A walk in a group environment at Old Royal Naval College and sketching the Painted Hall from a chosen viewpoint of this heritage site.

Move and Sketch - Old Royal Naval College

Saturday 21 November 2026 | 13:00 - 15:00

Trapped in Zone One (https://www.trappedinzoneone.com/) are hosting a physical meets creative activity with a walk at the Old Royal Naval College and sketching The Painted Hall (the most spectacular Baroque interiors in Europe. Also known as the 'UK's Sistine Chapel) from a chosen viewpoint as a group based creative activity.

The aim of our session is to improve confidence in walking on a more regular basis, boost mental wellbeing and give participants safe opportunities for social interaction. By hosting this session will aim to merge creative medium of sketching on the move engaging with participants, who are often inactive, make physical activity part of their daily routine exploring greenspaces in London.

Background to Royal Naval College - Painted Hall

People’s reaction when they see the Painted Hall for the first time is something to behold. Designed by Sir James Thornhill and painted between 1707 and 1726, the Painted Hall features more than 3,700 square metres of Baroque walls and ceilings. These surfaces are covered in striking images depicting 200 figures including kings, queens and mythological creatures.

It was originally intended as an eating space for the Greenwich Pensioners (https://ornc.org/our-history/royal-hospital/life-as-a-greenwich-pensioner/) who lived at the Royal Hospital (https://ornc.org/our-history/royal-hospital/), as it was called then, but it soon became a tourist attraction and was used for dining only on special occasions.

The Painted Hall reopened in 2019, following a two year long, award-winning conservation project and today the site is in heart of the Maritime Greenwich UNESCO World Heritage (https://www.greenwichworldheritage.org/)Site. (https://www.greenwichworldheritage.org/)

Join us to experience a new breathtaking installation, Peace Doves by Peter Walker.

Taking inspiration from this, Peace Doves is a mass participation artwork from renowned sculpture artist Peter Walker. Made up of individual doves created by members of the public, complete with handwritten messages of peace, this promises to be an art installation like no other.

About the Artist

“In a world where we are so unique, where the existential self is shaped and ever changing, and where individuality is complex; it is the central unifying identity of humanity which joins us together.” – Artist Peter Walker

Peter Walker is a renowned sculptor and artist based in Staffordshire, with over 25 years of experience creating compelling public artworks and installations. Known for his mastery in bronze and contemporary sculpture, his work is inspired by themes of dynamic form, heritage, and the human spirit.

His work has been widely exhibited across the UK and internationally, including commissions for cathedrals, civic spaces, and large-scale public art projects regarded highly for captivating new audiences and transforming unusual places and spaces. Most recent works have been viewed at The Tower of London, St Paul’s Cathedral, The National Memorial Arboretum.

ON THE DAY

Please arrive on time at the meeting point: Enterance to Old Royal Naval College, College Way, London SE10 9NN

If you have any issues on the day, contact 07870 590402.

This workshop will be indoors, This workshop will be indoors, but we ask you to dress for the weather when outdoors.

We ask all attendees to bring their own art material of a sketchbook, pencils, eraser, and sharper as a means of continuing the activity in your time after the session creating your own Move and Sketch plan. If you do require assistance with materials, contact us prior to attending the activity.

Book Now

Please book one time slot per person. Please arrive no more than 15 minutes before your booked slot. These sessions are designed for adults as an introduction to walking and sketching whilst exploring greenspaces in London.

Tickets are donation based (Pay What You Can), if you have difficulties with booking please contact us and we'd be happy to assist and reserve a place for you.

Walk-ins will not be accepted. If you can no longer attend, please cancel your ticket via Eventbrite or please get in touch with us to allow another person(s) a chance to take part.

Donate to Move and Sketch!

Move and Sketch sessions are free and with donation to attend as part of our community initative to help everyone get out, get active and make their lives better. You can now support the our work and make a donation on our website here (https://www.trappedinzoneone.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=602c66f8ebfa34377ce767fb).

Important Filming and Photography Notice

Please note that filming and photography will be taking place at this event. All imagery and footage may at some point be published on the Trapped in Zone One website, social media channels, and reporting wit

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