Drawing for Relaxation: Dahomey Figures

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, as part of Black History Month, we will be exploring the Museum’s collection of wonderful brass figures from the historic Kingdom of Dahomey, West Africa. The video is led by Stevie, one of our learning facilitators.

Scroll down to see the materials you will need.

Suitable for adults and young people over 12.

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.

Images taken by David Edge

Materials List

Below are suggested materials, but you can use what you have available:

• Thick paper

• Pens

• Pencils

• Eyeshadow (shimmery if you can. Paint would also work)

• PVA glue