sketch – Fringe by the Sea https://www.fringebythesea.com 31 July - 9 August 2026 | North Berwick Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:55:43 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.5 https://www.fringebythesea.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/cropped-FBTS-Favicon-32x32.jpg sketch – Fringe by the Sea https://www.fringebythesea.com 32 32 Festival Sketching Workshop https://www.fringebythesea.com/festival-sketching-workshop/ Thu, 01 Jan 2026 10:15:16 +0000 https://www.fringebythesea.com/?p=19096

Festival Sketching Workshop

Tuesday 4th August 2026
The Times Lounge
10.15pm-12.00pm

£22

 

Join professional artist Heather McFarlane for a fun, all‑abilities sketching adventure around the festival grounds, learning playful mark‑making, drawing styles and creative ways to capture what you see on paper. A relaxed, beginner‑friendly workshop designed to expand your sketching confidence and creativity.

Age advisory – 14+ (note there will be some light walking)

 

Under 16s must be accompanied by an over 18.

The Times Lounge venue is wheelchair accessible.

If you require further information on accessibility please visit our Accessibility Guide or contact info@fringebythesea.com.

TICKETS ARE NON REFUNDABLE

 

]]> Underwater Drawing Workshop https://www.fringebythesea.com/underwater-drawing-workshop/ Thu, 01 Jan 2026 10:00:35 +0000 https://www.fringebythesea.com/?p=19748

Underwater Drawing Workshop

Thursday 6th August, 1.30pm-4.30pm

Saturday 8th August, 10am-1pm

North Berwick East Beach

£70

 

Discover your underwater ‘creative flow’ in this immersive snorkel-drawing workshop at North Berwick’s East Beach. Guided by a collaborative team: artist Kate Millbank will share underwater drawing techniques, snorkel instructor Laura Curtis-Moss will guide participants in safe snorkelling with tips for getting the most out of your experience, and local herbalist Liz Thomas will connect you mindfully with the nature and macro-algae through herbal recipes, remedies and reflections.

Make creative experimental underwater sketches inspired by marine life, movement, texture and the rhythms of the sea.

Ages 16+.

Important information:
Participants must be able to swim 25m unaided.
All art materials are provided.
Please bring along your own wetsuit (preferably 5mm with neoprene gloves and boots/socks if you have them), a towel and warm clothes for afterwards. A hat and socks are essential after you have been snorkelling…even in the summer!
Snorkel masks and wetsuit hoods will be provided.

For more information about the workshop, and to book your place please visit www.katemillbank.co.uk or email kate@katemillbank.co.uk

 

 

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