Walking as Remapping: Arboretum Sketch Walk with Monica Tap

Walking as Remapping: Arboretum Sketch Walk with Monica Tap took place on Thursday, July 16 at Hales-McKay Shelter in Guelph.

What to Expect

• Witness and record the landscape through walking, observation, and sketching.
• Explore ways of seeing and recording the landscape through simple sketching exercises.
• Draw inspiration from the University of Guelph Arboretum and learn about creating layered landscapes.
• Engage with assemblages of trees, plants, pathways, and shifting perspectives.
• Respond to the shapes, forms, and relationships encountered during the walk.

Who Should Attend

This event was open to all participants, with no prior drawing experience required.

Practical Information

Materials were provided for sketching, though participants were welcome to bring their own. Registration was required due to limited space. The event had a duration of 2 hours and 30 minutes.