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Introduction to Book Illustration
February 3 @ 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
$319.00A 2-Day In-Studio Workshop!
Saturday and Sunday, February 3-4, 10:30am-4:30pm
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About this Workshop:
Illustrated books are not just for children. They can be humorous, cinematic, quirky, and sometimes dark. In this two-day workshop you’ll explore and discuss elements of several classic and contemporary picture books, followed by a series of exercises to generate some of your own ideas, developing concepts and communicating action through sequential drawings.
The goal of this introduction to book illustration workshop is to examine what makes a “satisfying” picture book. The answer is, of course, different for each of us. Children and adults enjoy the same books, but for different reasons. Before limiting ourselves to the demands of what publishers would consider commercially viable, we must determine what makes a great story.
Illustration depends on visual communication and this is not a drawing course, so it will be easier for those with some drawing skills. However, all are welcome to join and gain from the course what they may. The class exercises will address the elements of visual storytelling based on our discussions.
Level: Intermediate – Previous drawing experience is highly recommended, but not required.
Registration closes January 25, 2024. Material fees are included with your registration to cover the supplies provided in class. Students may/will need to gather/purchase additional materials for class (see the materials list below). This list will also be provided with the registration confirmation email.
Sample images by Kate Samworth
CLASS MATERIALS LIST:
Registration includes a $6 materials fee to cover consumable materials provided in class, including newsprint, paints, colored pencils, as well access to other general studio tools and paper. Students will need to supply additional materials of their own, including:
- Drawing pencils
- Eraser
- At least one 11”x14” Sketch pad
- (optional) Ruler (we’ll have a class set available)
- (optional) Colored pencils and/or water-based media of choice with appropriate wet media paper
- (optional) Personal apron (we’ll have extras in studio) or wear clothes that can get messy
YOUR INSTRUCTOR:
Kate Samworth is an exhibiting artist and teacher with over 25 years of teaching experience. She received her BFA from the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art. She has illustrated several books, including the Kirkus Prize winning Aviary Wonders, Inc. and New York Times bestseller, Why Fish Don’t Exist. She recently began teaching online through the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art and St. Albans School. She is currently illustrating her fourth book. Learn more about her work at katesamworth.com.