Sketching Workshops

Learn how to quickly capture the world around you in ink and watercolour.

On these 2.5 hour sketching tours, Mark will guide you around some of his favourite, nearby sketching spots, picking out details in architecture and nature that will help describe the techniques he has picked up over a decade of sketching around Edinburgh.

Each class will touch on details, perspectives, depth and composition, as you go from 5 minute exercises to relax the hand and work on composition, to 30 minute detailed vistas as you walk around nearby beautiful and historic locations.

You will start and finish at various places around Edinburgh and sometimes further afield. See each listing for more information.

Mark’s sketching tours are perfect for all levels, from beginners to those who would like to learn more about his unique speed-sketching style, or to practice sketching with ink and watercolour. Children aged 8 and above are very welcome although children aged 8-15 must be accompanied by a ticket holding adult.

A mount to house your finished sketches plus all materials needed on the day are included. This is a walking and sketching tour so come dressed for the Scottish weather! 


Sketching By The Seaside with the Scottish Seabird Centre.
Sunday 17th March 2024. 11am – 1.30pm

£30 per person. Click here to book.


New Town Sketching with Arienas Collective.
Friday 22nd March 2024. 10am – 12.30pm

£30 per person or 2 for £50. Click here to book.


New Town Sketching with Arienas Collective.
Sunday 28th April 2024. 11am – 1.30pm

£30 per person or 2 for £50. Click here to book.


New Town Sketching with Arienas Collective.
Friday 17th May 2024. 10am – 12.30pm

£30 per person or 2 for £50. Click here to book.


Sketching Nature at Lauriston Castle.
Thursday 30th May 2024. 10am – 12.30pm

£30 per person or 2 for £50. Click here to book.


New Town Sketching with Arienas Collective.
Sunday 9th June 2024. 11am – 1.30pm

£30 per person or 2 for £50. Click here to book.


Sketching Nature at Lauriston Castle.
Friday 21st June 2024. 12.30 – 3pm

£30 per person or 2 for £50. Click here to book.


New Town Sketching with Arienas Collective.
Sunday 7th July 2024. 2.30pm – 5pm

£30 per person or 2 for £50. Click here to book.


Sketching Nature at Lauriston Castle.
Wednesday 24th July 2024. 10am – 12.30pm

£30 per person or 2 for £50. Click here to book.


Sketching Nature at Lauriston Castle.
Sunday 18th August 2024. 10.30am – 1pm

£30 per person or 2 for £50. Click here to book.


New Town Sketching with Arienas Collective.
Friday 23rd August 2024. 10am – 12.30pm

£30 per person or 2 for £50. Click here to book.


New Town Sketching with Arienas Collective.
Sunday 29th September 2024. 11am – 1.30pm

£30 per person or 2 for £50. Click here to book.


Buy A Gift Voucher for one of my Workshops

You can now buy a gift voucher for a future date and also a gift package including a voucher and a sketching kit comprising of a bespoke Edinburgh Sketcher Workshop tote bag, a travel sized watercolour set, a water brush, ink fine liner pen and clip board and paper. The the recipient can book the date that suits them. Find out more and order HERE


One-to-one sketching tours

Mark also offers one-to-one sketching tours which can be tailored to meet your needs. You can find out more about these and request dates here.

Looking to book a private group?

Mark’s workshops are also available to book for small private get-togethers, and themed wedding and birthday celebrations. Find out more here.

If you’re interested in booking Mark for a corporate team building or wellbeing sketching workshop, or in-store customer events, please email Mark at contact@edinburghsketcher.com for more information.

A note about the Scottish weather

We’re used to a bit of wind and rain in Edinburgh, so please do check the forecast before you leave and dress appropriately. In the event of extreme weather conditions which require us to cancel the sketching tour, we will automatically transfer your booking to the next available date. If you are visiting Edinburgh and not able to attend at another time, please let us know and we will issue a full refund (less any booking charges made by financial partners). 

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