CWA Events

Sketching at Cholamandal Artist Village

Sep 11, 10:30am - Sep 11, 1:00pm

Cholamandal Artists VillageChennai, Map

Lets Sketch At Cholamandal Artist village on 11-Sep-2022, 10:30 am to 1:00 pm. There is an exhibition 'Mystic Ganesha' going on. We can see that and also have an idea for our own exhibition next month. See you all there..
Contact: Murali - 9840082098

Sketching at Semozhi Poonga

Jul 24, 10:30am - Jul 24, 1:00pm

Semmozhi PoongaAnnasalai, opposite to American EmbassyChennai,600086 Map

Dear Friends, Lets meet at Semmozhi Poonga on 24th 10:30 am for Sketching and discussions. You can do sketching at any location you like and lets meet near Amphitheater by 12:30 pm for review and discussions. Contact: Murali: 9840082098

CWA Sketching at Flower Show Kalaivanar Arangam

Jun 5, 10:00am - Jun 5, 1:00pm

கலைவாணர் அரங்கம் Kalaivanar Arangamவாலாஜா சாலைChennai, Map

Lets Sketch at the flower show, Kalaivanar Arangam. Seems to be the first flower show in Chennai. The show has over 4 lakh flowers on display with flowers that are from Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, Ooty, Kodaikanal. A fee of Rs 50 is charged for public. Crowd may be more. Lets try to make quick sketches.
Contact Murali - 9840082098.

CWA497 Sketch at Semmozhi Poonga

May 22, 11:00am - May 22, 1:00pm

Semmozhi PoongaAnnasalai, opposite to American EmbassyChennai,600086 Map

Lets sketch at Semmozhi Poonga on 22-May-2022. Park opens by 10 am. Lets do portrait studies from 11 am to 1 pm near the Amphitheatre. You can also sketch/ paint your favorite views in the park. Contact: Murali - 9840082098

CWA Sketching @ Central Square. Chennai - 08-May-22

May 8, 10:00am

CWA On-location sketching @ Central Square on 8th May-2022, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.
There is a newly Inaugurated Landscaping and Subway Works of Central Square constructed by Chennai Metro Rail. It is surrounding the Ripon Building, Victoria Public Hall, Moore Market Complex, Chennai Central Railway Station, the Southern Railway Headquarters and the Government General Hospital are being developed as part of the Central Square.
Let’s sketch at one of the new iconic places of Chennai. Sketch anything of your interest near Center Square. Make sure there is less shad. By 1:00 pm let's meet at the White Umbrellas opposite to local train station, near the Park Town subway.
Follow Covid precaution instructions given by Government.
Contact Murali 9840082098| Kumaravelu 9894655528.

Bird view:-
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CWA sketching @ Pondy Bazar, Chennai

Apr 24, 10:00am

Pondy BazaarT NagarChennai,600017 Map

CWA On location sketching @ Pondy Bazar on 24th April-2022, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Lets sketch at one of the wonderful bazars of Chennai. Sketch anything of your interest at the bazar. By 1:00 pm lets meet at the big tree near McDonalds. Follow Covid precaution instruction given by Government. Contact Murali 9840082098.

CWA491 Sketching @ Chennai Rail Museum

Apr 10, 9:30am - Apr 10, 1:00pm

Chennai Rail MuseumNew Avadi Road, ICFChennai,600038 Map

Chennai Weekend Artists on location sketching event CWA491 @ Chennai Rail Museum on Sunday 10th April 2022 from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm. Any one interested in sketching on-location can join. Come to museum and start sketching your favorite subject. We will get together by 12:30 for review. Contact Murali: 9840082098

CWA Sketching @ ECO Park Pallikaranai

Mar 27, 9:30am - Mar 27, 12:30pm

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Lets Sketch @ ECO Park Pallikaranai on 27th March. Go around the park and sketch anywhere. After sketching lets meet at the park entrance by 12:30 for review and group photo. Contact: Murali 9840082098.

Sketching at Marina beach

Feb 27, 9:00am - Feb 27, 12:00pm

நம்ம Chennai selfie point

Back to CWA Plein air Sketching 🙂
On 27th Feb 2022 Sunday @ Marina beach from morning 9 am. You can sketch/ paint at any of your favorite location. After sketching, lets meet at 'Namma Chennai Selfie point' by 12:00 pm for review and group photo. This is near QMC bus stop. Note that freedom fighters statue vehicles are on display near Vivekandar Illam.
Very important to follow Covid safety guidelines announced by government. Participant's own responsibility take care from pandemic. It is already very hot in the day. So bring water and cap!
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CWA @ Belur & Halebidu - May 1, 2, 2020

May 1, 12:00am - May 2, 12:00am

Belur and HalebiduHalebeedu, Karnataka 573121Halebidu,573121 Map

Dear Friends, Very happy to announce historical tout to "Belur & Halebidu", Karnataka on May 1, 2, 2020. Limited seats. Reserve yours early. Contact 98403 77171/ info@Thadagam.com. Organized by Thadagam Publications (Panuval Book Stores) & Chennai Weekend Artists (CWA).

CWA traveling to LEPAKSHI Temple, Andrapradesh

Mar 14, 3:00pm - Mar 15, 6:00pm

LepakshiAnantapur, Map

Dear Friends, Thadagam Publications (Panuval Book store) and CWA have planned for LEPAKSHI Temple visit during March 14, 15. It is a paradise for Artists, Historians and Photographers. It is great to travel with Senior Artist Trotsky Marudhu and enjoy the historic place. You do not want to miss this opportunity 🙂
Contact 98403 77171 (info@thadagam.com) for Booking. Limited seats!

C Sketch Walk#383 - Womens day Sketching by CWA on 8-3-2020

Mar 8, 5:00pm - Mar 8, 7:30pm

Besant Nagar Beach, ChennaiChennai,600083 Map

CWA will be celebrating Women's day at Besant Nagar by making portraits of Girls and Women for free - Celebrating Womenhood! This Sunday evening at Besant Nagar Beach from 5pm onwards..
Artists, get ready and come with your A4 papers and pencils/pens.
Contact - Murali - 9840082098

C Sketch Walk #382 Besant Nagar by CWA on 1-3-2020

Mar 1, 4:30pm - Mar 1, 8:30pm

Spaces, Besant Nagar1, Eliots Beach RoadChennai,600090 Map

Dear Friends, Lets go Besant Nagar beach in the evening for sketch Walk #382 and attend 'String Puppet Play' happening at Spaces on Sunday 1st March. Since the event starts by 5:30 pm lets go to beach by 4:30 and do some sketches. We can also sketch the String puppet also during the play. Lets sketch, appreciate and support this heritage show. See you all there.. Contact: Murali 9840082098... See MoreSee Less

CWA Sketch Walk 381 - Museum, Egmore 23-02-2020

Feb 23, 10:00am - Feb 23, 1:00pm

Egmore MuseumChennai, Map

Dear friends, Lets sketch at Egmore Museum this Sunday on 23-2-2020. Opens by 10 I guess. We can sketch outside the galleries. Inside sketching as group would require permission. Sketching out side is alright. You do not have to buy tickets for sketching outside. Lets meet at sculpture garden by 12:30. See you there..
Note that we have introduced sketch walk number. We are sketching since Sep 2012. Would have missed few weeks. 381 my best guess 🙂 Contact: Murali 9840082098.... See MoreSee Less

CWA sketching at Nochikuppam, Marina 16-02-2020

Feb 16, 10:00am - Feb 16, 1:00pm

Nochikupam

Dear Friends, Lets sketch and paint the fisher men and women at Nochikuppam fish market near Light house, Marina. You can paint light house, boats and sea also! One of our CWA member Mathangi will be doing documentation about CWA this week, Request you to support her. See you there with pencils and paints this Sunday..
Contact: Murali 9840082098