CARRINGTON WORKSHOP FIELD GUIDE
Pencil the Harbour: Urban Sketching Through Carrington’s Streets
A 2.5-hour, in-person workshop led by The Kotoda that teaches sketching techniques for all skill levels amid Newcastle’s harbour-side suburb.
Pencil the Harbour: Urban Sketching Through Carrington’s Streets.
Spend a concentrated morning or afternoon with your sketchbook in Carrington, Newcastle’s harbour-side neighbourhood, as local instructors guide you through capturing the lively streets and cityscapes that define this compact suburb. The workshop brings novices and experienced sketchers together for practical technique, focused observation, and the social energy of drawing in public.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Harbour-side Streets and Cityscapes
The workshop places you in Carrington’s vibrant harbour-side neighbourhood, offering a succession of urban scenes—streets, façades and waterside views—that make for immediate, rewarding sketch subjects.
Guided Techniques for All Skill Levels
Led by experts from The Kotoda, the session focuses on practical tips and fresh techniques that suit both beginners and experienced sketchers, with hands-on instruction to bring sketches to life.
Short, Social, and Easy to Join
At 2.5 hours, the in-person workshop is compact and social, designed for an accessible, fun exploration of urban sketching—come prepared to sit and draw (bring a chair).
What the day feels like
What the Workshop Feels Like
The session moves from a brief meeting at The Kotoda into the streets of Carrington, alternating short demonstrations with time to sketch on location. In that focused 2.5-hour span you’ll practice observation and mark-making, exchange tips with instructors and peers, and leave with a handful of studies that reflect the harbour-side character of the suburb.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this workshop suits—and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring a chair and your sketchbook; be ready to sit and draw on location.
A portable chair is requested so participants can sketch comfortably during location sessions.
Come with tools you prefer for urban sketching (sketchbook is specifically referenced).
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the workshop?
The workshop runs for 2.5 hours.
Where do we meet?
Meet at The Kotoda on 131 Hill Street in Carrington.
Is this suitable for beginners?
Yes. Beginners are welcome and the session is designed to accommodate all skill levels.
Is there a minimum age?
Participants must be at least 15 years old.
What should I bring?
Bring a chair and your sketchbook; come prepared to draw on location.
Who operates the workshop?
The workshop is run by The Kotoda.