Draw patterns
In May the iconic designer Dame Zandra Rhodes has chosen the theme 'Patterns' – part of DRAW! supported by David Hockney.
Published: April 23, 2025
DRAW! supported by David Hockney is a nationwide project to get everyone drawing.
In May fashion designer Dame Zandra Rhodes is inviting us to draw patterns that we see in the world around us. Watch our interview with Dame Zandra below and share your drawings with us.
“Drawing has always been, and will always be foundational to my fashion and textile practice” said Rhodes.
“It is the visual language of imagination and possibility, and every design I have created has begun as a sketch drawing. I want to encourage everyone participating to rethink the world around them through colour, line and patterns, discovering how drawing can transform objects around them into new ideas. I feel honoured to be part of Bradford’s UK City of Culture celebrations, a city whose rich textile history resonates so deeply with my own creative journey.”
Feeling inspired?
Here's how to share your drawing with us
To share your drawing with us, take a photo of your artwork and send it to us at bradford2025.co.uk/mydrawing. Or share it on social media using the hashtag #Bradford2025, or tag @bradford_2025.
