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The Big Draw

Campaigning for drawing since 2000

Join our global movement. Let's get everyone drawing!

Join The Big Draw Movement!

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Children engaged in painting a large, colourful design on a wall, surrounded by art supplies in a cheerful studio setting.

Make Your Mark at The Drawing Shop

  • The Drawing Shop (The Old Wilkos), Sheffield
  • 01 Oct 2026 – 31 Oct 2026
  • Free
  • All Ages, Early Years & Children, Teens & Young Adults, Adults, Family Friendly
Featured Photo of participant drawing - Architectural Sketch Walk - October 2026 - The Big Draw Festival - C&W Architects

Walk and Draw: Community Sketch Club with C&W Architects

  • South Kensington Station, London, London
  • 11 Oct 2026, 11:00 - 12:30
  • Free, booking required
  • All Ages, Teens & Young Adults, Adults, Family Friendly
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The Big Draw Festival at Stockton Brook Waterworks

  • Stockton Brook Waterworks, Stoke-on-Trent
  • 17 Oct 2026, 10:00 - 15:30
  • Free, booking required
  • All Ages, Early Years & Children, Teens & Young Adults, Adults, Family Friendly

Become a Big Draw Organiser and run your own events

Anyone and everyone can join The Big Draw movement! Our goal is simple: we want to get everyone drawing.

If you already have an exciting programme of events, The Big Draw Festival is a great platform to showcase and promote them to a wider audience. And if you’re new to hosting creative events, we’re here to support you every step of the way!

Find out more about The Big Draw Festival

Become a Big Draw Organiser

From our blog

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"A Treasure Box of Delights": Drawing Inspiration at The Burrell

Turning Building Hoardings Into a Community Canvas

Still Dancing: Yvonne Crossley Wins Prestigious Award

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The Big Draw strives to ensure access for all to creative events, training and resources. We believe in 'drawing to learn, not learning to draw’ and with your support we can continue to champion the importance of visual literacy worldwide.

Every donation, big or small, makes a difference! Help us by donating or supporting in other ways.

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