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The Big Draw Festival 2026
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Quay Arts' month-long Big Draw festival programme of free drawing activities, workshops and a Newport art trail.
Quay Arts takes part in The Big Draw 2026 with a month of drawing activities across the building and beyond. The programme includes free family drop-ins, a Minibeasts Academy workshop, life-drawing sessions and a drawing station, alongside Newport's Art on Your Doorstep trail. The festival runs from 1 to 31 October 2026; individual activity times and booking details are published separately.
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Listed on quayarts.org. Details can change, so check with the organiser before you go.