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We\u2019ll have some low-pressure drawing, with optional prompts &#8211; and a good chance to get to see some familiar faces again &#8211; and to meet new ones.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We welcome illustrators from all backgrounds, styles, and experience levels to join us &#8211; regardless of if you are a member of the AOI or not, so please come along and invite other illustrators to come along to our first Drink &amp; Draw.<\/p>\n<p><strong>On the evening, we\u2019ll be:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Doing some fun and low-pressure drawing<\/li>\n<li>Meeting new folk<\/li>\n<li>Providing some basic materials, so do bring along any sketchbooks and drawing materials you like to use (no paints here, ps)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Come along to <a title=\"https:\/\/www.waverleybar.co.uk\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.waverleybar.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-msys-clicktrack=\"0\">The Waverley Bar<\/a> from 7-9pm on Thursday the 27th of November 2025, grab a drink, say hello, and meet fellow Edi illustrators.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2013<\/p>\n<p>Mhairi, Kimberly, and Tristan of the Rough Draft team are excited to meet you all!<\/p>\n<p>Follow the community on Instagram <a title=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/roughdraft_edi\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/roughdraft_edi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-msys-clicktrack=\"0\">@roughdraft_edi<\/a> if you\u2019re not already. 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