Current & future events

The first ever permanent space dedicated to the UK’s most celebrated illustrator. Mouse on a Tricycle, from QB Papers © Quentin Blake cropped

Pioneering infographics that challenged racism in turn-of-the-century America. Distribution of Negroes in the United States, 1900, ink and watercolour © W. E. B. Du Bois

See all our current exhibitions with one ticket. House of Illustration © Paul Grover 44

The first ever retrospective of the Polish-Jewish émigré who brought European modernist aesthetics to British graphic design. Bottle labels for Schweppes, 1960 © The Estate of George Him

Express yourself with costumes at the second of three family workshops with illustrator Ben Connors. Comic © Ben Connors

Tackling big topics for little people through image-making, storytelling and play. 'Protect the Oceans' for Greenpeace © Quentin Blake

The UK’s first public exhibition dedicated solely to gay cultural icon Tom of Finland (born Touko Laaksonen) on the centenary of his birth. Untitled, from Sex on a Train, 1974 © Tom of Finland, the Tom of Finland Foundation

After-hours gallery opening on the first Friday of the month. Australian Butter, poster for the Australian Trade Commission, 1962 © George Him, courtesy of The Estate of George Him

A full-day workshop with animator Shaun Clark. Animated iPad © Shaun Clark 1

A full-day workshop with illustrator Sion Ap Tomos. Expressions © Sion Ap Tomos

An immersive day of practical inspiration for primary school teachers. Animal sounds activity - cats

Make sculptures and props relating to your identity at the last of three family workshops with illustrator Ben Connors. Mural © Ben Connors, Photo by Michael Pheasant

London's original and best live drawing event. Sketchmeet 2

Tackling big topics for little people through image-making, storytelling and play. Book illustration 1 for Squawky by Stephen Potter, 1964 © The Estate of George Him

After-hours gallery opening on the first Friday of the month. Untitled, 1974 © Tom of Finland, the Tom of Finland Foundation

A weekend discovering the joys of illustration – back by popular demand! Pleasures of Illustration4 (c) Merlin Strangeway

A full-day workshop with botanical illustrator Elaine Searle. Botanical Illustration © Elaine Searle 6

An introduction to creating picture books for 0-6 year olds with Claire Alexander. Lion © Claire Alexander

Explore a fascinating subject matter through a variety of techniques with Sion Ap Tomos. Gorillas © Sion Ap Tomos

Discover the joys of illustration through a series of mini creative projects with Merlin Strangeway. Mark-making © Merlin Strangeway

After-hours gallery opening on the first Friday of the month. Drawings from The Art of Conversation, 2019 © Quentin Blake

An advanced, intensive course for developing your graphic novel with Rachael Ball. 3 © Rachael Ball

Tackling big topics for little people through image-making, storytelling and play. HOI Creative Fun for 2-5s with Neysela Da Silva-Reed © Rob Harris 18

Lifting the lid on the untold story of illustration in the criminal justice system over the last 200 years. Harold Shipman trial © Priscilla Coleman

An afternoon workshop with medical illustrator Merlin Strangeway. Stress © Merlin Strangeway

London's original and best live drawing event. Photo © Paul Grover

Tackling big topics for little people through image-making, storytelling and play. HOI Creative Fun for 2-5s with Neysela Da Silva-Reed © Rob Harris 27

After-hours gallery opening on the first Friday of the month. Emmeline Pankhurst at the Old Bailey © William Hartley, Metropolitan Police Heritage Service

Level up your drawing on this intermediate course with Merlin Strangeway. Drawing Expanded © Merlin Strangeway 9

A full-day workshop with illustrator Sion Ap Tomos. Horse © Sarah McDonald

Tackling big topics for little people through image-making, storytelling and play. Park Bench 1 © Peony Gent

Experimental comics and found poetry from House of Illustration’s sixth annual residency. Park Bench 2 © Peony Gent

After-hours gallery opening on the first Friday of the month. Comic for ‘Plant Power’ anthology, 2019 © Peony Gent, published by Kus Comics

A weekend exploring the art of style with Montana Forbes. Montana Forbes in Vintage Moschino Jeans © Montana Forbes

Learn how to draw the human body from professional medical illustrator Merlin Strangeway. Enhanced stick people © Merlin Strangeway

After-hours gallery opening on the first Friday of the month. Naomi Campbell and Piers Morgan © Priscilla Coleman

Tackling big topics for little people through image-making, storytelling and play. Moonlight Travellers © Quentin Blake 3

After-hours gallery opening on the first Friday of the month. Park Bench 1 © Peony Gent

Tackling big topics for little people through image-making, storytelling and play. I Hear You Hear 2 © Peony Gent

The first ever retrospective of one of the most important author-illustrators of all time. Detail of illustration for Ethel and Ernest book cover, 1998 © Raymond Briggs, published by Penguin Random House

After-hours gallery opening on the first Friday of the month. The Artist, Gentleman Jim, 1980, 2008 © Raymond Briggs, published by Penguin Random House 1

Large-scale drawings and embroideries exploring family life in London and Saint Lucia. Before the Last Time © Olivia Twist

Tackling big topics for little people through image-making, storytelling and play. Home © Olivia Twist

After-hours gallery opening on the first Friday of the month. Plenty Food © Olivia Twist

Tackling big topics for little people through image-making, storytelling and play. Page spread from Father Christmas © Raymond Briggs, 1973, published by Penguin Random House 1

After-hours gallery opening on the first Friday of the month. Page spread from Father Christmas © Raymond Briggs, 1973, published by Penguin Random House 2