The Big Draw Festival Insider Q&A: Education

Calling all teachers and artist educators! Thinking about getting involved in The Big Draw Festival 2026 but not sure where to start? Or maybe you’ve signed up and you’re busy planning your Big Draw events?

Join us for a fun and informal ‘Insider Q&A’ designed especially for schools and educational settings. Meet The Big Draw team and hear from experienced organisers about how you can bring the world’s biggest drawing festival to your classroom/learning environment and community.
In the session we’ll cover:

-What The Big Draw Festival is all about by our Director Matilda Barratt
-Real examples and success stories from participating organisers and educators
-Practical tips and tricks for planning and delivery
-How to get involved including next steps
-Informal Online Q&A

We’re excited to be joined by three fantastic Big Draw organisers, who’ll share their experience, tips, and advice for creating memorable, inclusive drawing events for children and young people.Speakers will be announced soon!
This session is ideal for teachers/ artist educators and creative facilitators running events within an educational setting.

This session is designed for educators of all kinds , including primary and secondary teachers, art leads, teaching assistants, SEN specialists, home educators, and those working in informal learning settings such as museums, libraries, and community education who are interested in taking part in this years Big Draw Festival!