The third annual UK Urban Sketching Event this year is in
Stoke-on-Trent. It runs from Friday 7
June to Sunday 9 June 2019. This is an
opportunity to draw and socialise with loads of sketchers from all over the UK.
This is the third year that this wonderful event will be run, this time in the
historically fascinating city of Stoke-on-Trent. The Potteries area with the
rich heritage of the 'six towns' will make for an excellent sketching location!
The event is free of charge and everyone is welcome. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an
adult. Make your own accommodation arrangements,
and just turn up with your sketching kit.
The event is organised by Urban Sketchers Stoke-on-Trent
PROGRAMME
Friday 7 June 5 pm – 7.30 pm
Stoke Minster: This is around a ten minute walk from the station. Meet at
the church. There are opportunities for
sketching inside the church, or in the surrounding area, including views of
King's Hall, and the Spode rose garden. Throw-down at 7.30 pm. There are places to eat and drink in Stoke.
Saturday morning 10.30 am – 12.30
Burslem School of Art: This is accessible by bus, or train
(Longport train station), which is about fifteen minutes by foot. Meet outside
the Burslem School of Art. From there, you can also view the Wedgwood
Institute - two impressive historic buildings.
Saturday afternoon 2 pm – 4 pm
Station Street, Longport: Accessible from the previous
sketch location in Burslem by foot, or from Longport station. Meet at "The Waiting Room" art
gallery on Station Road, where there is access to toilets and refreshments. From here, you can sketch the Chimney shop, or walk along the canal to
Middleport Pottery (around a ten minute walk). Many parts of Middleport are
free, or you can pay a small fee to access all areas. Follow directions on the
map, which will be provided, to find Longport train station, where we will have
the throw-down.
Sunday Morning 10.30am – 12.30
The Potteries Museum, Hanley: Accessible by bus. Meet
outside the Potteries Museum and Art Gallery, Bethesda Street, Hanley,
Stoke-on-Trent. You can sketch inside the museum, or outside, where there is a
statue of Arnold Bennett, and views of historical buildings such as the
Bethesda Chapel. You'll be spoilt for choice, with interesting buildings, old
and new, in this area. The throw-down will take place by the Arnold Bennett
statue, if dry.
Alternatively, for further information telephone 07450
311759
