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Walk & Sketch Session with Sarah Carrington

Discover the beautiful landscape and buildings of Downhill Demesne in this walk & sketch session with local artist Sarah Carrington.

  • Booking essential

Using watercolour and mark-making we will explore the textures, buildings, weather and elements of this stunning cliff top location. Take in the views from clifftop, as well as of the Belvedere, Bishop’s Palace, Mausoleum and the Temple. Local landscape painter Sarah Carrington will be your guide on this sketchbook tour, regularly doing painting demonstrations to show different techniques and perspectives.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Adult £55.00

The basics

Booking details

Call 03442491895

Suitability

over 18s only

Meeting point

Bishops Gate

What to bring and wear

Please bring a sketchbook/a dozen sheets of paper, acrylics/watercolours (ideally a travel box), pens, chalks, pencils, favourite brushes - whatever you like to paint with.

Accessibility

This is a walking tour over uneven paths and grass with some steep slopes.

Other

If you have a portable seat, it is recommended.

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