Exhibition Programme

22–30 March 2025 | The Art Pavilion, Mile End

Discover London through the eyes of Urban Sketchers in a vibrant exhibition featuring on-location sketches. Explore the artwork, experience live demonstrations, and connect with a global community of artists capturing the cities they live in.

Join In!

SketchWalks – Grab your sketchbook and explore London with us.
Live Demonstrations – Watch and learn from experienced urban sketchers.
Group Activities – Book a guided tour with an urban sketching session.

Programme of Events

SketchWalks (11 AM–3:30 PM)

For each Sketchwalk, we’ll meet at 10:45 AM at the entrance of the Art Pavilion (w3w ///woof.tricky.vibe) before heading to the designated sketching location at 11 AM. The Sketchwalk lead will guide the group there, but you’re welcome to make your own way if you prefer—just check the w3w link for each location.

The first throwdown will be at 1 PM at the sketching spot, where we’ll gather to share our work. The second throwdown will be at 3:30 PM back at the Art Pavilion. Feel free to return at your own pace—see you there!

📍 Saturday 22 March – Tredegar Square W3W: ///bands.stroke.goat
📍 Sunday 23 March – Mile End Park W3W: ///woof.tricky.vibe
📍 Saturday 29 March – Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park W3W: ///card.voting.racks
📍 Sunday 30 March – Mile End Road/Bow Road W3W: ///quite.safe.hike

Live demonstrations

All live demonstrations are free to attend—no booking is required, just show up! Whether you’re an experienced artist or a beginner, these sessions are a great opportunity to watch and learn. Basic art materials (paper and pencils) will be provided for those who’d like to join in, or feel free to bring your materials. Come along, get inspired, and enjoy urban sketching!

Sunday 23rd March	2:00–3:00 PM	Rick Shands	Perspective primer	A practical demo covering the essentials of perspective in urban sketching, with tips on capturing depth and structure in your sketches.
Sunday 23rd March	3:00–4:00 PM	Suzanne Abraham	Pen, Ink & Watercolour	Watch as Suzanne sketches a scene near The Art Pavilion in pen, then enhances it with a watercolor wash to capture mood and atmosphere. Includes a brief process explanation and Q&A.
Thursday 27th March	3:00–4:00 PM	Annabel Wood	Draw what you see	A hands-on demo focused on observing and simplifying a scene, helping you capture what’s in front of you with confidence and expression.
Friday 28th March	3:00–4:00 PM	Chris Green	Ink and watercolour	Explore the dynamic combination of ink and watercolour to bring your sketches to life with depth and vibrancy.
Saturday 29th March	2:00  –3:00 PM	Agnese Aljēna, Daina Domašūte, and Masha Zurikova – Deep Deep Light watercolours	Sketching Together: One Place, Three Perspectives	Agnese, Daina, and Masha share the joy of sketching side by side—capturing the same scene in entirely different ways. This collaborative demo celebrates creativity, friendship, and the unique perspectives that emerge when artists draw together. Sample Deep Deep Light watercolors and discover new ways to bring urban sketching to life.
Saturday 29th March	3:00–4:00 PM	Alison Gardiner & ‘Professor Richard Picking’	Drawing street performance	Led by Alison Gardiner. Sketch performance poet Carl Heap, aka ‘Professor Richard Picking,’ in action. Basic materials provided or bring your own.

Free Entry

No tickets, no booking- just drop in and enjoy!

Plan Your Visit

📩 Group bookings & guided tours: [email protected]
🌐 More info: www.urbansketcherslondon.co.uk

📢 Get involved, pick up a pencil, and join us! See you there! 🎨

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Thanks to those who helped make this exhibition possible:

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