Big Draw Northern Ireland Launch 2005

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Mount Stewart (National Trust), Newtownards

Colour your Autumn

8 October 2005

Mount Stewart opened its gates to the world famous gardens free to everyone for the Northern Ireland Big Draw Launch.

Mount Stweart (NT), Big Draw Launch, N. Ireland

The day had a wide variety of activities to include family 3D art fun, professional artists sketching in the neo-classical house and floating art on the lake.

Mount Stweart (NT), Big Draw Launch, N. Ireland

With the aid of professional artists, volunteers and staff Mount Stewart was open to all ages and abilities to explore their artistic talents through 9 different activities.

Mount Stweart (NT), Big Draw Launch, N. Ireland

In the main reception area all ages were supplied with free art materials and notebooks and there were display boards to leave your artwork behind.

Mount Stweart (NT), Big Draw Launch, N. Ireland

The postcard competition proved very popular with the under 13 years and a selection of winners were chosen by the artists.

Mount Stweart (NT), Big Draw Launch, N. Ireland

Overall Mount Stewart had a great sunny autumn day full of outdoor activity and in every corner someone could be seen drawing.

Mount Stweart (NT), Big Draw Launch, N. Ireland
Mount Stweart (NT), Big Draw Launch, N. Ireland
Mount Stweart (NT), Big Draw Launch, N. Ireland
Mount Stweart (NT), Big Draw Launch, N. Ireland
Mount Stweart (NT), Big Draw Launch, N. Ireland
Mount Stweart (NT), Big Draw Launch, N. Ireland
Mount Stweart (NT), Big Draw Launch, N. Ireland
Mount Stweart (NT), Big Draw Launch, N. Ireland
Mount Stweart (NT), Big Draw Launch, N. Ireland
Mount Stweart (NT), Big Draw Launch, N. Ireland