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

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

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

The whats, hows and whys of using maquettes for illustration. © Jeff Crosby 8

Playful posters and illustrated biographies inspired by Marie Neurath. Family programme © House of Illustration 4

After hours gallery opening on the first Friday of the month. Cover for Cassandra Darke, 2014 © Posy Simmonds

From initial story idea to dummy sample for publishers in five days. Drawing 1 © Rachael Ball

London's original and best live drawing event. Sketchmeet © Paul Grover 59

A talk, Q&A and book signing with the award-winning illustrator and educator. Don't Worry Little Crab page spread © Chris Haughton and Walker Books

An advanced intensive weekend for those who have completed Claire's Intermediate course, or are working on a book for young children. Advanced Picture Books © Claire Alexander 22

Up your game in illustrating the human face and figure. Illustrating People © Sion Ap Tomos 2

Painting the petals and buds of high summer. Botanical Illustration © Elaine Searle 2

An intensive five-day summer school for adult beginners. Introduction to Creating Picture Books 5 © Claire Alexander

Celebrate summer through colour-mixing, mark-making and paper sculpture inspired by the sea. Summer Watercolours family workshop © Joanna Layla 2

A fun-packed session introducing very young kids to the gallery. In the Clore 1, Creative Fun for 2-5s © Rachel Stoplar

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

Create a limited-edition print from your own design. Woodcut © Guy Allott 2

Delve into the world of mid-century classroom picture books and the pioneering women who created them. If You Could See Inside, 1948 © Otto and Marie Neurath Isotype Collection, University of Reading

A specially designed course for intermediate students. Advanced Picture Books © Claire Alexander 24

Get the inside scoop on the world of editorial illustration. Indigo Environmental Impact Denim © Joanna Layla

For everyone who loves the idea of keeping a sketchbook but doesn’t know where to start. Sketcbook training 1 © Merlin Strangeway copy copy

An unprecedented exhibition of original Cuban propaganda posters and magazines Poster

Delivered in both British Sign Language and spoken English; both hearing and Deaf families welcome. BSL august 1

A fun-packed session introducing very young kids to the gallery. Story Time in the Gallery 1, Creative Fun for 2-5s © Rachel Stoplar

London's original and best live drawing event. Sketchmeet 6 © Paul Clarke

A professional development day designed for recent graduates, MA students and early-career illustrators. Audience

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

A fun-packed session introducing very young kids to the gallery. Creative Fun for 2-5s 4 © Paul Grover

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

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

A fun-packed session introducing very young kids to the gallery. Neysela Silva da Reed, Creative Fun for 2-5s © Rachel Stoplar

London's original and best live drawing event. Sketchmeet 4

A weekend discovering the joys of illustration through a series of mini creative projects. Composition © Merlin Strangeway

London's original and best live drawing event. Sketchmeet 3 © Paul Clarke (1)