Discover Arvika in a truly new way – with pen and paper in hand. This three-hour guided tour combines a town walk, architecture, and creative expression into a unique experience.
Together with Sanne Pawelzyk, you will explore the town and delve into its history, architecture, and the distinctive atmosphere shaped by Swedish National Romanticism. At the same time, you’ll receive an introduction to architectural sketching – explained simply and suitable for beginners.
Along the way, there will be short stops for sketching, allowing you to capture your impressions on the spot. By the end of the tour, you’ll have something truly personal in your hands: your own hand-drawn postcards from Arvika – ready to send or keep as a memory.
This is included:
• Guided walk through Arvika
• Introduction to architectural sketching
• On-site sketching exercises
• Time for questions and discussion
• Self-designed postcards to take home & send
Whether you’re curious, enjoy drawing, or want to experience Arvika in a different way, this tour brings together art, calm, and the joy of discovery.
Time: During June, July, and August on Wednesdays and Sundays, 2 pm - 5 pm. The tour lasts approximately 3 hours.
Start: At Trefaldighetskyrkan (Trinity Church in the town centre)
Format: Guided urban sketching workshop with a cultural-historical focus.
Group size: 2–8 participants (max. 10). Private group bookings available upon request.
Booking: Please register with the organizer at least 1 day before your preferred date, tel +49 (0)178 488 28 91.
Price: 600 SEK per person (materials included). Please pay via PayPal before the start of the workshop or contact the organizer to agree upon method of payment.
Materials: Drawing materials (postcards, pencil) are included – you are welcome to bring your own materials if you prefer.
Languages: The guide speaks Swedish, English, and German.
Guide: Sanne Pawelzyk is an artist and art educator with a focus on collaborative practices and drawing. In her course on architectural drawing, she combines artistic research with an open, experience-based approach in which perception, exchange, and collective learning are central. She invites participants to use drawing as a tool to consciously perceive space and develop their own perspectives.
Sketching-workshop with a tour throught the town centre. Start at Trefaldighetskyrkan (se kartan).
Postcard from Arvika
, Arvika
