On the 7th of October the Downtown Sketchers returned to The Pavilion Cafe for some urban sketching. Where an insect friend decided to help with some painting.
On the 2nd of September, fresh from previous days sketching in Ormskirk, the Downtown Sketchers were back to their usual location of Liverpool to sketch at Rococco Cafe.
On Sunday the 1st of September the Downtown Sketchers had a special trip to Ormskirk, as a change from our usual Monday’s of urban sketching Liverpool.
On the 12th of August the Downtown Sketchers had a meetup in The Quarter Cafe for a urban sketching adventure. Some stayed to sketch in the cafe, as other made their way to sketch… Read more: The Quarter Cafe
The 29th of July and the urban sketching group, Downtown Sketchers, had a meet up at St James Gardens in the shadow of the cathedral on an usually sunny day.
The 17th of June and the Downtown Sketchers, urban sketching group, decided to have another meet at The North Western in Liverpool. With many options for sketching; The North Western, St George’s hall, and… Read more: North Western 3
The 27th of May and the Downtown Sketchers planned at meet at Bean Cafe at Princes Dock, but sadly being a bank holiday the cafe was closed, so the Sketchers made quick plans to… Read more: Cafe at Museum of Liverpool
Basking in Sunshine and History: Downtown Sketchers Capture the Charm of Pavilion Café at Aldham Robarts Library! The first rays of true summer sunshine graced Liverpool this Monday, and the Downtown Sketchers seized the… Read more: Pavilion Cafe
Floral Fancies and Modern Ambiance: Downtown Sketchers Find Inspiration at Zaman Crepes & Coffee! Mount Pleasant buzzed with activity as the Downtown Sketchers descended upon Zaman Crepes & Coffee for an afternoon of artistic… Read more: Zaman Crepes & Coffee
Vintage Vibes & Cityscapes: Downtown Sketchers Explore Artefact on Roscoe Street! A haven for vintage enthusiasts and coffee connoisseurs alike, Artefact on Roscoe Street became the vibrant canvas for our latest Downtown Sketchers meetup!… Read more: Artefact
Urban Oasis: Downtown Sketchers Find Inspiration ontop of Kenyons Steps! Sunlight streamed through the glass, as the Downtown Sketchers descended upon Kenyons Steps for a truly unique sketching session. This modern haven, nestled in… Read more: Loretta’s Parkside Tavern
A Bavarian Bonanza: Downtown Sketchers Capture the Charm of Albert’s Schloss on Bold Street! The mild Liverpool air set the stage for a delightful Downtown Sketchers meetup at the ever-so-charming Albert’s Schloss on Bold… Read more: Albert’s Schloss
Weather or Not, We Sketch! Downtown Sketchers Take on Tate Liverpool + RIBA North The Mersey wind whipped through Liverpool today, and rain threatened to dampen our spirits. But for the Downtown Sketchers, a… Read more: Cafe @ Tate + RIBA North
In Hope, Finding Artistic Inspiration Indoors: Downtown Sketchers Take Cover at The Arts Bar on Hope Street! While the rain may have tried to dampen our spirits, it couldn’t stop the creativity of the… Read more: The Arts Bar
Rainy Day Inspiration: Downtown Sketchers Capture Liverpool’s Cityscape from John Lewis Café The Easter Bank Holiday brought more than just chocolate eggs to Liverpool – it brought a day of urban sketching camaraderie at… Read more: John Lewis Café
The Red Brick Beauty: Downtown Sketchers Take on the University of Liverpool’s Victoria Building! Calling all architecture enthusiasts and urban sketchers! Our recent Downtown Sketchers meetup ventured into the heart of Liverpool’s academic heritage… Read more: Victoria Building
Sketching History at the Iconic Liver Building: Downtown Sketchers Meet at Relish Calling all history buffs and art enthusiasts! This time, Downtown Sketchers is unfolding sketchbooks in a location steeped in Liverpool’s rich heritage… Read more: Relish cafe, Liver Building
Unleash Your Creativity: Downtown Sketchers Meetup at 200 Degrees Cafe in Liverpool! Are you ready to dive into a world of creativity and community spirit? We took over the vibrant atmosphere of 200 Degrees… Read more: 200 degrees, Whitechapel
On the 4th of March, the Downtown Sketchers convened for another exhilarating sketching session, this time at the illustrious Adelphi Hotel in Liverpool. Despite the hint of spring in the air, with dry, sunny… Read more: Adelphi Hotel
On 26th of February the Downtown Sketchers had another urban sketching adventure in Liverpool. This time in the cafe of Waterstones in Liverpool. It was a very good sketching day. Many turned up for… Read more: Waterstones, Liverpool
On the 8th of January 2024, the Downtown Sketchers kicked off the year with a burst of creativity, gathering at Hardware Coffee + Kitchen on Renshaw, once the famed Rapid Hardware spot. A fresh… Read more: Hardware Coffee + Kitchen
On the vibrant 18th of December 2023, the Downtown Sketchers kicked off their 3rd gathering of the December at the illustrious North Western, a grade II listed gem that once stood as the North… Read more: The North Western 2
On the 11th of December 2023, the Downtown Sketchers embarked on a festive adventure at The Welkin, a Wetherspoon nestled in the urban landscape. Named after the Old English word for sky, The Welkin… Read more: The Welkin
On the 4th of December 2023, the Downtown Sketchers embarked on an artistic escapade within the chic confines of The Municipal Hotel for some urban sketching. Tucked away in the lively heart of Liverpool,… Read more: The Municipal Hotel
On the 20th of November, the Downtown Sketchers embarked on another artistic escapade of urban sketching, gathering at the vibrant Relish Cafe nestled at the iconic Liver Building. Despite the absence of Paul, who… Read more: Relish@ The Royal Liver Building
Today, on the 13th of November 2023, the Downtown Sketchers embarked on a creative escapade at the delightful Rococo Coffee House in Liverpool for some urban sketching. Our rendezvous at Rococo was not a… Read more: Rococo Coffee House
On the 6th of November ’23, the Downtown Sketchers urban sketching group gathered at the delightful MerseyMade on Paradise Street in Liverpool, transforming it into an art-filled haven. The turnout was fantastic, with 11… Read more: MerseyMade @ Paradise Street
This Monday, our Downtown Sketchers group met at the Maritime Museum in the Albert Dock for some urban sketching. We assembled in the café of this historic venue, eager to kick off our sketching… Read more: Maritime Museum @ Albert Dock
On a picturesque Monday, the 23rd of October, a vibrant group of ten sketching enthusiasts gathered at The Florist, perched atop Hardman Street. This location, rich in history, added an extra layer of intrigue… Read more: The Florist
On Monday 16th October our urban sketching group, Downtown Sketchers, embarked on a creative adventure, despite a few members being away. This resulted in a more intimate gathering, allowing us to experience the Yonder… Read more: Yonder Cafe on Hanover Street
On Monday, the 8th of October, the Downtown Sketchers gathered once again, this time at the magnificent Anglican Cathedral in Liverpool. This marked our second visit to this iconic location, and as seasoned sketchers,… Read more: Anglican Cathedral
On the 2nd of October, the Downtown Urban Sketchers gathered at Ryde in Liverpool for some delightful urban sketching. A vibrant bicycle cafe nestled in the historic grounds of the Cains Brewery in the… Read more: Urban Sketching @ Ryde Liverpool
Happy Monday! Today’s sketching adventure took us to The North Western, a charming spot with a fascinating history. This beautiful Grade II listed building was originally the North Western Hotel, designed by the renowned… Read more: The North Western
On the 18th of September, the Downtown Sketchers gathered for a meet-up at The Philharmonic Dining Rooms, also known as the Philharmonic Pub, located in the heart of Liverpool. Despite the less-than-cooperative weather that… Read more: Philharmonic Dining Rooms
On Monday, the 11th of September, the Downtown Sketchers gathered for a meetup at the iconic Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral, affectionately known to locals as “Paddy’s Wigwam.” The day started with a bit of rain,… Read more: Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral