August 2024 – Postman’s Park

Let’s Draw Postman’s Park on Saturday 10th August 2024 Postman’s Park opened in 1880 on the former churchyard and burial ground of St Botolph’s Aldersgate church. Over the next 20 years, it expanded to include the adjacent burial grounds of Christ Church Greyfriars and St Leonard, Foster Lane, along with the site of demolished housing.  In 1900, …

May 2024 – Brompton Cemetery

Beyond the bustling heart of London, nestled in the leafy embrace of Kensington, lies Brompton Cemetery. A canvas not of brick and mortar, but of moss-kissed headstones, towering cedars, and the ghosts of stories whispered on the wind. Here, mortality meets artistry, inviting urban sketchers to capture the melancholic beauty, the intricate details, and the …

April 2024 – Hampstead

Let’s draw Hampstead on Sunday 28 April 2024 In April we are sketching Hampstead village with its charming cobbled streets, beautiful houses, and quaint nooks and crannies. Although it has no major tourist landmarks, this quiet corner of North London is surely one of the city’s most attractive locations. Your leaders who will be there …