Love to draw? Want to draw more? Join us for sketching adventures around Buxton - what ever the weather!
Bring your favourite sketching materials and sketchbook; bring snacks to keep you going and please dress for the weather! You can return to the the gallery at any time and buy coffee, tea, hot chocolate, herb teas and biscuits.
The group welcomes beginners and experienced artists alike. It’s an open, encouraging group that will include plenty of people who will help you learn. What’s more, it’s free to take part. All meetings are from 12pm to approximately 2pm.
Upcoming dates & venues
Sun 26th November 2023: Buxton train station
Sun 17th December 2023: Buxton Opera House
Sun 21st January 2024: Crescent Hotel. Meet outside the pump room (Tourist Information Office) opposite
Sun 18th February 2024: The Green Man Gallery, Hardwick Sq South
Sun 17th March 2024: Scrivener’s bookshop, High St
Sun 21st April 2024: Spring Gardens. Meet at junction of Spring Gardens and Terrace Road
Bring your favourite sketching materials and sketchbook; bring snacks to keep you going and please dress for the weather! You can return to the the gallery at any time and buy coffee, tea, hot chocolate, herb teas and biscuits.
The group welcomes beginners and experienced artists alike. It’s an open, encouraging group that will include plenty of people who will help you learn. What’s more, it’s free to take part. All meetings are from 12pm to approximately 2pm.
Upcoming dates & venues
Sun 26th November 2023: Buxton train station
Sun 17th December 2023: Buxton Opera House
Sun 21st January 2024: Crescent Hotel. Meet outside the pump room (Tourist Information Office) opposite
Sun 18th February 2024: The Green Man Gallery, Hardwick Sq South
Sun 17th March 2024: Scrivener’s bookshop, High St
Sun 21st April 2024: Spring Gardens. Meet at junction of Spring Gardens and Terrace Road
Buxton Sketchers is led by Geoff Chilton, one of the resident artists at The Green Man Gallery. He is also part of the Manchester Urban Sketchers and a former member of the Manchester Academy of Fine Art.
NB Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.
NB Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.
Photos from the very first meeting on 23rd February 2020
40 sketchers took part despite foul and freezing weather. They make 'em tough in Buxton!
40 sketchers took part despite foul and freezing weather. They make 'em tough in Buxton!