National Drawing Day 2025 Kilkenny at Butler Gallery

Time: 12.00pm - 4.00pm | 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 for 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. Suitable for 5-12 year olds.

MonoPrint 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 for 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 for 1-5 year olds.

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

Following the theme of heritage and site we invite all visitors to take part in a large scale drawing exercise in the Front Plaza of the Butler Gallery where participants will collaborate to create a monumental drawing using chalk. Suitable for all ages.

Draw the Collection – Location: Collection Gallery 3&4 at Butler Gallery

Learn historical drawing techniques from our artist facilitators while exploring the gallery's permanent collection. Suitable for all ages.

This project is funded by the Kilkenny Creative Ireland Programme 2025.