Visit to Salisbury Cathedral, Sunday, March 26th, 2023
It was good to see all the members who came along to the Cathedral to draw and paint. I think I managed to make contact with everybody, but if you came and I missed you, my apologies - the Cathedral is a large space and everybody chose different places in which to work.
It is a magnificent and beautiful space, that provided daunting challenges from whatever spot was chosen. Drawing from observation you really take in the craftsmanship and skill of the masons that built the Cathedral, without any of today’s modern equipment and how intricate some of the masonry carvings are.
There were many visitors wandering around but I think we all managed to find a place where we were not too disturbed. Halfway through the afternoon we were entertained by the organ playing that resonated throughout, and that left those of us close to it with a fantastic pounding in our ears! It made my afternoon.
I had a nice comment from one of the volunteers as she passed by, who said it was lovely to see us all spread around the Cathedral working on our sketches.
Our next sketching event will take place on Sunday, April 16th at Langford Lakes, Duck Street, Steeple Langford SP3 4NH. Meet in the car park at 2.00 pm.
Langford Lakes is a Wiltshire Wildlife Nature Reserve and you can find out more about it on their Website and Facebook page. Car parking is free. There is a lovely cafe with toilets and an outside veranda area. The paths around the lakes can be very muddy after rain so suitable footwear is recommended. You will need a chair or stool to sit on. As well as the lakes, there is a river area with bench on the opposite of the road from the car park entrance, or back up the road is the lovely little church and a riverside walk.
If like me, you don’t have Satnav, then from Salisbury travel to Wilton then follow the A36 Warminster Road, through the villages of South Newton, Stoford and Stapleford. Approximately two miles from Stapleford, turn off left at the sign for The Langfords that takes you into the village. When you see the church steeple turn left into Duck Street and follow through until you cross a river bridge. The car park entrance is immediately left after the bridge.
If you would like any further information please contact me on 07496894568
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Loraine
