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Life Drawing / Birmingham illustrator meet-up
Meet Ups, WorkshopsGrab your favourite art materials, your sketchbook and hang out with your fellow illustrators at this tutored life drawing session in Birmingham.
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Illustrator Insights 3 / Sheffield Illustrators Meet up
Meet Ups, TalksJoin Sheffield's free September meet-up - an insight into the working lives of two Sheffield-based illustrators.
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Halloween Drink & Draw / Leeds illustrator Meet up
Meet UpsThe next monthly get together of BREW – the illustration meetup for Leeds
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Animation Workshop / Kent illustrators meet-up
Meet Ups, WorkshopsJoin the Kent illustrators meet-up for a 2-hour animation workshop with John Dargan.
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Words and Pictures: An Evening with Marta Altés.
Meet Ups, Online Events, TalksAn (online) evening with multi award-winning illustrator and author Marta Altés
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AOI Intro Session
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Solar System of Wonk / Cardiff illustrators meet-up
Meet Ups, WorkshopsLearn about the venue, ArtHole, and create a planet for a new installation in their shop.
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Sketchy Brekky with Tor Freeman / London Meet up
Meet Ups, WorkshopsSketchy Brekky morning meet-up with Illustrator/author/comics-maker Tor Freeman.
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Drawn Into Children’s Publishing / Manchester meet up
Meet Ups, TalksJoin your fellow Manchester illustrators at this unmissable Drawn In meet up, exploring the world of Children’s Publishing with Plum Agency.
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How to Thrive as an Illustrator / Bristol illustrator Meet up
Meet Ups, TalksJoin the PIP crew and friends to find out what it takes to not just survive, but to THRIVE as an illustrator.
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Brighton Illustrator’s Meetup / Autumn Social / Flock
Meet UpsJoin in this end of summer Brighton social and get the opportunity to catch up with your illustration community!
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Monster Mashup / Preston illustrator meetup
Meet UpsA fun illustration-centred evening focused on connecting you to the creative community of Preston and the surrounding area.
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Light Night / Leeds illustrator meet-up / Brew
Meet UpsCome join us for a relaxed night exploring all the amazing light installations with fellow illustrators at Brew in Leeds.
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Halloween Drink and Draw / Kent illustrators
Meet UpsJoin the Kent Illustrators meet-up group for a 2-hour Halloween-themed Drink & Draw at the Thomas Becket in Canterbury.
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Foam Monster Modelling / Sheffield Illustrators
Meet Ups, WorkshopsCome along for a fun social and foam monster modelling session with fellow Sheffield illustrators.
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Five steps to boost your confidence as an Illustrator
Online Events, WorkshopsAn interactive workshop, helping you develop a toolkit for building confidence in your business.
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Glasgow illustrator meet-up / Halloween drink n’ draw
Meet Ups, Online EventsCome join fellow Glasgow illustrators for an online Halloween-themed drink n' draw - it's gonna be spooktacular!
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AOI Webinar: An Insight into Illustration Agents
Online Events, TalksValuable insights and practical advice to better understand what representation involves.
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Illustrators in Motion: Ivyy Chen
Free Events, Online Events, TalksLearn how to make the leap from stills to motion with illustrator and motion designer Ivyy Chen. Free and for AOI members only!
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Explore and Draw / Norwich illustrators Meet-up / CrissCross
Free Events, Meet UpsMeet and draw with fellow Norwich illustrators for a visual exploration of the museum's diverse exhibitions.
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Celebrating individuality with Jasjyot Singh Hans
Free Events, Online Events, TalksPart of the Inside Illustration Creative Practice Course, exploring Fashion Illustration in all its ramifications.
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Drawing Diversely: Artfully Celebrating Life Spreading Joy
Online Events, TalksAn In-Conversation session with Murugiah
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Drink & Drawvik / York illustrators meet-up
Free Events, Meet UpsJoin fellow York illustrators for a cosy evening sketchbook speed-dating, followed by casual doodling with our favourite bevvies.
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Neurodivergent Narratives: Illustrating with Support with Hayley Wall
Online Events, TalksAn insightful talk exploring the support available to help creativity flow.
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Tax for UK Illustrators
Free Events, Online Events, TalksUnderstand the basics to get your tax return ready, with the opportunity to ask your questions to an expert.
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Share & Explore / Copenhagen illustrators meet-up
Free Events, Meet UpsJoin fellow Copenhagen illustrators for an in-person meet-up to discuss ways to connect globally.
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Styling your characters with Cathal Duane
Free Events, Online Events, TalksPart of the Inside Illustration Creative Practice Course, exploring Fashion Illustration in all its ramifications.
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AOI Discusses: Unlocking Commissions through Passion Projects
Online Events, TalksFor this AOI Discusses, we will be exploring how passion projects can help attract client commissions.
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AOI Licensing and Negotiation for Illustration
Fairs, TalksJoin us for an informative talk on the process of licensing illustration at London Illustration Fair.
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Mischief – Newcastle illustrator meet-up
Free Events, Meet UpsLet's get together in Newcastle to chat, draw, and cause a little mischief! A meet-up for illustrators.
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Gingerino’s Kitchen
8 Stepney Bank, Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
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AOI Intro Session
Free Events, Online EventsA free introductory session to AOI membership open to all members
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AOI Webinar: Getting to Grips with Contracts
Online Events, TalksCovering a range of contract types, this webinar will provide you with the knowledge you need to better understand illustration contracts.
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Christmas Crafting / Leeds illustrator meet-up / Brew
Free Events, Meet UpsCome join us for a relaxed making Cardboard Gingerbread Houses with fellow illustrators at Brew in Leeds.
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Illustrators in Motion: Kezia Hulse
Free Events, Online Events, TalksWe invite multidisciplinary designer, illustrator and stop motion animator Kezia Hulse to discuss her creative process and answer your questions.
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Drawing & idea generation workshop / Brighton meet-up
Meet UpsCome join for an illustration workshop focused on drawing and idea generation; incredibly important tools in an illustrator's pencil case!
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Comic Workshop w/ Sophie Burrows / London meet-up
Meet Ups, WorkshopsCome be part of an inspiring, festive and creative event with award-winning British writer, illustrator, and comics creator Sophie Burrows.
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Christmas Coffee & Catch-up / Falmouth illustrators meet up
Meet UpsMeet local illustrators. Eat Cake. Drink Coffee. Chat & Draw. Reflect on the year and plan for the next.
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Xmas Brunch & Draw / Glasgow illustrator meet-up
Meet UpsSketch and doodle in this artistic social, followed by a free stroll around the inspiring artwork of the Burrell Collection.
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The Burrell Collection (Benugo Cafe)
Benugo Cafe, Bellahouston, Glasgow, United Kingdom
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Showcasing Products with Ewelina Dymek
Free Events, Online Events, TalksPart of the Inside Illustration Creative Practice Course, exploring Fashion Illustration in all its ramifications.
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Illustration Club Christmas Party! / Cardiff meet-up
Meet Ups, WorkshopsJoin us for a festive Cardiff illustrator meet-up with a collaborative still life, fancy dress, Christmas crafting and a mini workshop
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Dream and Draw / Sheffield Illustrators meet-up
Free Events, Meet UpsDream up and draw your illustration intentions and goals for the year ahead.
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Speed Sketch and Social / Bristol illustrators meet-up
Meet UpsCome join us for a fun night of speedy sketching and socializing with fellow Bristol illustrators at PIP
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In Depth with Mel Carroll / Belfast illustrators meet-up
Meet Ups, TalksDiscover valuable illustration insights from Us Folk agent, Mel Carroll, and connect with fellow illustrators from the Belfast area.
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AOI Discusses: Balancing Parenthood and Creativity
Online Events, TalksFor this AOI Discusses, we will be exploring how Illustrators juggle the demands of parenting alongside freelance work.
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Sketchbook Show & Tell / Falmouth illustrator meet-up / Hive
Meet UpsShare your sketches and get an insight into each others' process - part of Print Pals (at The Cornish Bank).
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AOI Intro Session
Free Events, Online EventsA free introductory session to AOI membership open to all members
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Creative (Un)block / Leeds illustrator meet-up / Brew
Free Events, Meet UpsJoin the Leeds illustrator meet-up, Brew, to bust the winter creative block.
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Show and Tell / Birmingham illustrator meet-up / Picnic
Free Events, Meet UpsBring your sketchbooks, a creative project or piece of work to this show and tell meet-up with your fellow Birmingham illustrators.
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Pan-Pan
25D Floodgate Street, Deritend, England, United Kingdom
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AOI Webinar: Licensing & Client Negotiation Support
Online Events, TalksProviding you with the tools for a firm grasp of how to licence your work & negotiate your commissions with confidence.
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Copenhagen Connects / illustrators meet-up
Free Events, Meet UpsJoin fellow Copenhagen illustrators for an in-person meet-up to reflect on 2024 and focus on the year ahead.
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Sheffield Illustrators Speed Meetings
Free Events, Meet UpsA fun and dynamic way to connect with fellow illustrators, share your creative inspirations and learn more about the art others create.
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How to Gain Opportunities and Raise your Profile
Online Events, TalksDiscover new ways to create more opportunities within your freelance illustration career.
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All the 7’s / Hand Drawn & Quartered / Preston meet-up
Meet UpsDraw your own 7" record cover of your favourite piece of music, while connecting with fellow illustrators based in and around Preston.
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Flock Sketchbook Trip / Brighton illustrator meet-up
Free Events, Meet UpsJoin the Brighton illustrator meet-up for a sketchbook trip around the Booth Museum of Natural History, complete with drawing prompts!
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Rough Draft Launch / Edinburgh Illustrator Meetup
Free Events, Meet UpsJoin us for our first social at the launch of Rough Draft, the Edinburgh meet-up for illustrators!
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Finding Your Voice w/ Alexis Deacon / Picture book meet-up
Meet Ups, Online Events, TalksJoin picture book makers Birgitta Sif and David Barrow for an (online) evening with award winning illustrator and author Alexis Deacon.
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Drawing session at the Hunterian Museum / London meet-up
Meet Ups, WorkshopsJoin the London illustrator meet-up group for an inspiring drawing session at the incredible Hunterian Museum.
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Museum Sketching / Leeds illustrator meet-up / Brew
Free Events, Meet UpsJoin fellow illustrators for a relaxed Saturday morning at Leeds City Museum. There are all sorts of wonderful things to see and draw.
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Spring Illustration Virtual Hangout / Glasgow meet-up
Free Events, Meet Ups, Online EventsJoin fellow Glasgow based Illustrators for drawing prompts, and connecting for the first Illo G session of 2025.
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Drink & Drawvik / York illustrators meet-up
Free Events, Meet UpsJoin fellow illustrators for a lovely evening in The Exhibition pub conservatory where we'll be drawing from our favourite books.
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Creating a Manifesto with Jennifer White-Johnson
Online Events, TalksExploring the interaction of illustration, activism and neurodivergence.
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AOI Discusses: Pitching Your Illustrated Picture Book
Online Events, TalksFor this AOI Discusses, we delve into the ins and outs of pitching your illustrated picture book idea to publishers.
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Drawn Intention: New Beginnings / Manchester meet-up
Meet UpsInspired by the arrival of spring, join this meet-up where we’ll explore New Beginnings, bringing it to life through collaborative drawing.
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AOI Intro Session
Free Events, Online EventsA free introductory session to AOI membership open to all members
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A Practical Approach to Thriving as an Illustrator w/ Lisa Maltby
Meet Ups, TalksSheffield Illustrators & Sheffield Hallam University host Lisa Maltby for an evening of inspiration, motivation & support for illustrators.
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Drawing Diversely: Purpose & Personality in illustration
Online Events, TalksAn online in-conversation event with multidisciplinary Illustrator, Graphic Artist and Illustrator Aurélia Durand
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Spring Still Life / Birmingham illustrator meet-up / Picnic
Meet UpsSpring into April with a Picnic illustrator's social! Bring your sketchbooks, pens and pencils for a relaxed evening of still life drawing.
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Pan-Pan
25D Floodgate Street, Deritend, England, United Kingdom
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Kelvingrove Sketch and Crawl / Glasgow meet-up
Free Events, Meet UpsJoin fellow Glasgow based illustrators drawing prompts and exploring the Kelvingrove gallery’s collection.
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Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Argyle Street, Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom
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Gallery Sketching / Leeds illustrator meet-up / Brew
Free Events, Meet UpsJoin fellow illustrators for a relaxed Saturday morning at Leeds Art Gallery. There are all sorts of wonderful things to see and draw.
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Sketch & Connect / London illustrators meet-up / Blend
Meet UpsCalling all illustrators! Join our London illustrator meet-up group for a sketching session at The Wallace Collection.
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Rockpool explore and draw / Falmouth illustrator meet-up
Meet Ups, WorkshopsJoin Falmouth illustrators and local rock pool expert Vicky Barlow for an explore and draw session specifically for illustrators.
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Drink & Drawvik / York illustrators meet-up
Free Events, Meet UpsUnwind with fellow illustrators and doodle the evening away in the heart of beautiful York.
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AOI Webinar: Publishing Contracts Masterclass
Online Events, TalksIt's publishing season and the AOI are bringing this popular talk presented at London Book Fair, online!
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Walk & Draw Whitlingham Lake / Norwich meet-up
Free Events, Meet UpsMeet fellow Norwich illustrators, immerse yourself in creativity and soak in the vibrant and calming atmosphere of Whitlingham.
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In Depth with Barry Falls / Belfast illustrators meet-up
Meet Ups, TalksDiscover valuable insights from award-winning illustrator and author Barry Falls, and connect with fellow illustrators from the Belfast area
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AOI AGM 2025
The AOI will hold the Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 12th May at 6pm. This will be held on Zoom and is open to all members to attend.
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Running an illustration practice / York illustrators meet-up
Free Events, Meet Ups, TalksJoin York illustrators meet-up for an informal open discussion on running an illustration practice. Followed by time to mingle, drink & draw.
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AOI Discusses: Earning through Community
Online Events, TalksFor this AOI Discusses, we discuss how utilising online community based platforms can be beneficial to your community and business.
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Zine making workshop / Illustration Club X Printed Festival
Meet Ups, WorkshopsJoin Cardiff's illustrator meet-up for a two-part Risograph printed zine workshop in collaboration with Printed Festival.
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Live Music X Live Drawing / Bristol illustrator meet-up
Meet UpsSketch to the sounds of a live music performance at our Bristol illustrator meet-up.
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All aboard the illustrator bus w/ Ruby Wright
Meet UpsJoin us for a one-of-a-kind illustrator’s event in London - a joyful blend of sketching, sightseeing, and connecting with fellow creatives.
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Docks Sketching / Leeds illustrator meet-up / Brew
Free Events, Meet UpsJoin fellow illustrators for a relaxed Saturday morning drawing around the Docks in Leeds.
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Essex Illustrator Meetup
Free Events, Meet UpsAttention Essex based illustrators - you're invited to the first Illustrator meetup of the area to discuss, share and draw together.
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AOI Intro Session
Free Events, Online EventsA free introductory session to AOI membership open to all members
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Copenhagen Connects / illustrators meet-up
Free Events, Meet Ups, TalksJoin fellow Copenhagen illustrators to hear about illustrated book projects by Morten Voigt and Toril Bækmark.
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Early Career Illustrators Day
Online Events, TalksA day packed full of practical business advice, confidence boosting tips and guidance on how to make the most of your illustration career.
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Sketch Picnic / Plymouth Illustrators meet-up
Meet UpsGet to know your fellow illustrators in Plymouth with a super-friendly picnic social on Plymouth Hoe.
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Picnic Summer Social / Birmingham illustrator meet-up
Meet UpsHosted alongside Birmingham Design Festival - pop along to meet fellow illustrators and make new friends.
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Eagle & Ball
Gopsal Street, Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
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Reportage sketching / Preston meet-up
Meet UpsCome join Hand Drawn & Quartered in Preston for an evening of reportage drawing during an open mic night.
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Drink & Draw / Sheffield Illustrators meet-up
Free Events, Meet UpsCalling illustrators around Sheffield - we'd love to see you! Be with your people and come to our next drink and draw social.
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Drawing from still life / Drawvik – York illustrators meet-up
Free Events, Meet Ups, TalksJoin fellow illustrators for a fun and free still life drawing session, followed by an hour to mingle with drinks and even more sketching.
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Brunch and Draw / Glasgow illustrator meet-up / Illo G
Free Events, Meet UpsA social for Glasgow Illustrators!
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Spill the Beans
19 Skirving St, Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom
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The Art of Picture Book Illustration: 10 years of The Klaus Flugge Prize
A special in person event, in conversation with Klaus Flugge Prize award-winning illustrators Mariajo Ilustrajo and Joseph Namara Hollis.
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Sketchbook Meet-Up & Coffee / Brighton illustrator meet-up
Free Events, Meet UpsA relaxed informal summer afternoon sketching in the Pavillion Gardens meeting up with the wider community of illustrators in Brighton.
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Portfolio with Purpose: Curating your work for the clients you want
Online EventsDiscover how to curate your illustration portfolio with intention and clear direction.
Join ex agent, creative strategist and producer Tess Redburn for this session where you will learn how to highlight your strength, create visual cohesion, and present your work in a way that resonates with the clients you want to attract.
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Working it Out w/ Benjamin Phillips / Picture book meet-up
Meet Ups, Online Events, TalksJoin picture book makers Birgitta Sif and David Barrow for an (online) evening with award winning illustrator, artist and author Benjamin Phillips.
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Field Trip: Water of Leith / Edinburgh illustrator meet-up
Free Events, Meet UpsJoin the Edinburgh illustrator meet-up for their first Field Trip, as we learn about the Water of Leith and go drawing together!
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Plymouth Illustrators Exhibition / exclusive meet-up
Meet UpsSee the amazing illustrative talent that Plymouth has to offer, and meet other local illustrators at this celebratory meet-up.
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A Creative Gathering for Illustrators / London illustrator meet-up
Meet UpsCome sketch and wander around the iconic Brompton cemetery for unique inspiration, creative prompts and connection with fellow illustrators.