The Big Draw is the World's Largest Drawing Festival, and it's coming to Shellharbour this October!

Presented by Rumpus and Shellharbour City Council

This year's theme is ‘Drawn to Life:creativity and wellbeing’, celebrating the role of mark making and drawing – in its widest possible interpretation, as a life-enhancing tool not only to help express and navigate the challenges of life around us but also as a tool for healing.

At it's heart, drawing is an easy, fun and delightful form of play. Come and play!

The Big Draw Shellharbour features daily free drop in workshop experiences at Shellharbour Civic Centre:

Book Cover Illustration with Kiara Mucci:

be inspired amongst the stacks of books at Shellharbour Library and design your own fantastical Book Cover!

Tuesday 8th October 10am - 11.30am AND 12-1pm

Japanese Kawaii Drawing with Shodo Dojo Studio

“Kawaii” translates to the Japanese ‘culture of cuteness’, characterised by adorable cartoon characters, pop culture imagery and colour. Calligraphy and Drawing studio Shodo Dojo will show you the basics of drawing your own Kawaii character and lettering!

Wednesday 9th October 10-11.30am AND 12-1pm

Flip Books with Marcelo Baez:

Join Comic Illustrator Marcelo to create your own cheeky, surprising and very fun flip book!

Thursday 10th October 10-11.30am AND 12-1pm

Drawing with Fabric: Woven Mandalas

Play with thread and yarn to create a patterned Mandala 'drawing'!

Friday 11th October 10-11.30am AND 12-1pm

Registration for children under 12 requires a supervising adult.