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Venue:	Allen Gallery
Address:	10-12 Church Street, Alton, Hampshire GU34 2BW Tel: 01420 82802 Website

Event title:	"The Big Draw"
Description:	Drawing activities led by local artist Jo Carter who will be using the museum and gallery displays for inspiration
Audience:	Family This event is open to the public
Dates:	October 9 1030 - 1600
Cost:	No admission charge Event: Free family friendly event

Venue:	Arndale Centre Society of Eastbourne Artists
Address:	Eastbourne Arndale Centre, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN21 3NW Tel: 01323 500569 Website

Event title:	"The Fanciful Flower Show"
Description:	A two day drop-in to create a display of wild and fantastic flowers in the middle of the Shopping Centre. No booking required.
Audience:	All ages This event is open to the public
Dates:	October 29, 30 9.00am - 5.30pm
Cost:	No admission charge Event: none

Venue:	Artist Kirsten McFarlane
Address:	18 Grays Court, Portsmouth, Hampshire PO1 2PN Tel: 02392 828 925 Website

Event title:	"After School Big Draw"
Description:	For 6 - 12 year olds. Fun session trying out creative and perceptual drawing exercises and some painting on canvas. Special art party session to celebrate the Big Draw with food and refreshments. Open from 3.30 to 5.30pm
Audience:	Children This event is open to the public
Dates:	October 14, 28 2nd and 4th Thursday in October, 3.30 to 5.30pm
Cost:	Normal admission charge Event: £12 (or just 1 hr for £6)

Venue:	Ashford Visual Artists
Address:	The White House, Ashford, Kent tn23 3ax Website

Event title:	"The Big Draw"
Description:	The John Wesley School are to commemorate their new amphitheatre by 'making their mark on the future' with a mosaic and various other creative activities. Ashford Visual Artists are on hand to encourage the event
Audience:	Students This event is closed to the public
Dates:	October 11
Cost:	No admission charge Event: open to John Wesley students only

Venue:	aspex
Address:	The Vulcan Building, Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, Hampshire PO1 3BF Tel: 02392778080 Website

Event title:	"One, Two, Three Dimensions"
Description:	Audience members are invited to assist artist Ilse Black, specialist in three-dimensional drawing, in creating new work in the gallery, whilst artist Abi Gilchrist will be working with our Aiming High group in the education room. Visitors will also be invited to take part in drawing activities in our cafe.
Audience:	All ages This event is open to the public
Dates:	October 9 11am-3pm
Cost:	No admission charge Event: FREE - Suggested donation £2

Venue:	At Royal Victoria Country Park
Address:	Victoria Road , Netley, Southampton, Hampshire SO31 5GA Tel: 02380 455157 Website

Event title:	"The Big Draw@Autumn Pumpkin Festival"
Description:	Celebrating the very best of Autumn with storytelling including author of 'Pumpkin Soup' Helen Cooper, Big Draw workshops, pumpkin games, gardening advice, environmental stalls, giant pumpkins too! Bring your home grown pumpkins and squashes too. Make a scarecrow and bring for our Scarecrow Avenue. Tex Mex band 'Snakeoil' and Soton Ukelele jam play for you.
Audience:	All ages This event is open to the public
Dates:	October 9 This is an annual event for the Jubilee Sailing Trust, 12 noon til 1730
Cost:	Normal admission charge Event: Adults £1.50 children 50p normal parking charges apply

Venue:	Beacon Community College
Address:	North Beeches Road, Crowborough, East Sussex TN6 2AS Tel: 01892 603000 Website

Event title:	"TBC"
Description:	tbc
Audience:	All ages This event is open to the public
Dates:	October 9 11am-3pm
Cost:	No admission charge Event: Donations only

Venue:	Booth Museum of Natural History
Address:	194 Dyke Road, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 5AA Tel: 03000 290900 Website

Event title:	"The Little Big Draw"
Description:	As part of this years nation wide event 'The Big Draw', we will be running free 'drop in and draw' workshops for 2-5 year olds at the Booth Museum of Natural history.
Audience:	Under 5's This event is open to the public
Dates:	October 8, 15, 22, 29 10am - 12pm
Cost:	No admission charge Event: Free

Venue:	Brighton Life Drawing Sesssions
Address:	To Be Confirmed - multiple venues, New England House, New Engalnd St Brighton, East Sussex BN1 4GH Tel: 0780521057 Website

Event title:	"Enlightenment"
Description:	Life Drawing from the Cabinet of Wonders: This year The Brighton Life Drawing Sessions will be bringing the wonder of the human figure to the streets of Brighton in a participatory spectacular that will see venues across the city bought to life as post-enlightenment Theaters of Wonder. More details soon...
Audience:	16+ all abilities and levels of experience This event is open to the public
Dates:	October 30, 31 The event will take place throughout the night., 7pm-5am
Cost:	No admission charge Event: None

Venue:	Brighton Museum & Art Gallery
Address:	Royal Pavilion Gardens, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1EE Tel: 03000 290902 Website

Event title:	"The Little Big Draw"
Description:	As part of this years nation wide event 'The Big Draw', we will be running free 'drop in and draw' workshops for 2 - 5 year olds every Tuesday morning in October.
Audience:	under 5's This event is open to the public
Dates:	October 5, 12, 19, 26 10am - 12pm
Cost:	No admission charge Event: Free

Venue:	Buckingham Old Gaol
Address:	Market Hill, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire MK18 1JX Tel: 01280 823020 Website

Event title:	"Chance to Draw!"
Description:	Draw exhibits in the OLD GAOL CELLS. Local artists will be on hand with advice and suggestions to help improve your drawings.
Audience:	All ages This event is open to the public
Dates:	October 9 10.30am - 3pm
Cost:	Normal admission charge Event: Normal adm.charge only - £3 adults £1.50 child. Trust/Friends members free.

Venue:	Buckinghamshire County Museum
Address:	9 Church Street, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire HP20 2QP Tel: 01296 331441 Website

Event title:	"Sparksartists Draw creatures for a dream library"
Description:	Schools workshops where students will work with Sparksartists to recycle text from old library books turning pages in to printed creatures, using found words and poems. Students will leave with a altered book of their own creation.
Audience:	Students This event is closed to the public
Dates:	October 21, 22 Schools workshops, booking required via Schools Learning Team, School day in Museum
Cost:	No admission charge Event: none, booking required via Schools Learning Team

Event title:	"The Big Draw - Sparksartists"
Description:	Make your own Souvenir Paper Bag Sketch Book to take home. Learn techniques from Sparksartists and be inspired by their exhibition, Book this Space.
Audience:	All ages This event is open to the public
Dates:	October 23 11 - 3
Cost:	No admission charge Event: none

Venue:	Burnham Upper School
Address:	The Rectory, The Precincts, Burnham, Buckinghamshire SL1 7HU Tel: 01628 605975 Website

Event title:	"GO FO R IT!"
Description:	GO FOR IT! Event 14th October at Burnham Upper School working with 600+ students in their school.
Audience:	Students This event is closed to the public
Dates:	October 14 10am - 3pm
Cost:	No admission charge Event: N/A

Venue:	Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum
Address:	Swanwick Lane, Swanwick, Hampshire SO31 7HB Tel: 01489 576248 Website

Event title:	"The Big Draw"
Description:	Thursday, 21 October: Specifically for adult audience (over 16s) Drawing as a means of understanding and interpreting a complex industrial, steam-powered site - in conjunction with Bursledon Windmill's event Wednesday, 20th October. 21st October - Family Day
Audience:	All ages This event is open to the public
Dates:	October 21, 28 Thursday, 28th: Family Day. Drawing, recording, wax rubbings, self-expression, community art and m, 10.00am until 4.00pm
Cost:	Normal admission charge Event: tbc

Venue:	Bursledon Windmill
Address:	Bursledon Windmill, Windmill Lane, Southampton, Hampshire SO31 8BG Tel: 023 80 404999 Website

Event title:	"Machinery drawing at Bursledon Windmill"
Description:	Come and draw the mill machinery, the Mill itself, or the other buildings on the site. With artist on hand for assistance. Ideal for art groups, art students and other interested adults of all abilities.
Audience:	Anyone over age of 16 This event is open to the public
Dates:	October 20 10 am - 4 pm
Cost:	No admission charge Event: Free

Event title:	"Go Silly with Semolina at Bursledon Windmill"
Description:	Try making flour and then separating it into fine white flour, middlings ( semolina ) and bran. Then make temporary pictures with it using stencils on coloured cloths, shake the cloth and it disappears. Make a more permanent picture on coloured card with glue
Audience:	Family This event is open to the public
Dates:	October 26, 27 10 am - 4 pm
Cost:	No admission charge Event: Free

Venue:	Charlwood Parish Hall
Address:	The Street, Charlwood, Surrey RH6 0DS Tel: 01306 881 717 Website

Event title:	"Family Jungle Drawing Workshop"
Description:	Expand your drawing skills and take part in The Big Draw. Using charcoal, pastels, pencil, graphite pencil and coloured pencils you will draw your own jungle plants and animals using stencils or drawing freehand in a casual and safe environment with the help and instruction from two professional artists. Suitable for families with children ages 7 to 11.
Audience:	Family This event is open to the public
Dates:	October 9 14:00 - 16:00
Cost:	Normal admission charge Event: £5 per person

Venue:	Chatsmore Catholic High School
Address:	Chatsmore Catholic High School, Goring Street, Worthing, West Sussex BN12 5AF Tel: 01903 241 368

Event title:	"Arts Festival"
Description:	To celebrate creativity in our school we are running a 2 day event based on the theme Recycling -'Making our mark on the future'. The afternoon of the second day we are opening our event to parents and the puplic to come and view the students creative achievements. Refreshments will be avaliable.
Audience:	All ages This event is open to the public
Dates:	15 July 2010, from 2pm
Cost:	No admission charge Event: tbc

Venue:	Chislehurst Common
Address:	Chislehurst Common, Between Manor Park Road and School Road, Chislehurst, Bromley BR7 5PQ Tel: 020 8467 4745 Website

Event title:	"The Chislehurst Common Big Draw"
Description:	News Flash: London Art Treasures Come to Chislehurst Common Stroll through our woodland gallery of Tate and National Art direct from your doorstep. Come master a Turner, create a Matisse snail or splatter a Pollock with giant paintbrushes. There will be storytelling, greek myths, balloons, BBQ, and lots of drawing fun. Draw, Paint and Sculpt with our 'Artists in Common’.
Audience:	All ages This event is open to the public
Dates:	Saturday 25 September, 1:00-5:00
Cost:	No admission charge Event: £4.00 Children £1.00 Adults

Venue:	Cranleigh Arts Centre
Address:	1 High Street, Cranleigh, Surrey GU6 8AS Tel: 01483 278001 Website

Event title:	"The Big Draw"
Description:	A free workshop inspired by technical advances.All age groups and abilities will work together to create from scratch several hundred porcelain lamps. The lamps will be decorated with ‘micro chip’ designs and will range in height and width. These community creations will light up in a dramatic labyrinth display exhibited in the gallery.
Audience:	All ages This event is open to the public
Dates:	October 26, 27, 28 An exhibition of the work will be on display from Mon 1 Nov - Sat 13 Nov, 10.30am-1pm
Cost:	No admission charge Event: Free!

Venue:	d@rt centre, Wildern School
Address:	Wildern School, Wildern Lane, Hedge End Southampton, Hampshire SO30 4EJ Tel: 01489 779471 Website

Event title:	"Something Old, Something New."
Description:	How will future generations remember us? We are offering a day of art for the local community, exploring the link between past and future, old and new. Make your mark with modern day cave paintings, a recycled fashion show and 'Light Painting'. There will be a range of activities for all ages, including the opportunity of free drawing. Refreshments available from
Audience:	All ages This event is open to the public
Dates:	October 16 11am - 4pm
Cost:	Normal admission charge Event: £3 (ages 3 and over)

Venue:	DE LA WARR PAVILION
Address:	MARINA, BEXHILL ON SEA, East Sussex TN40 1DP Tel: 01424 229111 Website

Event title:	"The Big Draw"
Description:	Its Big Draw time again and this year the De La Warr Pavilion itself provides the canvas. Join artist Jane Henderson to turn the building into a great big drawing as part of our 75th Anniversary celebrations. A family day for people of all ages
Audience:	All ages This event is open to the public
Dates:	October 10 11-4pm
Cost:	No admission charge Event: FREE

Venue:	Denbies Wine Estate
Address:	London Road, Dorking, Surrey RH5 6AA Tel: 01306 876616 Website

Event title:	"Denbies and DGA Big Harvest Draw"
Description:	The vineyards at Denbies are resplendent with colour at this time of year. The grape harvest will be the inspiration for this drawing workshop, led by members of the Dorking Group of Artists (www.dga.org.uk). Experts will be on hand to demonstrate techniques and offer guidance. No previous experience necessary. Materials will be provided by the DGA. Advance booking essential.
Audience:	All ages (no unaccompanied children under 12) This event is open to the public
Dates:	October 9 10.00am to 12 noon
Cost:	No admission charge Event: Free (must be booked in advance)

Venue:	Dittons Library
Address:	Dittons Library, Mercer Close, Thames Ditton, Surrey KT7 0BS Tel: 0300 200 1001 Website

Event title:	"The Big Draw"
Description:	Listen to a story and join in by drawing new illustrations. Book direct at Dittons Library Surrey.
Audience:	Children This event is open to the public
Dates:	October 9 Saturday 9th October, 11am-12pm and 3pm-4pm
Cost:	Normal admission charge Event: £1.00 per child

Venue:	Droit House
Address:	The Pier, Margate, Kent CT9 1HB Tel: 01843 294 208 Website

Event title:	"The Big Draw Doodle Mania"
Description:	Add your doodle to our big wall drawing and watch it grow! Just drop in
Audience:	All ages This event is open to the public
Dates:	October 9 1-3pm
Cost:	No admission charge Event: FREE

Venue:	East Grinstead Museum
Address:	Old Market Yard, Cantelupe Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex RH19 3XA Tel: 01342 302233 Website

Event title:	"The Big Draw"
Description:	Come and draw a self portrait to make a collage of East Grinstead Children
Audience:	Children This event is open to the public
Dates:	October 25 10.30am to 3.00pm
Cost:	No admission charge Event: £1 per child

Venue:	Eastbourne Library
Address:	Grove Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN21 4TL Tel: 0345-60-80-196

Event title:	"Memory map making"
Description:	Help artists Irene Mensah and Tom Hillenbrand to make and animate large maps of your favourite family landmarks of Eastbourne from pubs to piers. If busy participants will be asked to rotate. Partnership with WRVS Heritage Plus and Eastbourne Library.
Audience:	All ages This event is open to the public
Dates:	October 2 10.30am to 2.30pm
Cost:	No admission charge Event: tbc

Venue:	Elmbridge Museum
Address:	Church Street, Weybridge, Surrey KT13 8DE Tel: 01932 843 573 Website

Event title:	"Family Fun - The Empire Strikes Back"
Description:	The Roman Bath-house mosaics found at Cobham are the inspiration for this year's Big Draw event. Add your tiles to a massive mosaic design and make your own mosaic to take home.
Audience:	All ages This event is open to the public
Dates:	October 9 2 pm - 4 pm
Cost:	No admission charge Event: free

Venue:	Exbury Gardens
Address:	Estate Office, Exbury, Southampton, Hampshire SO45 1AZ Tel: 023 8089 1203

Event title:	"The Big Draw"
Description:	As part of the ‘Big Draw’ weekend, Exbury will be welcoming children free of charge into the Gardens. Children will be encouraged to collect fallen autumn leaves and berries to help create a collage with the National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies (NAFAS). Prices within gardens Admission, Children FREE
Audience:	Family This event is open to the public
Dates:	October 9, 10 10am - 5pm last admission
Cost:	Normal admission charge Event: Adults £8.50 Seniors / Concessions £8 CHILDREN FREE

Venue:	Forest Arts Centre
Address:	Old Milton Road, New Milton, Hampshire BH25 6DS Tel: 01425 612393 Website

Event title:	"The Big Draw"
Description:	tbc
Audience:	All ages This event is open to the public
Cost:	No admission charge Event: tbc

Venue:	Forestry Commission
Address:	Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest, Park Lane, Goudhurst, Kent TN17 2SL Tel: 01580 879820 Website

Event title:	"The Big Draw"
Description:	Drop-in art event Natural Art guided walks (book on the day) Natural materials craft activity
Audience:	Family This event is open to the public
Dates:	October 26 11.00 - 4.00
Cost:	Normal admission charge Event: £2.00

Venue:	Georgian Gardens school
Address:	Guildford Road, Rustington, West Sussex BN163JB Tel: 01903771555 Website

Event title:	"'Flying Books'"
Description:	Collaborative creation of an illustrated book. A series of small notebooks with labels attached giving titles will 'fly' from the hands of one participant to another with each creating a page with their response to the tiltle.
Audience:	Family This event is closed to the public
Dates:	October 17 11-2
Cost:	No admission charge Event: tbc

Venue:	Great Haseley Village
Address:	Great Haseley Village Hall, Great Haseley, Oxfordshire OX44 7JG Tel: 07968 985376

Event title:	"The Big Draw"
Description:	tbc
Audience:	All ages This event is open to the public
Cost:	Normal admission charge Event: tbc

Venue:	Guildford House Gallery
Address:	155 High Street, Guildford, Surrey GU1 3AJ Tel: 01483 444751 Website

Event title:	"The Big Draw"
Description:	Come and draw from our collection - last chance to view and draw the Lewis Carroll displayed objects at the Gallery.
Audience:	Students This event is open to the public
Dates:	October 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 10:00 - 16:45
Cost:	No admission charge Event: tbc

Venue:	Guildford Museum
Address:	Castle Arch, Quarry Street, Guildford, Surrey GU1 3SX Tel: 01483 444751 Website

Event title:	"The Big Draw"
Description:	4 - 8 Oct: Come and draw from the collections (school groups only aged14+) 18 - 30 Oct: Come and draw on our walls - an opportunity to come and draw on ourgallery walls using inspiration from the collection - ope to all visitors.
Audience:	Family This event is open to the public
Dates:	October 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 4-8 Oct for school groups only. 18-30 Oct open to all visitors., 11:00 - 16:45
Cost:	No admission charge Event: tbc

Event title:	"Big draw in the Museum"
Description:	Come along to Guildford Museum and scribble on our Big Draw wall! Using objects from the collection for inspiration, families are invited to drop in and draw what they see. Our entire temporary exhibition space will be transformed into a blank canvas.
Audience:	All ages This event is open to the public
Dates:	October 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 11am - 4.45pm
Cost:	No admission charge Event: Free

Venue:	Haslemere Educational Museum
Address:	78 High Street, Haslemere, Surrey GU27 2LA Tel: 01428 642112 Website

Event title:	"Habitat dioramas"
Description:	Make your own diorama to illustrate different habitats as part of Big Draw Month here at the Museum Book in Advance
Audience:	Children This event is open to the public
Dates:	October 2 10.30 - 12
Cost:	Normal admission charge Event: Members £5, non-members £6,

Event title:	"The Big Draw - Habitats & Habitation"
Description:	A chance for the whole family to explore their artistic talent using a range of materials. Draw inspiration from our collections and grounds to create your own colourful picture. no need to book
Audience:	Family This event is open to the public
Dates:	October 2 12.30 - 3.30
Cost:	Normal admission charge Event: Members £1, non-members £2

Event title:	"Jungle tales"
Description:	Come with us to the jungle and learn about some of the creatures and plants that live there. Make your own contribution for our Big Draw jungle display. No need to book
Audience:	Children This event is open to the public
Dates:	October 8 10.30 - 11.30am
Cost:	Normal admission charge Event: Adults £1, Children £2

Event title:	"animal hide and Seek"
Description:	Find out about the clever ways animals hide and make your own ‘hidden’ animal. Part of Big Draw Month
Audience:	Children This event is open to the public
Dates:	October 22 1.30 - 2.30 pm
Cost:	Normal admission charge Event: Adults £1, Children £2

Event title:	"Birds of Fancy"
Description:	Learn how different birds have evolved to take advantage of certain habitats and make a bird mobile to take away. Part of Big Draw Month
Audience:	Children This event is open to the public
Dates:	October 26 10.30 am -12 noon
Cost:	Normal admission charge Event: members £5, non-members £6

Event title:	"Weird and Wonderful Wire Insects"
Description:	Study the structures of the various insects in our collections to then make your own insect from wire. Part of Big Draw Month
Audience:	Children This event is open to the public
Dates:	October 28 10.30 am - 12 noon
Cost:	Normal admission charge Event: members £5, non-members £6

Venue:	Hethel Engineering Centre
Address:	Chapman Way, Hethel, Norwich Norwich, Norfolk NR14 8FB Tel: 01953859100 Website

Event title:	"The Big Draw"
Description:	Trough The Magnifying Glass Discovering shapes and patterns from engineering componants. Look carefully though the magnifying glass and see what is revealed. Add your giant size drawings to create a large scale machine. All materials provided. Competion for 5-8years and 8 - 12 years
Audience:	Family This event is open to the public
Dates:	October 26 Tuesday 26th October, 10am - 2pm
Cost:	No admission charge Event: Free

Venue:	HMS Warrior 1860
Address:	Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Victory Gate, HM Naval Base Portsmouth, Hampshire PO1 3QX Tel: 023 9277 8609 Website

Event title:	"Seeing Things - Optical Illusions Science Show"
Description:	Join presenter Richard Ellam to find out what optical effects and illusions tell us about how we see the world, then make your own Victorian style optical toy to take home.
Audience:	Family This event is open to the public
Dates:	October 2 11am, 1pm and 3pm (TBC)
Cost:	Normal admission charge Event: Free with valid Attraction ticket

Event title:	"Potty Portraits"
Description:	Join our Big Draw! Turn a paper plate into a self portrait to take home or add to our “rogue’s gallery”!
Audience:	Family This event is open to the public
Dates:	October 9 11-12 and 2-4pm (Drop-in)
Cost:	Normal admission charge Event: Free with a valid Attraction ticket

Event title:	"Seaside Silhouettes"
Description:	Join our Big Draw! Trace and cut out your silhouette, then mount and frame it to take home.
Audience:	Family This event is open to the public
Dates:	October 16 11-12 and 2-4pm (Drop-in)
Cost:	Normal admission charge Event: Free with a valid Attraction ticket

Venue:	Holmesdale Natural History Club
Address:	14 Croydon Road, Reigate, Surrey RH20PG Tel: 01737223955

Event title:	"Great Doodle"
Description:	tbc
Audience:	All ages This event is open to the public
Dates:	October 9 1.00-4.00pm
Cost:	No admission charge Event: none

Venue:	Jane Austen's House Museum
Address:	Chawton, Alton, Hampshire GU34 1SD Tel: 01420 83262 Website

Event title:	"The Drawing Room"
Description:	Furnish Jane Austen's House by drawing things you've seen in the museum.
Audience:	All ages This event is open to the public
Dates:	October 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 10:30 - 16:30
Cost:	Normal admission charge Event: normal admission charge

Venue:	Learning @ Cogges
Address:	Cogges Manor Farm, Church Lane, Witney, Oxfordshire OX28 3LA Tel: 07939 108480 Website

Event title:	"The Big Draw"
Description:	Drawing the Kingdom of Cogges. Two family workshops with artists Sally Howkins and Anne-Marie Cadman: learn about the ancient history of Cogges on a story tour and with expert guidance from our artists create drawings of the past to contribute to a brand new picture for Cogges. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Book via website.
Audience:	Family This event is open to the public
Dates:	October 9 Choose from 10.30 -12.30 or 1.30 - 3.30
Cost:	No admission charge Event: £10 per family

Venue:	M8s
Address:	Horsham Youth Centre, Hurst Road, Horsham, West Sussex RH12 2 DN

Event title:	"The Big Draw"
Description:	tbc
Audience:	Teenagers This event is closed to the public
Dates:	October 6, 13, 20
Cost:	Normal admission charge Event: tbc

Venue:	Making Space
Address:	2 Bishopstoke Road, Leigh Park, Havant, Hampshire PO9 5BN Tel: 023 9247 2491 Website

Event title:	"The Big Draw - Halloween Special"
Description:	Open to everyone... kids, families, adults... Come along and get drawing, get making and get creative... With Halloween as our theme, we will be making scary collages, pictures, masks and life size monsters. All materials supplied.
Audience:	All ages This event is open to the public
Dates:	October 30 10am - 3pm
Cost:	No admission charge Event: FREE

Venue:	Marlipins Museum
Address:	High St, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex BN43 5DA Tel: 01273 - 462 994 Website

Event title:	"Design Your Own Museum!"
Description:	Ever dreamed of creating your own special corner of a museum? Well now's your chance. Marlipins Museum in Shoreham is getting a brand new ship-themed families area this autumn and our designer wants YOUR ideas about what to put in it! Loads of paper, pencils and crayons. No need to book - just turn up!
Audience:	Children This event is open to the public
Dates:	October 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 10.30am - 4.00pm
Cost:	Normal admission charge Event: free with admission - adults £2, children £1

Venue:	Museum of St Albans
Address:	9a Hatfield Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire Al13RR Tel: 01727 819340 Website

Event title:	"Louis Wain Big Draw Event"
Description:	Design and decorate your own beautiful card inspired by the fantastic animal painitings of Louis Wain Suitable for anyone over 3 Free
Audience:	All ages This event is open to the public
Dates:	October 16 1pm - 4.30pm
Cost:	No admission charge Event: Free

Venue:	National Spinal Injuries Centre
Address:	National Spinal Injuries Centre, Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire hp21 8AL

Event title:	"The Big Draw"
Description:	back in the spinal unit foyer
Audience:	All ages This event is closed to the public
Dates:	October 1 10am -3pm
Cost:	No admission charge Event: none

Venue:	National Trust Leith Hill Tower
Address:	Leith HIll Workshop, Leith Hill Lane, Dorking, Surrey RH5 6LY Tel: 01306712711 Website

Event title:	"The Big Draw"
Description:	Create a tree full of bugs and beasties using home made charcoal, leaf prints and bark rubbing. We will have nets and pots to catch and admire unsuspecting beasties hiding in the trees around the tower.
Audience:	All ages This event is open to the public
Dates:	October 10 12 noon - 4 pm
Cost:	No admission charge Event: No charge

Venue:	No.1 Smithery, Historic Dockyard Chatham
Address:	Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust, The Old Surgery, The Old Surgery, The Historic Dockyard Chatham, Kent ME4 4TZ Tel: 01634 823801 Website

Event title:	"The Big Draw"
Description:	tbc
Audience:	All ages This event is open to the public
Dates:	October 9
Cost:	Normal admission charge Event: tbc

Venue:	Oathall Community College
Address:	Oathall Community College, Appledore Gardens, Lindfield Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH16 2AQ

Event title:	"The Big Draw"
Description:	tbc
Audience:	All ages This event is closed to the public
Cost:	No admission charge Event: None

Venue:	Oriel High School
Address:	Maidenbower lane, Maidenbower, CRAWLEY, West Sussex RH10 7XW Tel: 012930880350

Event title:	"‘the journey continues….’"
Description:	Be part of the journey that is made with other enthusiastic travellers, Create your own mini diary that tells your story of your part of the journey. what did you do over the summer holidays? Your thoughts and creations will go into a magic suitcase and continue the journey with other travellers.
Audience:	All ages This event is open to the public
Dates:	October 13 3-5pm public participation
Cost:	No admission charge Event: 0

Venue:	Oxford Castle - Unlocked
Address:	44-46 Oxford Castle, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 1AY Tel: 01865 260666 Website

Event title:	"The Big Draw"
Description:	Make your mark in Oxford’s oldest new quarter on The Big Draw day! Discover the history of heraldry and design your own coat of arms to express who you are. Collect chalks from Oxford Castle – Unlocked and O3 Gallery (for a small deposit) and find a paving stone to draw your design and bring history to life!
Audience:	All ages This event is open to the public
Dates:	October 9 10am - 4pm
Cost:	No admission charge Event: £2 refundable deposit for chalks

Venue:	Painshill Park
Address:	Portsmouth Road, Cobham, Surrey KT11 1JE Tel: 01932 868 113 Website

Event title:	"Autumn Art Party"
Description:	All the family can have fun searching the landscape for natural treasures to help you draw and decorate your own woodland masterpiece. Hang your ‘work of art’ in our gallery or take it home. Trails are available all day. Workshop opens 1pm until 4pm. Dress for mess (and outdoors). This event is fun for all ages. No booking required.
Audience:	Family This event is open to the public
Dates:	October 3 Painhill opening times: 10.30am-6pm or dusk if earlier, Big Draw Trail is available all day. The Workshp opens from 1pm until 4pm
Cost:	Normal admission charge Event: No extra charge

Venue:	Quadrant Pub
Address:	13 Queens Road, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 3FA Tel: 07525632258

Event title:	"The Big Draw 'Doodle Date'"
Description:	A creative take on traditional speed dating, Doodledate is all about meeting like minded creative people and most importantly having fun!
Audience:	Adults This event is open to the public
Dates:	October 13 7.30pm
Cost:	Normal admission charge Event: tbc

Venue:	Quay Arts Centre
Address:	Sea St, Newport Harbour, Isle of Wight PO30 5BD Tel: 01983 822490 Website

Event title:	"Make your Mark on the Future"
Description:	Come and join us for this year’s Big Draw Day and create a huge drawing of what you would like to live in, in the future. Free event, just drop-in.
Audience:	All ages This event is open to the public
Dates:	October 9 10am - 3pm
Cost:	No admission charge Event: FREE

Venue:	Reading Guild of Artists
Address:	Hearns House, Hearns Lane, Gallowstree Common Reading, Berkshire RG4 9DE Tel: 01189723452 Website

Event title:	"The Big Draw"
Description:	drawing a specially staged musical event beside the canal at the Oracle shopping centre in READING with tutors supervising
Audience:	All ages This event is open to the public
Dates:	October 2 10.30am - 3.30pm
Cost:	No admission charge Event: tbc

Venue:	Reading Museum
Address:	Town Hall, Blagrave Street, Reading, Berkshire RG1 1QH Tel: 0118 939 9800 Website

Event title:	"Reading Museum Big Draw"
Description:	The museum will be alive with drawing activities for the whole family, materials provided, no previous experience necessary. All are welcome to have fun drawing, inspired by the exhibits in the museum. All ages, FREE, drop in*
Audience:	All ages This event is open to the public
Dates:	October 9 Saturday 9 October, 10.00am – 3.30pm
Cost:	No admission charge Event: No

Venue:	River & Rowing Museum
Address:	Mill Meadows, Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire RG9 1BF Tel: 01491 415600 Website

Event title:	"Big Sugar Draw"
Description:	Help create a sweet version of the Museum's 17th century painting of Henley from the Wargrave Road by Jan Siberechts. It won't last as long as the original but you'll have fun drawing in sugar and the results will be posted on our website. Drop-in; no need to book.
Audience:	All ages This event is open to the public
Dates:	October 29 10.30am - 4pm
Cost:	Normal admission charge Event: Free with admission

Venue:	Royal Navy Submarine Museum
Address:	Haslar Jetty Road, Gosport, Hampshire PO12 2AS Tel: 02392 510354 Website

Event title:	"The Big Monster Draw"
Description:	Be part of making a mysterious monster from the deep and get scribbling.
Audience:	All ages This event is open to the public
Dates:	October 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 During normal opening times - 10am - 5:30pm
Cost:	Normal admission charge Event: No additional charge

Venue:	Rye Harbour Nature Reserve
Address:	Lime Kiln Cottage, Rye Harbour, East Sussex TN31 7TU Tel: 01797 227784 Website

Event title:	"The Big Draw"
Description:	Join us to celebrate this national event by helping to create artwork based on the Reserve's wildlife.
Audience:	Children This event is open to the public
Dates:	October 27 10.30 - 3.00
Cost:	No admission charge Event: Donations appreciated!

Venue:	SEARCH Hampshire Museum Service
Address:	50 Clarence Road, Gosport, Hampshire PO12 1BU Tel: 023 9250 1957 Website

Event title:	"The Big Draw - World of Imagination"
Description:	Be inspired by original illustrations from children's books such as Beatrix Potter to create your own mini book. Artist Elizabeth Diggins will be on hand to help you create animal characters for your book using our real animal specimens.
Audience:	Family This event is open to the public
Dates:	October 23 Bookings from Oct 11th, 10 -12 noon
Cost:	No admission charge Event: £2.50

Event title:	"The Big Draw Drop in Event"
Description:	Lots of drawing and making activities for all ages using original illustrations from childrens' books such as Harry Potter, Spot, and Elmer the Elephant for inspiration.
Audience:	Family This event is open to the public
Dates:	October 23 1.30pm-3.30pm
Cost:	No admission charge Event: FREE

Venue:	South Norfolk Council
Address:	South Norfolk Council, Swan Lane, Long Stratton Norwich, Norfolk NR15 2XE Tel: 01508 533615 Website

Event title:	"Hethel Engineering Centre"
Description:	tbc
Audience:	All ages This event is open to the public
Dates:	October 26 10:00 - 14:00
Cost:	No admission charge Event: tbc

Venue:	Southampton City Art Gallery
Address:	Civic Centre, Southampton, Hampshire SO14 7LP Tel: 02380 834563 Website

Event title:	"The Big Draw-Riley's Recycling: FREE event"
Description:	This years Big Draw workshop will have a fashion and recycling theme and will take place in the Gallery. Outcomes will include funky , clashing hats, badges and beads using drawing and making skills inspired by Bridget Riley's exhibition 'Flashback'.
Audience:	Family This event is open to the public
Dates:	October 9 Saturday 9 October 2010, 10:30-3:00pm
Cost:	No admission charge Event: No charge

Venue:	St Albans Arts Sport & Health - Various venues, check www.stalbans.gov.uk for individual event detai
Address:	London Colney Recreation Centre, Perham Way, London Colney St Albans, Hertfordshire AL2 1LB Tel: 01727 827667 Website

Event title:	"Drawing from Nature"
Description:	This years theme in St Albans is 'Drawing from Nature' so start collecting up any interesting looking pebbles, pine cones or sticks you might come across along with any of the District's walking paths or green spaces...and they can be added to your artwork.
Audience:	All ages, family learning This event is open to the public
Dates:	October 9, 16, 23, 27, 28, 30 9 - 30 October, Various. Check www.stalbans.gov.uk for individual event details
Cost:	No admission charge Event: NA

Venue:	St Albans Cathedral
Address:	The Cathedral and Abbey Church of St Alban, Holywell Hill, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL1 1BY Tel: 01727 860780 Website

Event title:	"The Big Draw: Make your Mark on the Future"
Description:	Draw inspiration from the many marks made around the Abbey over hundreds of years
Audience:	All ages This event is open to the public
Dates:	October 28
Cost:	No admission charge Event: No charge but donations welcome

Venue:	St Albans Cathedral Family Events
Address:	The Cathedral and Abbey Church of St Alban, Holywell Hill, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL1 1BY Tel: 020 8445 0029 Website

Event title:	"Make your Mark for the Future"
Description:	Over hundreds of years many people have left their marks within this building. Use their painting ,sculpture, manuscripts and graffiti as stimuli for your own efforts.
Audience:	All ages This event is open to the public
Dates:	October 28 10.30 - 3.30
Cost:	No admission charge Event: Free but donations welcome

Venue:	St Edmund's Catholic School
Address:	Arundel Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire PO1 1RX Tel: 023 92 823766 210

Event title:	"The Big Draw"
Description:	tbc
Audience:	Teenagers This event is open to the public
Dates:	October 1 0900 - 1500
Cost:	No admission charge Event: tbc

Venue:	St Nicholas Art Group
Address:	22 Manor Close, Wickham, Fareham, Hampshire PO17 5BZ Tel: 01329832751 Website

Event title:	"Big Draw 'First 10 years of the 21st Century'"
Description:	tbc
Audience:	All ages This event is open to the public
Dates:	October 30 10am to 4pm
Cost:	No admission charge Event: tbc

Venue:	St Thomas' Cathedral
Address:	St Thomas' Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire PO1 2HA Tel: 023 9282 3300 Website

Event title:	"The Big Draw"
Description:	Year 7 pupils will be working in conjuction with our Artist-in-Residence, Pete Codling, to create a large scale drawing of Noah's Ark in the Cathedral.
Audience:	All ages This event is closed to the public
Dates:	1st - 3rd November 2010 (Private View 7.30pm on 3rd Nov), 9am - 4pm
Cost:	No admission charge Event: tbc

Venue:	St.Mary''s Catholic Primary School
Address:	Glamis Street, Bognor Regis, West Sussex PO21 1DJ

Event title:	"The Big Draw"
Description:	Come along and 'make your mark on the future of our school'. Parents and carers of children at St. Mary's are invited to join in a fun morning of making beautiful things to go in our Brand spanking new Early years garden!
Audience:	Family This event is closed to the public
Dates:	October 9 10-1pm
Cost:	No admission charge Event: tbc

Venue:	Uckfield Community Technology College
Address:	Uckfield Community Technology College, Downsview Crescent, Uckfield, East Sussex TN22 3DJ

Event title:	"The Big Draw- Making our mark"
Description:	A week of workshops in art lessons and with a practicing artist looking at the school community and students ownership of their learning environment( tbc). Drawings will then be added to/ projected on a part of the school campus becoming part of the learning environment and creating an interactive but 2d record of the students who use the space.
Audience:	All ages This event is closed to the public
Dates:	October 11, 12, 13, 14, 15
Cost:	No admission charge Event: tbc

Venue:	University of Essex - Clifftown Studios
Address:	Clifftown Studios, Nelson Street, Southend on Sea, Essex SS1 1EF Tel: 01702 328279

Event title:	"The Big Draw - Life Drawing Day"
Description:	Full day life drawing classes with experienced artist and drawing tutor for all abilities. Lunch, life model and basic drawing materials are provided. Sunday 10th October, 11am-3.30pm - Figurative drawing workshop form and structure Sunday 17th October, 11am-3.30pm - Figurative drawing workshop narrative and expression. £12 per session or £20 for both - Over 18’s only To book phone Clare on 01702 328279 or
Audience:	Adults This event is open to the public
Dates:	October 10, 17 11am to 3.30pm
Cost:	No admission charge Event: £12 for one day or £20 for both

Event title:	"The Big Draw - Free Fun Day"
Description:	Drop in drawing activities - Fun day suitable for families and individuals of all ages with a variety of activities to try. Make a drawing hat, add your outline to the drawing wall, create your own line character and strike a pose in front of the artists chalk. Just turn up and join in! For info 01702 328279
Audience:	Family This event is open to the public
Dates:	October 16 Saturday 16th Oct, drop in any time from Midday to 4pm
Cost:	No admission charge Event: FREE

Venue:	University of Oxford Harcourt Arboretum
Address:	Nuneham Courtenay, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX44 9PX Tel: 01865 343501 Website

Event title:	"Autumn Lanterns at the Harcourt Arboretum"
Description:	Our many colourful maple trees are now at their best, so come and make your own collection of fallen autumn leaves and see how many different shapes and shades of leaf you can find in the Arboretum. Have a go at making your own autumn lantern to take home with you. Drop-in session.
Audience:	Family This event is open to the public
Dates:	October 25 1.00 pm - 4.00 pm
Cost:	Normal admission charge Event: FREE with entry (adults £3.50, children free)

Venue:	Waddesdon Manor
Address:	Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon Nr Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire HP18 0JH Tel: 01296 653251 Website

Event title:	"The Big Draw"
Description:	Halloween Big Draw: Giant Spiders Web. Come along and draw your own spooky creatures, ghosts and ghouls, and add them to our giant spiders web!
Audience:	Children This event is open to the public
Dates:	October 28, 29, 30, 31 11-5 in The Power House.
Cost:	Normal admission charge Event: Normal entry charge to Waddesdon Manor grounds.

Venue:	West Dean CE Primary School
Address:	West Dean, Chichester, West Sussex PO18 0RJ Tel: 01243811247

Event title:	"The Big Draw"
Description:	West Dean CE Primary School Craft Stall at Apple Affair held at West Dean Gardens
Audience:	Family This event is open to the public
Dates:	October 2, 3
Cost:	Normal admission charge Event: tbc

Venue:	West Dean Gardens
Address:	West Dean, Nr Chichester, West Sussex PO18 0RX Tel: 01243 818210 Website

Event title:	"Apple Affair"
Description:	This is a family event for all ages, with stallholders offering an array of apple-based foods and drinks to taste and buy, as well as activities for the children including apple bobbing, and the ever-popular Big Draw competition.
Audience:	All ages This event is open to the public
Dates:	October 2, 3 10.30am-4.30pm
Cost:	Normal admission charge Event: £7.50 Adults plus concessions

Venue:	Windsor Guildhall, Corn Market
Address:	High Street, Windsor, Berkshire SL4 1LR Tel: 01628 796846 Website

Event title:	"The Guildhall Big Draw"
Description:	Drop-in to the historic Corn Market area of Windsor Guildhall. Theme tbc. Please note this arched building is roofed but it is open to the wind on three sides, so please wear warm clothing!
Audience:	All ages This event is open to the public
Dates:	October 9 11am - 3pm
Cost:	No admission charge Event: none

Venue:	Wycombe Museum
Address:	Priory Avenue, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire HP13 6PX Tel: 01494421895 Website

Event title:	"The Big Draw: Make it 3D"
Description:	Choose from a range of reclaimed materials to create your own exciting 3D artwork in the Museum garden. Combine with a visit to our exhibition of sculpture by Alfred Oakley.
Audience:	All ages This event is open to the public
Dates:	October 3 2 - 4pm
Cost:	No admission charge Event: FREE

Venue:	York House Centre
Address:	London Road, Stony Stratford, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK11 1JQ Tel: 01908 563361 Website

Event title:	"The Big Draw - Stony Stratford Pop-Up High Street"
Description:	Artist and children's author Jonny Boatfield will be building shop fronts out of cardboard. Families and their friends are encouraged to help with the building and decoration. There will be a sweet shop, pet, fancy dress, art gallery, hardware and opticians. Local schools are producing their own magazines, books, clothes designs and artworks prior to the Big Draw.
Audience:	Family This event is open to the public
Dates:	October 9 10am - 4pm
Cost:	No admission charge Event: Free

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