House of Illustration Proceed to checkout Expand navigation Current & future events Select a date Select a date Calendar << April 2019 >> MoTuWeThFrSaSu 1234567< 891011121314< 15161718192021< 22232425262728< 2930 < Filter by event type All (49) Exhibition (7) Talk (3) Workshop (8) Course (8) Family event (10) Late opening (5) Education event (2) Live drawing (5) Summer school (3) The UK’S biggest ever show of work by the pop artist, social activist and nun. Corita Kent at House of Illustration © Paul Grover Main Gallery exhibition Corita Kent: Power Up Until 12 May 2019, 10:00am - 5:30pm An embroidered satire on Brexit by our Illustrator in Residence. YiMiao Shih © Justin Piperger 1 South Gallery exhibition YiMiao Shih: Rabbrexit Means Rabbrexit Until 14 Jul 2019, 10:00am - 5:30pm The UK's first exhibition dedicated to Bemelmans's sketches for Madeline, the classic picture book. Study for the character of Madeline © The Ludwig Bemelmans Estate Quentin Blake Gallery exhibition Ludwig Bemelmans: Sketches for Madeline Until 28 Apr 2019, 10:00am - 5:30pm Design characters, build stories and create short comics to take home. Comics © Zoe Delautre Corral 6 Family workshop Family Workshop: Introduction to Comic-Making with Zoe Delautre Corral 27 Apr 2019, 2:00pm - 5:00pm An introduction to making picture books for 0-6 year olds. Introduction to Creating Picture Books 1 © Claire Alexander Short course for adults (SOLD OUT) Introduction to Creating Picture Books with Claire Alexander Until 2 Jul 2019, 7:00pm - 9:30pm Explore a fascinating subject matter through a variety of techniques. Illustrating the Animal Kingdom © Sion Ap Tomos 7 Short course for adults Illustrating the Animal Kingdom with Sion Ap Tomos 1 May to 26 Jun 2019, 6:30pm - 9:00pm A one day workshop to help you develop ideas for a graphic novel based on your personal experiences. Drawing 1 © Rachael Ball Adult masterclass (SOLD OUT) Adult Masterclass: Graphic Novel Your Life (A One Day Introduction) 4 May 2019, 10:00am - 4:00pm An advanced, intensive course for developing your graphic novel. 2 © Rachael Ball Adult weekend course Developing Your Graphic Novel Course 2: Script and Layout 1 to 2 Jun 2019, 10:00am - 4:00pm Acclaimed designers Morag Myerscough, Lucienne Roberts and Fraser Muggeridge celebrate the life and work of Corita Kent. Looking Good, 2015 © Lucienne Roberts Talk and Q&A Corita Kent in Focus 9 May 2019, 7:00pm - 9:00pm The popular four-week course is back! Pleasures of Illustration 4 © Merlin Strangeway Short course for adults (SOLD OUT) Pleasures of Illustration with Merlin Strangeway 9 to 30 May 2019, 7:00pm - 9:30pm A unique collaboration between House of Illustration and the Society of Children's Books Writers and Illustrators. Dragonology Spread © Helen Ward Professional development day The Wonderful World of Non-Fiction Illustration: A Masterclass for Illustrators 11 May 2019, 1:00pm - 5:00pm Delivered in both British Sign Language and spoken English; both hearing and Deaf families welcome. BSL family workshop image Family workshop BSL Family Workshop: Cartoon Strips with Christopher Sacre 26 May 2019, 11:00am - 1:00pm An all-new masterclass to help illustrators make it professionally. cachetejack Masterclass (SOLD OUT) Not a Hobby: Business Masterclass for Illustrators with AOI 15 May 2019, 6:00pm - 9:00pm For both hearing and Deaf families. Family Illustration Workshops in BSL and spoken English © Christopher Sacre 4 Family workshop BSL Family Workshop: Poster Design with Christopher Sacre 28 Apr 2019, 11:00am - 1:00pm A fun introduction to our gallery and making session tailored specifically to welcome 2-5 year-olds, parents and carers. Creative Fun for 2-5s 3 © Paul Grover Family workshop (SOLD OUT) Creative Fun for 2-5s: May 1 May 2019, 10:30am - 12:00pm After hours gallery opening on the first Friday of the month. Detail of the Epic of The Last Battle of Rabbrexit, embroidery © YiMiao Shih collection, photo Justin Piperger 5 Late opening First Friday: May 3 May 2019, 5:30pm - 9:00pm An evening of Corita Kent-inspired creativity with Collage Club. Collage Club 1 (1) Workshop (SOLD OUT) Corita Kent Collage Club 3 May 2019, 7:00pm - 9:00pm Explore the ever-changing post-industrial landscape of King's Cross through illustration. British Library © Sion Ap Tomos Adult masterclass Adult Masterclass: Urban Sketching with Sion Ap Tomos 15 Jun 2019, 10:00am - 4:00pm Clive Hicks-Jenkins and Joe Pearson discuss re-imagining a classic tale for new audiences. Hansel & Gretel clockwork toys © Clive Hicks-Jenkins Talk Illustrating Hansel & Gretel in the 21st Century 21 May 2019, 7:00pm - 9:00pm A fun introduction to our gallery and making session tailored specifically to welcome 2-5 year-olds, parents and carers. Neysela Silva da Reed, Creative Fun for 2-5s © Rachel Stoplar Family workshop Creative Fun for 2-5s: June 5 Jun 2019, 10:30am - 12:00pm After hours gallery opening on the first Friday of the month. Illustration for Cassandra Darke, 2014 © Posy Simmonds Late opening First Friday: June 7 Jun 2019, 5:30pm - 9:00pm A brand new course now on offer due to overwhelming demand. Intermediate Guide to Drawing © Merlin Strangeway 7 Short course for adults Intermediate Guide to Drawing with Merlin Strangeway 9 Jun to 14 Jul 2019, 2:00pm - 4:30pm London's original and best live drawing event. Sketchmeet © Paul Grover 9 An evening of live drawing June Sketchmeet 12 Jun 2019, 7:00pm - 9:00pm Delivered in both British Sign Language and spoken English; both hearing and Deaf families welcome. Family Illustration Workshops in BSL and spoken English © Christopher Sacre 3 Family workshop BSL Family Workshop: Quentin's Inky Characters with Christopher Sacre 30 Jun 2019, 11:00am - 1:00pm The first major UK retrospective of the celebrated comic artist and graphic novelist Tamara Drew makes her first appearance in the revised graphic novel, 2007 © Posy Simmonds Main Gallery exhibition Posy Simmonds: A Retrospective 24 May to 15 Sep 2019, 10:00am - 5:30pm Join us for another of our popular CPD sessions, back by popular demand! CPDs at House of Illustration 4 Primary CPD Illustrating the Curriculum CPD 21 Jun 2019, 10:00am - 4:00pm Ground-breaking graphic design that has transformed children’s learning from the 1940s to today. Cover for The Wonder World of the Seashore 1955 with permission of Otto and Marie Neurath Isotype Collection at University of Reading South Gallery exhibition Marie Neurath: Picturing Science 19 Jul to 3 Nov 2019, 10:00am - 5:30pm The whats, hows and whys of using maquettes for illustration. Squire Knight © Jeff Crosby Adult masterclass Adult Masterclass: 3D Maquettes for 2D Children’s Illustration with Jeff Crosby 20 Jul 2019, 1:00pm - 5:00pm After hours gallery opening on the first Friday of the month. Detail of a Manuscript of Rabbrexit, embroidery on Rabbitus Metallicus skin © YiMiao Shih collection, photo Justin Piperger 1 Late opening First Friday: July 5 Jul 2019, 5:30pm - 9:00pm After hours gallery opening on the first Friday of the month. Cover for Cassandra Darke, 2014 © Posy Simmonds Late opening First Friday: August 2 Aug 2019, 5:30pm - 9:00pm From initial story idea to dummy sample for publishers in five days. Drawing 1 © Rachael Ball Short course for adults Graphic Novel Your Life Summer School 5 to 9 Aug 2019, 10:00am - 4:00pm London's original and best live drawing event. Sketchmeet © Paul Grover 59 An evening of live drawing August Sketchmeet 7 Aug 2019, 7:00pm - 9:00pm Up your game in illustrating the human face and figure. Illustrating People © Sion Ap Tomos 2 Short course for adults Illustrating People Summer School 12 to 16 Aug 2019, 10:00am - 4:00pm An intensive five-day summer school for adult beginners. Introduction to Creating Picture Books 5 © Claire Alexander Short course for adults Introduction to Creating Picture Books Summer School 26 to 30 Aug 2019, 10:00am - 4:00pm Painting the petals and buds of high summer. Botanical Illustration © Elaine Searle 2 Adult masterclass Adult Masterclass: Botanical Illustration with Elaine Searle 24 Aug 2019, 1:00pm - 5:00pm After hours gallery opening on the first Friday of the month. Cover for The Wonder World of the Seashore 1955 © Otto and Marie Neurath Isotype Collection, University of Reading Late opening First Friday: September 6 Sep 2019, 5:30pm - 9:00pm An unprecedented exhibition of original Cuban propaganda posters and magazines Poster Main Gallery exhibition Designed in Cuba: Cold War Graphics 27 Sep 2019 to 19 Jan 2020, 10:00am - 5:30pm Delivered in both British Sign Language and spoken English; both hearing and Deaf families welcome. BSL august 1 Family workshop BSL Family Workshop: Earth and Life with Christopher Sacre 29 Sep 2019, 11:00am - 1:00pm London's original and best live drawing event. Sketchmeet 6 © Paul Clarke An evening of live drawing October Sketchmeet 9 Oct 2019, 7:00pm - 9:00pm Delivered in both British Sign Language and spoken English; both hearing and Deaf families welcome. Family Illustration Workshops in BSL and spoken English © Christopher Sacre 2 Family workshop BSL Family Workshop: My Story with Christopher Sacre 27 Oct 2019, 11:00am - 1:00pm Pioneering infographics from turn-of-the-century America City and rural population 1890 ink and watercolor (710x560mm) © W. E. B. Du Bois South Gallery exhibition W.E.B. Du Bois: Activism by Numbers 8 Nov 2019 to 1 Mar 2020, 10:00am - 5:30pm Delivered in both British Sign Language and spoken English; both hearing and Deaf families welcome. Family Illustration Workshops in BSL and spoken English © Christopher Sacre 9 Family workshop BSL Family Workshop: Picture Vision with Christopher Sacre 24 Nov 2019, 11:00am - 1:00pm London's original and best live drawing event. Sketchmeet 4 An evening of live drawing December Sketchmeet 4 Dec 2019, 7:00pm - 9:00pm London's original and best live drawing event. Sketchmeet 3 © Paul Clarke (1) An evening of live drawing February Sketchmeet 12 Feb 2020, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
