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Exploring Museums © Skye Baker and Acland Burghley students 6

Our final School Illustrator in Residence, Skye Baker, worked with KS3 students at Acland Burghley School to address the gaps in the school-taught curriculum. Exploring Museums © Skye Baker and Acland Burghley students 6

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Re-Writing the School-Taught Curriculum

Skye Baker, School Illustrator in Residence, 9 May 2022

Illustrating Archway © Grace Holliday and Hargrave Park students 28

Illustrator Grace Holliday tells us about working with primary school students to create a collaborative mixed-media display about the local area. Illustrating Archway © Grace Holliday and Hargrave Park students 28

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Illustrating Archway

Grace Holliday, illustrator and educator, 6 May 2022

Astronaut © Owen Davey

The author and illustrator tells us about the joys and challenges of working in non-fiction. Astronaut © Owen Davey

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A Q&A with Non-Fiction Illustrator Owen Davey

29 Mar 2022

Our Clerkenwell workshop © Rob Harris

Siôn Ap Tomos takes us behind the scenes and shares how our new illustrated map was created. Our Clerkenwell workshop © Rob Harris

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Mapping Memories: Making ‘Clerkenwell: Now & Then’

7 Feb 2022

'Clerkenwell: Now & Then' map detail © Siôn Ap Tomos and Our Clerkenwell participants

A brand-new map illustrated with memories of the area around our new home. 'Clerkenwell: Now & Then' map detail © Siôn Ap Tomos and Our Clerkenwell participants

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Clerkenwell: Now & Then

7 Feb 2022

Illustration for Switchboard © Julian Gray

Answering our burning questions on trans and non-binary representation in illustration. Illustration for Switchboard © Julian Gray

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Illustrating Trans and Non-Binary Characters: A Q&A with Julian Gray

2 Feb 2022

Humperdink Our Elephant Friend © Claire Alexander

How Claire created Creating Picture Books and how to get started making your own. Humperdink Our Elephant Friend © Claire Alexander

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A Q&A with Picture Book Illustrator and Tutor Claire Alexander

19 Jan 2022

© Elle Lever

Take a look at illustrations created by past Picture Book course students. © Elle Lever

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Here's What You Could Do On Our Picture Book Course

19 Jan 2022

Page layout © Heather Steed

Have a look at the work created by past students. Page layout © Heather Steed

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Here's What You Could Do On Our Graphic Novel Course

19 Jan 2022

Space Ship Double Page Spread © Glory Alozie

Pathways mentee Glory Alozie shares her experience. Space Ship Double Page Spread © Glory Alozie

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What It's Like Doing Our Picture Book Course

Glory Alozie, Pathways mentee, 19 Jan 2022

Edith, The Pasty Papers © Rachael Ball

The cartoonist on the cathartic process of finding the tools to tell your story visually. Edith, The Pasty Papers © Rachael Ball

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A Q&A with Graphic Novelist Rachael Ball

18 Jan 2022

© Merlin Evans

An X-ray gaze on the work of a medical illustrator. © Merlin Evans

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A Q&A with Medical Illustrator and Tutor Merlin Evans

10 Jan 2022

Alun Wyn Jones © Siôn Ap Tomos

From being inspired by the funny comics to teaching from observation and imagination. Alun Wyn Jones © Siôn Ap Tomos

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A Q&A with Illustration Tutor Siôn Ap Tomos

29 Nov 2021

Faces © Katy Gilmore

Check out some of the impressive student work from the last course. Faces © Katy Gilmore

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Here’s What You Could Do On Our Illustrating People Course

29 Nov 2021

Bottega Veneta Bag © Joanna Layla

From working with brands to her brand-new course. Bottega Veneta Bag © Joanna Layla

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A Q&A with Fashion Illustrator Joanna Layla

13 Sep 2021

Poppy © Elaine Searle

On leaving graphic design behind to rediscover the joys of pencils, paints and paper. Poppy © Elaine Searle

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A Q&A with Botanical Illustrator and Tutor Elaine Searle

29 Jul 2021

Character © Natasha Natarajan and Bell Lane year 3 students

Natasha tells us how she turned Year 3 students into comic artists over a 10 week residency, despite the pandemic. Character © Natasha Natarajan and Bell Lane year 3 students

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A Q&A with School Illustrator in Residence Natasha Natarajan

20 Jul 2021

Blue Chair © Joanna Layla

A series of illustrated poems on display at The Mildmays care home in Islington. Blue Chair © Joanna Layla

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Going Places: Illustrated Poetry for an Islington Care Home

23 Jun 2021

Detail of illustration for 100th Birthday Poem for Phyllis © Eve Lloyd Knight

A personalised postal poem for a much-loved care home resident. Detail of illustration for 100th Birthday Poem for Phyllis © Eve Lloyd Knight

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An Illustrated Poem for a 100th Birthday

16 Dec 2020

Christmas Card © Montana Forbes

Christmas cards designed with and for isolated older people in Islington. Christmas Card © Montana Forbes

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Connecting Through Christmas Cards: Illustrated Poetry to Combat Isolation

10 Dec 2020

Design Thai pattern sketch © Jacqueline Ayer

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