LOOKING FOR WAYS TO CONNECT?.

GET INTO THE PAD ZONE.

A fun and easy way to promote the simple act of connecting with others, by drawing from life.

Groups of six people sit together with just a pad and pencil and draw each other.

Individual and group instruction is given by a PAD Art tutor in the simple techniques of portrait drawing from life.

We also introduce insights into ways of being ‘present in the moment’ and other useful pointers on enjoying work, life and creativity.

We provide the paper, pencils, equipment and guidance needed for a space of any size, to set up as a mini-art studio.

You see, it’s less about producing a finished piece of “art” and more about the time you take for you to just ‘be’ with another person. You could draw a colleague, a family member, a friend, or anyone you want to give your attention to.

BENEFITS

A fun way to change routine and improve mental health and wellbeing.

Stimulate the minds visual, creative and spatial capabilities.

Breaks ‘incessant thinking’ and gives attention to being in the moment.

Encourages easy conversations in an interesting and unique way.

Builds a new potential skill for life.

BOOK A ZOOM CALL TO discuss holding A SESSION AT YOUR WORK, HOME OR VENUE.

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PLACES YOU CAN PUT A PAD ZONE

OFFICES
RESTAURANTS
PUBS
THEATRES
ART GALLERIES
MUSEUMS
HOTELS

WEDDINGS
CONFERENCES
EXHIBITIONS
SEMINARS
PRIVATE PARTIES
LIBRARIES
FESTIVALS

CONCERTS
FRESHER DAYS
FAIRS
SPORTING EVENTS
RESORTS
CRUISE SHIPS
PROMOTIONS

SHORT PAD ZONE

£550/UP TO 12 SEATS

Arrange your own event at work or at home, or a venue to suit you.
(Duration – 2.5hrs). Session participants keep their original sketches. All materials provided.

ALL DAY PAD ZONE

£750/UP TO 12 SEATS (VARIABLE)

Arrange your own event at work or at home, or a venue to suit you.
(Duration – ALL DAY). Session participants keep their original sketches. All materials provided.

ARTIST TUTORS PROVIDED.

A PAD Art Tutor, experienced in simple portraiture techniques and drawing exercises is provided to supply the encouragement and knowledge to ensure everyone has a rewarding experience.

ALL MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT SUPPLIED.

PAD ZONE additional accessories available.

SHARING WITH THE WORLD!

Drawers are also encouraged to add images of their drawings to social media platforms using the hashtags – #PADzone #PADportraits

•••FAQ•••

ANSWER:

That relies on how you think your people are handling todays pressures at work or at home? Especially now in these times of dramatic societal change. Anything you can do as a leader that shows your interest in their mental health and wellbeing, will be met with reciprocal loyalty.

Team building with go-carts and more physical activities are great, but not right for some, with a PAD ZONE you are working with a more cerebral, but still fun, physical activity.

Building new skills, allaying excessive stress build up, exploring creative aptitude and sharing moments with others are just some of the benefits to your employees.

ANSWER:

Half the battle online today is about being relatable. Posting the results online of a sitting or filmed piece with a sitter, you show just what an innovative and caring company or service you really are. Use it for your own special events and to build a bigger “filmed story” around your people.

Every time a drawing is made you can make an extra post to keep all your connected followers aware of you, in a caring, creative and fun way.

Add your own hashtag #yourcompany or #yourissue along with ours #PADportraits and #PADzone and you’ll get connected to what we hope will become a global community of other caring, fun, creative people.

ANSWER:

Myself or another PAD Art Tutor, experienced in simple portraiture techniques and drawing exercises will be provided to supply the encouragement and knowledge to ensure everyone has a rewarding experience.

ANSWER:

For occasional, more social uses it could be a reception area, an open plan office space or eating area. For calmer more reflective uses a quieter room should be used, like a study area, outdoor space or presentation area.

For a more permanent PAD ZONE option, choose a dedicated zone somewhere in your building to house this fun and wellbeing enhancing activity, where company members can visit at certain times to draw and refresh their energy and minds.

ANSWER:

Just add the dedicated seating to your event and watch as all-comers are invited to try their hand at drawing from life or being a sitter.

Here’s some other ideas…

Ask a celebrity guest to sit and be drawn for a while. Hang all the end results and award prizes for the best or funniest. Add another PAD Artist or caricaturist to draw your guests to smooth the day along.

Exhibition visitors could be invited to sit and chat a while.

Art gallery or museum attendees could pick up a pencil and feel truly a part of the show. The best street event or theatrical performance could be enhanced with a mini-art studio added.

What seminar or workshop couldn’t do with some ice-breaking device to get people laughing and talking?

What would you charge for a portrait at your next fund raising charity event?

ANSWER:

They’ll be thrilled when you ask them to do something a bit out of the ordinary and get back in touch with their inner self or artist.

Hotels, pubs and restaurants, (who need some extra special help at this time) can invite customers to join in the PAD ZONE.

It creates a fun and memorable ‘mini-spectacle’ during the customer visit. Especially when the results are shared to Instagram, Twitter or Facebook groups. Giving you exposure to all our future followers.

ANSWER:

Everyone gets to draw! Normally we don’t like to fail at anything. We can feel vulnerable, open to criticism and judgement.

But in this long standing art study format, this carefully structured experience allows everyone to feel comfortable enough to have a go as a sitter or drawer!

We can also talk about more than just how to draw the face. It is about slowing down, relishing the present moment each day. To pose the question what a human ‘being’ is. And have fun!