Berwick Bridge sketching workshops

This July, artist Annie Lord will spend time getting to know Berwick Bridge through drawing. Anyone is welcome to join Annie for two drop-in sketching sessions at the bridge.

These workshops are part of Annie's artist residency, a Connecting Threads project in partnership with Berwick Bridge 400. 2024 marks 400 years since the first traffic crossed over Berwick Bridge. To mark this culturally and historically significant milestone, Connecting Threads has appointed Midlothian artist Annie Lord as its Lower Tweed artist in residence. This July and August, Annie is looking to hear from anyone who might have a story to tell.

Annie has been inspired by the 170 people who initially worked on the construction of the bridge. In response, she is creating a collection of 170 artefacts which will celebrate the unusual stories and alternative histories associated with the bridge. As part of her artwork, Annie is interested in hearing people’s stories, thoughts and memories about the past, present and future of the bridge.

As Connecting Threads artist in residence for the Lower Tweed, Annie is spending time in Berwick between July and September.

These untutored sketching workshops will be a chance to meet Annie and try some drawing yourself. Some drawing materials will be available but feel free to bring your own supplies too. Please pop by and say hello even if you don’t have time to stop and draw. In the event of bad weather these events will be postponed.


Photo: Ellie J McMaster.