FREE YOUR INNER CHILD: LEARN FROM MASTERS OF 20TH CENTURY CHILDREN’S ILLUSTRATION | RÓISÍN CURÉ

Taking Bookings

22 May

Dates: Sat 29th & sun 30th Nov 2025
Times: 10am-4pm
Location: Enniskerry
Skill Level: all levels welcome

Please see detailed class information below

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aBOUT THE WORKSHOP

Join us for a weekend of revisiting the magic of childhood, as we explore the techniques of the great illustrators of the past. These two days will be an introduction to hand-drawn, traditional children’s illustration. No iPads in sight! We’ll explore the line, colour palettes and themes of the following illustrators, among others:

•Beatrix Potter
•Maurice Sendak
•Dr Seuss
•Richard Scarry

We’ll illustrate a theme (a pet or animal is good) in the respective styles. In so doing, you will push your artistic boundaries to explore art in a colourful, childlike way, simply for the joy of it.

Róisín created the images below (most of which feature her pet dog) in the style of beloved 20th illustrators, and she’ll share their techniques with you so that you too can push your boundaries and access your inner illustrator. The aim is to allow you to illustrate characters in your own project in a consistent and attractive way, be it a picture book, comic strip, illustrated recipe or card.

- How to capture the charm and storytelling power of 20th-century children’s illustrators.
- Techniques in line, color, and composition inspired by Beatrix Potter, Maurice Sendak, Dr. Seuss, Richard Scarry, and more.
- Ways to illustrate animals or characters in multiple classic styles.
- How to embrace playfulness and childlike imagination in your art practice.
- Practical methods for creating consistent, appealing characters for your own projects.
- Confidence in using traditional, hand-drawn illustration techniques (no digital tools!).
- A joyful, exploratory approach to illustration that reconnects you with the magic of childhood.
- an A6 sketchbook of good-quality paper for use in and out of class
- a box of rich artists-quality watercolours
- a fountain pen filled with waterproof ink in a vibrant colour
- water brush or two
- 2 magnetic clips