2020 is the 20th anniversary of #TheBigDraw festival, and this year the focus is on our relationship with the environment and eco systems that make up our world. 



(see thread below)





Over #halfterm, join us each day to follow 7 simple creative prompts devised by artist Sam Ayre, encouraging you to step outdoors and connect with the natural world and your own creativity! 

Follow our Twitter feed every morning and be ready to take part!




Follow our Twitter feed every morning and be ready to take part!



Day 1! Draw your favourite animal in a single continuous line 






Share your creations with us online by tagging @dlwp @The_Big_Draw #biggreendraw #climateofchange
Image 1 Sam Ayre
Image 2 DLWP - Inspired by Meg Duerkse







Share your creations with us online by tagging @dlwp @The_Big_Draw #biggreendraw #climateofchange
Image 1 Sam Ayre
Image 2 DLWP - Inspired by Meg Duerkse
Day 2! In the park, what sounds of nature can you hear? Draw the sound & its source 



You will need your wellies & waterproofs for this one!
Listen for
Leaves falling
Puddle splashes
Trees
Bird calls
Squelching mud
#TheBigGreenDraw #HalfTermActivity




You will need your wellies & waterproofs for this one!
Listen for





#TheBigGreenDraw #HalfTermActivity
Day 3! On the beach, draw some creatures that you imagine are living underwater using a stick on wet sand 





Today low tide in Bexhill is at 2pm approx.
#TheBigGreenDraw #HalfTermActivity







#TheBigGreenDraw #HalfTermActivity
Day 4! At home, draw a picture of your favourite fruit or vegetable and a map showing the journey it made to get to your mouth 





#TheBigGreenDraw
#HalfTermActivity






#TheBigGreenDraw
#HalfTermActivity
Day 5! On the beach, use pebbles and stones to create patterns, lines and shapes. 




Today in Bexhill low tide is 3.30pm approx.
#TheBigGreenDraw
#HalfTermActivity





Today in Bexhill low tide is 3.30pm approx.
#TheBigGreenDraw
#HalfTermActivity
Day 6! In the park, find an acorn, conker or other seeds, draw them and what you imagine they might grow into 




#TheBigGreenDraw
#HalfTermActivity





#TheBigGreenDraw
#HalfTermActivity
Day 7! On the beach, use pebbles and stones to create patterns, lines and shapes 



#TheBigGreenDraw
#HalfTermActivity





#TheBigGreenDraw
#HalfTermActivity
Thank you to everyone who took part this #halfterm and to artist Sam Ayre for creating these 7 prompts, encouraging you to step outdoors and connect with the natural world! 




Want to take part after half term? Find this thread on our Twitter page and see all 7 prompts!





Want to take part after half term? Find this thread on our Twitter page and see all 7 prompts!