The Big Draw® ✏️

Arts education charity on a mission to get everyone drawing! 🌍 official account for The Big Draw Festival and the John Ruskin Prize ✏️ Charity no.1114811

[The Big Draw® ✏️ @The_Big_Draw]

Image credits:
Karol Wyszynski
©National Trust Images, Trevor Ray Hart

[The Big Draw® ✏️ @The_Big_Draw]

We're so excited to announce that we'll be hosting the official launch of The Big Draw Festival 2025 in Bradford, the UK City of Culture, this September with @bradford2025 & @nationaltrust! 💓

Find out more and let us know if you'll be joining ⬇️🙌

https://t.co/9BIVNred1r

[Liz Atkin @LizAtkin]

Like the look of this? Come and draw with me! I’m offering more Whitstable Beach Draws on 28 Sept, 5 Oct and a family session on 26 Oct. Get to grips with charcoal and draw in a beautiful location. Book here
https://t.co/gxHw8EClPx

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@thehorsebridge @The_Big_Draw

[The Big Draw® ✏️ @The_Big_Draw]

Want to come along to a Big Draw Sketchcrawl? 👣

Join us for an afternoon sketching some of London’s most beautiful & historic churches with architectural historian and broadcaster Dr @JonathanFoyle

🗓️Sunday 3rd Aug
🕐1:30-4:30PM
🎟️£16-20

https://t.co/KRjYfO36Uc

[Liz Atkin @LizAtkin]

🚨NEW WORKSHOPS INCOMING
Got kids? My Family Beach Draws run in August. Weather permitting we will sketch on Whitstable beach drawing before heading back to create a giant communal artwork in the Studio at @thehorsebridge book here https://t.co/CRIO2iZsgZ

[The Big Draw® ✏️ @The_Big_Draw]

Curious about taking part in The Big Draw Festival? Join us for the first of our fun, informal + free online Q&As to meet the team and find out about taking part in the world’s biggest drawing festival! 💡✏️

📅 Thursday 5th June
🕒 1pm - 1:40pm
📍 Online

https://t.co/1oucJtSypy

[The Big Draw® ✏️ @The_Big_Draw]

Last chance to book our Shakespeare Sketchcrawl with the brilliant @GaryScribbler! 💙

This Sunday, join us for an artist-guided tour of London, exploring & drawing historic locations that Shakespeare would have known ✍️👣

Book your tickets below ⬇️
https://t.co/byKtVswQtw

[The Big Draw® ✏️ @The_Big_Draw]

We're SO excited for these sketchcrawls coming up in London with @GaryScribbler! Head over to our Eventbrite to book your spot 🙌

https://t.co/8T55hcDQQL

[Gary Andrews @GaryScribbler]

Just under 4 weeks to go - do come along and join me on one (or both) walks. Beginners or experienced artists welcome. About 3 hours with half a dozen stops to sketch. Follow in the footsteps of our two greatest writers… go to @The_Big_Draw for booking details

[Gary Andrews @GaryScribbler]

Just under 4 weeks to go - do come along and join me on one (or both) walks. Beginners or experienced artists welcome. About 3 hours with half a dozen stops to sketch. Follow in the footsteps of our two greatest writers… go to @The_Big_Draw for booking details

[The Big Draw® ✏️ @The_Big_Draw]

We're SO excited to announce this year's Festival Theme... 🥁

#DrawnTogether celebrates how creativity unites us, how The Big Draw has brought people together over the past 25 years, & how collaboration & connection are at the heart of making & creating.

https://t.co/M9pWo3wVAG

[The Big Draw® ✏️ @The_Big_Draw]

Both events are limited to 20 participants, so make sure to sign up early to secure your spot! We can’t wait to see you there 🙌🏼

https://t.co/rGsR726JKz

[The Big Draw® ✏️ @The_Big_Draw]

Want to join us on our next sketchcrawl??

Artist and Big Draw Patron @GaryScribbler is leading two Literary London Sketchcrawls in May, where we'll be retracing the footsteps of Dickens and Shakespeare 👣

Tickets £12-15 (+ booking fee) 🙌

https://t.co/8T55hcDQQL

[The Big Draw® ✏️ @The_Big_Draw]

On Sunday 4 May, Gary will lead us on a Shakespeare-themed Sketchcrawl, blending modern London with the grit and grandeur of the Elizabethan era.

https://t.co/byKtVswQtw

[Kate Mason 🐉 @KateJMason]

'Zandra Rhodes urges youngsters to draw every day'

https://t.co/pONe2hzp6b

@The_Big_Draw @theartcriminal #drawing

[The Big Draw® ✏️ @The_Big_Draw]

This Saturday, #CharltonLibrary are running a Big Draw sketchbook walk from 11am-1pm! Draw & explore movement  in the lovely surroundings of Charlton park 🌳🌷

Call 02083192525 to book! More info: https://t.co/YfFSYe17tp 🎨 #LoveYourLibrary #TheBigDraw @GreenwichLibs @Better_UK

[The Big Draw® ✏️ @The_Big_Draw]

📣 We’re looking for a Programmes & Operations Manager to lead The Big Draw's events programme & ensure the smooth running of both the charity and The Big Draw Festival’s operations!

Find out more and apply: https://t.co/L1zko6GSEJ

£30k-32k | Full-time
Deadline: Sun 23 Feb

[The Big Draw® ✏️ @The_Big_Draw]

Join us for a day-long drawing symposium celebrating the interplay between what we see and what we create. The event combines drawing sessions & hearing from artists & designers including Emma Stibbon RA & Charles.O.Job!

🗓️ Thurs 16th Jan
🎟️ £11.55

https://t.co/ej31SWymv2

[The Big Draw® ✏️ @The_Big_Draw]

@theartcriminal @InSEAOfficial @OfInsea @accessart @NEATENart @BobandRoberta @KateJMason Brilliant news, Susan! Congratulations 🤗