Join artist, Jessica Emsley for a walking art workshop. Together, we’ll explore the creative possibilities of mapping a walk, creating our own subjective maps through sketching and writing whilst on foot and developing these on our return to the Armitt.

Inspired by Wainwright’s meticulous recording of his Lakeland walks, we’ll create both a shared record of our journey and individual annotated maps. We will take a slow and relaxed approach to the afternoon, with our focus being on enjoying the experience of being outside and connecting with the landscape through drawing.

What participants need to bring;

• Sketchbook and drawing materials (small sketchbook, sketching pencil, and fine liner, however you are welcome to bring extra materials if you wish)
• Appropriate clothing for the weather – layers and waterproofs, and sensible shoes for walking
• Any sun protection necessary (sun cream, sunglasses, hats) and any medication needed
• Water or drink for the walk

It is expected that the walk will be between 3km to 4km

About the artist

Jessica Emsley is an Artist, Mountain Leader, and advocate for engagement with the outdoors through creativity. Jessica’s artistic enquiry explores walking-based art practice as a potential remedy to human-nature separation, inviting a more-than-human experience. Informed by this enquiry, Jessica facilitates outdoor art walks and workshops, with a focus on fostering a receptivity to nature, often through experimental and sensory drawing practices.

This event is in support of the Alfred Wainwright exhibition hosted by The Armitt, co-curated by Chris Butterfield