Saturday Archaeological Illustration Club

Led by Mark Hoyle, a renowned archaeological illustrator, each session offers personal guidance and hands-on experience with artefacts from the Museum of Archaeology collection. Mark brings a wealth of expertise and will help participants develop their archaeological illustration skills. 

Come along to the next session of the Saturday Archaeological Illustration Club! This time, we’ll be focusing on drawing coins, but if you’d like to keep working on pottery illustrations, you’re welcome to do so with support from Mark.

To start the session, Mark will demonstrate how to draw a small pot sherd before moving on to illustrating coins, using real examples from the Museum of Archaeology’s collection. Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, it’s a great chance to learn, practice, and have fun in a relaxed setting!

No booking required, simply drop in, pay £5 cash, and join in!

The atmosphere is informal and welcoming. There’s no pressure to create a perfect drawing or attend every session—just come along and enjoy the experience. 

What to Expect

• Expert guidance from Mark Hoyle (www.markhoyle.com)
• Hands-on illustration using real archaeological artefacts
• Suitable for all skill levels, from beginners to professionals
• Informal and friendly atmosphere
• No booking required—just drop in!
• Children aged 5 and over are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. These sessions are aimed at those with an interest in creating detailed archaeological drawings.