Talks and Workshop Sessions 2013
Here's a list of my most popular workshops - please let me know which sessions you are interested in for your students. Click through for a detailed outline of each workshop. I'm really flexible and happy to accommodate any special requests you might have, so feel free to contact me to discuss your needs.
Fearless Workshop
Meet everybody's favourite bulldog! A behind-the-scenes look at the process of illustrating the Fearless books - see working drawings, original paintings, and say hello to a soft toy version of Fearless. Learn how to create expressive animal characters and draw different types of dogs.
Sounds Spooky Workshop
I'm not scared - are you? A behind-the-scenes look at the innovative sculptural technique that I used to produce the illustrations for Sounds Spooky - see actual models, rough drawings, working drawings, and process photos. Design a cut-away view of a haunted house and the characters that live inside.
Marmaduke Workshop
Jam-packed with action! Interactive reading of the Marmaduke books, and a behind-the-scenes look at the process of illustrating the Marmaduke books - see working drawings, original paintings, and say hello to a soft toy version of Marmaduke. Learn how to create expressive animal characters and draw Marmaduke and Bernadette.
Workshop for Littlies
A gentle, interactive session for younger children. Age-appropriate explanations of what an illustrator does, interactive storytime with Fearless or Marmaduke, role playing with soft toys, and silly drawing games. Lots of fun, laughter and audience participation.
Creating visual narratives
Lights! Camera! ....Pictures?! Sarah will explain the basic principles of creating visual narratives by comparing the illustration process to familiar film-making techniques, and using examples from her own work. This workshop incorporates hands-on, interactive activities designed to get students thinking about how to use visual elements effectively in their own work.
General Talk: Illustrating Picture Books
An overview of what makes picture books special, and how a picture book is created from first idea through to publication. Using her own books as examples, Sarah will give you a behind-the-scenes look into how an illustrator works - sneak a peek at her sketches and original paintings. Easily adapted to suit all age groups, from early primary to tertiary.
Crazy Characters Workshop
Learn how to draw characters real enough to walk off the page! Sarah will show students how to create expressive animal characters with real personality, and talk about how she creates the characters for her books. Students get creative inventing a pair of animal characters and developing an illustration that shows the relationship between them.