Calling all Bristol illustrators! Join us for a day of sketching and socialising in the beautiful Ashton Court Estate, themed around drawing nature. Book below or via our Eventbrite. Supported by The Association of Illustrators, our Bristol meet-up group, Pip, is the perfect way to connect with fellow illustrators. At our summer event we’ll be […]
A free introductory session to AOI membership open to all members
We look at experimentation, and how prioritising this as part of your practice can lead to new creative opportunities
We explore how Neurodivergent illustrators navigate their work and practices in industry.
Join in for our free monthly get together of BREW – the AOI illustration meet up in Leeds.
Join the AOI's Sarah Morris and Brittany Freeman at New Designers on Friday 5th July
A rare and valuable opportunity for an insight into the working lives of three Sheffield-based illustrators.
Learn how to make the leap from stills to motion with illustrator and motion designer Sophie Winder. Free and for AOI members only!
Join Glasgow’s illustrator meet-up group, Illo-G, for in an inspiring and relaxing Sketch Crawl at Glasgow Botanic Gardens.
Online workshop and social for illustrators across Manchester and beyond
Join fellow illustrators for a free guided walk and draw, ending with a picnic in the lovely museum gardens
Blend Illo & Yo Illo invite you to join them for a free picnic lunch in the park.
A free sketching session for all Kent-based illustrators in Westgate Gardens.
For this AOI Discusses, we're exploring decorative surface pattern illustration and how your artwork can be applied across this area.
Come join Cardiff's illustrator meet-up 'Illustration Club' this month and create your own sock puppet
A fun social sketch session with fellow Sheffield-based illustrators.
Join Falmouth's second AOI social meet up, free and open to all illustrators!
A free introductory session to AOI membership open to all members
Come along to a relaxed walk and talk hosted by Illustration Club with local reportage illustrator, Dan Peterson.
An opportunity to co-work in a relaxed and friendly creative space, in Manchester city centre, and meet and chat to other illustrators.
An online conversation exploring the process of overcoming adversity, the significanc of candid conversations and inclusivity in illustration and much more.
If you are keen to get to know other illustrators in Leeds, this is the event for you!
Learn how to make the leap from stills to motion with illustrator and motion designer Danielle Rhoda. Free and for AOI members only!
Self-promotion is an essential aspect of finding work as an illustrator, and we'll be exploring some key ways to go about it.
Come join Hand Drawn & Quartered in Preston for an evening of reportage drawing during an open mic night.
Join fellow illustrators for a day out at York Book Fair.
For this AOI Discusses, we're exploring showcasing your work as an illustrator and building community.
Grab your favourite art materials, your sketchbook and hang out with your fellow illustrators at this tutored life drawing session in Birmingham.
Join Sheffield's free September meet-up - an insight into the working lives of two Sheffield-based illustrators.
The next monthly get together of BREW – the illustration meetup for Leeds
Join the Kent illustrators meet-up for a 2-hour animation workshop with John Dargan.
An (online) evening with multi award-winning illustrator and author Marta Altés
A free introductory session to AOI membership open to all members
Learn about the venue, ArtHole, and create a planet for a new installation in their shop.
Sketchy Brekky morning meet-up with Illustrator/author/comics-maker Tor Freeman.
Join your fellow Manchester illustrators at this unmissable Drawn In meet up, exploring the world of Children’s Publishing with Plum Agency.
Join the PIP crew and friends to find out what it takes to not just survive, but to THRIVE as an illustrator.
Join in this end of summer Brighton social and get the opportunity to catch up with your illustration community!
A fun illustration-centred evening focused on connecting you to the creative community of Preston and the surrounding area.
Come join us for a relaxed night exploring all the amazing light installations with fellow illustrators at Brew in Leeds.
Join the Kent Illustrators meet-up group for a 2-hour Halloween-themed Drink & Draw at the Thomas Becket in Canterbury.
Come along for a fun social and foam monster modelling session with fellow Sheffield illustrators.
An interactive workshop, helping you develop a toolkit for building confidence in your business.
Come join fellow Glasgow illustrators for an online Halloween-themed drink n' draw - it's gonna be spooktacular!
Valuable insights and practical advice to better understand what representation involves.
Learn how to make the leap from stills to motion with illustrator and motion designer Ivyy Chen. Free and for AOI members only!
Meet and draw with fellow Norwich illustrators for a visual exploration of the museum's diverse exhibitions.
Part of the Inside Illustration Creative Practice Course, exploring Fashion Illustration in all its ramifications.
An In-Conversation session with Murugiah
Join fellow York illustrators for a cosy evening sketchbook speed-dating, followed by casual doodling with our favourite bevvies.
An insightful talk exploring the support available to help creativity flow.
Understand the basics to get your tax return ready, with the opportunity to ask your questions to an expert.
Join fellow Copenhagen illustrators for an in-person meet-up to discuss ways to connect globally.
Part of the Inside Illustration Creative Practice Course, exploring Fashion Illustration in all its ramifications.
For this AOI Discusses, we will be exploring how passion projects can help attract client commissions.
Join us for an informative talk on the process of licensing illustration at London Illustration Fair.
Let's get together in Newcastle to chat, draw, and cause a little mischief! A meet-up for illustrators.
A free introductory session to AOI membership open to all members
Covering a range of contract types, this webinar will provide you with the knowledge you need to better understand illustration contracts.
Come join us for a relaxed making Cardboard Gingerbread Houses with fellow illustrators at Brew in Leeds.
We invite multidisciplinary designer, illustrator and stop motion animator Kezia Hulse to discuss her creative process and answer your questions.
Come join for an illustration workshop focused on drawing and idea generation; incredibly important tools in an illustrator's pencil case!
Come be part of an inspiring, festive and creative event with award-winning British writer, illustrator, and comics creator Sophie Burrows.
Meet local illustrators. Eat Cake. Drink Coffee. Chat & Draw. Reflect on the year and plan for the next.
Sketch and doodle in this artistic social, followed by a free stroll around the inspiring artwork of the Burrell Collection.
Part of the Inside Illustration Creative Practice Course, exploring Fashion Illustration in all its ramifications.
Join us for a festive Cardiff illustrator meet-up with a collaborative still life, fancy dress, Christmas crafting and a mini workshop
Dream up and draw your illustration intentions and goals for the year ahead.
Come join us for a fun night of speedy sketching and socializing with fellow Bristol illustrators at PIP
Discover valuable illustration insights from Us Folk agent, Mel Carroll, and connect with fellow illustrators from the Belfast area.
For this AOI Discusses, we will be exploring how Illustrators juggle the demands of parenting alongside freelance work.
Share your sketches and get an insight into each others' process - part of Print Pals (at The Cornish Bank).
A free introductory session to AOI membership open to all members
Join the Leeds illustrator meet-up, Brew, to bust the winter creative block.
Bring your sketchbooks, a creative project or piece of work to this show and tell meet-up with your fellow Birmingham illustrators.
Providing you with the tools for a firm grasp of how to licence your work & negotiate your commissions with confidence.
Join fellow Copenhagen illustrators for an in-person meet-up to reflect on 2024 and focus on the year ahead.
A fun and dynamic way to connect with fellow illustrators, share your creative inspirations and learn more about the art others create.
Discover new ways to create more opportunities within your freelance illustration career.
Draw your own 7" record cover of your favourite piece of music, while connecting with fellow illustrators based in and around Preston.
Join the Brighton illustrator meet-up for a sketchbook trip around the Booth Museum of Natural History, complete with drawing prompts!
Join us for our first social at the launch of Rough Draft, the Edinburgh meet-up for illustrators!
Join picture book makers Birgitta Sif and David Barrow for an (online) evening with award winning illustrator and author Alexis Deacon.
Join the London illustrator meet-up group for an inspiring drawing session at the incredible Hunterian Museum.
Join fellow illustrators for a relaxed Saturday morning at Leeds City Museum. There are all sorts of wonderful things to see and draw.
Join fellow Glasgow based Illustrators for drawing prompts, and connecting for the first Illo G session of 2025.
Join fellow illustrators for a lovely evening in The Exhibition pub conservatory where we'll be drawing from our favourite books.
Exploring the interaction of illustration, activism and neurodivergence.
For this AOI Discusses, we delve into the ins and outs of pitching your illustrated picture book idea to publishers.
Inspired by the arrival of spring, join this meet-up where we’ll explore New Beginnings, bringing it to life through collaborative drawing.
A free introductory session to AOI membership open to all members
Sheffield Illustrators & Sheffield Hallam University host Lisa Maltby for an evening of inspiration, motivation & support for illustrators.
An online in-conversation event with multidisciplinary Illustrator, Graphic Artist and Illustrator Aurélia Durand
Spring into April with a Picnic illustrator's social! Bring your sketchbooks, pens and pencils for a relaxed evening of still life drawing.
Join fellow Glasgow based illustrators drawing prompts and exploring the Kelvingrove gallery’s collection.
Join fellow illustrators for a relaxed Saturday morning at Leeds Art Gallery. There are all sorts of wonderful things to see and draw.
Calling all illustrators! Join our London illustrator meet-up group for a sketching session at The Wallace Collection.
Join Falmouth illustrators and local rock pool expert Vicky Barlow for an explore and draw session specifically for illustrators.
Unwind with fellow illustrators and doodle the evening away in the heart of beautiful York.
It's publishing season and the AOI are bringing this popular talk presented at London Book Fair, online!
