The Big Draw

"The only way around is through"*

Core Arts opens its doors to the public for a trio of inspiring drawing events. Core Arts is a member led art studio based in Hackney, London for adults with severe and enduring mental ill health. Working amongst people who face the toughest barriers an often be a stimulating and enlightening experience. As part of the sixth annual Big Draw and the Campaign for Drawing, Core Arts invites you to join in three drawing sessions during October.

Kader Keita, a Malian mudcloth artist who frequently works with disadvantaged people will run a workshop on the 5th October from 2-4pm. Kader uses the traditional textile 'bogolan' or mudcloth, which comprises a heavy, cotton cloth with rust-coloured geometric designs printed using a dried leaf called n'galama and iron-rich river mud. His achievements are remarkable considering he is severely physically disabled. Having had polio as a child, Kader moves with the aid of crutches and a motorised wheelchair.
Venue: main hall, Core Arts 2-4pm.
Limited places. Book early

There will be a rare opportunity to take part in one of Core's regular life drawing sessions on Tuesday 11th October. This opportunity to explore narrative and formal tensions between the male and female model is a unique chance to draw in the motivating company of Core artists.
Venue: main hall, Core Arts 11am-1pm & 2-4pm

Drawing as a way of recovering personality will be the theme of a drawing session on Thursday 19th October at Homerton Psychiatric Ward. Meet at Core Arts at 11am sharp.

Drawing materials are provided at all venues.

The Campaign for Drawing was launched by the Guild of St George in 2000 to commemorate the charity’s founder John Ruskin, the Victorian art critic and social reformer. The Heritage Lottery Fund supports the Campaign’s new Drawing Attractions programme, which encourages historic and environmental sites to engage with wider audiences through drawing.

Thanks to Persil’s generosity for a third year, The 2005 Big Draw will be launched with major free events in twelve centres across the UK. In London, the great Exhibition Road institutions will join together for a massive celebration of drawing on Sunday 2 October. Just as The Big Draw allows everyone to set their imaginations free, Persil believes that getting dirty is a natural part of experiencing and embracing life.

For details call Rebecca Cartwright, events organiser or e-mail rfcartwright@hotmail.com

*headline quotation from Robert Frost

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Core Arts, 1 St Barnabas Terrace, Homerton, London E9 6DJ   Tel: 020 8533 3500
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