Gallery quick on the draw to celebrate festival

Hopton Hall Gallery, part of the Hopton Hall Estate, is partnering with a worldwide festival to offer people the opportunity to get involved in drawing.

The Ashbourne gallery will be marking The Big Draw International Drawing Festival, which is the world’s largest celebration of drawing, with a programme of exhibitions and creative workshops showcasing drawing in all its forms – from pen, pencil and pastels to charcoal and mark making.

The programme begins on 3 October with The Big Drawing Table, a free drop-in collaborative drawing session led by Derbyshire-based fine artist and educator, Liz Wellby.

It will be followed by a further six workshops taking place throughout the month.

Ruth Matthews, director of Hopton Hall Gallery, said: “I’ve taken part in and organised Big Draw events on and off for the last 23 years and have witnessed firsthand its impact.

“Drawing really is the most accessible and creative activity.

“We’ve tried to incorporate as many different techniques as possible in Hopton Hall Gallery’s Big Draw programme – pen, watercolour, pastels, pencil and mark making – to give participants as much choice as possible.

“Importantly, the workshops are suited to artists of all levels, from absolute beginners to the most accomplished.”

To find out more about all the exhibitions and workshops taking place at Hopton Hall Gallery click here.