Sketching historic buildings in Lobethal

Learn to use watercolour pencils to sketch historic buildings in your own style with artist Browen Whyatt.

This 3-hour workshop will commence indoors with a brief talk by Bronwen about observation, architecture, and sketching of a building's features.

We will then go outdoors to try our hand at sketching selected heritage buildings and their features within the FABRIK precinct in Lobethal.

You will observe their lines and features to achieve the unique look and feel of your chosen building.

By the end of the session, you will have brought the rich history of Lobethal's buildings to life in watercolour.

About the artist: Bronwen is a dynamic creative professional. A cellist and teacher, textile artist and sketcher, she has honed her visual art practice while travelling around France and Australia. Her whimsical watercolour sketches of historic buildings celebrate the exquisite features and details of architecture and bring their rich history to life.

In 2023 to 2025, Bronwen presented ‘Sketching Historic Buildings’ for the Macclesfield Creative Pursuits weekends and this year for the City of Prospect during SA History Month. She continues to produce cards and calendars from her hand-sketched images each year.

What you need to know

• We provide most materials and equipment but please bring along a 2B pencil and a waterproof pen (0.3 diameter), and a phone camera (in case it’s wet, and we need to photograph a building to draw from).

• Suitable for beginners who are 15 years and older

• Wear suitable art friendly clothing

• Bring your own snacks. We provide tea and coffee.

• If your circumstances change and you can no longer attend this workshop, please email nvouis@ahc.sa.gov.au before 5pm, Thursday 13 August 2026. After this time and date, we cannot issue refunds.

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  By registering for a Fabrik workshop or event your name and email address will be added to our contact list. This means from time to time you will receive Fabrik program updates by email. If you wish to opt out, please email the Public Programs Officer (nvouis@ahc.sa.gov.au) directly with Contact List Opt-Out in the subject heading and your full name in the message.

Here's Bronwen and two of her sketches depicting FABRIK and part of the former Onkaparinga Woollen Mill, and the Lobethal Centennial Hall