Dublin Sketchers Group

February 8th, Molesworth Street, Dublin 2

On Sunday the 8th of February we will sketch in Molesworth Street, Dublin 2.
Molesworth Street is named after Richard Molesworth, 3rd Viscount Molesworth and was originally an area known as "Molesworth Fields" before being laid out as a street in the 1720s.
One of the most important buildings is Freemasons' Hall, home of the Grand Lodge of Ireland designed by the architect Edward Holmes of Birmingham and completed in 1866 on the site of the townhouse of the first grandmaster, the Earl of Rosse.
Both houses of the Oireachtas are located in Leinster House, Kildare Street (there are good views of Leinster House from Molesworth Street).
E16 Molesworth Street is also home to The Molesworth Gallery, a contemporary art gallery that hosts regular exhibitions by leading Irish and international artists.

We will sketch from 2pm and at 4pm we will meet in the bar in Buswells Hotel on the corner of Molesworth Street and Kildare Street. I have asked them to keep a space for us.

If it’s your first time, please say hello; we’re a friendly bunch. Just bring your materials and look out for people with sketchbooks.

🎨 Dublin Sketchers Drink and Draw

On Monday, February 9, we will meet at 6pm at the Hendrick Hotel in Smithfield for a cosy evening, drawing portraits of each other. The event is free and all are welcome, but please mind:

🖌️ No outside food or drinks. You can buy from the hotel bar.

🖌️ Bring your own art supplies. We recommend dry materials (pencils, pens, pastels, markers) because some of the sketches will be quick.

🖌️ Ideally, each person gets to keep their portraits that other sketchers drew! So please bring a stack of *loose* paper to draw on, to distribute your sketches to the sketchees! We will provide some loose paper as a backup, and if you want to contribute any unused pads of loose paper, you are welcome to do so.

🖌️ Please respect the space and keep it clean. We'll be bringing table covers, but still want to be good guests to the hotel that is generously hosting us free of charge.

🖌️ We'll be posting some photos on social media. If you don't want to appear, please mention to one of the admins

✨See you there! ✨

Sketches from The Pepper Cannister Church, 1st February

Aurelie

Caroline

Gráinne

Mandy

Marie-Hélène

Maya

Mogjan

Neil

Nigel

Pat

Richard

Xavier

Yan Yi

February 1st, St Stephen's/the Pepper CAnister Church., Dublin 2

On Sunday the 1st of February we will sketch St Stephen’s / the Pepper Canister Church D02 HC65 and its environs.
St Stephen’s Church of Ireland sits in the middle of Mount Street Crescent, at the end of Mount Street Upper, and very near the Grand Canal. St Stephen’s is affectionately named “The Pepper Canister” because of its distinctive domed cupola at the top of the tower.
We will sketch from 2pm and at 4pm we will meet in O’Connor’s Pub D2V998 in Mount Street Lower (Mount St Lower is parallel to Mount St Upper and O’Connor’s pub is a 4 minute walk from the Pepper Canister). The library space at the back of the pub is reserved for us.

The forecast is for a dry day but, if it does rain, we can sketch in the pub.

If it’s your first time, please say hello; we’re a friendly bunch. Just bring your materials and look out for people with sketchbooks.

Photo credit: Anglican Church in Dublin

Sketches from Winetavern Street 25th January

Caitriona

Christophe

Frank

Gráinne

John M

Maya

Mogjan

Nigel

Olly

Pat

Shwe

Sonya

Xavier

Paul

January 25th, Winetavern St., Dublin 8

On Sunday 25th January, Dublin Sketchers will sketch in Winetavern Street, D08 TF98 or surrounding areas. From the historic heights of St. Michael's Tower and Christchurch Cathedral to those iconic Dublin doors, there's no shortage of architectural gems to capture.

The forecast predicts temperatures between 6°C and 8°C. It will feel a bit brisker due to the wind chill, and while there’s a chance of morning showers, we’re hopeful for a dry afternoon!

We sketch from about 2 PM and then we’ll meet up at Darkey Kelly’s (D08 PD8W) at 4 PM to enjoy each other's sketches over a drink. I was told Darkey Kelly’s has live music starting at 3 PM—perfect for those who want to practice some live figure drawing!

If it’s your first time, please come say hello; we’re a friendly bunch. Just bring your materials and look out for people with the sketchbooks.

Sketches from St Enda's Park and the Pearse Museum, 18th January

Aurelie

Caroline S

Christophe

Gráinne

John

Maya

Mojgan

Neil

Nigel

Olly

Pat

Peter

Stephen

Susan

Xavier

Yan Yi

January 18th, St. Enda's Park / Pearse Museum

On Sunday 18th January, Dublin Sketchers will sketch in St. Enda's Park in Rathfarnham, Dublin 16. This beautifully maintained green space is home to the Pearse Museum (D16 Y7Y5), which offers an enthralling look into the history of 1916.

For those sketching indoors, please be mindful that space within the museum is limited. We kindly ask you to keep corridors and walkways clear and remain flexible if asked to move to accommodate other visitors. Please note that easels are not permitted indoors, and the museum closes at 4:00 PM.

Getting there:

Bus route 16 is the most direct option. Route 74 is a good alternative (followed by a 9-minute walk), depending on your starting point.

The forecast is roughly 7°C, though the wind chill will make it feel cooler, so wrap up well!

We will meet up at 4pm at The Eden House Gastro Bar, D16 WP70. The pub is a 10–14 minute walk from the museum, and a table is reserved under the name Morgan.

If it’s your first time, please come say hello—we are a friendly bunch! Just bring your own materials and look out for people with sketchbooks.

We sketch from about 2pm and then meet up around 4pm for a chat and a drink and to enjoy each other's sketches.