Diversity Of Drawing

An ambitious month-long education programme focusing on drawing culminated in Day to Draw: eight hours of intensive drawing activity.

Over 1,200 visitors listened to talks on drawing and took part in workshops led by Ruskin School tutors.

Sarah Simblet, author of 'The Drawing Book', was closely involved in the programme and used 'The Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian' by the Pollaiuolo Brothers as inspiration for her sessions on anatomy.

For the first time in the gallery’s history, a life model posed directly in front of the paintings (and alongside a skeleton) – creating a unique environment for drawing.

Other highlights of the day included a sell-out talk by Campaign for Drawing patron Gerald Scarfe.

Day to Draw offered engagement with the practice and nature of drawing for adult audiences who may not regularly have the opportunity to draw.

The popularity of these events raised awareness of the gallery’s year-round programme of adult drawing workshops.