We set out to use the Learning Revolution funding to run a drawing workshop at the school for the local adult learning group, art + power, who without funding have been unable to run activities for their members for many months.
art + power supports participants who are disabled, Deaf and/or people who face social exclusion to achieve their creative potential by facilitating support from a wide range of groups and individuals.
For the workshop, which was led by the landscape artist Kate Raggett, we explored different ways and materials used to make drawings. Using inspiration from nature and seasonal subjects we experimented with different methods of mark-making, initially working small scale and then really big!
Participants benefited from the opportunity to explore their creativity, they enjoyed making the work and made the most of the instruction from Kate. They also benefited from being able to meet each other were able to chat during the breaks and there was a notable increase in social confidence from all of them by the end of the day.
Bristol Drawing School is a not for profit private arts venue and education facility that aims to encourage and nurture the art of drawing, not only as an art form in its own right, but as an essential part of the creative process. We offer drawing courses and workshops throughout the year as well as curating a regular series of exhibitions and artist talks.
Friday, 30 October 2009
Big Draw Resource Day
Bristol Drawing School and DRAW group provided a free day of information sharing, drawing resources and a guide through how to develop and run a Big Draw Event in your community or place of work. The theme of the day was ‘What is the Big Draw Campaign all about?’ with practical tips, ideas and useful resources as well as an opportunity to explore the drawing potential pertinent to your community situation.
Big Draw with the Fine Artistes at Cribbs Causeway
Our second Big Draw 2009 event and another successful day. The Fine Artistes were on hand again to entertain and inspire.
Monday, 5 October 2009
Wire Sculpture Workshop
Sunday, 4 October 2009
Big Draw with the Fine Artistes at The Mall, Broadmead
Our Big Draw event with the Fine Artistes was a great success with people of all ages taking part. We will be running another event at Cribbs Causeway on Friday 30th October so please do join us again!
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