On Tuesday 24 June we are going to visit Canada Water, near Rotherhithe and one of our rare ventures south of the river. Canada Water is a former dock which has been redeveloped recently, and in particular has had incorporated an area of wetland and a striking lacquer-red footbridge which winds around one side of the dock amongst the reeds. There are water views, hopefully some wildlife (swans), various ultra modern blocks visible across the water. See images: here Round the back on Surrey Quay Road there is the old Victorian Dock Office, complete with turret, now operating as the Canada Water Project Hub. See images here: The most prominent, if not actually attractive, new building fronting the water is the new Library, a startling wedge-shaped building (which looks rather like a ship), see image here:
The Library is very close to Canada Water Underground Station (on the Jubilee tube and the Windrush line of the Overground), and we suggest that we meet as usual at 11 o'clock on the waterfront side of the Library, outside.
The Library has all facilities, including a cafe, and also upstairs windows overlooking the water, from which it may be possible to sketch (the London Urban sketchers did so).
For outdoor artwork, there is an area with steps and seating on the waterside opposite the Library, accessible via the Boardwalk. Good views of the red Boardwalk against green reeds etc. The building behind this seating area contains a food hall (Corner Corner, apparently) and has a roofing overhang for shelter during rain.
We suggest you bring your sketching stool, and plenty of red paint/crayons!
Sue's telephone number for the day is 07975 864 142.
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