and you can’t spot anyone who looks like a sketcher at 2pm, just choose something to draw and get stuck in. Keep your eyes open for anyone carrying a sketchbook and say hello. New people come along almost every week so don't be shy about introducing yourself.  It's a friendly gathering and you'll get to know us over coffee from 4pm. Don't worry if you're late, most of us usually are! You need to bring your own paper and pens/pencils etc.

Here's a website about Dublin Castle: http://www.dublincastle.ie/visit/

From 4pm, we'll gather for coffee at the Dublin Castle Terrace Café(inside the same building). A bunch of people who look like sketchers will magically appear.


Photo by Adrian Grycuk - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0 pl, Link
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Sketches from the Chinese New Year Festival, at the Fruit & Veg. Market 26th Jan


                                                     Alice

                                                               Zanya


2 by Irina

                                                             Pat





                                                  6 by Con O'S


                                                                      2 by Mariana

                                                        Guilherme


                                                                   4 By Olly

2 by Mary O'C

                                                                                                               




                                                              2  by  Mandy

                                                                      Mauro

                                                                 Sabina


                                                                2 By Marie Helene

                                                                Paddy

                                                              Pat  McA

                                                             Caitriona


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                                                       3  by Betty             

                                                    Caroline

Sunday 26th January – Chinese Festival at the Fruit & Veg Market

This Sunday Dublin Sketchers will gather at the Fruit and Veg Market, where a Chinese festival will be held to celebrate Chinese New Year.


We will start at the main entrance at around 2pm.

If it’s your first time out and you can’t spot anyone at 2pm, just choose something to sketch and get stuck in. Keep your eyes open for anyone carrying a sketchbook and say hello. We're a friendly bunch who you’ll get to know over a drink from 4pm.

The meeting at 4pm for our usual drink or coffees will be at McNeill's Pub (140 Capel St, North City, Dublin, D01 F9R2).


Don't worry if you're late, most of us usually are! You need to bring your own paper and pens/pencils etc.

Hope to see you there!

Sketches from the Marker Hotel Wed 15th Jan

A sneaky Wednesday morning sketch in the Marker Hotel.

                                                                Roisin

Roisin

                                                   Chris

                                                             Pat McA

Pat McA

                                                               Marie-Helene

                                                       Marie-Helene

                                                        Kate

                                                             Deniz

                                                       Sheila