START DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED

VENUE: Harpers Court Dingwall IV15 9HT

Whether your sketchbook is finished or not yet begun, this coffee morning is for you…

The Sketchbook Coffee mornings are monthly relaxed meet-ups designed for the casual or professional artist alike.

Headed by Catriona MacKenzie, who is an artist with vast experience and knowledge both as a fine artist and as a designer/craftsmaker, the sessions will be a fun way to learn techniques; play within your sketchbooks; get support from your peers and discuss themes to develop.

What to expect:

📒 Chat to discuss themes and creation of still life/objects to sketch. This can be broad and loose.

✍️ Time to draw over coffee/tea with our picked theme while gaining advice from Catriona. However, this is not a taught class.

🎨Peer Advice Break to discuss each other’s sketches as peer support can really help with ideas for taking drawings forward, especially in sketches for a final artwork or for design. The next month’s theme may be decide here for objects to be brought.

✏️ More sketching to finish off if time allows.

Tickets and Price:
💚 Standard Ticket (£10.00)
This ticket gives you full access to the evening: join the demo, explore the theme or prompt (if you like), spend time working in your sketchbook with any materials you enjoy, and take part in discussions .

❤️ Pay What You Can Ticket (£2 or what you can)
We believe creativity should be accessible to everyone! This ticket gives you the exact same experience as a Standard Ticket, just at a price that works for you. No questions asked — just come and enjoy! Catriona is a disabled artist, and believes in encouraging all to find the benefits from art.

🩷 Pay it Forward Ticket (£15.00 you can donate more if you like)
Want to show your support for the event or a fellow artist? The Pay it Forward ticket allows you to support Catriona who suffers from various illnesses and fatigue, or fellow artists who cannot afford the ticket price. Your contribution helps us cover costs and brings creativity to more people!

What to Bring:

• Your sketchbook (any size or style)

• Any materials you enjoy working with — pens, pencils, paint, crayons, mixed media… whatever inspires you (remember clean up time)

• Any special beverages as some teas or milks may not have been thought of.

• Courtyard Cafe is directly opposite where the meet-up will be, but we cannot guarantee opening times

Who’s It For:

• Anyone who wants to make regular time for creative practice

• People who want structure, support, and accountability

• Creatives looking to experiment and connect

• The event is open to ages 18+.

Accessibility:

We are aiming for this to be a fully accessible event, please call Alchemist Gallery if you want reassurance.

Catriona is a fully trained First Aider, and Fire Steward, who is also trained in AEDs.