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ledar · 14-05-2009 2:51pm

omyatari wrote: »

yea i had a look at the website allready, looks really good, seen some nice sketches there, next one is on the 24th down conmel street if im right?

will deffinatly be there!
and thanks for the feedback

Kayleigh

Actually that's just the next finalised one

The next one will be this Sunday there just haven't been any suggestions as to where yet. We usually call it around one on Friday. If there have been no suggestions myself or one of the other admin pick a regular place and effectively close the voting. It's very much a community site so please feel free to suggest somewhere yourself.

Looking out the window now, somewhere indoors and city central would be preferable.

Stephen

fishtastico · 16-05-2009 7:13pm

snorlax wrote: »

Im editing this as myself and a few other artists have got together to create a sketcher's group http://dublinsketchers.blogspot.com/

We each bring our own art materials and do quick sketches (pencil/ charcoal/) and a pick a different location to sketch every week (each member will get a chance to pick somewhere ). There is no charge but you get all the benefits of working in a group.

We will start off by meeting on Sunday afternoons and will hopefully visit venues like the national art gallery/ iveagh gardens to sketch (for an hour or so) and then discuss our work over a coffee. The idea is to create an informal amateur sketch/ social group.

Anyhow have a look at the website as it will explain it better then me. Our first meeting is this Sunday (31-3-08).

Wow, I'd really like to give this a go once finals are over

Tiriel · 18-05-2009 12:01am

fishtastico wrote: »

Wow, I'd really like to give this a go once finals are over

Hey fishtastico - send an email to the link on the blog and we'll put you on the mailing list if you like, just so you will be told where we're meeting each week. More than welcome to come along

omyatari · 19-05-2009 10:39am

hi again, unfortunatly i had to miss the 17th but i emailed you guys to keep informed on next get togethers, c yous soon!

Tiriel · 19-05-2009 12:32pm

omyatari wrote: »

hi again, unfortunatly i had to miss the 17th but i emailed you guys to keep informed on next get togethers, c yous soon!

cool - see ya then!:D

omyatari · 20-05-2009 11:56am

Blog is up and running, thanks for the invite tracy!:)

snorlax · 27-05-2009 12:02pm

hope to see you there next week!

intexperts · 18-06-2009 1:00pm

how accomplished does one have to be to attend?
signed - not accomplished at all, but very interested

Tiriel · 18-06-2009 2:24pm

hi there - you don't have to be accomplished at all - it's all about getting out there and giving it a go. Some people go once and decide it's not for them, but most people come along regularly! It's great in a way because it gives you confidence to sit and sketch when other people are doing the same, where as you wouldn't do it on your own.

Come along and join us - you are more than welcome. Next week will be the IMMA Kilmainham at 2pm until 5pm

Hope to see you there! Bring a sketchpad and we'll recognise you!

Flash88 · 07-07-2009 6:00pm

I'm setting up something similar here in Cork.
Wish me luck!

Tiriel · 07-07-2009 9:01pm

Flash88 wrote: »

I'm setting up something similar here in Cork.
Wish me luck!

Excellent! Make sure you send an email to our blog and we can put up a link to your site.. hope it goes well!!

Tchaikovsky · 07-07-2009 10:50pm

Great idea... how is the group getting on?

I've gotten back into sketching since January, may be interested in joining y'all some weekend

Flash88 · 08-07-2009 1:04am

Thanks Corkgirl will do.

Tiriel · 08-07-2009 8:34am

Tchaikovsky wrote: »

Great idea... how is the group getting on?

I've gotten back into sketching since January, may be interested in joining y'all some weekend

Group is going really well, going over a year now and it's great. Welcome to join us some Sunday - send an email and we'll put you on the mailing list or check the blog for details of our meet ups. Details are posted by Friday afternoon for the following Sunday!

Any ideas for future sketching locations are always welcome!!

Pauleeeeeeee · 09-07-2009 8:45am

Not that it's really THAT important but I'm just wondering what kind of age group the people that have been heading into this are?

Tiriel · 10-07-2009 4:42pm

Pauleeeeeeee wrote: »

Not that it's really THAT important but I'm just wondering what kind of age group the people that have been heading into this are?

Age group is very varied - goes from early-mid 20's right up to retirement! I'd say the average age would be in the late 20's/ early 30's. Pretty big cross-section of society, people from all walks of life and different skills/interests!

This week we are heading for Temple Bar at 1pm, opposite the Quay's pub in the Main Square. All are welcome to come along!

Tiriel · 18-07-2009 5:06pm

Meeting at 1pm at the Hugh Lane Gallery Parnell Square this Sunday - all welcome!

jimycraxcorn · 18-07-2009 8:29pm

Hi, I've been reading about you're group and activities and Id be interested in coming along to one of your Sunday meetups to see what its like. I used to run an Arts and Expression society in my old University where we used to offer painting and sketching classes so def curious as to what the group has to offer. Im actually returning from Limerick tomorrow and I dont get in until 1pm. Would it be possible to wait round a few extra minutes till ten past/quarter past 1 and if not would it be possible to catch up with yee where ever you're planning on sketching tomorrow (or are yee staying at the gallery to sketch?)

Brian

Tiriel · 18-07-2009 8:48pm

jimycraxcorn wrote: »

Hi, I've been reading about you're group and activities and Id be interested in coming along to one of your Sunday meetups to see what its like. I used to run an Arts and Expression society in my old University where we used to offer painting and sketching classes so def curious as to what the group has to offer. Im actually returning from Limerick tomorrow and I dont get in until 1pm. Would it be possible to wait round a few extra minutes till ten past/quarter past 1 and if not would it be possible to catch up with yee where ever you're planning on sketching tomorrow (or are yee staying at the gallery to sketch?)

Brian

Hiya Brian,

Ya no worries just pop into the gallery when you arrive and you'll see us - we generally wander through the gallery and search for something to sketch for a couple of hours, then meet for coffees (3pm) to show our work and have a chat about it etc.

You're more than welcome to come along, bring a sketchpad and whatever you like to sketch with and see how you get on!

Eva_W · 19-07-2009 11:38am

Great to know that there's something going on in Dublin, I'll definetely try to show up at one of your meetings!

jimycraxcorn · 27-07-2009 1:23pm

Hey hows it going all? I tried to catch yee for the meetup at christchurch yesterday but no one from the group was around. did yee split exactly at 1 to somewhere else or was it called off?

Tiriel · 27-07-2009 3:36pm

jimycraxcorn wrote: »

Hey hows it going all? I tried to catch yee for the meetup at christchurch yesterday but no one from the group was around. did yee split exactly at 1 to somewhere else or was it called off?

Hiya! I wasn't around this weekend so I don't know, but put a post on the blog for a response!! I know there were at least 8 out sketching, so they were out and about alright!

jimycraxcorn · 28-07-2009 2:12pm

I hear theres an international soc bbq on in phoenix park this weekend, might be a good idea to sketchin round that area next sunday, get a few munchies and beer afterwards. What do people think?

Tiriel · 28-07-2009 3:02pm

jimycraxcorn wrote: »

I hear theres an international soc bbq on in phoenix park this weekend, might be a good idea to sketchin round that area next sunday, get a few munchies and beer afterwards. What do people think?

Sounds good - I can't seem to find any info on it - can you post it on the blog?

jimycraxcorn · 28-07-2009 6:51pm

Hi , yeah the link is http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=1105&post=3427524, I've just realised something though. The 1st actually a Saturday not a Sunday. Hmmm, ah well, if you dont mind a sketchers meet up on Saturday instead of Sunday I guess its ok. But I guess if you want to stick to Sunday we could always just head out there ourselves if others are up for it.Would be nice for landscapes. Guess its down to what others say.

Tiriel · 29-07-2009 12:07am

jimycraxcorn wrote: »

Hi , yeah the link is http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=1105&post=3427524, I've just realised something though. The 1st actually a Saturday not a Sunday. Hmmm, ah well, if you dont mind a sketchers meet up on Saturday instead of Sunday I guess its ok. But I guess if you want to stick to Sunday we could always just head out there ourselves if others are up for it.Would be nice for landscapes. Guess its down to what others say.

We have to keep things straightforward for our members, Sunday's is our thing!! it's an idea though and we haven't gone out to Phoenix park in a while. It is very weather dependant, that's the only thing. Send an email to the sketchers email on the blog and I'll add you as a member - that way you can post on the blog - I'm the only one that checks boards really!

Either way, should be a good weekends sketching ahead - if I make it - I have Metallica on Sat nite

jimycraxcorn · 29-07-2009 7:49pm

Never mind sure,ill just leave it as an open air suggestion. If people have other suggestions on Sunday, Im cool with going along with that. Im going to this gathering on sat anyway so it doesnt matter too much. Btw sent a message on for membership of the blogspot. Anyway, enjoy Metallica on saturday.

Tiriel · 31-07-2009 10:37am

As an idea - who likes trains??

KINGSTOWN SPECIAL - STEAM TRAIN CELEBRATION
A celebration of 175 years of the first train line in Ireland is taking place in Dun Laoghaire on Sun 02 Aug at the Dun Laoghaire Dart Station and with entertainment from 12:30-17:30 on the Harbour Plaza. In association with the Railway Preservation Society of Ireland and Iarnrod Eireann, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council present The Kingstown Special, a majestic historic old steam train so that people can travel back in time on a grand old steam train with vintage railway carriages and a beautifully restored snack and bar café.
http://www.dlrevents.ie/special.html

swapple · 03-10-2009 11:56pm

Em, hi

I'm new here and i'd love to join this sketching group. I can't make it to tomorrows meet up in dun laoghaire but i'd love to go to the next one, do you guys meet up every sunday or just most sundays? :P
Bookmarking http://dublinsketchers.blogspot.com now

Tiriel · 04-10-2009 8:57pm

swapple wrote: »

Em, hi
I'm new here and i'd love to join this sketching group. I can't make it to tomorrows meet up in dun laoghaire but i'd love to go to the next one, do you guys meet up every sunday or just most sundays? :P
Bookmarking http://dublinsketchers.blogspot.com now

Hi swapple! We meet every Sunday, at different locations - send a mail to us from the blog and we will add you to the mailing list if you like - that way you'll get an email every Friday to let you know where we're going! Plus of course if you have any suggestions on where to go - shout them out

swapple · 09-10-2009 11:14pm

cheers, see you guys on sunday

lollipop08 · 04-11-2009 10:17pm

great see you then

OnderGrund · 06-11-2009 6:23pm

Hi all,

Just had a nose around on the blog, looks like a fantastic group of ppl and this week's location is fab. I'm hoping to arrange a lift into town and be there, sketchbooks in tow!

Tiriel · 06-11-2009 6:50pm

OnderGrund wrote: »

Hi all,

Just had a nose around on the blog, looks like a fantastic group of ppl and this week's location is fab. I'm hoping to arrange a lift into town and be there, sketchbooks in tow!

Good to hear OnderGrund! We'll be inside the main doors of the Hugh Lane Gallery at 1pm! Meeting for coffee at 3pm downstairs - so if you're late don't worry, just come along after for coffee!!

snorlax · 30-11-2009 8:57pm

hope its somewhere good for next week

bumm · 11-12-2009 8:01pm

Hi All

Have been doing a bit of life drawing lately. I just found your thread and would like to get involved
in the new year if your still meeting up. I will have a look
at the blogspot site in the meantime. If anyone likes to post
a reply about your activities feel free.

Thanks
Pat

Tiriel · 11-12-2009 8:09pm

Hi Pat,

Take a look at the site and maybe send us an email from there - the link is on the right hand side of the page. That way you'll be on the mailing list and will get an email each week letting you know where we're meeting up.

Thanks for your interest

This week we're having our Christmas get-together aka beeers and mulled wine in the Christmas markets - all are welcome to join us!!
Cork_girl

bumm · 11-12-2009 9:16pm

Thanks your quick off the mark.

Yes had a look at the blog and it looks great.

Hopefully i will be able to go along in the new year.

Happy xmas

Tiriel · 28-12-2009 10:48pm

Sketching will resume on Sunday 10th January

applesock · 29-12-2009 2:34pm

Hi ,
where do you normally meet? Wouldnt mind joining something like this, havent drawn in a long time would love to get back into it, is it open to all levels of expereince ?

Tiriel · 29-12-2009 5:41pm

hi applesock - we meet somewhere different each Sunday - usually at 1pm. Check out our blog for new posts each Friday or you can email us and we will add you to the mailing list. There's a link to the blog in my signature! Open to absolutely everyone - no experience required - it's all up to you and what you enjoy

Joolika · 06-01-2010 11:28pm

Ooh wow what a great idea! I'll try be there next Sunday with my sketchbook at the ready

Tiriel · 06-01-2010 11:31pm

Good stuff Joolika!! This week we are heading to the Bleeding Horse Pub on Camden Street.. we decided it is much better to sit by a fire in this weather! See you there!

Tiriel · 08-03-2010 12:53pm

Haven't been keeping this up to date but the Dublin Sketchers are alive and well and meet every Sunday - check the blog for details of where we are meeting. Send us an email if you'd like to be added to the mailing list!

--LOS-- · 29-03-2010 2:27am

Jeez just realised Ive been meaning to go to this for a year :eek: I'm very very out of practise (excuses excuses) but soon soon.

Tiriel · 29-03-2010 12:04pm

--LOS-- wrote: »

Jeez just realised Ive been meaning to go to this for a year :eek: I'm very very out of practise (excuses excuses) but soon soon.

Lolz no worries - we're out and about every Sunday so join in at any stage

--LOS-- · 29-03-2010 2:44pm

I know, me and procrastination are very good friends

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Tiriel · 09-04-2010 4:18pm

Experience Japan is the location for this week - Farmleigh House, Phoenix Park! Here's hoping for some fine weather!! Sunday at 2pm!

Getting there by public transport: Take the number 37 bus from Hawkins Street to the Castleknock Gate. Enter the Phoenix Park and take the pedestrian pathway to your right. Following the directional signs, Farmleigh is a fifteen-minute walk from the Castleknock Gate. Car parking facilities are also available.

Everybody is welcome, have a sketchpad out if you haven't been sketching with us before and we'll make sure you're included!

milkycoffey · 19-04-2010 7:26pm

would love to join ye some sunday when college ends! it's a great idea!

Tiriel · 24-04-2010 12:23pm

St. Anne's Park this week - 2pm @ the Cafe. See blog for info! All welcome..

interested in sketching? join the Dublin City Sketchers!

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