How to… DRAW! Download free artist guides
As part of DRAW!, a nationwide drawing project for Bradford 2025 supported by David Hockney, we’re encouraging everyone to get creative and draw.
Each month in 2025, a different artist is inviting us all to create a drawing inspired by a particular theme. But we know it’s not always easy to get started…
Explore our series of ‘How to’ videos below, created with Bradford artists, and download drawing free resources to have a go yourself.
Explore our 'How to...' drawing guides
Posted May 13, 2025
How to… draw a mandala
Mussarat Rahman shares their tips on how to draw a mandala – part of DRAW! supported by David Hockney.
Posted April 11, 2025
How to… draw onto your kitchen window
Lou Sumray shares their tips on 'drawing onto your kitchen window' - part of DRAW! supported by David Hockney.
Posted March 20, 2025
How to… make your own drawing tool
Naseem Darbey shares their tips on 'how to make your own drawing tool' - part of DRAW! supported by David Hockney.
Share your drawing
Want to share your masterpiece with the world? Just use the hashtag #Bradford2025 and tag us on social media.
Or you can upload your images and share them with us – see bradford2025.co.uk/draw for more information.
A selection of images will be published on our website each month and shared in an exhibition at the close of the year.
DRAW! supported by David Hockney
David Hockney has drawn the world around him for 60 years – and the Bradford-born artist is now supporting DRAW!, a nationwide drawing project for Bradford 2025.
Each month, a different artist will invite us all to create a drawing inspired by a particular theme. Learn more – and get drawing!
Bradford 2025: Learning resources
Explore our free, downloadable learning resources and activity packs for educators.
