Step Outside.
Slow Down.
See Differently.

Guided sessions in planted public spaces across East London, open to individuals and available to book for teams and organisations.

A woman and an older man sitting on a park bench, with a garden path and green bushes in the background. The woman is wearing a colorful patterned top and sitting with her back turned slightly, with a container of colorful pens or markers in front of her on the bench. The man has a bald head with white hair on the sides, and he is writing or drawing in a notepad, with a black basket attached to his bike handlebar nearby.
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What to expect

When you book on to a WALK TALK DRAW session you get to step in to a slower pace. To see the world with new eyes. To learn something new. To try something new.

Run in small groups (up to 15 people), these are gently intimate sessions.

A starry night sky with numerous visible stars and a faint trail of a shooting star.
A starry night sky with numerous visible stars and a faint trail of a shooting star.
A woman sits on a park bench with colorful markers and drawings, facing yellow flowering plants and greenery.

We’ll WALK – usually not far, to see a range of plants from different perspectives.

We’ll TALK – as we move between spaces, and in response to plant information shared.

We’ll DRAW – guided by a professional artist.

〰️ SLOW DOWN 〰️ SEE 〰️ DRAW 〰️ LEARN 〰️ LISTEN 〰️ BE IN THE MOMENT

〰️ SLOW DOWN 〰️ SEE 〰️ DRAW 〰️ LEARN 〰️ LISTEN 〰️ BE IN THE MOMENT

Taking place outdoors in public parks and gardens, guided by a pair of professionals, you’re invited to…

Close-up of a green leaf with tiny hairs and a textured surface.

Guided through the planting, you’ll marvel at the tiny hairs on a leaf, or observe the squareness of a stem, and learn what that can tell us about a plant. You’ll be led to notice groups of plants that look good together and have that unpacked for you.

All of this will help us to start to see what we’re looking at. To look at what we can see in a different way. Slowing down to turn our attention to texture, colour, or composition.

This looking will help us draw. And drawing will help us see. The more we see, the more we notice. The more we notice, the more we value.

WALK TALK DRAW is a fun exercise in observation and appreciation.

You’ll leave with a mini-sketchbook stuffed with drawings, a few plant insights, and an experience that you can repeat for yourself anytime, anywhere.

  • Group of people outdoors examining and sorting colorful markers from containers, with trees and grass in the background.
  • Multiple people holding and displaying various drawings of plants, leaves, and flowers on white paper.
  • A person drawing botanical sketches of plants in a sketchbook outdoors, with their hands visible holding a pen and the sketchbook.
  • Close-up of a red-haired woman drawing on a piece of paper, with children around her, outdoors with greenery and purple leaves in the background.
  • Three people are outdoors near a brick wall, leaning over a written or drawn document on a piece of paper. Only parts of their bodies are visible: a woman with white hair on the left, a man with brown hair wearing a gray denim jacket on the right, and a person in black on the far right. The background features lush green plants.
  • A group of people gathered outdoors in a park-like setting with trees and greenery in the background. Some are standing, others are sitting or using mobility devices, and they appear to be participating in a walk or outdoor event.
  • group of people in a garden with lush green trees and buildings in the background, some standing and reading, one person sitting on a scooter writing in a notebook, others engaging in conversation or looking at plants.
  • A group of people gathered in a garden with lush green trees and pink flowers, listening to a woman in a pink vest with a clipboard, who appears to be leading a tour or discussion.
  • Colorful children's drawings of trees, flowers, and abstract shapes are scattered on green grass.
  • A group of people gathered outdoors, some wearing jackets and hats, in a garden with autumn foliage, listening to a woman with a white beret and glasses.

How to Book

Check our Eventbrite page to book on to the next WALK TALK DRAW.

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Coming up

Summer, Lloyd Park with artist Laura Gee

date TBC

Autumn, Lloyd Park with artist Emma Bond

date TBC

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“Anna reminded me that the first rule of living is to live. To see, hear, smell, touch, and taste the world.”

JAMES REBANKS, THE PLACE OF TIDE

A group of people gathered outdoors in a park with lush green trees and pink flowering bushes, some holding papers or electronic devices, with a person wearing a yellow cap and pink vest appearing to speak or present.

For Organisations and Corporates

WALK TALK DRAW is available to book as an experience for your organisation or workplace.

Based in East London, we offer WALK TALK DRAW across London.

  • We love to work with different community groups, and can tailor the programme to suit your needs whether a group of older citizens, pre-schoolers, or anywhere in between. Session staff all hold up-to-date DBS certificates.

  • WALK TALK DRAW is a unique team-building exercise that can take place in the area around your office or at an away-day venue. Message us with your plans and let’s see what we can make happen.

  • This is an area that we’re keen to develop so please do get in touch to discuss. 

READY TO GET STARTED?

  • Come and see what is on your doorstep. Our public sessions are open to everyone. Slow down, look closely, and have a go at drawing, no experience needed.

BOOK YOUR SPOT

  • Bring your team outside. Walk Talk Draw makes an unusual and genuinely memorable team experience; a chance to recharge, connect, and see the city differently.

ENQUIRE FOR YOUR TEAM

Still got a question about WALK TALK DRAW? Head to our FAQ for everything you need to know.

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