Introduction to Creating Picture Books

Virtual

Learn how to create contemporary children’s picture books with market appeal with guidance from award-winning author and illustrator Claire Alexander.   On this course for beginners, you’ll learn how to write stories with convincing characters, experiment with watercolour techniques and explore narrative structure and writing styles. You’ll learn about the book publishing market and get valuable advice on how to..


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Liverpool School of Art & Design Degree Show 2023

Liverpool School of Art & Design John Lennon Art & Design Building, 2 Duckinfield Street, Liverpool

The show is a celebration of our final year students across; BA Graphic Design & Illustration BA Fashion Design & Communication BA Fine Art BA History of Art & Museum Studies BA Interior Architecture MA Architecture / BA Architecture See website for details


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Middlesex University 2023 Degree Show Metamorphosis

Middlesex Degree Show 2023: METAMORPHOSIS

Atrium, The Grove, Middlesex University, The Burroughs, London

In a celebration of change, transformation and transition, Metamorphosis, the Middlesex University Degree Show Festival 2023 brings together exhibitions, events, screenings and performances by graduating students of a range of Design, Arts, and Film programmes. They will also showcase work produced by students of the Faculty’s suite of MA programmes. The festival opens up the campus to show creative work..


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UCA Illustration Graduate Shows

UCA Canterbury and UCA Farnham

The Class of ’23 is taking over the University for the Creative Arts (UCA) with a showcase of their creative talents. This is the moment to celebrate and reflect on the extraordinary achievement of UCA’s soon-to-be graduates.   The student’s final work is accomplished, innovative and displays a highly professional execution of ideas, but more importantly it comes from the..


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Birmingham Design Festival 2023

Various sites (see website)

The BDF Conference is a celebration of design held in Birmingham across two days in June. Alternating each year between hosting a festival and a conference, this year BDF shares the opportunity to offer something a little different with the format to keep things fresh and engaging. BDF Conference 2023 is the first opportunity to put on the Conference in..


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NCAD Illustration Graduate Show

National College of Art and Design Dublin 100 Thomas St, Usher's Quay, Dublin 8

The NCAD BA Illustration exhibition takes place at NCAD from 8-16 June. At NCAD, we recognise that illustration defies boundaries. It is a powerful tool for sharing stories, translating information, and communicating ideas. Far more than just drawing, it is an essential part of our language and a vital means of communication. We recognise the impactful and versatile role illustration plays..


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Comic Drawing Workshop w/ Molly Pukes / Leeds illustrator meet-up / Brew

Crowd of Favours 4-12 Harper Street, Leeds, England, United Kingdom

Molly Pukes is a cartoonist and Illustrator based in Leeds and an experienced workshop host - we’re in for a treat! In this meet-up, we’ll be learning how to write and draw simple four panel comics, make our own paper comic books and learn about visual storytelling. Book your ticket here! Here's a schedule for the evening: 18.30 - 19.00:..


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Illustration Wing Ding / Preston illustrator meet-up

LOST Bar & Pizza 131 Market St West, Preston, United Kingdom

It's the Illustration Wing Ding! 'Hand Drawn & Quartered' invite you to meet your fellow illustrators and enjoy a cheeky beer and a boogie! Hand Drawn & Quartered is a creative meet up for illustrators based in and around Preston and across Lancashire. Offering a range of social events, workshops, guest speakers and more, Hand Drawn & Quartered welcomes illustrators..


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Kingston School of Art Show 2023

Kingston School of Art at Knights Park Grange Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey

The KSA Show 2023 is a celebration of students' achievements and this year the faculty is putting on a hybrid degree show presenting the work of graduating students both virtually and physically, on campus. The show website will launch on Monday 5 June.  The Opening Celebration of the physical show will take place on Saturday 10 June, 1.00pm-7.00pm Show Continues: Sunday..


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Making a living through illustrated products w/ Allistair Burt

Online Event

Meet Allistair Burt, a talented Glasgow-based illustrator and founder of Hole in my Pocket. He joins us for an online talk and Q&A, hosted by the AOI's Glasgow meet-up for illustrators: Illo-G. Allistair makes his income by producing greetings cards, mugs and other products for the high-end contemporary gift market. He sells his work online and in independent stores, galleries and..


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Drawing Diversity: Perceptions of Orientation in Illustration

Online Event

From our Diversity and Equality roundtable talks we understood that some illustrators would value a space to explore how to increase the diversity depicted in their illustration practice. This session is the sixth of a short series to explore that. Ricardo Bessa will share his experience of inspiring projects which explores both queer representation in illustration and how he has..


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UON Degree Show 2023

University of Northampton Waterside Campus, University Drive, Northampton

UON will present their degree show in June with a range of subjects to be showcased including; illustration, Fine Art Painting and Drawing, Fashion, Product Design, Graphic Communication Design, Creative Film, Photography and more. The Degree Show kicks off with a private viewing on Thursday 22 and is open to the public from Friday 23 to Thursday 29 June, daily,..


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AOI Discusses: Graduate Journeys

Virtual

Coming to the end of your studies is only the start of your journey. During the degree show season, loads of final year students are feeling the pressure and the hype around shows and graduate awards. Especially over the past few years, with the impact the pandemic has had on students, it can all feel daunting! We’re inviting two recent..


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Emergency in Afghanistan

Number 11 Dray Walk The Old Truman Brewer, London

Exhibition of work by the award-winning reportage illustrator George Butler, in collaboration with international humanitarian organisation EMERGENCY. One year on from the tumultuous, tragic events of August 2021, and the fall of Afghanistan to the Taliban, the award-winning reportage artist George Butler travelled to hospitals and clinics in Helmand, Kabul and Panjshir run by the international organisation EMERGENCY to draw..


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LOOKOUT Illustration Fair 2023

The Halls St Andrew's Plain, Norwich

The LOOKOUT Illustration Fair is a vibrant new event celebrating the diverse medium of illustration and its many forms. September 30th will see the launch of their first event at The Halls, Norwich; taking place across three rooms. From painting to printmaking, ceramics to paper models, the fair will exhibit 40+ creators in a lively, atmospheric venue for people to..


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