Big Draw Yorkshire Launch 2005

In spite of the weather Bradford's Big Draw Yorkshire launch was a great success, drawing in over a thousand visitors! The day began with a presentation to our Super City drawing competition winners who were delighted with their Berol goody bags!

There was an up beat atmosphere as people of all ages put pen to paper and tried to capture the rhythm & movements of Lloyd Thompson, the Big Draw break dancer.

With the help of Lou Sumray, working at easels brought out the artistic talents of even the most reluctant visitors.

A variety of work from figure drawing to mark making, as well as detailed reproductions from the permanent collections, was produced.

Demonstrations in nail art & mehndi techniques proved to be an inspiration, especially for the younger children who made their own designs using sticks & a mock mehndi paste.

The architect studio enabled families to recreate the beautiful façade of Cartwright Hall.

Working co-operatively on a big scale joiner proved less daunting than people imagined.

By the end of the day people proudly admired the 120 pieces that made up this large-scale jigsaw.

Outside was damp but spirits were definitely not! Busily drawing children followed the bumble bee around the park & made a honey comb collection of images.