SOLD OUT: Create a Picture Book Character
4 February 2023
Online workshop for adults
4 February 2023
13:00 – 17:00
Create your own compelling picture book character in this one-day online workshop with expert guidance from award-winning author and illustrator Claire Alexander.
You’ll explore successful characters from classic picture books and discover what makes them appealing to children, parents, carers, teachers and publishers.
You’ll write a character study based on an animal of your choice, then bring it to life using collage, creating a colour vignette with personality and charm.
This workshop is also a fantastic opportunity to gain insight into a successful picture book-maker’s practice. You will find out about Claire’s published projects and get useful tips on how to present your ideas to publishers.
About Claire
Claire Alexander(opens in new window) is an award-winning author and illustrator with more than 15 years’ experience creating picture books and teaching. Her recent books include The Think-Ups! and the third book in the ‘Ploofer’ series A Little Bit of Respect. Recent collaborations include illustrations for Emma Perry’s Puddling, and Sean Taylor’s Humperdink Our Elephant Friend and The Snowbear.
What people say
“Excellent teaching pace and content with a blend of learning for all types of students.”
“Claire is a wonderful tutor. I was a bit worried that I would feel out of my depth as I haven't studied art or worked in a creative field, but she was very encouraging and supportive.”
“Claire is an amazing teacher and her knowledge is outstanding.”
Online workshop that takes place on Saturday 4 February 2023 from 13:00 – 17:00 (UK time).
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Full price: £50.00
Concessions: £40.00
Concessions are available for students, those on income-supporting benefits and early career illustrators (who have been practicing for under three years).
Disabled ticket holders can book a free ticket for their personal assistant or companion at the same time as their own full price or concessionary ticket.
This workshop is for people of all abilities. No previous experience of drawing or writing is necessary.
If you have any questions about whether this course would be right for you, please contact us learning@qbcentre.org.uk.
Please note that this course is for attendees aged 18+ only.
You will need a computer or tablet with a camera and microphone and a stable internet connection. We use web platforms Zoom(opens in new window) and Padlet(opens in new window) to host sessions and share resources, but you do not need your own accounts to use them.
You'll need:
A printer to print coloured pages, or a selection of coloured A4 paper
White A4 paper
Pen
2B pencil
Coloured pencils
Rubber
Pencil sharpener
Scissors
Glue stick
Blu-tac
Some images of an animal you would like to draw (you will receive more guidance on this one week before the workshop)
This workshop takes place during one afternoon live on Zoom and includes real-time exercises, tutorials, demonstrations, group discussion and feedback.
You will receive login details by email the day before your workshop. These will be sent to the email address you use to make your booking. Please contact us if you would like us to send joining information to a different address learning@qbcentre.org.uk.
Our online events are held via video conferencing application Zoom with closed captioning enabled.
We record live classes and make recordings available for two weeks.
Ticket concessions are available for students, those on income-supporting benefits and early career illustrators (under three years’ practice).
If you need your personal assistant or companion to attend with you, you can book their free place via the booking link.
We want to everyone to be able to participate in our activities. Please email us if cost is a barrier and you would like to discuss payment options learning@qbcentre.org.uk.
If you have any queries, or would like to discuss your access needs, please contact us access@qbcentre.org.uk.
If you would like to gift a place on this workshop to someone, we can send you an e-ticket for them by email.
To receive your e-ticket in time for Christmas, place your order and send us a request by Thursday 22 December. E-tickets requested after this date will be sent in the New Year.
How it works
Buy a ticket via the link above.
Forward your email booking confirmation to learning@qbcentre.org.uk, along with the name and email address of the person you will be gifting it to.
We will send you a personalised e-ticket by email within 4 working days.
You can choose to print the voucher or email it to your recipient.
Our frequently asked questions page has more information on our online courses.
Still have questions? Contact us learning@qbcentre.org.uk.
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