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Drawn to Water: Quentin Blake at WWT
Thu 18 May - Sun 10 September
Reimagine the wonder of wetlands and nature through the eyes of the UK’s best loved illustrator.
Collect an illustrated guide full of Quentin Blake’s drawings and journey around our wonderful wetland world this summer. New seasonal trails will be launched later in the year, each with a different illustrated guide to collect and keep.
We’ve got a whole host of art and illustration activities aimed at all ages and abilities, including nature-inspired creative challenges, art workshops and much more, with new events and activities to enjoy throughout the year.
Plus take part in crafty competitions with lots of Quentin Blake goodies up for grabs including the chance to win a one-off, special edition Quentin Blake print.
Activities
Quentin Blake prints exhibition - 18 May- 14 July
Mural Painting workshop in partnership with Studio Cultivate - 29 May to 02 June
Art Hub and visitor gallery - 18 May- 10 September: a creative space to draw and display your own artwork.
Charcoal Making and Drawing Workshop 27 and 28 May, 03 and 04 June.
Artist of the Year Competition – Drawn To Water - 30 August.
Coming soon - exciting art workshops throughout the summer.
Drawn to Water: Quentin Blake at WWT is a year-long partnership between WWT and Quentin Blake, one of the UK's best-known and well-loved illustrators, to celebrate the wonders of wetlands. The experience is available nationally at our ten UK wetland sites from Thursday 18 May. New seasonal trails, events and activities will be launched later in the year.
© Quentin Blake 2023. All rights reserved.
Images MUST NOT be altered in any way
Reimagine the wonder of wetlands and nature through the eyes of the UK’s best loved illustrator.
Collect an illustrated guide full of Quentin Blake’s drawings and journey around our wonderful wetland world this summer. New seasonal trails will be launched later in the year, each with a different illustrated guide to collect and keep.
We’ve got a whole host of art and illustration activities aimed at all ages and abilities, including nature-inspired creative challenges, art workshops and much more, with new events and activities to enjoy throughout the year.
Plus take part in crafty competitions with lots of Quentin Blake goodies up for grabs including the chance to win a one-off, special edition Quentin Blake print.
Activities
Quentin Blake prints exhibition - 18 May- 14 July
Mural Painting workshop in partnership with Studio Cultivate - 29 May to 02 June
Art Hub and visitor gallery - 18 May- 10 September: a creative space to draw and display your own artwork.
Charcoal Making and Drawing Workshop 27 and 28 May, 03 and 04 June.
Artist of the Year Competition – Drawn To Water - 30 August.
Coming soon - exciting art workshops throughout the summer.
Drawn to Water: Quentin Blake at WWT is a year-long partnership between WWT and Quentin Blake, one of the UK's best-known and well-loved illustrators, to celebrate the wonders of wetlands. The experience is available nationally at our ten UK wetland sites from Thursday 18 May. New seasonal trails, events and activities will be launched later in the year.
© Quentin Blake 2023. All rights reserved.
Images MUST NOT be altered in any way
Thu 18 May to Sunday 16 Jul 2023
WWT London Wetland Centre, Queen Elizabeth Walk, Barnes SW13 9WT
Normal admission prices apply
Organised by
WWT London Wetland Centre
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