# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Portsmouth 100 Wonders: Milton Locks
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 10:30 am – Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 12:30 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: Saturday 12th September - Sketching and painting with Simon WhitcombAbout this EventAs part of our Portsmouth 100 festivities and ahead of our "Your Museum, Your Stories, Your City" exhibition (opening in October 20206), join us for a monthly Saturday morning filled with fascinating facts, stories and anecdotes about our city’s iconic or hidden landmarks. Then let your creativity flow through collage, sketching, drawing, storytelling or photography with a local artist—each venue offering its own unique art form. Explore, imagine and celebrate Portsmouth 100 in the most inspiring way!On Saturday 12th September 2026, join local artist Simon Whitcomb for a sketching and painting workshop around Milton Locks.After an introduction to the past and present history of Milton Locks, we will go for a gentle stroll along the locks and canal, retracing the steps of Portsmouth's most well-known painter,Edward King (1862-1951), a familiar figure in the Milton area, who painted scenes of houseboats by Milton Locks after WW2.Afterwards, Simon will lead an outdoor sketching and painting workshop, using pencils and watercolours, where participants can create their own artistic interpretation of the peaceful and inspiring locks and old canal.Open to anyone aged 16+. No experience required — just bring your curiosity and stories!All materials provided.  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/48906d90-aaea-11f1-8ed1-0da50d238dff-rimg-w740-h740-dcc8c8c8-gmir.jpg "Milton Boat", watercolour by Simon Whitcomb
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portsmouth/portsmouth-100-wonders-milton-locks/100001988384316015
- **Event Categories**: art, fine-arts, workshops, exhibitions, drawing-painting, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 2 hours
  - Location: Milton Locks Nature Reserve
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP

## Event venue details

- **city**: Portsmouth
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Milton Locks Nature Reserve
- **lat**: 50.794217
- **long**: -1.040859
- **full address**: Milton Locks Nature Reserve, Milton Locks, Locksway Road, Portsmouth, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Portsmouth 100 Wonders: Milton Locks being held?
  - **A:** Portsmouth 100 Wonders: Milton Locks takes place on Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 10:30 am to Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 12:30 pm at Milton Locks Nature Reserve, Milton Locks, Locksway Road, Portsmouth, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Portsmouth 100 Wonders: Milton Locks?
  - **A:** Portsmouth 100 Wonders: Milton Locks is organized by Portsmouth Museum and Art Gallery.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Portsmouth 100 Wonders: Milton Locks is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Portsmouth, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Portsmouth 100 Wonders: Milton Locks sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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