Butler Gallery invites you to join us for National Drawing Day for a series of free family-friendly events, with activities for all ages and artistic abilities.

 All materials provided | Free Drop-in

Plein Air Drawing Workshop - Location: Butler Gallery Gardens

Artist Jade Butler will guide participants through observational drawing and ink painting, looking at the architecture and surroundings of Butler Gallery. 

• Suitable: Adults and Teens

3D City-Building and Drawing – Location: Learning Centre at Butler Gallery

Artist Rachel Burke will host a 3D cardboard model-building workshop for children to create their own vision of Kilkenny City.  Ages 5-12 years

Mono Print Observation Drawing – Location: Front Garden at Butler Gallery

Monoprint or 'invisible observation' drawings, focusing on the site of Butler Gallery, using home-made carbon paper and drawing with a stylus.  Suitable: All ages

Early Years Sensory Play and Making – Location: Gardens at Butler Gallery

A drop-in workshop, geared towards an Early Years audience. Working with the theme of heritage, the workshop will focus on play and making, using natural materials. Suitable: 1-5 years

Giant Collaborative Chalk-Drawing Workshop- Location: Front Plaza at Butler Gallery.

Learn historical drawing techniques from our artist facilitators, while exploring the gallery's permanent collection. Suitable: All ages

Bookings: National Drawing Day 2025 - Butler Gallery

Please note that the details of events listed above are provided by the relevant Local Authorities.