{"product_id":"260603-3rd-june-8th-july-2026-drawn-to-story-picturebook-beginnings","title":"260603|3rd June - 8th July 2026|Drawn to Story - Picturebook Beginnings","description":"\u003ctable class=\"overview\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 25%;\"\u003eLocation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeicester Print Workshop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr id=\"time\"\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDate \u0026amp; Time\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWednesday 3rd June - Wednesday 8th July 2026\u003cbr\u003e6 - 9pm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr id=\"teacher\"\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTutor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKatie Brosnan \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eExperience Level\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeginner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA creative six-week introduction to children’s picturebook illustration, exploring character, story and playful printmaking to begin your own picturebook project. The course is an introduction to children's book illustration for picturebook making. The aim of the course is to get your ideas started and create a storyboard plan with some artwork experimentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"details\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCourse Structure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWeek 1 – Observational Drawing \u0026amp; Character Inspiration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIntroduction to the course and examples of illustrated children’s books and my work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDrawing from observation: sketch toys, found objects, or curiosities as character inspiration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTrace monoprint drawing from the objects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBegin to develop one object or sketch into a character with personality and emotion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHomework: Bring in more sketches of your chosen character in different poses and scenarios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWeek 2 – From Character to story, scenarios, prompts and using memory\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWarm-up: expressive character studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eExplore “What if?” and character scenarios to spark story ideas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLook at story structure. Picturebook format\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCreate a short visual sequence of 3–4 moments that show change or emotion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eGelliplate for making textures to collage your character and scene\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHomework - Further character exercises - getting to know your character\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWeek 3 – Storyboard for picturebook format \u0026amp; dummy book beginnings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eExplore picture book pacing and rhythm: how image and text interact. Being playful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePlan out a 16 page rough picture book dummy with thumbnail sketches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eExperiment with page composition and flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHomework: Continue to work on rough storyboard and dummy plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWeek 4 – Developing artwork: print \u0026amp; mixed media\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCreate printed textures, backgrounds, or key imagery for spreads using monoprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eConsider colour, contrast, and layering to support the story mood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBegin translating one spread into a finished composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOutcome: One sample illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWeek 5 – working further on picturebook dummy and second artwork spread\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eRefine pacing, composition, and consistency across the dummy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eContinue printmaking or combine print with drawing, collage, or ink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTips for cover design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eProduce a second spread and cover artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePeer feedback on sequencing and flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOutcome: Dummy book in progress + two developing spreads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWeek 6 – Finishing touches \u0026amp; sharing work\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAssemble dummy book with roughs and some sample artwork\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eGroup sharing and informal critique — reflect on process and outcomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDiscussion of next steps and approaches to publishers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Tutor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKatie Brosnan is a children’s book illustrator, printmaker and educator whose work embraces playfulness and improvisation. Her visual language is influenced by joyful colour palettes, mid-century illustration and folk art. Katie holds an MA in Children’s Book Illustration from Cambridge School of Art and a BA in Fine Art. She was shortlisted for the Royal Society’s Young People’s Book Prize, a UK winner of the international ‘Picture This!’ competition and highly commended in the Macmillan Prize for Illustration. Her illustration practice is rooted in markmaking, drawing and print, particularly monoprint and screen-print. She then uses digital processes to finalise artwork for children’s books. Alongside her own books and image-making, she teaches art and illustration in a college and community setting.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLeicester Print Workshop \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeicester Print Workshop is the regional development centre for printmaking. Established by artists in 1986, we are a registered charity, supported by Arts Council England. Our RIBA award-winning building is situated in Leicester City Centre's Cultural Quarter and is home to a large, well equipped open access Printmaking Studio.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe have over 30 years’ experience of teaching people printmaking. Our programme offers the largest number and broadest range of printmaking courses in the region, with courses suitable for beginners as well as experienced printmakers, delivered by practicing artists and nationally renowned tutors. Participants learn in small and friendly groups in our purpose-designed studio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description rte\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"details\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBookings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnline:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYou can book online here by credit \/ debit card or Paypal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTelephone:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYou can pay by card over the phone during our opening hours (Wednesday - Saturday, 10am - 5pm). 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