OCA Big Draw 2026 - Open Micro Course

About

In 2026, The Big Draw invites everyone to Make a Mark, a celebration of drawing as a process, not a product. This year we ask participants to explore the expressive power of mark-making through gestures and movements that shape how we see, think and connect. Make a Mark champions drawing as a vital learning process that is open and accessible to all.

So what is "Mark Making"?

Mark making describes the dynamic, expressive ways we apply lines, dots, textures, drips, and gestures onto a surface. It is the purest language of drawing - a direct bridge between movement, sensation, and paper.

What we're doing at OCA

In this short course we invite you to explore mark making in literal and more abstract ways. We'll explore themes of temporariness, intervention, disruption and legacy introducing you to artists and practitioners from around the globe. We'll champion play and togetherness through activities and live…