Sculpture and Sketch at The Burrell Collection

Join The Burrell Collection for an informal sketching session in the gallery focused on the amazing sculpture collection. It’s free, materials are provided and there is no need to book!

About Sculpture and Sketch at The Burrell Collection

	10th May 2025 7th June 2025
	10.30am - 11.30am
	The Burrell Collection 2060 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow South Side G43 1AT
	This is a free event
	Event organiser/part of Glasgow Museums
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Calling all sketchers! Join us monthly for an informal sketching session in the gallery focused on the amazing sculpture collection. It’s free, materials are provided and there is no need to book – just pop along.

Additional Dates: 07 June 2025

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