Attention aspiring doodlers, scribblers and courtroom sketch artists: Vancouver Draw Down is an annual, day-long event that aims to dispel any preconceptions about drawing. "Touch a pen to a piece of paper, and make a mark. If you can write your name, you can draw!" exclaims the press release. It all goes down June 9, as 18 different arts and cultural organizations across Vancouver host 27 diverse, hands-on drawing workshops in community centres, museums, art galleries and on the street. For more information, go to vancouverdrawdown.com or facebook.com/VancouverDrawDown.

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