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***SOLD OUT*** Page, Pace, Flow! A Closer Look at Visual Narrative with Sara Ogilvie
A practical workshop led by award-winning illustrator Sara Ogilvie exploring the structure of sequential storytelling. Sara’s well-known illustrated books include Dog’s Don’t do Ballet, The Worst Princess, The Detective Dog, Izzy Gizmo and most recently Dave the Lonely Monster created with long-time collaborator, Anna Kemp.
***SOLD OUT*** Illustrating Books for Children: Sara Ogilvie & Anna Gordillo
In this session, Sara Ogilvie and Anna Gordillo will share their working methods, practices and experiences. A useful insight for anyone interested in entering this area of work.
***SOLD OUT*** Developing Characters for Children’s Books with Maisie Paradise Shearring
A practical workshop led by international award-winning illustrator Maisie Paradise Shearring. Maisie’s work includes Anna and Otis, Hello, Monster! and an illustrated adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s story, The Happy Prince.
***SOLD OUT*** Illustrating Books for Children: Chris Mould & Francis Martin
In this session, Chris Mould and Francis Martin will share their working methods, practices and experiences. A useful insight for anyone interested in entering this area of work.
***SOLD OUT*** How to Use a Sketchbook! with Chris Mould
What’s the use of wasting your time scribbling in a sketchbook? Where can it go? How can you turn your doodles into something worthwhile? A practical Picture Hooks event with award-winning Chris Mould who has just finished illustrating The Iron Man by Ted Hughes.
***SOLD OUT*** Illustrating Books for Children: Helen Stephens & Chie Hosaka
In this session, Helen Stephens and Chie Hosaka will share their working methods, practices and experiences. A useful insight for anyone interested in entering this area of work.
***SOLD OUT*** How to Make a Dummy Picture Book with Helen Stephens
Bring along your own picture book idea, a very rough story outline or even just a drawing of a character. Helen Stephens, award-winning author and illustrator of How to Hide a Lion, will show how a dummy picture book can help in planning pace, structure and layout.
***SOLD OUT*** Illustrating Books for Children: Petr Horacek & Will Hughes
In this session, Petr Horácek and Will Hughes will share their working methods, practices and experiences. A useful insight for anyone interested in entering this area of work.
*** SOLD OUT*** Illustrating for Children: So Many Techniques to Try
Petr Horácek will lead a practical workshop and demonstrate techniques he uses to create his picture books. These include collage, printing, drawing and painting and character development.
Developing Characters and Stories for Children’s Books with Ross Collins
A practical workshop led by award winner Ross Collins who has illustrated over 100 books for children.