Join Allie Pottinger and I for another opportunity to try your hand at sketching plein air! Immerse yourself in the stunning grounds of Biddulph Grange Gardens and spend some time recording your favourite bits in your sketchbooks! We are sure there will be plenty of colour to inspire us so feel free to bring paints, colour pencils etc!

As always the event is free to attend, but Biddulph Grange is a National Trust property, so if you have a membership card please bring it (although just your name and address normally suffices) and if not, you will have to pay the entry fee.

Adult (18+) entrance fee is £15.40 (or £14.00 with Gift Aid)

For more details including directions etc please click the link below

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/shropshire-staffordshire/biddulph-grange-garden

Access information - Please note

Only assistance dogs, such as guide dogs, are permitted within the garden.

The garden features over 400, unavoidable steps throughout, as well as many gravel paths, stepping-stones and open sources of water. 

The garden is Grade I listed and as a result, there are very few handrails available on the steps. 

All welcome - you do not have to have had any experience sketching outdoors before!

This is an untutored event but we will be on hand if you need any advice or tips.

Suggested kit

Sketchbook - Something you can comfortably hold in one hand (A5 or A4) - and maybe one that fits into a rucksack

A range of pencils (from HB - 8B)

Pencil Sharpener

Eraser

Something to sit on (small stool, or towel in case of a wet bench?)

Cap / Sunglasses / suncream / water to drink / waterproof - the key is to dress appropriately for the weather so please check the forecast!

Maybe you could consider bringing a small watercolour set with a couple of brushes, water pot and kitchen towel, Or if you prefer something easy to carry then maybe some colour pencils, or if you are feeling adventurous, some pastels!