...putting pen to paper...

The doodles began back in 2007 when Robin Peters and Michael Snowdon joined forces to create an artistic socializing event for those with a love of art and scrawling on tables.

Draw the Line is a free event and open to all - no art credentials required! Materials are provided for you, but you can always bring your own favorite chunky marker or brush... all you have to do is turn up and leave your mark!

Uniting on the 1st Thursday of every month under the flag of Django's Riff, Draw the Line has extended off the page to other such notable venues as reviewed below...

 

Django's Riff / Wood st

Situated below the Open Eye Gallery providing affordable drinks and cocktails to aid your inspiration and social lubrication. Listen to open mic hip-hop from the Watchu Say'n? crew, sit in booths and gander at the graff artworks.

 http://www.myspace.com/djangosriff 

 

Mello Mello / Slater st

This bohemian cafe retreat is just down Slater st offering a world wide selection of palpitation inducing coffees, perfect for brewing up a drawing storm. Feel free to bring your own alcohol (and pay a small corking fee).

http://www.myspace.com/mellomellocafe

 

FACT / Wood st

The Foundation for Art and Creative Technology is the UK's leading organisation for commissioning, exhibiting, promoting and supporting artists' work within the realms of film, video, and new media. There's always something interesting going on inside those walls, so have a peek inside!

www.fact.co.uk

 

The Bluecoat / School Lane

This beautiful converted school building plays host to a number of artistic pursuits, from local and international art exhibitions, to craft boutiques, hands on events, workshops and has it's own little cafe and bar. Not to be missed!

http://www.thebluecoat.org.uk/  

 

3345 / Parr st

This lounge bar and restaurant is a central social oasis designed for creatives and housed inside the famous Parr street recording studios. Regularly referred to as the epicentre of the Liverpool music scene, this fine establishment serves up a chilled environment, ideal for finding your muse.

http://www.3345parrst.com/


View Two Art Gallery / Mathew st

A hidden treasure tucked away down Liverpool's most famous street. Home to a selection of fine artworks spanning 3 floors, this understated gallery is a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle below. Call in on a Saturday afternoon and enjoy a complimentary free drink from it's private bar!

http://www.viewtwogallery.co.uk/

 

The Masque / Seel st

Formerly known as Barfly, this venue showcases some of the best local and upcoming musical entertainment in Liverpool and is home to Circus and Chibuku. If you're looking for a live-music venue where you can go a little crazy in the dark, look no further!

 http://www.masque-liverpool.com

 

BBC Radio Merseyside / Hanover st

If you're ever passing by, spare a minute for the BBC. There's a shop full of their music and DVD products and not to mention a 1:1 Scale Dalek! A quick explore into their events space will reward you with being able to see the DJs live at work through sound proof glass, a novelty worth dropping in for!

http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/liverpool/hi/tv_and_radio/

 

The Zanzibar Club / Seel st

Legendary music venue located on the corner of Seel St/Slater St known for it's 'Bandwagon' and 'Valhalla nights'.  Bands that usually play are unsigned and often up and coming. Notable acts have played at the Zanzibar are Brendan Benson, The Coral, The Zutons, The Seal Cub Clubbing Club and Tom Vek....

http://www.thezanzibarclub.com/

 

Keith's Wine Bar / Lark Lane

Friendly, bohemian and mostly vegetarian hang-out with a sensational wine cellar that is a popular Lark Lane retreat for the city's alternative-lifestyle crowd.

http://www.restaurant-guide.com/keiths-wine-bar.htm