Dublin Sketchers Group

Sketches from the Natural History Museum, or the Dead Zoo on Sunday .11th Sept. 2016

A very productive meet up at the Dead Zoo, both inside with the exhibits, and outside in the interesting garden at the entrance from Merrion Square.

By Mary O'C

3 by Des.

6 by Jennifer.

4 By Mary S.

2 by Kieran

4 By Ina.

3 by Alice

2 by Marie-Helene

2 by Dave.

By Maura

By Jane

By Mauro

2 by Adrian

SUNDAY 11 SEPTEMBER - THE DEAD ZOO

Hello all,

On Sunday 11 September we are going to The Natural History Museum (The Dead Zoo) on Merion Square West, Dublin 2.

http://www.museum.ie/Natural-History

If the weather’s fine, some people might like to sketch across the road in Merion Square Park.

The starting point is inside the museum at 2pm. If you can’t find any sketchers at that time don’t worry … and if you’re late you won’t be the only one. It’s Sunday afternoon and we’re not known for our punctuality. Just get started and keep your eyes open for others.

At 4pm we will meet at the Museum entrance and proceed to O’Callaghan’s Mont Clare Hotel for coffee and a chat. New people come along almost every week so don't be shy about introducing yourself.

Dublin Sketchers is FREE – just bring your own drawing materials.

If you would like to join the Dublin Sketcher’s WhattsApp Group, send us your phone number to dublinsketchers@gmail.com and we’ll add you to the list.

Hope to see you there.

Des

Sketches from St Kevins Park, D.8 on Sunday, September 4th 2016

A fine afternoon was spent in St. Kevin's Park, a lovely oasis just off Camden St. on a busy Sunday and secluded from all the noise and bustle nearby!

Chris

Christine

David

Mauro

2 by Des

Jane

Mary O'C

Marie Helene (2)

Mary S. (3)

Sinead

Sunday 4th September - St Kevin's Park, Dublin 8

On Sunday 4^th September we are going to St Kevin’s Park on Camden Row, Dublin 8 (near Whelan’s Pub). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Kevin%27s_Church,_Camden_Row,_Dublin

This quiet park contains an old graveyard and a ruined church. There is also an interesting laneway around the corner called Liberty Lane which contains some to the best artistic graffiti in the city.

The starting point is the entrance to the park at 2pm. If you can’t find any sketchers at that time don’t worry … and if you’re late you won’t be the only one. It’s Sunday afternoon and we’re not known for our punctuality.

At 4pm we will meet at Ryan’s Pub on Camden Street for a coffee and a chat. New people come along almost every week so don't be shy about introducing yourself.

Dublin Sketchers is FREE – just bring your own drawing materials.

Hope to see you there.

Des

On Sunday 28th of August we are going to St Audoen’s Church, High Street, Dublin 8, just past Christchurch and the Dublinia exhibition on the same side of the road. http://www.heritageireland.ie/en/dublin/staudoenschurch/

They are running quite a few events on Sunday as part of National Heritage Week including a drawing competition!

http://heritageweek.heritagecouncil.ie/whats-on/event-details?EventID=1886

So the starting point will be the visitors centre at 2pm, don’t panic if you can’t find anyone to start with, we are not known for our punctuality. Don't worry if you're late, you will be in good company! Just choose something to draw and get stuck in but 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. You need to bring your own paper and pens/pencils etc.

Meet up afterwards for coffee at the Bull and Castle Pub just opposite Christchurch with a red and white stripey theme going on. A bunch of people who look like sketchers will magically appear.

On Sunday the 21st of August we will be making our annual trip to The Ukulele Hooley by The Sea in the People’s Park in Dun Laoaghaire. This is a colourful, fun and free event just a short walk from the Dart Station and the 46A bus Stop.

The Ukulele Hooley: http://ukulelehooley.com

Location: https://www.google.ie/maps/place/People's+Park/@53.2900655,-6.1282789,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xa3d0c9455a185f1!8m2!3d53.2900655!4d-6.1282789

The Dun Laoghaire Harbour swimming race is also taking place on Sunday nearby at the East Pier. http://leinsteropensea.ie/harbour-race/

We’re taking a little bit of a risk with the weather so the back up dry location is The Forty Foot (Weatherspoons) pub which is on the top level of the Pavillion looking over the Seafront. https://www.jdwetherspoon.com/pubs/all-pubs/republic-of-ireland/county-dublin/the-forty-foot-dún-laoghaire

The top floor has a fantastic view of the harbour. There are also various bandstands around in the park itself on the sea front just across the road which is a great place to watch the sea birds and on the east pier.

So, the starting point is the main gate of the People’s Park (Sea end).

Don’t panic if you can’t find anyone to start with, we are not known for our punctuality. Just choose something to draw and get stuck in but 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.

Meet up afterwards for coffee at 4pm in the 40 Foot (Weatherspoons Pub) on the top level of the Pavillion. A bunch of people who look like sketchers will magically appear.

Hope to see you there!