Drawing Projects UK is a centre for research, development, production and promotion of exhibitions, events and workshops in drawing and contemporary art.

Formed in 2009 by Professor Anita Taylor to develop and promote research initiatives in drawing, including the Jerwood Drawing Prize, the new centre opened at Bridge House in Trowbridge in 2015.

Built in 1929, Bridge House is a landmark building adjacent to Trowbridge railway station. It houses the Drawing Projects UK office, drawing centre project space and training room, meeting rooms and workspaces for artists, designers, makers and creative, cultural and educational enterprises. A café will open in 2016.

Programmes include exhibitions, drawing sessions, projects, workshops, talks and events and we provide mentoring and professional development services for artists and curators.

Studios and Workspaces

Drawing Projects UK has 12 self-contained studios and workspaces for individual artists, designers and makers, creative enterprises, and educational, community and cultural organisations. All spaces are located on the ground floor and have excellent natural light and generous height with central heating and range in size from 90-400sqft.

There are also meeting rooms for hire and break out spaces for more informal get-togethers. We hold regular networking events, cultural events, drawing sessions, projects, workshops and exhibitions, and our cafe will soon open.

Bridge House is a landmark building in Trowbridge, the county town of Wiltshire, and is adjacent to Trowbridge railway station with regular train services to the cities of Bath, Bristol, Cardiff, Gloucester, London, Portsmouth, Southampton and nearby Bradford on Avon, Bruton, Frome and Westbury. There is a small car park for permit and disabled parking, and several public car parks nearby.

For more details on our charges and availability, or to arrange a viewing please contact info@drawingprojects.uk

Our new season of life drawing sessions starts on 17 October. A five-week block of Life Drawing Sessions, led by artist-tutor Alex Roberts, will be held each Tuesday evening, 6-8pm, from 17 October to 14 November 2017.

These guided life drawing sessions support each participant to draw from the life model and to develop their technical skills and proficiency in drawing from observation. Participants will gain skills, facility and confidence in their drawing practice.

The drawing sessions take place in our beautiful drawing studio at Bridge House, which is well-equipped with easels and drawing boards. We have small group sizes so that we can ensure individual attention. The life drawing sessions are suitable for adults of all levels of ability, including beginners and those seeking to refresh or update their skills. We provide basic materials - paper, pencils and charcoal - and have a great team of models to draw.

Advance booking is essential and you can book here. If you wish to book for a single session or to find out more, please contact us by phone or email. 

Our aim is to build a community through drawing, and there will be a range of drawing activities and events on offer in the coming months as well as our exhibition programme and the Open to Draw projects. More information coming soon.

We hope you will join in The Drawing Network at Drawing Projects UK! 

 

 

Drawing Projects on Twitter

Drawing Projects on Facebook

Sign up for the Drawing Projects UK email newsletter

* indicates required