Sketchbook sessions in the Museum led by experienced artists.
Join North Devon Arts for a series of sketchbook sessions to draw objects from the Museum’s collections and current exhibition, Treasures of North Devon.
Each session will be facilitated by a different artist. This is an opportunity to build up your own interesting collection of sketches and drawings with the guidance of our experienced artists.
You are welcome to book sessions individually, or book the whole series for an immersive experience in drawing.
Sessions take place on Saturdays throughout August:
Saturday 2 August, 10am-12.30pm - with Clare Willcocks
Saturday 9 August, 10am-12.30pm - with Joseph Witchall
Saturday 16 August, 10am-12.30pm - with Hester Berry
Saturday 23 August, 10am-12.30pm - with Richard Towers
Saturday 30 August, 10am-12.30pm - with Ann Ware
Important information
Sessions are aimed at those 16 years+.
Those under 14 years must be accompanied by a fee paying adult.

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Visitor information
Address
The Square, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8LN
01271 346747
Opening times
10:00am-4:00pm Monday to Saturday
Refurbishments
The 2 Million Heritage Lottery Funded Long Bridge Wing was completed in 2009. Providing the museum with a new temporary exhibition space, community gallery, modern learning room and lift.