Take a peek at a 'sketchwalk' in Goa's Mapusa

Roxanne D'silva & Evelyn Siqueira

GET SKETCHING

As part of the Heritage First Festival 2024, Urban Sketchers Goa recently conducted an interesting 'sketchwalk' in Mapusa.

Urban Sketchers| Mapusa walk| Creative walk| North Goa

STARTING POINT

The walk, led by Leandra Fernandes from Urban Sketchers Goa, started at the old Asilo Hospital in Mapusa.

Urban Sketchers| Mapusa walk| Creative walk| North Goa

ABOUT THE SESSION

The 2-hour walk began at 4 pm and was attended by 8 participants from different age groups and backgrounds.

Urban Sketchers| Mapusa walk| Creative walk| North Goa

IN THE DETAILS

During the walk, participants learned to make detailed sketches of old Goan homes, heritage buildings and people along the route.

Urban Sketchers| Mapusa walk| Creative walk| North Goa

ONE LOVE

Among the participants, there was one from Mumbai, one from the UK, and several college students, all united by a shared interest.

Urban Sketchers| Mapusa walk| Creative walk| North Goa

POINTS TO NOTE

Leandra shared a number of valuable tips on the art of sketching with the enthusiastic attendees.

Urban Sketchers| Mapusa walk| Creative walk| North Goa

IN THE KNOW

Urban Sketchers Goa, a Goa-based group, regularly conducts sketchwalks and workshops around the State, and these are open to the general public.

Urban Sketchers| Mapusa walk| Creative walk| North Goa

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