NEWCASTLE URBAN SKETCHERS
Generally meet at 10am on the 2nd Saturday & 4th Sunday of the month
A diverse group of creatives, not part of the Society of Artists Newcastle, that meet regularly to enjoy sketching our city and surrounds, always followed by a time for sharing our work over a coffee or two. Newcomers and visitors to the Newcastle region welcome!
No prior experience neccesary and you can bring just a pencil and paper to start, nothing fancy!
No prior experience neccesary and you can bring just a pencil and paper to start, nothing fancy!
2025 Dates & Locations
Second Saturday of Each Month
Fourth Sunday of Each Month
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Past Sketch Outs
City Skyline from Stockton, 11 February 2023
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Stroud 10th September 2022
The Newcastle Urban Sketchers met today in Stroud. They drew some of the interesting and colonial era buildings around the town and finished the day with lunch and sharing their work at the local pub. Some of the buildings drawn included; Stroud House, The Rectory, Stroud Post Office and the Central Hotel.
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Mayfield 12 March 2022
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The Urban Sketchers met today in Mayfield to spend some time drawing some of the beautiful old homes there. As always, the morning finished with the group enjoying a coffee together and sharing the results of their work.
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Hamilton 24th July 2021
The Newcastle Urban Sketchers group braved the windy cold conditions to sketch Hamilton's Beaumont St and surrounds.
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Urban Sketchers met at the Junction on Sunday morning 16 February 2020. Everyone found lots of inspiration for sketching in such a busy place. As always,we all enjoyed coffee together just near where we were working.
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A hardy group braved the chilly winds to sketch the derelict houses at the top of Merewether. An interesting challenge with twisted walls and even a rusting car. A coffee at Barbara's, enjoying the wonderful views towards Bar Beach and Newcastle, was a very welcome finish to the day.
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Some links for ideas / inspiration:
Urban Sketchers Australia http://australia.urbansketchers.org
On Facebook search for Urban Sketchers Australia
Urban Sketchers Australia http://australia.urbansketchers.org
On Facebook search for Urban Sketchers Australia
You can suggest any interesting locations via our on-line form here