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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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UCA University of the Creative Arts
Saint George's Place, Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom
Nothing is Real: Steven Appleby Exhibition
ExhibitionsA new exhibition of renowned cartoonist, illustrator and artist Steven Appleby.
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Book Talk with Nic Watts & Sakina Karimjee
From our Members, TalksIllustrators Nic Watts and Sakina Karimjee discuss their joint project on Toussaint Louverture.
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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
Online EventsA free introductory session to AOI membership open to all members
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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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Exhibition: Petra Štefanková Performers
Exhibitions, From our MembersA presentation of acrylic paintings, illustrations and short animated films by Petra Štefanková
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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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Plymouth Art Weekender Illustration Show
Exhibitions, From our MembersAn exhibition of Plymouth Illustrators, curated by Manifest CIC (Louise Rabey and Gabi Marcellus-Temple)
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arTEA break with Sam Warburton
From our Members, Meet Ups, Online EventsPencil in 40 minutes every month for a themed group art session hosted by Sam Warburton.
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Introduction to Kitchen Lithography
From our Members, Online Events, WorkshopsAn opportunity to explore accessible printmaking techniques from the comfort of your home.
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Plymouth Illustrators meet-up / Drink and Draw
From our Members, Meet UpsPart of the Plymouth Art Weekender, this meet-up is open to illustrators of any and all levels and skill.
Irudika 2024
Fairs, TalksInternational professional illustration fair in the Basque Country, Spain.
What is motion design?
Online Events, TalksDemystifying the ins and outs of the field Motion Design, together with a stellar panel of experts.
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Drink & Draw / llustrators North – Belfast
From our Members, Meet UpsDrop In to the Belfast monthly meet up, run by Illustrators North, for a Halloween-themed Drink & Draw.
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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!
LDComics IRL October meet up
Meet Ups, TalksA women-led comics forum open to all, with guest speakers Katriona Chapman and Shane Melisse.
Glasgow Print Fair
FairsA one day print fair celebrating all different types of print.
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AOI Webinar: An Insight into Illustration Agents
Online Events, TalksValuable insights and practical advice to better understand what representation involves.
Murmurs MA Degree Show
Degree Shows, ExhibitionsExplore and celebrate the works of graduating MA Illustration and MA Graphic Design students at Cambridge School of Art.
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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!
Gran Salon Mexico 2024
Exhibitions, FairsThe 11th edition of the Illustration Fair will be carried in Mexico City, with free entry for all.
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Exhibition: Start Where you Are
Exhibitions, From our MembersAn exhibition of Illustration by AOI Member Hannah Sanguinetti
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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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arTEA break with Sam Warburton
From our Members, Meet Ups, Online EventsPencil in 40 minutes every month for a themed group art session hosted by Sam Warburton.
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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.
Thought Bubble Comic Convention
ExhibitionsPart of the annual Thought Bubble Yorkshire Comic Art Festival, a week long celebration of comics and illustration.
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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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Office for Speculative Landscapes
Free Events, From our Members, Online Events, Talks, WorkshopsA free and exciting online Illustration Festival, boasting a full programme of workshops, performances, discussions and much more.
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14th Annual Illustration Research Symposium
From our Members, TalksExplore the role illustration plays in cultural heritage
LIAF 2024: Are you Ok? + Screentalk
TalksA new screening and panel discussion, part of London Animation Festival 2024.
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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
Manchester Queer Art Christmas Market
FairsReturning to Feel Good Club in Manchester City Centre.
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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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arTEA break with Sam Warburton
Free Events, From our Members, Meet Ups, Online EventsPencil in 40 minutes every month for a themed group art session hosted by Sam Warburton.
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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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arTEA break with Sam Warburton
Free Events, From our Members, Meet Ups, Online EventsPencil in 40 minutes every month for a themed group art session hosted by Sam Warburton.
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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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LDC Production 101 for Illustrators
From our Members, Online Events, WorkshopsIn this seminar, LDComics show you how to take your art and make it production-ready.
Angoulême International Comics & Arts Festival
Exhibitions, Fairs, TalksThe second largest comics festival in Europe returns this January 2025.
Exeter Life Drawing
WorkshopsJoin weekly classes in central Exeter led by illustrator Clare Elsom
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Print Pals illustration fair
Fairs, Free Events, From our MembersA relaxed and friendly illustration fair in Falmouth, where you can discover incredible artworks, gifts and other fun creations.
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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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TDKTuesdays – An Evening with Benjamin Phillips
From our Members, Meet Ups, TalksLearn, get inspired and to connect with fellow creatives from Brighton and Hove.
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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.
Exeter Life Drawing
WorkshopsJoin weekly classes in central Exeter led by illustrator Clare Elsom
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Lines Illustration Night 2025
Exhibitions, From our MembersA night of music, art, drink and great people. Organised by independent illustrators and musicians.
Northumberland Drink and Draw
WorkshopsEnjoy an evening of relaxed creative drawing exercises and prompts in a supportive, friendly space, hosted by Scottish Rach Draws
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CSA MA Children’s Book Illustration Degree Show 2025
Degree Shows, Exhibitions, From our MembersDiscover original illustrations and children's picture books by 70 recent graduates.
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arTEA break with Sam Warburton
Free Events, From our Members, Meet Ups, Online EventsPencil in 40 minutes every month for a themed group art session hosted by Sam Warburton.
The Cartoon Museum Conference 2025
TalksLearn how to survive and thrive as a comic artist and creator
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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!
TDKTuesdays – A Pecha Kucha with Veega Studio and Vicky Perry
TalksJoin the TDK group for a Pecha Kucha with Veega from Veega Studio, and Designer, Vicky Perry.
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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.
London Book Fair 2025
FairsThis March, London Book Fair will unite the book community for three days of business, networking and learning.
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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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arTEA break with Sam Warburton
Free Events, From our Members, Meet Ups, Online EventsPencil in 40 minutes every month for a themed group art session hosted by Sam Warburton.
Exeter Life Drawing
WorkshopsJoin weekly classes in central Exeter led by illustrator Clare Elsom
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ILLUMINATE: Shining a light on science-infused illustration
From our Members, Online EventsWelcome to the third ILLUMINATE session, the New Talent Showcase. 'We are proud to present new illustration voices in the Science, Health and Tech fields. This selection is curated by yours truly Ollie Hirst & Chiara Vercesi, your ILLUMINATE hosts. We had the very challenging job of choosing from such promising global talent and after […]
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Wild Eyes Launch Event
Free Events, From our Members, TalksAn exciting evening filled of book signings, author meet and greets, and more.
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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.