Dublin Sketchers get together every Sunday afternoon in Dublin to sketch. We go to a different place each week. Check here before hand to see where we are off to. Come along if you fancy it! We start sketching from 2pm and meet at 4pm for a drink and chat. We are part of the global Urban Sketchers community.
Invitation by Marsh Library to draw
As part of Bealtaine, Marsh Library are inviting people to go and sketch there. It is closed Sunday's so we won't be going there as a group. I know the hours won't suit a lot of people because of work hours but here are the details for those who are interested.
24th April National Gallery
On Sunday the 24th April Dublin Sketchers are going to the National Gallery. There is an exhibition of 10 Da Vinci sketches. If you are interested in this exhibition, the website says you should book a ticket at website below. The tickets are free but they want to control numbers.
There is also going to be a march/parade going from Merrion Sq to O Connell st which starts at 2pm that is related to 1916. If the weather is nice and it's not too crowded, you could possibly try and draw people at that.
The starting point for sketching is at 2pm is the entrance of the gallery. Here are the websites www.nationalgallery.ie and http://www.reclaim1916.ie/
From 4pm, we'll gather for a coffee at the cafe of gallery. A bunch of people who look like sketchers will magically appear.Since it's 100 years since the proclamation, your optional challenge is to imagine the past so maybe draw people in clothes from the past.
Callout: If there are any members interested in picking the places for May, can you talk to me or Jessica on Sunday or email dublinsketchers@gmail.com.
If anyone is interested in drawing tomorrow Saurday 23rd, there is a drawing group who go drawing in various parts of the country. They will be in Dublin this weekend and have invited any interested members to join them. Tomorrow they are going to the experimental archaeology centre in UCD. They are meeting at 12. There is a map of meeting point on their facebook page. https://www.facebook.
I hope to see you on Sunday
Mandy
Sketches from Farmleigh 17th April
Here are some images from last week. If anyone was at Farmleigh and didn't see us at 4, if you want your sketches on the blog, you can send them to dublinsketchers@gmail.com. Also if anyone is interested in being the person who picks the places for May, talk to Mandy or Jessica or email us. Thanks.
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| Balazs |
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| John C |
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| Mary S |
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17th April- Farmleigh
On Sunday the 17th April Dublin Sketchers are going to Experience Japan Day at Farmleigh in the Phoenix Park. There will be a few performers or stalls that you can draw although if you prefer somewhere less crowded, the walled gardens and sunken garden are quite peaceful. There are not many benches though so if you have a picnic blanket or fold up chair or stool, it might be a good idea to bring it with you.
The starting point at 2pm is at the front of Farmleigh House.
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 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 a coffee at Boathouse cafe, which is on the grounds of Farmleigh. A bunch of people who look like sketchers will magically appear.
This week's optional challenge is to try creating something that looks anime in style.
If you need directions have a look at www.farmleigh.ie or the events website which is www.experiencejapan.ie There is also a bus running between Farmleigh and Parkgate st for a fee of €1 each way. More details on the event website.
Hope to see you there!
Mandy
Sketches from The Hugh Lane Gallery on Sunday 10th April 2016
Some very interesting exhibitions in the Hugh Lane, and we were delighted to see their new gallery layout as several exhibitions were all on the Ground Floor level. I am always interested in the materials used by the different artists, so I have indicated what I think was used for each sketch.
John C (watercolour)
Kieran (pencil)
Mauro (Bic Biro Sketch)
Patricia ( watercolour)
Linda (Pen and wash)
Mary S (Pastel)
Jessica (Pen and Colour pencil)
Gerry (Pencil)
Mary O'C (Pilot G-tech 04, pen)
John C (watercolour)
Kieran (pencil)
Mauro (Bic Biro Sketch)
Patricia ( watercolour)
James (Colour pencil)
Linda (Pen and wash)
Mary S (Pastel)
Jessica (Pen and Colour pencil)
Gerry (Pencil)
Mary O'C (Pilot G-tech 04, pen)
Sunday 10th April-Hugh Lane
Hello Sketchers
This Sunday, the 10th April, we will go to Hugh Lane Gallery. www.hughlane.ie
The starting point at 2pm is at the entrance.
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 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 a coffee at the old music shop (formerly Waltons) on North Frederick st -come out of the gallery and go left and its on the other side of the road. A bunch of people who look like sketchers will magically appear.
The website for the cafe is www.theoldmusicshop.ie
Mandy
Photos from Stephens Green and invitation
There are some photos below from last week at Stephens Green. I want to mention an invitation from another drawing group called Sceitse. They organize different drawing expeditions around Ireland and they are coming up to Dublin on the 23rd of April and they have asked if any Dublin sketchers want to join them. They are planning on going to Experimental Archaeological centre in UCD at noon that day, possibly into town afterwards to the Wax Museum and then they are planning on going to Dr Sketchys afterwards. If you are interested check out their facebook page for more information. https://www.facebook.com/groups/sceitse/?ref=ts&fref=ts and if you are interested in the Dr Sketchys, you may need to book your tickets in advance at http://drsketchyireland.com/events/dr-sketchys-dublin-23rd-april-2016/ Some of the people may join us the 24th.
On Sunday the 3rd April Dublin Sketchers are going to Stephens Green shopping centre
The starting point at 2pm is the entrance of the shopping centre.
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 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. If the weather is nice, the park is good to sketch in. If not, there are a few food places and benches in the shopping centre that can be good to sketch from.
From 4pm, we'll gather for a coffee at the food hall on 2nd floor of the centre. A bunch of people who look like sketchers will magically appear.
This week's optional challenge is to include an Easter or St Patricks day decoration that is still on display.
Hope to see you there!
Mandy
Dublin Sketchers - Easter Break - Back Sunday 3rd April
Just to say there will be no Sunday Sketching over the Easter Weekend. We will be back Sunday 3rd April so check back here nearer the time to see where the next destination is.
In the meantime have a lovely weekend and don't eat too much chocolate.
Thanks, and looking for someone to arrange locations in May
A sunny day in Pearse Museum and we all ventured out into the open air to sketch.
A big thanks to Jessica, Sally and Liz for organising the weekly locations in January, February and March. We're looking for someone to organise the locations for May... Just email dublinsketchers @ gmail dot com if you want to volunteer.
Thanks
A big thanks to Jessica, Sally and Liz for organising the weekly locations in January, February and March. We're looking for someone to organise the locations for May... Just email dublinsketchers @ gmail dot com if you want to volunteer.
Thanks
Sunday 20th March Dublin Sketchers are going to the Pearse Museum Rathfarnham
On Sunday the 20th March Dublin Sketchers are going all topical and visiting the Pearse Museum in St Enda's Park.
We'll meet at 2pm at the entrance to the museum.
The museum is free to get in but if you prefer nature to history as your subject, there are decent surroundings in the park to sketch.
Here's the website:
The number 16 bus goes there - get off at the stop opposite the park on Grange Road.
From 4pm, we'll gather for a coffee at the on-site coffee shop.
If you haven't been before keep your eyes open for anyone carrying a sketch book and come and say hello. Don't worry if you're late, most of us usually are!
Hope to see you there!
Liz
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Sunday 13th March Dublin Sketchers are going to the Science Gallery
On Sunday the 13th March Dublin Sketchers are going to the Science Gallery at Trinity College. There is a brand new exhibition just opened about the Future of Farming called Field Test. Expect the usual innovative and off-the-wall exhibits.
We'll meet at 2pm at the entrance to the gallery.
From 4pm, we'll gather for a coffee at Il Caffe Di Napoli on Westland Row.
This week's optional challenge is to capture the interaction between a gallery attendant explaining something in the exhibition and anyone listening!
If the weather is nice... it's possible... you may want to wander around the grounds of Trinity and capture the essence of spring in the air...
If you haven't been before keep your eyes open for anyone carrying a sketch book and come and say hello. Don't worry if you're late, most of us usually are!
Hope to see you there!
Liz
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Sunday 6th March we are going to the Dead Zoo!
If it's good enough for Adele, it's good enough for us...
On Sunday the 6th of March Dublin Sketchers are going to the Natural History Museum aka the Dead Zoo.
We'll meet at 2pm at the entrance.
http://www.museum.ie/Natural-History
Feel free to wander over to Merrion Square if the weather's good to capture in a sketch the increasingly tree-less views. And to spot which statues have been moved to where??
From 4pm, we'll gather for a coffee or a pint at O'Donoghue's on Merrion Row.
http://www.odonoghues.ie/
This week's optional challenge is to draw two unlikely animals together on the same page.
If you haven't been before keep your eyes open for anyone carrying a sketch book and come and say hello. Don't worry if you're late, most of us usually are!
Hope to see you there!
Liz
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On Sunday the 28th February the Dublin Sketchers are going to the Dublin Flea Market
On Sunday the 28th February the Dublin Sketchers are going to the Dublin Flea Market, Newmarket Street, Dublin 8. We will meet at the entrance of the Dublin food Co-op. Please visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1519368085034135/ or https://www.dublinfood.coop for further information.
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. Don't worry if you're late, most of us usually are! You need to bring your own paper and pens/pencils etc.
We'll meet again at 4pm at the Teeling Whiskey Coffee Shop nearby. A bunch of people who look like sketchers will magically appear.
This week's optional challenge is to sketch your idea of a good bargain!
On Sunday the 21st February the Dublin Sketchers are going to the Powerscourt Centre
On Sunday the 21st February the Dublin Sketchers are going to the Powerscourt Centre, just off Grafton Street. We will meet at 2pm at the South William Street entrance. Please visit http://www.powerscourtcentre.ie for further information.
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. Don't worry if you're late, most of us usually are! You need to bring your own paper and pens/pencils etc.
We'll meet again at 4pm at the Pepper Pot Cafe on the 2nd Floor. A bunch of people who look like sketchers will magically appear.
This week's optional challenge is to sketch a busy shopper.
Hope to see you there!
On Sunday the 14th February Dublin Sketchers are going to the Chester Beatty Library
On Sunday the 14th February the Dublin Sketchers are going to the Chester Beatty Library.
We will meet at 2pm inside the main entrance. Please visit http://www.cbl.ie for further information.
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. Don't worry if you're late, most of us usually are! You need to bring your own paper and pens/pencils etc.
We'll meet again at 4pm at the silk road kitchen inside the gallery. A bunch of people who look like sketchers will magically appear.
This week's optional challenge is to incorporate the Chinese New Year into your drawing.
Apologies for the late post.
Hope to see you there!
Contribution to the cost of the website
Dublin Sketchers has been going for nearly 8 years, and keeps going by everyone helping out.
We have to pay an annual fee for our website.
Sunday 7th February Irish Museum of Modern Art
On Sunday the 7th February Dublin Sketchers are going to the Irish Museum of Modern Art.
The starting point at 2pm is at the reception area outside the bookshop.
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 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 at the IMMA Coffee shop to check out each other's work. A bunch of people who look like sketchers will magically appear.
This week's optional challenge is to sketch looking as much as you can at the object rather than your sketch book.
Hope to see you there!
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