Drawing for Relaxation: Seashells

Drawing for Relaxation is a series of short video tutorials. Take some time out of your day to experience the calm you can achieve by learning a new drawing technique or process. This time we are looking at the beautiful natural patterns and shapes found in shells. The video is led by Heidi, one of our learning facilitators.

Scroll down to see the materials you will need.

Suitable for adults and young people.

This online session is free of charge, however, if you are able to consider making a donation, this will help us to continue to conserve our heritage and re-open our doors for future generations. All of your generous donations will be matched pound for pound by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Donate here.

View the activity film below, subtitles are available.

Materials List

For this session, you will need:

• Drawing paper

• A pencil

• Watercolour pencils, or colouring pencils

• An eraser and pencil sharpener, if needed

• Shells, or our images