Sketch And Cafe - Bird & Blend Tea Co

Thu Jan 29 2026 at 10:30 am to 12:30 pm UTC+00:00

Bird & Blend Tea Co. | Manchester

Sketch & Cafe
Publisher/HostSketch & Cafe
Sketch And Cafe - Bird & Blend Tea Co
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We chill, chat & sketch in cafes around Manchester, UK. Creatives from hobbyists to pro are welcome.
About this Event

WELCOME

Sketch & Cafe runs a series of not-for-profit meet ups for creatives at all levels to chat, chill and sketch in different cafes around Manchester, UK. It's a cafe tour for creatives who want to meet similar minded people, hang out and make space for drawing for the sake of enjoyment. Upcoming events & updates are posted on instagram.

WHO'S IT FOR:

  • Anyone who wants to draw, whether you're just starting or pro, all levels are welcomed.
  • It's a space to simply be you, play & explore. No negative comparison allowed.
  • A chance to meet similar minded people.
  • Introverts? Check out some feedback from the previous event below.
  • Foodies & cafe lovers.

WHAT MATERIALS TO BRING?

  • Anything you'd like to practice with or try out (keep it simple to start)

COST:

  • Recommended donation: £8 + eventbrite fee. - Times can be rough, but that's when connection is needed more than ever. To keep these meet ups accessible it'll be kept as a donation based meet up.
  • Pay for your own food and/or drinks.

FACILITATOR:

Hi I'm Jenny, I write, illustrate and make videos sharing my art journey on youtube (spottedjournal). I'm a foodie who loves to explore and always up for a deep and meaningful conversation. I believe it's never too late to build a life we love.Being a creative can get lonely and I noticed a lot of us feel similar. That's why I created Sketch & Cafe, a space where sketchers hang out, draw without judgement & chat over cake & cuppas. You can find out more about me here and watch how I built Sketch & Cafe in this video.

HOW TO JOIN:

  • Book your seat here on eventbrite, bring something to draw with & come along, that's it.
  • Drop-in If you're around, feel free to come and check whether there's last minute spaces, we will try to squeeze you in, you can donate upon arrival.
  • Cancellations - Letting me know that you can't make it 7 days before the event, will allow another creative to join. Please email [email protected] asap, so I can let others know there's space.

EVENT FEEDBACK:

“As a first timer in these events, I was treated with the most respect and given a warm welcome like I had been attending daily. A perfect pace and swaps to meet everone at least once which is great. The environment is filled with positivity and authenticity amongst the creatives that were there. My goal was to meet and enjoy the company of other artists/creatives and it was successful in every way. This has boosted my love for all things creatives & especally doodling on a notepad like when I was younger”- IG: @Wu.Creative

“I was nervous going to my first sketch and cafe session, but I really didn't need to be as everyone was so lovely and helpful and encouraging. It was so inspiring seeing the range of work everyone was producing and it felt so relaxed too. I was made to feel very welcome and had such a great time. My only criticism is that it went too fast. Can't wait to go again!”- IG: @Tania_Lawrence_Art

This is genuinely one of the warmest spaces I’ve found in Manchester. Pure good relaxed energy. Jenny has really curated the events for people to both casually socialize and also explore more inventive ways to sketch. It’s truly a no judgment zone and I love it. That and the cute cafés- it’s perfect!” - IG: @SelfAllyTherapy

SKETCHBOOKS IN COVER IMAGE PHOTO BY:(left clockwise) @draw.it.au @pitahpat @spottedjournal

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Bird & Blend Tea Co., 57 Church Street, Manchester, United Kingdom

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