Welcome to an evening of drawing with a dash of history in the peaceful space of Southwark Cathedral.

Artist Suzanne Pink will give a 20 minute workshop on pen, ink and line drawing.

Then our Cathedral Guides will take you for a brief tour of the Cathedral stopping at five places to give you some time to sketch and observe the many different features of the building. Learn about 900 years of Southwark Cathedral’s architecture from the nave to the retrochoir and discover the stories about the many rebuilds, the occasional fire, numerous repairs and several restorations that have shaped the building throughout the ages.

After the tour, the cathedral space is yours to enjoy. This is a chance to do a longer sketch, share work or ask for tips from our artist Suzanne.

Please note that we provide no equipment so please bring pencils and sketchpad and anything else you may require. Below is a list of suggested equipment:

Black fineliners in different weights (e.g. 0.3mm, 0.5mm, 0.8mm)
Fineliner in a contrasting colour (e.g. red / blue)
Marker pen
Drawing paper (e.g. cartridge paper or smooth board such as Bristol Board) or sketchbook
Clipboard / drawing board (A4)

Spaces are strictly limited so early booking is recommended.

Please meet by the welcome desk.

FAQs

What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?

The Cathedral is located a 5 minute walk from London Bridge Mainline and Underground Station. A number of buses also serve the local area and other underground stations nearby are Cannon Street and Monument.

Unfortunately there is no parking available at the Cathedral.

What can/can't I bring to the event?

We will not be providing any equipment for this event so please bring all that you need but no easals please!

Where can I contact the organiser with any questions?

Please email the Visitor & Tour Officer Ruth Miller at ruth.miller@southwark.anglican.org

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

Yes please!

What is the refund policy?

Tickets are non-refundable unless this event is cancelled.

The name on the registration/ticket doesn't match the attendee. Is that okay?

Yes, no problem at all.