Sketchbook Wednesday Club

Founded in 2021 by local artist Laura Pearson-Clark (Art in the Burrow), this club was designed as a creative remedy to bring people together for relaxed, supportive sketchbook sessions. It is open to all skill levels, especially beginners. It generally runs on the first Wednesday of the month from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. It also includes occasional Saturday daytime end-of-term field trips. Sessions alternate depending on the season.

Winter sessions take place inside the Kempen Room at The Maltings, while warmer months see the group meeting outdoors at the Jubilee Gardens Bandstand. Each month features a unique theme (such as costumed life drawing, nature focus, or collage) and explores different mediums like metallics, watercolours or posca pens. Basic materials are provided to borrow, and starter sketchbooks are available to purchase.

£16 per individual session, with discounts available for termly (£42) or annual (£115) memberships Space must be reserved in advance by emailing artintheburrow@gmail.com or visiting the official Sketchbook Wednesday Club Facebook Group or Instagram Profile. Meet-up dates for 2026/27: 2nd Sept 2026 (sold out) 7th Oct 2026 (see The Big Draw Festival event information) 4th Nov 2026, Theme: Evergreens 13th Jan 2027, Theme: Sunshine 10th Feb 2027, Theme: Collaboration 10th Mar 2027, Theme: Sculptures 7th April 2027, Theme: Drag Life Drawing 5th May 2027, Theme: Collaboration 2nd June 2027, Theme: Plain air with picnic then pub!