Join local artist Nicola Burrell for a fun and active full day creative experience in our Urban Sketching and 3D Workshop with Nicola Burrell!

Nicola Burrell is known for her urban drawings, ‘built up’ paintings and her cardboard creations.

Morning Session

You will first explore buildings and street scenes while learning the art skills of composition and texture.

During this part of the session, Nicola will guide you around town to draw and learn the basic skills and things to look for when drawing cityscapes and buildings.

Basic mark making and composition will also be covered including a choice of materials.

Nicola will show you how she finds dramatic perspective in a subject and will show how to accurately set up a composition by measuring and getting the angles correct with a pencil.

You will also have the chance to look at light, shade, textures, materials and details.

Afternoon Session

After lunch, you will transform your drawings into 3D cardboard constructions!

Your drawings will be photocopied, cut up and collaged into more fantastical architectural speculations.

We will then turn these ideas into cardboard constructions. Cardboard will be used to make raised artwork models. Various techniques will be shown to show texture and composition.

Basic materials provided. This workshop is suitable for ages 16+.

Please wear comfortable footwear and dress for the weather. In the event of adverse weather we will stay indoors and display landmarks on screen or work from a different location in the building where there are views of the city.

Enjoy 50% off lunch in our café

As part of your Urban Sketching and 3D Workshop with Nicola Burrell, you can get 50% off any main meal from our café menu*.

Just show your workshop ticket at the till when you order.

About the artist:

Nicola Burrell is a Colchester-based artist and sculptor who creates three-dimensional artworks that reflect her fascination with built environments and artificial spaces.

Her creative process often begins with drawing and mapping out various locations, allowing her to capture the essence of concrete buildings and footbridges found in New Towns like Harlow and Basildon.

*Please note that our menu changes from time to time as we try out new and seasonal dishes, so there’s always something fresh to enjoy.