Art at Abbeydale 2025 - Sheffield Museums Trust

A landscape photograph of one of the old stone cottages at Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet. A chimney stack is in the centre of the image, and grass and a path are shown in front of the cottage.

Image Credit Andy Brown

Join us outdoors in the beautiful surroundings of Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet for an afternoon of sketching and painting ‘en plein air’.

Alongside a likeminded group, you’ll artistically explore a selection of views around this picturesque, historic site, with feedback and support from one of our regular tutors.

Each week is a standalone session suitable for participants with any level of experience, whether you’re a budding beginner, a frequent urban sketcher, or an indoor painter wanting to move outdoors.

There will be a selection of materials and paper, though you are welcome to bring your own, particularly your own sketchbook and preferred media. Materials available will include drawing pencils, pencil crayons, charcoal, pastels and basic watercolours.

Please dress for the weather. In wet weather, we'll move into the indoor spaces in the Hamlet, such as the forge or the learning centre.