We have a preliminary sketchwalk programme for 2027. We’re excited to share the dates and locations we’re currently working with — but please remember that this is a preliminary programme. Dates and locations may change as we continue planning and confirming the details.
The preliminary calendar gives you a quick overview, but keep an eye on our website and social media for confirmed dates and further information. We publish the detailed information approximately a month before the skechwalk here, on the Facebook USkL Group Page, and on Instagram.
2027 SKETCHWALKS – PRELIMINARY PROGRAMME
| Date | Location |
|---|---|
| 16 January | Tate Modern |
| 20 February | London Museum |
| 20 March | Victoria |
| 17 April | Holland Park |
| 1–3 May | Canalway Cavalcade |
| 15 May | Embankment Gardens |
| 19 June | Teddington Lock |
| 24 July | Blackfriars |
| 21 August | Abney Park |
| 18 September | Tower Hill |
| 16 October | Croydon |
| 20 November | Clerkenwell / Quentin Blake |
| 11 December | Somerset House |
Summer Lates
We’re planning another series of Summer Lates currently pencilled in as follows:
| Date | Location |
| 28 May | Grosvenor Square |
| 11 June | Queen’s Garden, Regent’s Park |
| 9 July | Vauxhall |
| 13 August | St Paul’s |
Please note: all dates and locations are preliminary and subject to change.
National & International Urban Sketchers Events
If you fancy travelling a little further, there are also some exciting events on the horizon:
14–17 May — USk France National Event, Besançon
2–4 July — USk UK National Event, Reading
4–7 August — USk International Symposium, Toronto
These are included to help you plan ahead; they are not part of the Urban Sketchers London sketchwalk programme.
We need volunteers!
A programme this size doesn’t happen without our members.
We’re looking for people who would like to co-lead one or more of the 2027 sketchwalks.
Perhaps you know one of these areas particularly well. Perhaps there’s a location you’ve always wanted to explore and sketch with the group. Or perhaps you have a friend who would enjoy doing it with you. You don’t have to do it alone. You can volunteer with a buddy, or we can pair you with another member.
What does co-leading involve?
There is some preparation, but you’ll be supported by the admin team throughout.
2–3 months before the sketchwalk:
- Scout the area and identify a suitable meeting point (and take a photo for our ‘Meet Here‘ card)
- Find a good location for the throwdown
- Take a few more photos (ideally 6) to highlight interesting things for people to sketch
- Help prepare the blog post and practical information, especially nearest toilets
- ‘Admin support’ will do the website build and the social media ‘Meet Here‘ card – from the information you provide
On the day:
- Welcome everyone
- Help the group get started
- Stay at the meeting point for a short time to guide latecomers
- Organise the throwdown
- Help things run smoothly
You don’t need previous experience of leading a sketchwalk. We’ll explain the process, share what has worked before and support you along the way. Here is more detailed information on what’s involved in leading a sketchwalk.
Could you help?
Have a look through the preliminary programme and see if there’s a date and location that appeals to you. If you know the area, please get in touch – email us or speak to one of the admins at a sketchwalk.
We’d love to hear from you — and we’d especially love to have some new faces helping us shape and lead the 2027 programme.
