This Exhibition is a Work Event

The Cartoon Museum 63 Wells Street, London

Since taking office, Boris has been the most cartooned politician in the history of our country. To celebrate - or mourn that fact depending on where you fall - The Cartoon Museum has collected a diverse selection of political cartoons detailing the different phases of his career and the wider societal impact on Britain over the last four years. From..


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LIKE NO OTHER: AN EXHIBITION BY OWEN GILDERSLEEVE & HARVEY LLOYD SCREENS

Phoenix Art Space 10–14 Waterloo Place, Brighton, East Sussex

Together with masters of screen printing, Harvey Lloyd Screens, paper artist Owen Gildersleeve has announced an exhibition and brand new body of work, in celebration of hand-crafted individuality, the beauty in imperfection and the magic of collaboration. The spark of ‘Like No Other’ originated during the COVID lockdowns of 2020, where Owen suddenly found himself faced with the freedom to..


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Split Pin Puppet Workshop / Cardiff illustrator meet-up / Illustration Club

Chapter Arts Centre Market Road, Cardiff

Cardiff’s illustrator meet-up collaborate with the amazing Cardiff Animation Festival. Book your ticket here!   As part of the mini festival 'Illustration Club' are running a split pin puppetry workshop. Come along and draw weird and wonderful characters and then bring them to life. All materials will be provided. This special edition of Illustration Club is open to animators and..


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AOI Webinar: An insight into Illustration Agents

Virtual

Ever wondered what exactly an Agent does? How do you know when you’re ready for an Agent or if you need one? Even then how do go about getting one? Then this comprehensive webinar might just be for you. Book via our Eventbrite here!   The webinar will be delivered by AOI Membership Manager Sarah Morris, who has previously worked as..


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AYUP! Sheffield illustrators meet-up

Alder Bar Percy Street #Unit 111 Neepsend

Join us for Sheffield's first AOI illustrator meet-up of 2023. RSVP via our Eventbrite!   The relaxed pub social, hosted by illustrator and muralist Will Rea, will provide a space for Sheffield region illustrators to meet, chat and draw. There'll also be a chance to contribute ideas to the future of AYUP and our upcoming events. Please bring your sketchbook..


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This is what we do – Exhibition by Nick and Frances Moffatt

The Art House 8 Backfields, Sheffield

‘This is what we do’ will be what it sounds like – an exhibition of new and recent work by the School of Illustration’s founders, Nick and Frances Moffatt. It runs from 31st March to the 21st April, and everyone is invited to a private view on the evening of 30th March from 6:30pm - 8:30pm, where you can have..


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Illustration Hub presents: Live Illustration and Scribing w/ Jules Scheele

Virtual

Live illustration is now big business, as brands and companies have increasingly recognised the value that live illustration can add to their events, conferences and meetings. So we’re excited to be kicking off our 2023 programme of 'Illustration Hub' Meet Ups with an online talk all about the world of live illustration and scribing, with the wonderful Jules Scheele. Book..


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Remote Sensing 2023

Virtual

Remote Sensing is a platform designed to share challenges encountered in fieldwork on sites, collections, and communities. Artificial intelligence' (AI), sometimes known as 'machine learning', is arriving with enormous speed. What does it mean? What are the implications for illustration as a discipline and as a career? What does it mean in terms of creativity? How does it affect the..


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London Book Fair 2023 – Come see The AOI

Olympia, London

Be part of London Book Fair 2023 Between 18 - 20 April 2023, London Book Fair (LBF) will unite the book community for three days of business, networking and learning. From face-to-face meetings and conferences to an eclectic seminar programme, which provides insight into the book world, kickstart your year with The London Book Fair. Come see The AOI at the Fair: AOI Publishing..


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Paint Watercolour Plants – Workshop

Cass Art Bristol 43-45 Park Street, Bristol, Bristol

Paint Watercolour Plants in a Loose and Expressive Style Join artist, Helen Ridley, to create a series of botanical illustrations – all studied from life. Be inspired by reference images of tropical plants and seasonal foliage to produce your original work. You'll be guided through the artistic process in this small group workshop. Explore stylised compositions of plants and foliage..


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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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Picnic / Birmingham’s illustration meet-up

The Jointworks 62-64 Albion Street, Birmingham

Birmingham illustrators, you’re formally invited to Picnic! A relaxed social held in the Jewellery Quarter at The Jointworks. RSVP and book your free slot here!   The Jointworks will provide a space for local illustrators to meet, chat and draw.   This meet-up is free! Numbers are limited so please RSVP to reserve your spot. Please bring your favourite drawing..


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Life Drawing Lock-in / Preston illustrator meet-up

Chain House Brewing Co. and Taproom 139-141 Market Street, West Preston

Join the 'Hand Drawn & Quartered' meet-up for illustrators in and around Preston for an evening of life drawing. Book your ticket here! You're invited to come along and take part in an informal life-drawing session with local model Ruby, meet your fellow illustrators and enjoy a cheeky beer or two. Another fun evening focused on connecting you to the..


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Online Intensive Course: Planning a Non-Fiction Picture Book

Virtual

This in-depth intermediate level course (organised by the Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration) will support participants to create their own non-fiction book, with guidance from award-winning illustrator Owen Davey. You will learn how to research effectively and plan your pages, while developing your unique way of creating images. You will get valuable insight into how to take your book to..


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18th Pictoplasma Conference 2023

Silent Green Gerichtstraße 35, Berlin

This May, the Pictoplasma Conference returns to Berlin to present an all-new selection of trailblazing, trendsetting character design and art. The conference will provide a platform for artists to share ideation processes and working methodologies in focused presentations. International creators and producers from illustration and animation, design and interactive, and urban and graphic arts will exchange strategies for the future..


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Sketch & Crawl / Glasgow illustrator meet-up / Illo-G

Hunterian Zoology Museum 82 Hillhead Street, Glasgow

Join Glasgow's illustrator meet-up group for an exciting sketch crawl at the Hunterian Art Gallery led by illustrator Tita Berredo. It's free! RSVP to secure your spot. Playing with visual references and imagination, Tita will lead insightful drawing activities inspired by items on display. Let your illustrations run free in this positive journey to finding your power! Please bring drawing..


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