House of Illustration Proceed to checkout Expand navigation Current & future events Select a date Select a date Calendar << March 2019 >> MoTuWeThFrSaSu 123< 45678910< 11121314151617< 18192021222324< 25262728293031< Filter by event type All (31) Exhibition (8) Talk (2) Course (9) Family event (5) Workshop (8) Special event (1) Live drawing (1) 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 exhibition telling refugee stories, both observed and experienced first-hand. Awet © David Foldvari and Save the Children South Gallery exhibition Journeys Drawn: Illustration from the Refugee Crisis Until 24 Mar 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 Paul Gravett and guests discuss innovative approaches to visual storytelling. Illegal 3 © Giovanni Rigano, Andrew Donkin, Eoin Colfer Panel discussion The Power of Visual Storytelling: A Conversation 20 Mar 2019, 7:00pm - 9:00pm Explore the art of paper sculpture and make a mini portrait to take home. Family Workshop 2 © Nurbanu Asena Family workshop Family Workshop: Make 3D Paper Portraits with Nurbanu Asena 30 Mar 2019, 2:00pm - 5:00pm The author and illustrator of The Sea discuss their new picture book collaboration with editor Elaine Connolly. The Polar Seas Spread from The Sea © Miranda Krestovnikoff and Jill Calder Talk, book signing and Q&A Miranda Krestovnikoff and Jill Calder in Conversation 4 Apr 2019, 7:00pm - 8:00pm After hours gallery opening on the first Friday of the month. Corita Kent at House of Illustration © John Sturrock 3 Late opening First Friday: April 5 Apr 2019, 5:30pm - 9:00pm London's original and best live drawing event. Sketchmeet © Paul Grover 58 An evening of live drawing April Sketchmeet 10 Apr 2019, 7:00pm - 9:00pm The popular four-week course is back. Pleasures of Illustration with Merlin Strangeway Short course for adults (SOLD OUT) Pleasures of Illustration with Merlin Strangeway 21 Mar 2019, 7:00pm - 9:30pm Practical advice on roughs, palettes and stronger illustration. s3 © William Grill Adult masterclass (SOLD OUT) Adult Masterclass: Colour and Composition 20 Apr 2019, 1:00pm - 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 Introduction to Creating Picture Books with Claire Alexander 23 Apr to 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 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 The popular four-week course is back! Pleasures of Illustration 4 © Merlin Strangeway Short course for adults Pleasures of Illustration with Merlin Strangeway 9 to 30 May 2019, 7:00pm - 9:30pm An embroidered satire on Brexit by our Illustrator in Residence. YiMiao Shih © Justin Piperger 1 South Gallery exhibition YiMiao Shih: Rabbrexit Means Rabbrexit 29 Mar to 14 Jul 2019, 10:00am - 5:30pm A fun introduction to our gallery and a making session tailored specifically to welcome 2-5 year-olds, parents and carers. Creative Fun for 2-5s 1 © Paul Grover Family workshop Creative Fun for 2-5s: April 10 Apr 2019, 10:30am - 12:00pm For both hearing and non-hearing 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 Creative Fun for 2-5s: May 1 May 2019, 10:30am - 12:00pm 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 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 The first major UK retrospective of the celebrated comic artist and graphic novelist Tamara Drewe © Posy Simmonds Main Gallery exhibition Posy Simmonds: A Retrospective 24 May to 15 Sep 2019, 10:00am - 5:30pm 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 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 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 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 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
