Photo by Sue Clegg

Photo: Sue Clegg


Let's Draw Leicester - 2017

The first Urban Sketchers Leicester sketchcrawl is coming up on 30th September 2017 visiting Town Hall Square and Joe Orton Square plus surrounding areas.

The day is free of charge, no need to book, just turn up with your art materials. All welcome but you should be self sufficient and kids need to be looked after by parents.

Key times and meeting points for the day:

10am – Town Hall Square - Meet at the entrance railings to Bishop Street Methodist Church (10a Bishop Street, Town Hall Square, Leicester, LE1 6AF) and draw the surrounding buildings. We can draw inside this wonderful church for free particularly if raining.

12.30pm – Meet at the fountain nearby at Town Hall Square, (Leicester, LE1 9BG) to look at drawings done and take a group photograph. If raining, meet nearby inside Bishop St. Methodist Church.

1.00pm - Lunch for those interested. Location TBC.

2pm – Joe Orton Square. Meet up at the entrance of the Curve Theater (60 Rutland St, Leicester LE1 1SB) and draw surrounding area. We can draw under the shelter here or they are happy for us to draw inside if raining for free. 

4.30pm – Look at drawings and group photo or inside if raining at the entrance of the Exchange Bar. (50 Rutland St, Leicester, LE1 1RD opposite Curve theatre).

4.45 onwards - Exchange Bar for coffee/ drinks and a chat. If busy, we may be downstairs in the cellar but have to be out from there by 6pm.

This day is run by Emma Fitzpatrick.