Green Sketch Club - Sizergh Estate, Kendal
About this Event
'Green sketching is a tool for slowing down and seeing nature’s beauty. It combines the benefits of mindfulness, nature connection and creativity in one simple, affordable activity. The quality of your sketch is irrelevant. It’s the looking and noticing that matters.' Dr Ali Foxon, Creator of the Green Sketching movement
Join Karen and Helen for a couple of hours of calm and creativity on a gentle wander through woodland (with an ancient yew), orchards and meadows on the Sizergh Estate, stopping to sketch and paint at scenic spots.
You'll be free to wander and fill your sketch book but we'll start with some simple drawing exercises for those who want to warm up, and there will be tips and prompts along the way. NB All paths are accessible and there will be the option of buying refreshments at the NT cafe at the end of the event.
- Pencils and paints will be available to share.
- The focus is always on enjoying the process rather than the finished result, so there's no obligation to share and compare your sketches and doodles!
- You'll discover how sketching in nature can help to bring calm into our busy lives.
- Suitable for all abilities from beginners to accomplished artists.
We will provide:
- A variety of art materials to play with
- Optional drawing exercises to warm up, plus tips and guidance along the way
- Small sketch books can be purchased for £1 if required
- Wet weather options
What to bring:
- Clothing and shoes suitable for the weather(sun hat/waterproofs?)
- Small sketchbook (if you have one), pencil and/or drawing pen
- A light folding chair or stool if you prefer not to stand too long whilst drawing
- Bottle of water and snacks
Meeting Place
The exact meeting place will be shared after you've booked your place.
Suggested Donation: £5 to cover admin and shared art materials
Parking There is a car parking fee of £6.50 for 2 hours/£8 for 4 hours if you're not an NT member BUT car share is available from Kendal on a first come first served basis. Please message Karen on 07854 751169 to reserve your place.
Your Hosts
This event will be led by Karen Bentley-Brown and Helen Pateman
- Karen is a purposeful business and wellbeing coach, founder of Simply Repair South Lakes and Future Fixers CIC and a Green Sketch Ambassador. She has a passion for connecting people with nature and with themselves. She loves to share her experiences of sketching nature, journalling and mindful mending.
- Helen is an artist, maker and cook. She is the co-founder of Kendal People's Cafe and passionate about helping to create a kinder, greener, fairer world.
Green sketching: It's about enjoying the process
We had a lovely time at Noble's Rest in July and will definitely go back!
Noble's Rest, Maude's Meadow, Town View Allotments & St Thomas' Church
The pond at Hylands
Sketching around Kendal Castle
Fun at the allotments
In the conservatory at Sprint Mill
Sketching at Sprint Mill
Where is it happening?
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