A display illustrating the work of Sir James Thornhill, and his process of developing and drawing intricate designs for his mural paintings. Runs from 22nd July 2021 Sir James Thornhill was one of the most renowned artists of early 18th-century Britain whose mural paintings adorned the walls and ceilings of prestigious buildings throughout the country. Focusing on the role that…

This exhibition, originated by Seven Stories, the National Centre for Children's Books, features a number of Judith Kerr's original illustrations from the Seven Stories collection and promises to bring this delightful book to life for a new generation of family audiences. There will also be a reproduction of Sophie's kitchen, where young visitors can sit down to tea with a…

Learn the essentials of creating successful picture books for 0-6 year olds. Learn how to create picture books with contemporary market appeal on this intensive online lunchtime course for adult beginners with Claire Alexander. As both a professional author and illustrator, Claire is uniquely placed to teach both writing and illustration in this highly specialised area. This course will run…

One day drawing class at the V&A with artist Joe Simpson. Due to ongoing Covid restrictions - these classes will be small groups, with very limited spaces. This course expands and reinforces the fundamental principles of drawing, introducing more advanced techniques and exercises.  It is designed as a follow on from 'An Introduction to The Art of Drawing' Part 1,…

Are you a cartoonist or comic creator? Do you want to meet other cartoonists and comic creators? Do you want to learn from the best while doing it? Join us at Cartoon Conference 2022: Survival Guide for ideas and inspiration for how you can use your skills to survive and thrive as an artist. Learn from industry experts and specialists. How can…

Are you a cartoonist or comic creator? Do you want to meet other cartoonists and comic creators? Do you want to learn from the best while doing it? Join the Cartoon Conference 2022: Survival Guide for ideas and inspiration for how you can use your skills to survive and thrive as an artist. Learn from industry experts and specialists. How can you…

13 artists = 13 stories The Emotive exhibition spans two floors of the grade 1 listed Regency Town House in Brunswick Square, Hove. It shows the work of thirteen artists: eight graduates and five second year students from the University of Brighton. Studying towards an MA in Sequential Design and Illustration they reached an understanding that although their individual project…

Cambridge School of Art Anglia Ruskin University Graduate Exhibition Read more about Cambridge School of Art’s world-renowned MA Children’s Book Illustration. 'We have created a full-colour catalogue that features each of our artists and their work. These catalogues will be sent out to interested parties at the end of January 2022'. FREE. For more details, click here (Image: Jessica Ciccolone) ©…

Are you interested in working in product design? Want to find out more about this world, and have your portfolio reviewed by product design specialists? This 17th February, Creative Lives in Progress are hosting their next portfolio review session with Zendesk. The evening will be your opportunity to: chat to the Zendesk team in a relaxed setting get insight on…

Inspired by shapes found in the paintings of Henry John Lorimer in our exhibition Reflections: The light and life of John Henry Lorimer (1856-1936), we will create collages of interiors using papers, magazines and newspaper. FREE. For more details and to book, click here or list the website

Make your very own notebooks and sketchbooks on this afternoon masterclass with award-winning artist and illustrator Merlin Evans. You will learn the principles of bookbinding to make a 3-hole pamphlet chapbook, mixed paper notebooks and a professional hardback accordion sketchbook. You will explore paper types, stitching, binding and ways to adapt your bookbinding skills to your projects and customise your…

Learn how to draw trans and non-binary characters in a respectful way at this masterclass with trans artist Julian Gray. For illustrators who want to portray a diverse range of people, the ability to draw trans and non-binary characters in a non-stereotypical way is essential. This masterclass is aimed at artists of any gender and no prior knowledge required. With…

Spend a day with the award-winning illustrator and designer as he shares his journey to success, along with his agent and team at Puffin Join Dapo Adeola online for a day of inspiring discussion, the first in our Industry Insightseries of professional development events for illustrators. In conversation with his agent, editor, designer and publicist, Dapo will talk you through…

Discover the joys of illustration through a series of mini creative projects over 4 weeks with Merlin Evans Join award-winning illustrator and educator Merlin Evans for a fun and gentle introduction to illustration over 4 weeks on Zoom. You’ll work through a series of mini creative projects, exploring a different technique in each session, from drawing to typography, printmaking to…