Big Little People is an invitation to embrace the things that make us uniquely us. The quirks, habits, expressions, personalities

Join us at THE DRAWING ROOM this October for a playful and character-filled workshop with South African artist Diana Wilson, celebrating individuality, creativity and all the little quirks that make us wonderfully unique.

As Halloween month begins, we’re celebrating the wonderfully wicked, the wonderfully weird and the wonderfully individual, not spooky or scary, but full of personality, character and a little bit of fun.

Big Little People is an invitation to embrace the things that make us uniquely us. The quirks, habits, expressions, personalities and little details that perhaps we once thought were odd, but have come to love.

A Morning to Choose, Create & Decorate

We’ll begin by choosing the pieces that will become your very own Big Little Person.

You’ll select your body and head from the available pieces, choose your skirt and begin assembling your character before Diana guides you through the creative process. From there, the fun really begins.

Using paint, colour, pattern and your own imagination, you’ll be invited to customise and decorate your little person, giving them their own look, character and personality.

Diana will share her approach and guide you through the process, offering ideas and inspiration while leaving plenty of room for your own creativity.

Your little person could be a reflection of you, someone you know, or a completely imaginary character. They might be colourful, eccentric, elegant, cheeky, dramatic or wonderfully odd.

There are no rules and no two will be the same. The joy of this workshop is in the freedom to play, experiment and see where your imagination takes you.

By the end of the morning, you’ll have created your own Big Little Person to take home, a tiny character with a very big personality and a story that is completely your own.

No previous artistic experience is needed. This is about having fun, getting creative and enjoying the simple pleasure of making something with your hands.

Meet the Artist: Diana Wilson

Diana Wilson is a South African artist now living in Great Bookham, Surrey.

After a long career in the pharmaceutical industry, Diana made the decision to follow her creative ambitions and embark on a new chapter centred around art and making.

Her creative journey is something we particularly love here at THE DRAWING ROOM, the courage to change direction, follow a passion and make space for something more creative.

Originally developed and hosted by Diana in South Africa, Big Little People is a playful workshop centred around character, individuality and self-expression.

Diana loves encouraging people to step away from perfection and simply enjoy the process of creating. Through colour, pattern, painting and playful details, she invites each person to create a character that feels completely their own.

We’re delighted to welcome Diana to THE DRAWING ROOM and excited to bring this wonderfully original workshop to our community here in Great Bookham.

What to Expect

A relaxed and beautifully playful two-hour creative experience including:

Choosing your own body and head

Choosing from a selection of skirt styles

Assembling your little person

Guidance and inspiration from Diana

Painting and decorating your character

Exploring colour, pattern and personality

Adding your own unique details and finishing touches

Creating a completely individual Big Little Person

Your finished character to take home

A morning of creativity, colour, connection and plenty of personality

Who Is This Workshop For?

Big Little People is perfect for anyone looking for a playful creative experience and a chance to do something a little different.

Whether you love painting and making, enjoy experimenting with colour, or simply like the idea of creating something completely your own, this workshop offers a relaxed and welcoming space to play and be creative.

It’s also a lovely opportunity to think about the little things that make us uniquely us — our quirks, habits, personalities and all the details that make us wonderfully individual.

Come on your own, bring a friend, or make it part of your October plans.

No previous artistic experience is needed, just come ready to choose, create and have some fun.

Workshop Details

Location: THE DRAWING ROOM, Great Bookham, Surrey

Date: Saturday 10 October

Time: 10:00am–12:00pm

Duration: 2 hours

one Big Little People each

All creative materials provided

Your Big Little Person to take home

Free on-site parking available

Big Little People – A celebration of the wonderfully quirky, creative and completely individual.

Choose. Create. Decorate. Be You.

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