Dublin Sketchers Christmas Meetup Sunday 19th!

Hi all,

Next Sunday we are going to visit the Christmas Markets in the Docklands for a Christmas meetup with some nice atmosphere! Hope you can all make it - we will meet at the entrance on the Luas side - as many of us will most likely get the Luas down!

Those who want to sketch for a while can do that - there should be lots to see - as well as the Docklands area in general. There is then also the mulled wine.. which may keep some of you in the markets area. Meet up again at 4pm in the lower part of the market - by the stage area!

As this is our last meetup before the holidays, Happy Christmas to those who won't be able to make it this Sunday and we will see you in the New Year!

See you Sunday!

Tracy

Some sketches from today at "The Bank".

Harry.

 Music at "The Bank"

Mary

                                                                                   

 At the bar in "The Bank"

Bronze heads of 1916 leaders.

The Bank on College Green 2pm Sunday December 12

Ok so We're off to the Bank pub on College Green to keep warm this Sunday 12 december at
2pm.

It's shown above here in between the Bank of Ireland building and the Londis, it's technically on College Green as it runs into Dame Street. It's architecturally and aesthetically interesting enough inside with people generally sitting still over pints long enough to get in some figure sketching.

Anyone new just look out for people with sketchbooks please! We stay in the pub for coffee or drinks or whatever at 4pm as normal. Look forward to seeing some of you there. Place does pretty reasonable food too.

Here are some pics thanks to Mary http://www.bankoncollegegreen.com/gallery2.html

Regards,

James

Sunday 12th Dec....

Enjoyed today....A few people liked the idea of being in a pub next week...The Bank (or is it The Banker) on Dame Street proved to be a good spot before when we were there. Spacious, with interesting architecture and plenty of people roving about....Just an idea.

Jessica

Sunday 5 December2010 Cafe Kylemore Sketches

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Kylemore Cafe, Stephen's Green Shopping Centre @2pm Sunday 5th

Hi all,

This Sunday we will meet in the Kylemore Cafe, which is upstairs in the Stephen's Green Shopping Centre. Views out over the Grafton St/Stephen's Green area should be nice with the snow, or for those who want to brave the elements you can warm up inside afterwards with a hot coffee and phamtagously browse the buffet counters!

Meet at 2pm as usual, at the entrance to Kylemore upstairs. Have a sketchpad out and you will be recognised. If you're late - just look for the arty bunch and don't be shy - everyone is very welcome to come along.

Hope you are all staying in out of the cold - stay safe!

Tracy

Brrrr - ideas for Sunday?

Well is it cold enough for ye?! I think this week it is obvious we'll have to stay indoors.. but.. where?! Ideas please!

Tracy

Calling all sketchers - Art donations wanted. Barnardos Fundraiser Night - Monday, 20th December, 2010 at 7pm. 191 Pearse St.Trinity Arts Workshop.

Calling all sketchers and life drawers.

A Fundraiser in aid of Barnardos children's charity will be held at the Trinity Arts Workshop in 191 Pearse St. studios (Opp. O'neills bar) on Monday, 20th december, 2010 at 7pm.

Donations of drawings & sketches are kindly requested from artists of the life drawing class and the Dublin Sketchers group, past and present, and will be exhibited and sold/auctioned at a minimum price to raise funds for barnardos.

Anyones participation in this event will be greatly appreciated.

Hopefully it will be an enjoyable evening and maybe even a great opportunity for family and friends to buy a beautiful original drawing as an xmas gift and support a worthwhile charity as well. We will probably be heading over to O'Neills for a pint afterwards so it should be a bit of craic too.

Work will be collected from artists before Friday 17th December by fellow sketcher Carmel at the end of the next couple of Sunday sessions or alternatively you can give them to me James if I'm about, or drop them into the Trinity life drawing studio on Pearse Street. Thankyou for reading! Stay warm and safe folks!

National Museum Kildare St. @2pm Sunday 28th

This Sunday we will meet at 2pm inside the main door of the National Museum on Kildare Street. Meet again at 4pm for some coffee at the cafe in the Museum. There are lots of exhibits in the Museum - something for everyone! It has been ages since we have visited so I'm sure it will be great to take a good look around.

Everyone welcome - if you haven't met up with us before just have a sketchpad in your hand and you'll be spotted!

Enjoy!

Tracy

Next Sunday - where to visit?

Well - where would you like to visit next Sunday? All ideas welcome please!

Tracy

Science Gallery, Sun. 21st.Nov. Some of the Sketches done.

      

 Left:  Watercolour Sketch of Exhibit by Chris.

                                                                       Sketch  from the Gallery Cafe, by Eva.

Pen sketch of Pearse St. from the Gallery, by Maura.

 Left: Pencil sketch of the Old Academy, Pearse St. by Nuala                                                                                                         Right: Sketch from the Gallery by Philip.

  

Sketch of Visitor, by Tom.                           Sketch towards the Bridge  from the Gallery by Mary

Science Gallery - Pearse Street @2pm Sunday 21st

Hi all!

This Sunday we will visit the Science Gallery - as we haven't visited in ages. We will meet up at 2pm inside the main doors and immerse ourselves in their Green Machine project which sounds really interesting!

All newcomers welcome - should be a different day out and the Science Gallery have been very inviting so I'm sure it will be a lovely day.

Enjoy!
Tracy

Ideas for Sunday?

Where to this Sunday - any ideas folks?

Tracy

Nat.Gal. Sunday 14th Nov. Some sketches done.

Note:  Please click on images to enlarge!   

Three Sketches by Eva, after paintings by Jack B.Yeats in the N.Gal.

2 sketches by Mandy, the second one is of the Exhib. by NCAD Embroidery Students based on the |Metsu Exhibition.

Sketches by Deirdre from the N.Gal.

 Left: Sketch by Colm of
the  Bernard Shaw Statue.

                                                                Right: Sketch by Clare.

 

Sketch by Mary                                                                                               Sketch by
                                                                                                                         Balazs

                                                                                                       

Sketch by  Maura.                                                                         Sketch by Francoise

National Art Gallery - 2pm this Sunday 14th

Hi all,

This Sunday we will meet at the Merrion Square entrance to the National Art Gallery - at 2pm. This is the entrance to the older part of the Gallery and from there you can disperse and enjoy whichever areas of the Gallery you wish.

Meet up again at 4pm at the lovely café over in the new wing of the Gallery.

Hope to see you there!

Tracy