SOLD OUT: Storyboard a Mini Picture Book
4 November 2023
Online workshop for adults
4 November 2023
Saturday, 13:00 – 17:00 GMT
This course is now sold out. If you'd like to be notified when it runs again, email learning@qbcentre.org.uk.
Learn how to use layouts and pace to create a compelling story in this one-day online workshop.
With expert guidance from award-winning author-illustrator Claire Alexander, you will learn how to tell a simple story with dynamic images and layouts. You will learn about pace, building drama and which points in a story to illustrate. By the end of the workshop, you will have created a 16-page thumbnail storyboard that can be made into a dummy picture book.
This workshop is recommended for people with some experience of drawing. Our small class size of no more than 20 students will ensure that you receive personalised feedback and group support in a relaxed and friendly learning environment.
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
“Claire was absolutely terrific. An excellent teacher, and very generous with her ideas.”
“Brilliant! I've come away with two ideas (possibly three) for picture books that I can work on.”
"Excellent teaching pace and content with a blend of learning for all types of students."
“Tutor was really excellent, had useful insights and could answer all questions very helpfully, supportive environment.”
This course is now sold out. If you'd like to be notified when it runs again, email learning@qbcentre.org.uk.
Online workshop that takes place on Saturday 4 November from 13:00 – 17:00 (UK time).
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This course is now sold out. If you'd like to be notified when it runs again, email learning@qbcentre.org.uk.
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.
Ticket bookings are subject to our terms and conditions.
This workshop is for people of all abilities, however experience of drawing is useful.
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 pencil, rubber, pencil sharpener, A4 paper to sketch ideas on, coloured pencils if you’d like to use colour in your storyboard, but not compulsory.
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.
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 via the booking link.
If you have any queries, or would like to discuss your access needs, please contact us access@qbcentre.org.uk.
Ticket concessions are available for students, those on income-supporting benefits and early career illustrators (under three years’ practice).
We want 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 would like to gift a place on this workshop to someone, we can send you a personalised e-ticket for them by email.
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 5-7 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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