Sketching in the spaces; A story of steel
Join in on one of our still life sketching and drawing still-life sessions this Autumn. For this session, our still life scene will draw on weapons and armour in the collection to create a soldiers kit scene.
- Booking essential
- Admission applies
Join in on one of our still life sketching and drawing still-life sessions this Autumn. For this session, our still life scene will draw on weapons and armour in the collection to create a soldiers kit scene.
As part of the Big Draw Festival 2026, Oxburgh will be opening its collection stores for visitors to sketch with a rolling programme of themed still life scenes created using our historic objects. Book onto the weekly events, offering an after-hours sketching session in the Drawing Room and be inspired to create your own works of art from some of our more unusual and lesser seen collection items.
Basic sketching and drawing resources can be provided, but you can bring your own pencils and resources if desired. Due to the nature of our conservation work in the hall, charcoal, paints, water and other mediums cannot be brought in for these still-life drawing sessions. Food and drink are also not permitted in the Hall.
The sessions are not led by an artist, and are not taught sessions.
Times
The basics
- Booking number
Call 0344 249 1895
- Accessibility
This event takes place on the ground floor of the Hall, and is accessible with mobility vehicles. The route from the hall to the car park covers gravelled pathways and paved sections.
- Meeting point
Meet at Visitor Welcome to collect your lanyard. Meet in the Courtyard 10 minutes before the session.
- Suitability for children
Recommended for ages 10 and above.
- What to bring and wear
Please wear suitable footwear and dress appropriately for the weather conditions on the day.
- Other
There is complimentary parking for this event. Please park in the main visitor carpark and use the usual main entrance for this event. A member of our team will be on hand to greet you.
Upcoming events
Autumn at Oxburgh; Everyday Histories trail
Discover the stories and lives of 3 members of Estate staff, who lived and worked here in the 20th Century in the Gardens and the House. Follow their story trails on one of 3 routes around the Gardens.
Autumn at Oxburgh; Drawing on the Estate
As part of the Big Draw Festival 2026, Oxburgh will be encouraging visitors and budding artists to sketch, draw, and have a go at seeing the Estate in different ways.
Autumn at Oxburgh
There is lots to do at Oxburgh this Autumn. Follow the Everyday histories trail, pick up a drawing bag around the house or Estate, join a sketching session in the house, or enjoy the harvest produce in the outdoors.
A Regency Romance
After decades apart, a young honeymooning couple have been reunited – their portraits lovingly restored using traditional centuries-old crafting techniques.