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Drawn to Newcastle
A celebration of Newcastle’s unique charm, through architecture, creativity, and community. Drawn to Newcastle is an illustrated postcard project capturing local businesses, beloved landmarks, and the spirit of the town through fine ink and watercolour artwork.
POST CARDS
so far...
About the Project
Born from a love of place and a fascination with detail, Drawn to Newcastle, Co. Downis a growing collection of hand-drawn postcards that capture the character of the town’s buildings and businesses. Each piece is created with care using traditional techniques, celebrating the everyday beauty that is often overlooked.
Workshops are open to all ages and abilities — offering opportunities to design your own postcard, explore drawing techniques, and share stories of Newcastle, Co. Down, past and present.
Drawn to Newcastle
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Drawn to Co.Down
In Collaboration With
TheCrafty Macs
The project is proudly supported by a collaboration with The Crafty Macs, who are creating beautiful, bespoke products inspired by the same love for our local area. Together, we aim to celebrate Newcastle with heart, humour, and a good splash of colour.
This project is proudly supported by The Crafty Macs, local creatives known for their beautifully handcrafted gifts. From bespoke to personalised keepsakes, their work adds a thoughtful, individual touch to every piece. Helping celebrate the heart of the town and its people, they’re the perfect collaborators for Drawn to Newcastle.