Family Drawing Workshop
Take inspiration from drawings in our latest exhibition Drawing the Italian Renaissance and join us for a special family drawing workshop.
About Family Drawing Workshop
| 20th February 2026 | |
| 1:30pm - 3pm | |
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The Palace of Holyroodhouse The Palace of Holyroodhouse Canongate, Edinburgh East EH8 8DX |
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| £8.00 | |
| Visit the event website here | |
| Facebook information can be found here |
Take inspiration from drawings in our latest exhibition Drawing the Italian Renaissance and join us for a special drawing workshop. First we'll explore The King’s Gallery with sketchbooks as members of the learning team show you some of their favourite works on display. Then use your sketches as inspiration when we return to our artist studio in Abbey Strand Centre and get creative with pencil and chalk.
Suitable for children 7-12 years old accompanied by a parent or carer.
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