13th October 2011

WEYMOUTH: Getting the town drawing

AN exhibition of drawings and a range of workshops to encourage people to draw are being held in Weymouth.

The event, which ends on Saturday, October 22nd, is being led by artist Susan Hughes as part of the national Big Draw event.

She said: “It is the largest drawing festival in the world and we want people to realise that drawing is for everyone and is certainly not just for kids.

“Drawing helps us to think, invent and communicate regardless of age or ability.”

This year the event involves Artwey Community Interest Company and Weymouth Life Drawing Group with drawing displays and three workshops which are directed towards creating a giant fabric portrait.

The final workshop will be held on Saturday, October 22nd at Weymouth’s main library from 10.30am-12.30pm and from 1.30pm-3.30pm.

Susan said: “The Giant Wall will display fabric portraits of important Weymouth and Portland people, past and present, as well as some important Olympic athletes.

“The finished wall will be displayed in two pieces, one in Weymouth and one on Portland, while there will also be a commemorative book to mark the event as well as a website.”

WEYMOUTH: Getting the town drawing

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