Downtown Sketchers
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 Western Hotel. With a rich history tied to Liverpool Lime Street Station, this 330-room marvel was a creation of the esteemed […]
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 pays homage to Jeremiah Horrocks, a celestial figure in Liverpool’s history and the Father of English Astronomy. Gathering upstairs, we settled […]
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, this gem proudly holds the title of the sole MGallery hotel in the UK, strategically placing itself as the perfect haven […]
Downturn Urban Sketchers meet up at Cafe Lucaya in Liverpool
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 was off exploring the artistic wonders of Rome, a lively assembly of fellow sketch enthusiasts turned up to make this meet-up […]
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 first, and certainly won’t be the last. This charming 1st/2nd floor coffee haven stretches the full length of the building, inviting […]
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 enthusiasts joining the urban sketching extravaganza. MerseyMade, a bubbling cauldron of creativity, has been proudly showcasing the masterpieces of over 150 […]
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 morning, it turned out to be a delightful sketching session. The inclement weather made it a bit challenging to venture outside […]