Green Sketching for families with artist Sharon Drew

GREEN SKETCHING:

FREE all-weather outdoor sketching at Nature’s Throne, Middlesex Filter Beds Nature Reserve, by the River Lea.

SAT 11 MAY 10:30-12:30 FAMILIES (8 family groups max) - Children and adults sketch together.

Parents/Guardians must remain on-site to supervise and be responsible for their children at all times.

Spending time immersed in the landscape and drawing from observation means seeing and noticing nature in ways we just don't do otherwise. To give time and attention and respond by drawing helps to create a deeper awareness of and connection to the natural world.

Green Sketching is particularly suited to beginners or those who lack confidence in drawing, the process and experimental attitude is key rather than the end result. However, those with more experience are also welcome to explore this approach to outdoor sketching.

This session will run whatever the weather, so appropriate clothing and footwear is essential. All art materials and equipment are provided.

Getting there:

From the bus stop opposite Lee Valley Ice Centre, walk along Lea Bridge Road to The Princess of Wales pub, and follow the towpath along the River Lea. Cross the footbridge to Middlesex Filter Beds Nature Reserve and meet up by Nature’s Throne (at 'Hackney Henge'): ///Occurs.Locals.Artist

East London Waterworks Park assistants will be available at the bus stops next to and opposite the ice centre from 10.15am to help direct you to the event location (see map above).

Transport:

By BUS: 55 & 56: to Lee Valley Ice Centre

By TRAIN: nearest station is Lea Bridge

By BICYCLE: follow the River Lea towpath (on the Capital Ring route)

Want to know more about Green Sketching? Read this review of a previous event led by Sharon Drew in The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2020/nov/04/drawing-trip-sketching-in-lockdown-epping-forest-london

You can also read this blog of the last Green Sketching event hosted by East London Waterworks Park.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Nature’s Throne, Capital Ring, London, United Kingdom