Talks & Workshops

A Sketch-walk to Remember: Rediscovering our National Monuments

by National Museum of Singapore
4 May • 09:30am

Come and document the facades of two iconic institutions in Singapore! In this workshop, learn about the history of the National Museum and The Peranakan Museum as well as the art of urban sketching, before embarking on a sketch-walk of these national monuments with Urban Sketchers Singapore.

A-Sketch-walk-to-Remember-Rediscovering-our-National-Monuments

04 May

9.30am to 12.30pm

Seminar Room

 

$45/pax or $80/pair (inclusive of GST) | Ticketing link: https://nmsketchwalk.peatix.com/

 

Come and document the facades of two iconic institutions in Singapore! In this workshop, learn about the history of the National Museum and The Peranakan Museum as well as the art of urban sketching, before embarking on a sketch-walk of these national monuments with Urban Sketchers Singapore.

 

About Urban Sketchers Singapore

Urban Sketchers Singapore is part of a global community of sketchers from all walks of life who enjoy sketching scenes of where they live and travel. The Singapore chapter was started in 2009 and has grown over the years into a lively community drawn together by their love for sketching. It has since published two volumes of collections of sketches and has participated in other publications and overseas events.

 

Drawing materials for the programme will be provided onsite. This programme is suitable for participants aged 13 and above. Children between 10 – 12 years old are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. Pair tickets are recommended for accompanying parent; otherwise, only 1 set of materials will be provided. Participants may wish to bring small stools or chairs for the sketch-walk. For safety, please adhere to the staff and instructors’ guidance during the sketch-walk.

 

National Museum of Singapore

The National Museum of Singapore is the nation's oldest museum. Offering fresh, multi-angled perspectives of Singapore's history and culture, our programmes and exhibitions showcase the story of Singapore's development over more than 700 years, featuring important artefacts, cutting-edge technology and creative storytelling that redefine the conventional museum experience.





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