March Sketchwalk at Kampong Glam

Hi Sketchers!
This month, we're heading to Kampong Glam (also known as Kampong Gelam) to bask in the festive vibes of Hari Raya. 

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𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀:
Date: 29 Mar 2025
Time: 9.30am - 12.15pm
Nearest MRT station: Bugis
Meeting point: Open space in front of the Sultan Mosque
Address: https://maps.app.goo.gl/MFxWbmk9E6yPkZ8H8 (Exact visual of space to be confirmed, look out for post for photos)
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𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘆:
9.30am: Briefing at meeting point.
9.40am: Free and easy sketch
12pm: Start packing your things and make your way for Show & Tell
12.15pm: Show and Tell at meeting point.
12.30pm: End

*Please note that location of Briefing and Show and Tell may subject to change, depending weather. Admin will edit location on this post if any changes.

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𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲:
By participating this Event, you agree with the followings:
1. My participation in this Event is entirely voluntary.
2. I am aware of and agree to assume any and all risks which might be associated with the Event and I will not hold Urban Sketchers Singapore (USkSG) and any admin/organiser responsible or liable in any way for and will not commence any action arising from the Event, or claim for any loss and/or damage (including, without limitation, personal injury and/or property damage) caused by or sustained as a result of my participation in the Event.
3. I will indemnify USkSG and keep USkSG indemnified against all losses, claims, demands, actions, proceedings, damages, costs, expenses, and any other liability arising in any way from my participation in the above Event.
4. For participant under 18 years old, his/her parent/guardian are aware and agree to the above clauses.
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𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘆:
1. Make your way to the location, be aware of surroundings, and maintain necessary distancing.
2. Challenge yourself to explore hidden corners that hasn't been seen/drawn yet; this will also help prevent too many of us crowding the same perching points.
3. Post your sketches, snapshots and videos online — 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐬 #𝐮𝐬𝐤𝐬𝐠 — so everyone can easily find the day's artistic output.
4. Some sketch leaders will go around to catch you in action for posts on Facebook and Instagram, so look out for them!
5. Happy sketching!! 
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𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝘀:
Event banner by Lee Sangmi

April Sketchwalk at Kampong Glam

Hi Sketchers!

In light of Hari Raya Puasa on 3 May, we will be heading to Kampong Gelam this month!

Some of the places that you may want to sketch:

- Shophouses along Haji Lane, Arab street etc
- Kampong Gelam Ramadan Bazaar 2022
- Malay Heritage Centre
- Masjid Sultan (aka Sultan Mosque)
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More information:

Kampong Gelam Ramadan Bazaar: 7 Must-Try Snacks And Drinks In 2022
https://foodking.sg/kampong-gelam-ramadan-bazaar-2022/?amp=1

Singapore - Kampong Glam Ramadan Bazaar 2022
https://youtu.be/cXnDhiMo-ZM

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In light of the COVID situation, we urge everyone to remain cautious, mask on at all times and with the updated Covid SMM. Let's all play a part to stay safe!
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Time: 9:30AM - 12.30PM
Nearest station: Bugis
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𝑰𝒎𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝑵𝒐𝒕𝒆:
In compliance to Government Covid safety guidelines, be safe!

Remember: MASKS ON.
Please strictly comply. USkSG (and our sketch leaders) will not be held responsible for any flouting of the above guidelines. Thank you.
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𝑰𝒏𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝑭𝒐𝒓 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑫𝒂𝒚:
1. Have your mask on at all times. Make your way to the location, be aware of surroundings, and maintain necessary distancing.
2. Challenge yourself to explore hidden corners that hasn't been seen/drawn yet; this will also help prevent too many of us crowding the same perching points.
3. Post your sketches, snapshots and videos online — 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐬 #𝐮𝐬𝐤𝐬𝐠 — so everyone can easily find the day's artistic output.
4. Some sketch leaders will go around to catch you in action for posts on Facebook and Instagram, so look out for them!
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𝑪𝒓𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒕𝒔:
• Banner photo by Alice Lim
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Show & Tell session to be confirmed.

November Sketchwalk at Kampong Glam

Credits: Banner photo by Mdm Tia

This month's sketchwalk will be in the old Malay/Arab quarter of Kampong Glam, in collaboration with URA.

Some 30 of us will be given special access to the top of Sultan Mosque. First come first served basis. (Important Note: Dress code applies – no sleeveless and shorts for both genders.)

URA will also be providing guided tours around the area.

There's lots to see, sketch, and eat in the area. Visit the Malay Heritage Centre next door to sketch in air-con comfort if you like, or visit Singapore's narrowest street, Haji Lane, which is lined with boutique and quaint and quirky shops.

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Time: 9:30 AM
Location: Bussorah Mall in front of Sultan Mosque
(https://goo.gl/maps/Wmy7W4tKxr12)

END
Time: 12:15 PM
Location: Inside the compounds of Malay Heritage Village

Nearest MRT: Bugis

Locations to sketch:
- Kampong Glam
- Sultan Mosque
- Malay Heritage Centre
- Murals
- Haji Lane, Arab Street, etc.
- Golden Landmark Hotel

Places to eat and shop:
- Countless options in Kampong Glam

Sketchwalk leaders: William Sim & Benedict Tay

Notes: If you wish to enter the mosque, remember not to wear revealing clothes, sleeveless shirts, shorts or short skirts. Observe the dress code. Hats and sunblock for hot weather.



Giveaway contest
Here are the prizes Parka will be giving away:

• Draw Your Day: An Inspiring Guide to Keeping a Sketch Journal
• Arrtx Watercolor Brush Markers
• Brush Pen Illustration: More Than 200 Ideas for Drawing with Brush Pens
• The Artist's Color Guide: WaterColor Understanding Palette, Pigments and Properties

Criteria for winning the prizes
Prizes are given out at the end of the sketchwalk to winners.
Post a comment on the prize you want.
Only comments here count.
Leave your real name if you're using nickname.
You'll need to introduce yourself and your sketch that day.

Good luck!

Sketching with Pramote around Waterloo and Kampong Glam

Was sketching around with Pramote from Bangkok, Thailand, few days ago at Waterloo St and Kampong Glam. We chanced upon Kym Ng who's doing a TV shoot in front of Kwan Im Temple.


This was drawn with a brush pen. It's not easy to control and I did not quite like result, but I will try to use it more often and see what happens.

Kampong Glam (10 Nov 2012)

And more photos:
flickr.com/photos/teohyc/sets/72157631972236535/detail/

early Sunday morning

Last Sunday morning before joining the music group, I stopped at the quiet Kampong Glam for this sketch inside the comfort of my air-cond car. Weather is so hot these days.

Kampong Glam Sketchwalk April 2012

Weather was great! Turn out was good. The results, astoundingly and amazingly awesome!!

Kandahar Street

Seven of us went to Kampong Glam to sketch last Saturday morning. I had sketches on this neighbourhood here, here, here and here but it was the first time I did a loose piece on a bigger format 200x400mm in ink and watercolours. This shophouse at Kandahar Street was very unique that its building typology stood out from the usual shophouse facade design. It had a projection on the upper floor and a semicircular roof parapet wall. The projection appeared to be out of the boundary line and why it was the only one allowed to be built in this way? The weather was so hot that the shadow was so strong and the image of the building was reflected so clearly on the car bonnet next to us. By the time I completed the sketch, the shade that we were sitting moved away. It was hot hot hot that I had to leave!

Kampong Glam Sketchwalk (12 Feb 2011)

A very exquisite lamp. More so than what I've sketched.


A group of friends having lunch at a hawker centre on Baghdad Street.


A cup of ice tea with lime.