Drawing Workshop, I Imagine My New Home

Part of Refugee Week 2025 at Depot

This workshop will be led by artist Tetiana (Tanya Sun / Tetiana Senchenko). Tetiana is from Kharkiv, Ukraine, her artistic philosophy is rooted in spreading joy and positivity through art, which she sees as a way to make the world kinder and more beautiful. She is now living and working in Brighton, Tetiana finds inspiration in her new surroundings in East Sussex.

This workshop will be using mixed media – pencils and markers on paper. It is open to all – beginners and those with some drawing experience. Participants will explore the concept of"home" by creating imaginative house drawings (sketches).

The session will begin with a short demonstration, where Tetiana will introduce different drawing materials and techniques. Participants will choose from various house shapes as inspiration, then use pencils and markers to create their own dream home on A4 paper.

The focus is on expressing creativity through colour and form while exploring what "home" means to them in a new environment. By the end of the workshop, participants will have learned how to work with a range of graphic materials to design vibrant, unique buildings.