Street Sketch Talk & Workshop MAY 2025

On 27 May 2025, the Faculty of Design & Built Environment at First City University College (FCUC) welcomed a distinguished guest—Simone Ridyard, Senior Lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University and founder of Urban Sketchers Manchester. She led an inspiring Street Sketch Talk & Workshop for students of the Bachelor in Interior Architecture and Diploma in Interior Design programmes

Held in Room N5-03, the workshop began with Simone sharing her journey as an architect and illustrator. She emphasized the value of on-location sketching in understanding architectural spaces and urban environments. Students were captivated by her demonstrations of quick pen sketches enhanced with delicate watercolour washes

Participants then ventured outdoors, sketchbooks in hand, to apply the techniques discussed. Guided by Simone, they explored the nuances of perspective, composition, and capturing the essence of urban life through drawing. The session fostered not only technical skills but also a deeper appreciation for the built environment. Simone's visit left a profound impact on the FCUC community. Her passion for urban sketching and dedication to education resonated with students and faculty alike, inspiring a renewed enthusiasm for observational drawing in architectural studies