Current & future events

Ground-breaking graphic design that transformed children’s learning, from the 1940s to today. Selected book covers, with permission of Otto and Marie Neurath Isotype Collection at University of

Turn your life experiences into a graphic novel over 10 weeks with Rachael Ball. Weardale Fairies © Rachael Ball 1

Discover how to use storyboards to electrify your film, animation, graphic novel or picture book at this afternoon masterclass with Bill Wright. Racing Biker © Bill Wright crop

Learn the essentials of creating successful picture books for 0-6 year olds over 10 weeks with Claire Alexander (lunchtime version). Elephant © Claire Alexander

Learn the essentials of creating successful picture books for 0-6 year olds over 10 weeks with Claire Alexander (evening version). Picture book characters Claire Alexander 5

Capture animal form, movement and detail over 10 weeks with Sion Ap Tomos. Blackbird © Sion Ap Tomos

An exhibition of previously unseen Quentin Blake illustrations for Roald Dahl’s The BFG – on tour all over the UK. (Currently unpublished) drawing from the first version of The BFG © Quentin Blake (crop)

Discover the joys of illustration through a series of mini creative projects over 4 weeks with Merlin Evans. Illustration © Merlin Evans

The first ever retrospective of one of the most influential author-illustrators of all time – on tour in Winchester. Grammar School page, Ethel and Ernest © Raymond Briggs, 1998

A celebration of Quentin Blake's lifelong collaboration with author John Yeoman – on tour in Derby. A Drink of Water © Quentin Blake

Create your own mini zine full of helpful advice for your practice at this afternoon masterclass with Merlin Evans. Posture Pain © Merlin Evans

Sketch out a short storyboard for a mini dummy picture book at this afternoon masterclass with Claire Alexander. The Snowbear © Claire Alexander crop