Being confident can make all the difference – from how you feel, to the jobs you get. Book below or via our Eventbrite. Confidence coach Sarah Cartwright will lead this friendly, practical session. She will look at the building blocks of being confident – from emotional resilience and our mind set and self limiting beliefs. She […]
As we come out of an extremely challenging period for all of humanity, now may well be the perfect time to make some changes. Book below or via our Eventbrite. From tiny tweaks to major transformations, there may be a re_ or two that are perfect for you. So what is a re? reflect - […]
Join BREW Leeds for a talk with illustrator Matthew Hodson on improvisation and performance in drawing, his new book & some drawing. Get your ticket below or via our Eventbrite. Matthew Hodson is an illustrator, graphic artist, poet, writer and senior lecturer at Leeds Arts University. He has previously created work for clients such as […]
Join Blend (London AOI Meet-up) for a virtual bird watching & drawing session with author and illustrator Matthew Cordell. Book below or via our Eventbrite. Caldecott award-winning author/illustrator Matthew Cordell will “take” us along one of his birding adventures, show us how he spots and draws owls, and incorporates this process into his practice. We’ll […]
Join Devon & Cornwall Illustrators online as we discuss editorial commissions - how to get them & how to keep clients coming back for more. Book below or via our Eventbrite. Sue Gent chats to expert illustration commissioners Jess Hibbert (Art Director, Saga Magazine), Joe Eden (Art Editor, BBC Focus Magazine) and Hilary Clothier (Picture […]
The AOI are happy to announce the 3rd set of Roundtable Talks for 2021, focussing on Diversity and Equality in Illustration. Book below or via our Eventbrite. This 3rd session will be themed ‘Identity as a Brand in Illustration’. Chaired by AOI Board member and Illustrator Montana Forbes, we will look at the implications of […]
Please join us for our second Brighton illustrators Meetup where we’ll be talking all things longevity! Book below or via our Eventbrite. This next Brighton meet-up will be an online discussion between Brighton-based illustrators Ulrika Jarl and Steven Lenton. Together we will discuss how to create longevity within your career. Sharing in the twists and […]
A friendly, honest conversation and important conversations for commissioners and illustrators alike. RSVP below or via our Eventbrite. To celebrate the launch of a new resource ‘Working with Disabled Illustrators’ the AOI have invited illustrators Megan Rhiannon, Hayley Wall and agent James Catchpole to join in conversation with Jhinuk Sarkar. We will consider why disability […]
Join fellow illustrators of Glasgow (and nearby) for some social drinking, exciting drawing and a bit of sharing. Book below or via our Eventbrite. Illo G host, Tita Berredo, invites you to a fun evening of drinking, drawing, and a bit of sharing. Grab a cuppa or a glass and your favourite medium for timed […]
AOI’s Membership Advisor, Sam Walker shares advice for illustrators on negotiating contracts with book publishers. If you find contracts confusing and could do with a confidence-boosting session on negotiating with publishers, this session is for you. AOI’s Sam Walker will break down the daunting business of contracts in to manageable chunks, clearly explaining […]
An open invite to all London based illustrators to this FREE community catch up. RSVP below or via our Eventbrite. It’s been an especially challenging year for many so Blend would like to invite all London based illustrators along to a FREE community catch up and a reminder of the support that is out there […]
Discover how to lay down the basic building blocks of your illustration business and set achievable goals for the future. Exclusively for graduates! Book below or via our Eventbrite. Are you recent illustration graduate, leaving university in 2020 – 2021? The AOI have set up a new community events programme just for you! Leaving university and […]
Welcome to the first AOI meet-up for disabled illustrators, in the widest possible definition. Book below or via our Eventbrite. The Mixer is the disabled illustrators AOI meet-up. Our meet-up is open to all disabled illustrators, in the widest possible definition, and anyone else who would like to help & support those with a disability […]
Join hosts Small Fry, as they explore with Nicola Mullen about what branding means and why it matters to you as an illustrator. Book below or via our Eventbrite. Event Info In this workshop, we’ll explore what branding means and why it matters. We’ll get under the skin of what you have to offer as […]
Ay Up is delighted to be hosting a live workshop with Sheffield Artist and Illustrator Tom J Newell. Book below or via our Eventbrite. Ay Up - an AOI meet-up for Sheffield illustrators - hosts an in-person workshop with Sheffield artist and illustrator Tom J Newell. Tom J Newell is renowned for his intricate hand-drawn illustrations […]
AOI’s Publications and Membership Manager, Derek Brazell shares advice for illustrators on finding new clients Consistently sourcing clients is an essential ongoing area of illustration business, requiring an investment in research and the creation of artwork that will appeal to your commissioning audience. Derek will cover the important areas that will ensure you are sourcing […]
We're back (finally!) with our first in-person meet-up for Bristol illustrators in quite some time... Come and meet fellow Bristol-based illustrators in the lovely surroundings of LOAF, downstairs at Bristol Beacon. We're delighted to return with an in-person Pip meet-up, after our online series of talks throughout the various lockdowns. To welcome you back we're […]
Come and join us for an informal chat about the highs and lows of working within the picture book format. Book below or via our Eventbrite. Hosted by Emily Haworth-Booth and Rachel Stubbs This event welcomes illustrators at all stages of development – from those just starting out, graduates early in their career, more established […]
A comprehensive look at how illustrators can negotiate with clients more effectively, boosting your confidence and potential earnings. Book below or via our Eventbrite. Love the excitement of a new commission but feel awkward about the negotiations? The aim of this webinar is to give you the tools you need to negotiate with confidence! Join […]
Sam Pierpoint, illustrator and AOI member will share her journey towards being a sustainable (ish) illustrator. Sam brings a practical approach – recognising that we can only do what is possible in our own situations to keep things green. Book below or via our Eventbrite. Sam will pass on some resources that have really helped […]
A creative workshop celebrating the launch of Laurie Rosenwald's new book 'How to Make Mistakes on Purpose'. Join us for an interactive evening with Illustrator Laurie Rosenwald, as we celebrate her new title How to Make Mistakes on Purpose, a practical guide to being creative, productive, and innovative. This event will include an interactive workshop, […]
Receive guidance on how to take control of your career while taking care of your own health. Book below or via our Eventbrite. Are you recent illustration graduate, leaving university in 2020 – 2021? The AOI have set up a new community events programme just for you! Leaving university and entering the illustration industry is […]
It’s that time of year again! Learn and re-learn the basics to get your tax return ready. Book your ticket below or via our Eventbrite. Self Assessment tax returns are due in the UK on 31st January. Claire Bullen and Laura Branch from accountancy firm Alexandra Anthony will be going over the basics so you feel […]
BOOK YOUR TICKET HERE Join us for an evening with illustrator and writer Al Rodin as he talks to us about his process, working intuitively and the making of his first picture book, Little Echo, (Puffin 2021). After the talk there will be plenty of time for Q&A. Al is a writer and […]
Learn how to maximise value from your portfolio projects and how to present them to clients in an online world. Book below or via our Eventbrite. Are you recent illustration graduate, leaving university in 2020 – 2021? The AOI have set up a new community events programme just for you! Leaving university and entering the illustration […]
Calling all illustrators! Join us for a FREE event to learn how to licence your work, protect your copyright and negotiate with confidence.
While we're almost ready to return to in-person meet-ups for Glasgow illustrators, let's get together online, for an amazing drawing time. Book below or via our Eventbrite. Grab a cuppa or a glass and your favourite medium for timed prompts, illustration challenges, and technique tips. Let your imagination flow in your drawings while […]
Join our second meet-up for disabled illustrators, to unpick the importance of SELF LOVE and the big impact it has on creatives. Book below or via our Eventbrite. The Mixer is the disabled illustrators AOI meet-up. Our meet-up is open to all disabled illustrators, in the widest possible definition.In this meet-up, we will share our best […]
An evening perfect for students, aspiring creators, professionals and anybody else with a love for illustration & visual creativity. Book below or via our Eventbrite. We’ve missed you, Norwich! We want to carry on building the wonderful creative community we started gathering in 2019 and see all your glorious faces, and we think it’s time […]
Art Director Paul Coomey and Illustrator Adam Hancher from Wonderbly will provide a personal and comprehensive look into the behind-the-scenes of children’s books. Limited spaces! Book your ticket here. They will share their journeys to work and publication, the process and people within Wonderbly, their experiences working with traditional publishers as author-illustrators, and the […]
Graphic designers Kristle Marshall and Zuzanna Rogatty discuss how their work influences us with their expressive and dynamic typography. Book below or via our Eventbrite. Blend is pleased to present : Type Talk, featuring the powerful work of graphic designers Kristle Marshall and Zuzanna Rogatty. You will not want to miss our virtual presentation as […]
Practical insights into gender-based observations as a route to depicting diverse characters. Book below or via our Eventbrite. From our recent 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 third of a […]
Find out about the benefits of building a network and how to form collaborative connections with a wider community. Book below or via our Eventbrite. Are you recent illustration graduate, leaving university in 2020 – 2021? The AOI have set up a new community events programme just for you! Leaving university and entering the illustration industry […]
Small Fry host the Manchester AOI meet-up and invite A Studio Called Jane to talk about getting involved (again) in a post-pandemic world. Join Jane and Small Fry Collective for an evening of conversation and creativity followed by a studio tour with A Studio Called Jane around her shared space at SEESAW. Have lockdowns left […]
Please join us for our very first in person, in real life, Brighton illustrators Meetup! Book below or via our Eventbrite. Come and join the Flock! Please join us for our very first in person, in real life, Brighton illustrators Meetup! In association with the AOI This first ‘in person’ event will be a FREE […]
Join us for an evening online with illustrator and writer Charlotte Ager as she talks to us about her approach to making books. Book your ticket via Eventbrite here. This Children's Picture Book meet-up welcomes illustrators at all stages of development – from those just starting out, graduates early in their career, more established illustrators […]
Expand your understanding of calligraphy and its place in the world of illustration while learning lettering skills from local artist Enso. Book your spot below or via our Eventbrite. Whether you are interested in expanding your understanding of calligraphy and its place in the world of illustration, developing line control for drawing and painting or […]
Meet other Bristol illustrators to chat all things illustration, share sketchbooks, ongoing projects and join in with some drawing. Book below or via our Eventbrite. Come and meet fellow Bristol-based illustrators in the lovely surroundings of LOAF, downstairs at Bristol Beacon. We're keeping it relaxed with different areas you pick and choose from throughout the […]
A webinar for students, graduates and very new illustrators about to enter the illustration industry. Book via our Eventbrite. A successful illustration career doesn’t happen from one day to another, and definitely not spontaneously. While creating a strong body of work is important, communication and consistency are also key. Presented by AOI Communications Coordinator and […]
Practical insights into capturing shades of skin complexions as a route to depicting diverse characters. Book below or via our Eventbrite. We understood from our Diversity and Equality roundtable talks that some illustrators would value a space to explore how to increase the diversity depicted in their illustration practice. This session is the fourth of […]
Join us for the first in-person meetup of BREW - the illustration meet-up for Leeds. Book below or via our Eventbrite. Illustration can be a lonely business at times, so we’re getting out of the studio and having a drawing session with our local creative community here in Leeds. Come along! What It’ll be a […]
Illo G - the Glasgow AOI meet-up for illustrators invites you to a creative drawing day in the West End of Glasgow. Book below or online via our Eventbrite. Join Illo G – the Glasgow AOI meet-up – on a creative drawing journey around Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. The museum is home to fantastic […]
The next instalment of our webinar series investigates the most important contract points you need to be aware of. Open for all illustrators. Book below or via our Eventbrite. Want to be able to understand clients’ contracts and make sure they are fair to you, but not sure what they mean? Covering a variety of […]
Join us for our first (post-pandemic) in-person meet-up with some Farm Life Drawing. Book below or online via our Eventbrite. We'll be meeting at Surrey Docks Farm, a London community farm with livestock, crop plants, a blacksmith, and a cafe next to the River Thames. The farm is closed to the public on Sundays, so […]
Please join us for a Brighton illustrators Meetup - Drink & Draw session. Book via our Eventbrite. This will be a FREE Drink & Draw at the lovely West Hill Tavern in central Brighton. It will be a great opportunity to meet new friends, catch up with some old ones and have fun drinking […]
Join the in-person Panel discussion for tips on how to start working as an illustrator. This friendly panel of illustration professionals will share their insights and advice for getting your personal and professional practice up-and-running. From finding the right opportunities and people to work with, to nurturing an online presence and nailing application forms, we’ve […]
A beneficial workshop for illustrators and/or animators interested in developing compelling pitches and narratives. Book below or via our Eventbrite. Want to learn how to create compelling characters? Join Wildseed Studios' Creative Director Jesse Cleverly as he dives into what engages audiences and gets them to root for your protagonist through thick and thin. You'll hear […]
The AOI will hold the Annual General Meeting on Monday 25 July at 6pm. This will be held on Zoom and is open to all members to attend. We’d love to see as many of you as possible. At the meeting we will present the accounts and a summary of what the AOI delivered […]
A webinar giving you the tools you need to negotiate your illustration commissions with confidence! Book below or via our Eventbrite. Love the excitement of a new commission but feel awkward about the negotiations? The aim of this webinar is to give you the tools you need to negotiate with confidence! Join us for […]
We’re back! Illustration Club returns in July with an in-person meet up. Book below or via Eventbrite. We’re back! Illustration Club returns in July with an in-person meet up. This will be a Drink & Draw at the ace Corp Market in Canton, Cardiff. It will be a relaxed social with drawing and chats, so bring […]
Join us for our summer get together of BREW - the illustration meetup for Leeds. Book below or via our Eventbrite. Join us for our summer get together of BREW - the illustration meetup for Leeds. This time we’re meeting for a catchup but feel free to bring along a sketchbook or any work you’d […]
Join hosts Nick & Frances Moffatt for the very first Illustration Hub/AOI Meet Up in Newcastle. Book below or via our Eventbrite. Wrap up your Summer on a creative high! Join hosts Nick and Frances Moffatt, freelance illustrators and founders of The School of Illustration, for the very first Illustration Hub/AOI Meet Up in Newcastle […]
Children’s book illustrator Ian Morris delves into his career, along with practical advice on how to get into the world of publishing. Book below or via our Eventbrite. Small Fry x AOI meet up Maisy Summer and Sarah Wilson from Small Fry Collective will be sitting down and chatting with children’s book illustrator Ian Morris […]
A behind the scenes into an illustration agent's role, with practical advice to decipher whether you need representation or not. Book below or via our Eventbrite. 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 […]
Join illustrator Robbie Cathro and the AQUILA team as we hear about their insights into working together, children's magazines and more. Book below or via our Eventbrite here. We shine the light on illustrating for Children's magazines in a special, online Pip meet-up. Bristol-based Robbie Cathro will be joined by some of the wonderful team […]
An AOI | Blend talk hosted by Peckham Levels as part of London Design Festival. Book below or via our Eventbrite here. Monika Forsberg’s bright blooms and whimsical creations adorn everything from fabrics to puzzles to wallpaper. Originally from Sweden’s Lapland coast, Monika came to London to study animation, and ended up pursuing a freelance […]
Welcome to the third AOI meet-up for disabled illustrators, in the widest possible definition. Book below or via our Eventbrite. The Mixer is the disabled illustrators AOI meet-up. Our meet-up is open to all disabled illustrators, in the widest possible definition. For our third meet-up we will have a special guest - Ananya Rao-Middleton - […]
In person event hosted by Camberwell College of Art, in partnership with the Association of Illustrators and HarperCollins Children’s Books. Book below or via our Eventbrite. Join us for an evening with Oliver Jeffers, discussing the art and importance of creating meaningful picture books. Oliver Jeffer's talk will be followed by a Q&A with the […]
Pip (Bristol's AOI illustrator meet up) joins forces with Shake & Zinezilla for a MEGA creative get-together brimming full of creative fun! Book below or via our Eventbrite. You're invited to be part of BRISTOL CREATIVE WEEKEND! Pip teams up with Shake & Zinezilla to put on an evening social packed full of fun, creative […]
Explore and find your brand purpose with Nicola at Brand Warrior. Book your ticket below or via our Eventbrite. In this workshop, you’ll explore and define your brand purpose. Then learn how to use it as a tool to help you: • Develop and grow • Keep you on track • Build trust with your […]
Join us for a cosy creative evening of chatting and rubber stamping with Stephen Fowler + GF Smith. A Small Fry X AOI Illustration meet-up. Book below or via our Eventbrite. Join us for a cosy creative evening of chatting and rubber stamping with Stephen Fowler + GF Smith. This illustration meet-up is hosted by […]
About this event Let's explore the Light Night events together, then head to the pub for a drink and a catch up! Please meet us at Leeds Station South Entrance (granary wharf exit) at 6.15pm to leave at 6.30pm. And, join us from 8.30pm at the Tetley bar and kitchen for drinks. Feel free to […]
Illustration Club is an informal meet up in Cardiff, supported by The AOI. The meet-up is open to all illustrators at any stage in their career. Book below or via our Eventbrite. Ready for another an in-person meet up? Course you are! Come along to the ace Corp Market in Canton this month for a […]
Discover how to lay down the basic building blocks of your illustration business and set achievable goals for the future. Book below or via our Eventbrite. Are you recent illustration graduate, or in your final year of university? The AOI have a community events programme just for you! Leaving university and entering the illustration industry […]
An exclusive Portfolio Consultation for Illustrators with children's publisher Wonderbly. Wonderbly is delighted to host a morning of portfolio consultations in their London office. Art Director Paul Coomey, Illustrator Adam Hancher, and Book Designers Michelle Mac and Lucy Ufton will give expert advice in areas including children’s publishing, surface pattern design and editorial. Your portfolio […]
Practical insights into capturing personality as a route to portraying diverse characters. Book below or via our Eventbrite. We understood from our Diversity and Equality roundtable talks that some illustrators would value a space to explore how to increase the diversity depicted in their illustration practice. This online session is the fifth of a […]
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED. If you've missed out on buying a ticket, you can purchase access to the audio and visual recording of Lizzy's talk and Q&A here. An evening with illustrator, author & educator Lizzy Stewart as she shares about making illustrated books for children and adults. Join us for […]
Join fellow Glasgow illustrators for a fun evening of drinking, drawing and sharing your illustration experiences! Book below or via our Eventbrite. The Glasgow illustrator meet-up, Illo-G, supported by The AOI, brings you a fun evening of drinking, drawing and sharing your illustration experiences in the relaxed environment of The Granary. Your host, Tita […]
Many new talent and emerging illustrators enter WIA with a focus on promoting their best projects to wider audience. There are many ways to use an awards entry to promote yourself, and this masterclass will look at self-promotion, including how to use participation in awards as a starting point to greater visibility and, ultimately, more […]
Join us for an interactive, chatty evening with Hannah Williams from Scribble Inc. A Small Fry X AOI Illustration meet-up. Book below or via our Eventbrite. Small Fry Chats - Live Scribing with Scribble Inc. Join us for an interactive, chatty evening with Hannah Williams from Scribble Inc who will be sharing insights into […]
Join Brighton's illustrator meet-up for an in-depth view on Kate's career as an illustrator working with hand lettering and illustration. Book below our via our Eventbrite. For the past 15 years Kate Forrester has specialised in creating hand lettering and illustration for book covers, packaging, advertising and many other applications, telling stories through the combination […]
Advice on career paths, where you fit in, and finding your way to particular areas of the illustration and wider creative industry. Book below or via our Eventbrite. Are you recent illustration graduate, or in your final year of university? The AOI have a community events programme just for you! Leaving university and entering the […]
Join us for a relaxed and informal festive evening of drinks, chat and hanging out with your fellow North East illustrators. Book below or via our Eventbrite. It’s party time! Due to the overwhelming demand from everyone at the last meet up and since it is the most wonderful time of the year after all, […]
Join us for a Christmas do with BREW - the illustration meetup for Leeds. FREE! RSVP below or via our Eventbrite. Join us for a Christmas Do with BREW - the illustration meetup for Leeds. We’ll have a drink, a natter, and have some optional festive crafty activities for you to do! All illustrators […]
Join Glasgow's illustrator meet-up group for an online talk, plus Q&A, with Heather Parry - author of 'The Illustrated Freelancer's Guide'. Book below or via our Eventbrite. We've invited the author of 'The Illustrated Freelancer's Guide', Heather Parry, to reveal more about how the guide came to be and what it teaches us. The guide, and […]
Pip - Bristol illustrator's meet-up - throw a Xmas party at LHG taproom. Bring your sketchbooks for festive drawing fun! Book below or via our Eventbrite. We thought we'd wrap up the year by throwing an illustrator's xmas party at one of our favourite Bristol drinking places: LHG Taproom (St Philips, near Old Market)*. We've […]
Practical insights into capturing personality as a route to portraying diverse characters. Book below or via our Eventbrite. We understood from our Diversity and Equality roundtable talks that some illustrators would value a space to explore how to increase the diversity depicted in their illustration practice. This online session is the fifth of a […]
Illustrator and designer Taaryn Brench discusses her creative process and how creative burnout can lead to embracing new mediums. Book your ticket here. Illustration Club (Cardiff's illustrator meet-up) head online for their next event. They'll be chatting with the ace Taaryn Brench - a designer and illustrator based in Leeds. Taaryn will be discussing her creative […]
It’s that time of year again! Learn and re-learn the basics to get your tax return ready. Exclusive for AOI Members. Book your ticket below or via our Eventbrite. Self Assessment tax returns are due in the UK on 31st January. Claire Bullen and Laura Branch from accountancy firm Alexandra Anthony will be going over the […]
Illustrators in and around Preston, this meet up is for you! RSVP here. For the very first 'Hand Drawn & Quartered' meet-up, you are invited to come along and meet your fellow illustrator for a drink & draw style evening. Please bring your favourite drawing materials and sketchbook for a fun evening focused on connecting […]
Join us for a very unique event: Shop & Shop Talk with YUK FUN. Book below or via our Eventbrite. Come meet Lucy Cheung and Patrick Gildersleeves, the design duo behind YUK FUN; you’ll have the chance to buy their wares in a small pop-up shop, followed by a small talk as Lucy and Patrick […]
Learn how to maximise value from your portfolio projects and how to present them to clients in an online world. Book below or via our Eventbrite. Are you recent illustration graduate, or in your final year of university? The AOI have a community events programme just for you! Leaving university and entering the illustration industry […]
Back by popular demand! Book your ticket here. Consistently sourcing clients is an essential ongoing area of illustration business, requiring an investment in research and the creation of artwork that will appeal to your commissioning audience. We will cover the important areas that will ensure you are sourcing and targeting the right clients for you, […]
If you want to build your profile and reputation as an illustrator, it’s essential to have edge in the market. Book your ticket directly via our Eventbrite! In this workshop with Nicola at Brand Warrior, you’ll peel back the layers that make up your brand, so you can begin to understand and articulate your edge […]
Join us for an evening (online) with award winning illustrator and animator Anete Melece as she talks with us about the creation of ‘The Kiosk’ (published in the Uk by Gecko Press), a wonderfully funny picture book about feeling stuck based on her award-winning animated short. Book your ticket here. Originally published in Latvian by Liels […]
In this online webinar, Therese Oertenblad from Small Business Collaborative will teach you the 4 steps you need to take to start to wholesale without feeling overwhelmed. Book via our Eventbrite Wholesale is a great way to get more eyes on your brand and grow your business. This is even more important if your product range is […]
It's not speed dating, it's speed collaborating! Book your ticket to the next Preston AOI meet-up. February's 'Hand Drawn & Quartered' meet-up invites to come along and meet your fellow illustrator for a drink & draw style evening with informal networking and a little drawing too. Please bring your 'portfolio' (ipad/tablet/phone version) and your favourite […]
Join us for a free physical zine workshop, to shake off the Winter blues, with Norwich’s illustrator meet-up group ‘CrissCross’. RSVP to book your spot. Are you struggling during the dark wintery months to stay creative and keep going? CrissCross Norwich is your local illustration meet-up group here to provide a supportive environment and opportunities […]
This month the Cardiff illustrator meet-up will be hosting a relaxed Illustration Pub social with drawing and chats. Please bring your sketchbook and favourite pencil. The meet-up will be at the back of the Scaredy Cats, looking forward to seeing you there. This meet up is free! Make sure to RSVP to reserve your spot. […]
Join Brighton’s illustrator meet-up ‘Flock’ for an evening chatting all things Picture Books and beyond with Katy and Chris Riddell. Book your ticket here! Following the talk there will be some live drawing from both Katy and Chris, with an opportunity for you to get involved, creating artwork for your own book or project. Please […]
Be part of The Mixer: The AOI Disabled Illustrators meet-up. Book your ticket here. For this meet-up we chat with TRIBAMBUKA. She will walk us through her creative process and experiences working through complex feelings and emotions, and how she uses them as fuel for art practice. Love, fear, anger, loneliness, longing - anything is […]
Be part of the next Preston Illustrators' meet-up! Book your ticket here. You're invited to come along and take part in an informal Q&A with Stan, hear about his work as an illustrator, meet your fellow illustrators, enjoy a cheeky beer and maybe a little drawing. Another fun evening focused on connecting you to the […]
Kick off your new career with advice on longevity via productivity, focus, learning and confidence, while staying sane and energised. Book below or via our Eventbrite. Are you recent illustration graduate, or in your final year of university? The AOI have a community events programme just for you! Leaving university and entering the illustration industry […]
Woof Woof! Bringing together Bristol’s illustrators for an evening of drawing dogs with illustration-based prompts. Book your ticket via our Eventbrite! Bristol’s illustrator meet-up invites you to come and draw various dogs, from life, in the cosy quarters of The Cider Box tap room. There will be a range of drawing prompts – many with […]
Join us online to find out more about Meg’s practice, her teaching, activism and community engagement as well as how she makes a living and finds clients. It’s going to be informative and inspiring - we can’t wait and hope you can join us! Meg will do a talk, and there’ll be plenty of time […]
If you find contracts confusing and could do with a confidence-boosting session on negotiating with publishers, this session is for you. Book via our Eventbrite here. AOI’s Publications & Membership Manager, Derek Brazell will break down the daunting business of contracts into manageable chunks, clearly explaining the main clauses you’ll come across, including: • Advances […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
