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SUMMARY:Sketchcrawl at Station Circus at Dreispitz\, Basel
DESCRIPTION:Station Circus at Dreispitz\, a temporary use project now in its 12th year featuring a big top\, old circus and site huts\, and an old tram\, is a place brimming with creative imagination. \nNormally\, the site is closed to the public outside performance times. This afternoon\, however\, a member of the team opens the gate for us and we are made to feel very welcome to draw. The team running the site is also very keen to see our drawings. \nThis venue for contemporary circus invites international and Swiss circus companies to perform and offers circus artists space to train and rehearse. The project is supported by the Station Circus association\, which is also committed to the further development of circus culture in Switzerland. The aim is to strengthen networking within the local contemporary circus scene and to improve research\, rehearsal and production opportunities for circus creations in Switzerland. \nMore info: https://www.stationcircus.ch \nMeeting point: 2.00 pm Dreispitz Basel\, ‘Station Circus’ entrance gate on Irène Zurkinden-Platz\, corner of Walkeweg and Münchensteinerstrasse \nGoogle Maps: Irène Zurkinden-Platz
URL:https://usk-switzerland.ch/en/event/sketchcrawl-at-station-circus-at-dreispitz-basel/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260425T140000
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SUMMARY:Saturday\, 25 April 2026: Sketchcrawl at Vogesenplatz/St. Johann Station\, Basel
DESCRIPTION:At St. Johann railway station\, behind the ‘Stellwerk’\, there is a fascinating spot. In the lovingly landscaped ‘Il Giardino Urbano’\, you can wander along the winding path at any time and linger on garden furniture beside old tracks and carriages\, cosily nestled amongst the greenery\, with a view of the steam rising from the waste incineration plant in the distance. \nThe view from the bridge\, accessible by lift\, is also well worth a visit. The former Stellwerk is now an attractive workplace and a hub for cultural and creative professionals from all sectors. There is also a steam bath here with an original entrance design. \nThe view of Vogesenplatz in front of the signal box offers plenty of everyday scenes. At 2 pm\, the stalls of the weekly market are being dismantled\, but the square provides plenty of subjects with its seating areas and green spaces\, bridge\, spiral staircase\, Coop entrance\, tram stop with pergola\, passers-by and distinctive buildings. \nMeeting point: 2.00 pm at the St. Johann railway station tram stop\, under the roof of the old customs hall to the right of the Stellwerk. We will also meet there at 4.00 pm to show each other our sketches. \nMore informations: \nIl Giardino Urbano https://www.stellwerkbasel.ch/anker-mieter/giardino-urbano#/ \nStellwerk https://www.stellwerkbasel.ch
URL:https://usk-switzerland.ch/en/event/saturday-25-april-2026-sketchcrawl-basel/
CATEGORIES:USkS Basel
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SUMMARY:Sketchcrawl in and around the kHaus\, Basel
DESCRIPTION:At the kHaus\, the former main building of the Basel barracks on the banks of the Rhein in Kleinbasel (Link: kHaus)\, we’ll make ourselves comfortable in the ‘Plaza’ – a passageway\, foyer and stairwell designed as a public living room (Link: Plaza). Here we can sketch the sculptural staircases\, the architecture and the interior design (Link: Architecture). We can sketch each other or take turns modelling briefly to warm up. Outside on the Rhein side\, with its cosy bistro\, the riverbank is a popular subject; people play boules and the Klingental ferry stops at its jetty. On the side facing the barracks courtyard\, the barracks grounds open up\, where\, in dry weather\, people always meet\, sit\, chat\, skateboard\, or whatever. \nMeeting point: at 2.00 pm in front of the entrance to the kHaus\, on the side facing the Rhein (Unterer Rheinweg\, see map). We’ll also meet there at 4.00 pm to show each other our sketches.
URL:https://usk-switzerland.ch/en/event/sketchcrawl-in-and-around-the-khaus/
CATEGORIES:USkS Basel
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SUMMARY:Live on Basel Carnival Tuesday
DESCRIPTION:In the midst of the carnival celebrations\, sketch the playful\, chaotic Carnival Tuesday of the children\, the small groups (Schyyssdräggziigli). Link to information about Carnival Tuesday: https://www.baslerfasnacht.info/basler-fasnacht/dienstag/nachmittag \nMeeting point: 3 p.m. Basel Leonhardskirche\, at the entrance to the church. \nPlease note: The city centre is very crowded at this time and there are no trams running. \nI will not be attending this meeting myself\, but I look forward to seeing your sketches (please email them to herrat-usk@bluewin.ch). Best regards Herrat
URL:https://usk-switzerland.ch/en/event/live-on-basel-carnival-tuesday/
CATEGORIES:USkS Basel
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SUMMARY:Live at Basel Carnival\, Cortège
DESCRIPTION:If you would like to sketch in the midst of the carnival festivities\, meet up at the Cortège. The Cortège participants take a short break at Wettsteinplatz\, where there is some space available. \nMeeting point: 3 p.m. at Basel\, Wettsteinplatz\, on the island by the kiosk. \nPlease note: The city centre is very crowded during this time and there is no public transport. Link to the Cortège route: https://fasnacht.ch/service/cortege-route/\nLink to information about Carnival Monday: https://www.baslerfasnacht.info/basler-fasnacht/montag/nachmittag \nI will not be attending this meeting myself\, but I look forward to seeing your sketches (please email them to herrat-usk@bluewin.ch). Best regards Herrat
URL:https://usk-switzerland.ch/en/event/live-at-basel-carnival-cortege/
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SUMMARY:Basel Carnival\, exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Two days before the Morgestraich\, we visit the permanent exhibition on Basel Carnival at the Museum of Cultures. The historic rooms convey the carnival atmosphere. They are filled with mostly historical artefacts that give Basel Carnival its distinctive character.\nIt is fun to sketch these\, as it invites you to exaggerate and caricature. Children also have fun here. Link: information about the Basel Carnival exhibition \nParticipation by registration only.\nThe exhibition is located in an annex of the museum\, where space is limited. The number of participants and the length of stay are therefore restricted\, and registration with Herrat (email address: herrat-usk@bluewin.ch) is required.\nWe will form two groups. Up to 10 people per group will have one hour to visit the exhibition:\nGroup 1: 2:00–3:00 p.m.\nGroup 2: 3:00–4:00 p.m.\nThe first 10 registrations will be in the first group from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.\, and the following registrations will be in the second group. If only 10 people register\, they can stay for the entire two hours. \nMeeting points\nSaturday\, 21 February 2026\, Museum der Kulturen Basel\, Münsterplatz 20 \n1st group: 1:40 p.m. in the entrance hall at the ticket office\n2nd group: 2:40 p.m. in the entrance hall at the ticket office\nBoth groups: 4 p.m. viewing of the sketches\, also in the entrance hall at the ticket office \nFurther information\nPlease bring your own folding stool. Liquids are not permitted in the museum\, so no materials for wet sketching\, Exhibition rooms not accessible by lift
URL:https://usk-switzerland.ch/en/event/basel-carnival-exhibition/
CATEGORIES:USkS Basel
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SUMMARY:Saturday\, 10 January 2026: Sketchcrawl Basel at the Basel Ballet
DESCRIPTION:We are guests at Ballet Basel\, watching training and rehearsals for a new production that will premiere on 5 February. This performance by two up-and-coming choreographers\, Anne Jung and Lilit Hakobyan\, is called ‘New Works’. Here is the link to information from Theater Basel: https://www.theater-basel.ch/de/newworkshakobyanjung \nMeeting point: 9:30 a.m. Café La Manufacture\, Elisabethenstrasse 18 (Link Maps: Café La Manufacture)\nBrief exchange of ideas on how bodies can be translated into movement.\n10 a.m. Departure for the theatre\n10.30 a.m. Start of ballet training\, followed by rehearsals\n2 p.m. End \nSchedule: First 45 minutes of training in the ballet studio; from 11:30 a.m. rehearsals\, simultaneously in two rehearsal rooms\, with 15-minute break during which we can eat (not in the rehearsal room). We must take off our shoes when we step onto the dance floor. \n2:15 p.m. we meet in the foyer public of Theater Basel to look at the sketches we have created. \nFoto: Rubén Bañol
URL:https://usk-switzerland.ch/en/event/saturday-10-january-2026-sketchcrawl-basel-at-the-basel-ballet/
CATEGORIES:USkS Basel
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SUMMARY:Sketchcrawl inside the Basel SBB train station
DESCRIPTION:We will meet from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for the last time this year to sketch:\nat 2:00 p.m. inside the Basel SBB train station\, at the “meeting point” in the ticket hall  (Link) \nThere are many different motifs. For example\, on the footbridge to the left of the escalator\, there is a sheltered spot from where you can sketch passers-by or people taking a break on the seating islands\, or shops where travelers linger. The ticket hall itself is also a beautiful space with murals from the 1920s\, which can be seen clearly from the footbridge. The station is currently decorated for Christmas. Other motifs include the west wing\, the hall leading to the French station\, historically preserved rooms that are now used for retail\, and much more. \nWe will meet at 4 p.m. to view the finished drawings. We will decide where to meet on site.
URL:https://usk-switzerland.ch/en/event/sketchcrawl-inside-the-basel-sbb-train-station/
CATEGORIES:USkS Basel
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