SPAB Scotland Sketching Afternoon

Event details

10.45-14.00, Saturday 14th September 2019

Free. No booking required. 

SPAB Scotland invite you to join us at Glasgow Cathedral for an exciting and informal sketching afternoon. A talk given by Glasgow City Heritage Trust's Building Repair Manager, and SPAB Scotland committee member, Jamie McNamara will set the scene for the afternoon's sketching session led by our lovely artist Daria. We will then head to a local cafe for an informal tea or coffee (please note, this is not provided for by SPAB Scotland).

This event is completely free and open to people of all ages, experience and artistic capabilities, so bring along your family, friends and colleagues! Photographers are also welcome.   

Please bring your own equipment and wear sensible footwear. 

10.45  Meet outside the main entrance to Glasgow Cathedral.

11.00  Introduction to SPAB. Start walking tour of cathedral and necropolis, led by committee member Jamie McNamara.

11.30  Finish walking tour. Find suitable location (weather dependant) and begin sketching.

11.30-14.00  Sketching afternoon of building, gravestones, tombs etc led by lead artist Daria.

14.00-15.00  Informal coffee/tea at local cafe.

Please feel free to email scotland@spab.org.uk if you have any questions. 

About SPAB Scotland
Members of the SPAB living and working in Scotland decided to form their own semi-autonomous group in 1995. Scotland has its own building traditions, architectural language and property laws, all of which are best dealt with locally. All members of the SPAB residing in Scotland are automatically members of SPAB Scotland.

Accessibility: please contact the Group Organiser before booking to discuss any special access requirements.