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Illustration for Children’s Picture Books

Course code: P02646

Subject area: Art & Design

Study level: Part Time

Course level: U

Course details

Course time:

18:45 - 20:45

Days of week:

Monday

Course date:

12th Jan 2026 - 23rd Mar 2026

Course location:

The Cherwell School

Contact details

Phone:

01235 555 585

Enrol with kOrky Paul, multi-Million selling illustrator of the series Winnie and Wilbur, and learn how to design and Illustrate a Children's Picture Book and prepare a professional presentation package to submit to prospective publishers.
On this course you will develop a knowledge and understanding of illustrating a picture book.Prepare a professional presentation for a proposed illustrated Children's picture book to submit to a prospective publisher with confidence.The workshops are conducted like an editorial meeting in a publishing house.NO illustration work is done during the workshops. This is done as homework.

For the first session please bring:

- An A3 cheap layout pad to bring to class.

- Portfolio showing samples of students art work (maximum 5 pieces please)

- One example of a picture book student likes- something unusual if possible

- One picture book you dislike

Every workshop kOrky will bring in a portfolio from his archive to show the students.Portfolio contains all roughs, finished art and any reference material as well as a first edition of the book.In order to avoid disappointment, it is advisable to enrol at least 2½ weeks prior to the course starting. We will confirm course information two weeks prior to the start date.

Free parking onsite, bus stop outside. Bring own refreshments if needed. No class during half term.

What next?
By the end of the course learners will be able to prepare a professional presentation package for a proposed illustrated Children's picture book and submit to a prospective publisher with confidence.
Entry criteria
There are no formal entry requirements. This course is for learners with a passion and a love to draw. kOrky Paul does NOT teach drawing. The student have an inherent or intrinsic intrinsic skill. The gift or blessing as some may refer to this wonderful skill.
Fee information
As part of your course we may organise trips to assist you with your learning. Trips are optional, and you will not be penalised if you choose not to participate.

There are bursaries available to help you with other course costs. Call 01235 216 212 for more information.

The rules on fee reduction are complicated and we would encourage you to talk to our Admissions staff on 01235 216 400 to discuss your options. You can find more information on our Fees and Bursaries page - search "Fees and Bursaries" at the top of the page.

19+ Fee:

£192.00

19+ Reduced Fee:

£96.00

Learning & method assessment
Learning Methods: All workshops will be conducted as an editorial meeting with all learners seated around one large ‘board-room’ style table.No work to be done in the workshops, as many students are reluctant or shy to work in front of others. Also from a practical point of view it is difficult to bring in art materials.So be prepared, there is lots of homework!

Assessment: As this is a non-accredited course, informal methods of assessment will be used. You will have your art work constructively criticised and reviewed by Korky and the other students.If there is scope for improvement to the art work from these reviews you will be expected to attempt these amendments.

Please note to track your progress and achievement you will be required to complete a short document.