About us
The Local Artisans Sketching and Workshop Guild is a space for people who want to step away from their screens and spend some dedicated time drawing. We are a peer-led group that meets regularly to share our work, practice new techniques, and provide friendly feedback in a low-pressure environment. Whether you are a professional illustrator or someone who just enjoys keeping a sketchbook, you are welcome here.
Our gatherings are pretty informal. We spend most of our time sketching together and occasionally hosting short workshops where a member might share a specific skill or process they have been working on. There is no formal curriculum or judgment; it is just a chance to connect with other local creatives, get inspired by different styles, and keep our skills sharp in good company. If you are looking for a quiet, supportive community to help you stay consistent with your art, we would love to have you join us.
Upcoming events
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Dublin Realistic Drawing Techniques for Newbies
North Ring Business Park, Dublin, IEđ¨ Sketch Hour: A Beginner Drawing Class
Always wanted to draw? This beginner class starts at the time of this event and takes you from blank page to finished sketch in an hour. No art supplies to buy: any pencil and plain paper will do.
Today's class: Realistic Still Life, slow, careful observation and realistic shading of everyday objects.
The best part: after the class you send a photo of your page and get written feedback on your own drawing.
You don't need talent, just a pencil and an hour.
Register through the link below to book your place in this class.
### âď¸ JOIN THE CLASS âď¸
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â What you get:
- A chat shared with the people booked into your session
- Just a pencil and paper, nothing to buy
- Reference images on screen while you draw
- A full hour of guided drawing, step by step
- Feedback on your drawing included, no subscription
No talent required, just an hour. â¨
3 attendees
Belfast Realistic Drawing: Still Life for Beginners
J278+6R Belfast, Belfast, GBâď¸ An Hour of Sketching, With Feedback on Your Drawing
An hour-long sketching class that starts at this event's start time. Bring a pencil and a few sheets of paper, open the link, and draw along step by step with everyone booked into the same session.
You'll be drawing in Realistic Still Life: slow, careful observation and realistic shading of everyday objects.
When the class ends, photograph your drawing and send it in. A reviewer looks at your page and writes back with what's working and what to try next.
Complete beginners welcome: everything is taught step by step.
RSVP here, then register through the link below to get your place in the session.
### âď¸ JOIN THE CLASS âď¸
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â What you get:
- Reference images on screen while you draw
- Feedback on your drawing included, no subscription
- Personal written feedback on the drawing you make
- Just a pencil and paper, nothing to buy
No talent required, just an hour. đ¨
3 attendees
Fingal Just a Pencil: Realistic Drawing for Adults
Stray Acre, Fingal, IEđźď¸ One Hour, One Pencil, One Finished Drawing
Always wanted to draw? This beginner class starts at the time of this event and takes you from blank page to finished sketch in an hour. No art supplies to buy: any pencil and plain paper will do.
You'll be drawing in Realistic Still Life: slow, careful observation and realistic shading of everyday objects.
Every class ends with personal written feedback: upload a photo of your drawing and get specific tips on how to improve it.
No experience needed. If you've ever said "I can't draw", this is for you.
An RSVP on its own won't get you in. Register through the link below to book your spot.
### âď¸ BOOK YOUR PLACE âď¸
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â What you get:
- Feedback on your drawing included, no subscription
- A full hour of guided drawing, step by step
- Reference images on screen while you draw
- Personal written feedback on the drawing you make
Your first drawing is an hour away. đźď¸
3 attendees
