On Sunday
the 5th
of March Dublin Sketchers
are going to the State Apartments in Dublin Castle
The starting
point at 2pm is at the State Apartments, which is in the upper courtyard (to
your right when you come into Dublin Castle via the Dame Street entrance), and
the entrance is on the left in the courtyard
Jenny
Papassotiriou from the OPW has kindly made special arrangements so that Dublin
Sketchers can get into the State Apartments for free. In order to avoid non-sketchers jumping on
the bandwagon, you may be asked to show your sketchbook, or just say that you
received the information via the Dublin Sketchers blog.
You may be
given a wristband at the entrance, so that the staff within the State
Apartments know who we are.
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 waterbrushes, as you will not be able to bring water
containers into the rooms. If in doubt about anything, please check with Jenny
or another 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 nice 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.
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.
This week's
optional challenge is to draw a chandelier
Hope to see
you there!
Marie-Hélène
Dublin
Sketchers
