April workshops/consults for artists: UPDATE

There are still a few Joy Chu Master Class and Consult spaces open in April!

Thursday morning, April 21, 2016 time slots are available for Joy to review either a book dummy or illustrator portfolio. Location: Seattle Pacific University, library. Further details upon confirmation.

Thursday afternoon, April 21, 2016, from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m., in Bertona Hall, on the campus of Seattle Pacific University, Joy Chu will offer a workshop using storyboarding and filmic storytelling as a model for creating picture books. Come prepared to flex your drawing chops (even if stick figures is how you roll), tell stories and talk about what works and what doesn’t.

To add an opportunity to your existing Passport, just open your Passport confirmation email and click on the "To view or modify your registration” link to be walked through the process. 

If you don't have a current Passport, please email Debbie Mickelson at debbiefaithmickelson@gmail.com.

Conference: Spots still available for Master Class for Illustrators

Illustrators! 

Don’t miss out on an opportunity to learn from one of children’s books most acclaimed illustrators. The wonderful Renata Liwska will be teaching a master class at SCBWI Western Washington’s Annual Conference, April 12–13, and there a still a few spots open in this limited-seating event.

Renata is the phenomenal talent behind the illustrations in two wondrous New York Times best- sellers by Deborah Underwood: The Quiet Book, and The Loud Book. She has also penned and illustrated her own beautiful picture book, Red Wagon. Most recently, she illustrated the critically acclaimed and lovely picture book by our own Nina Laden, Once Upon a Memory. Nina, who is an illustration phenom in her own right (Peek-A-Who?), will assist Renata with the master class, so this is a double-header opportunity for illustrators––learn from two masters for the price of one!

Before I go much farther, I suggest you:

1) Head to your nearest indie bookstore, or their website, and order your very own copies of all of these books, because they need to be in your library. There is much to learn from studying closely Renata's subtle and luminous technique, and her careful attention to emotion and storytelling.

2) Head to Renata’s blog to learn more about her.

3) Take a look at this amazing little movie, highlighting Renata’s incredible mountains of sketchbooks, which are testimony to her diligence and dedication in becoming the amazing illustrator that she is. 

4) Get yourself registered for this fantastic opportunity, quickly, before it’s too late! 
(NOTE: If you are already registered for the conference and would like to add this class, just follow the directions in your confirmation email for modifying your registration.) 

See you there!

Master Class for Illustrators

The Master Class for Illustrators will take place at the Marriot Redmond Center on Friday, April 15, the day before our 20th Annual SCBWI Western Washington Annual Conference. You will be part of a small group of 25 illustrators that will meet for a two session workshop. The workshop will be led by award winning illustrator and author (and keynote speaker) Dan Santat, and Candlewick's Art Resource Coordinator Anne Moore.

Space is limited, with a first-come, first-served basis depending on the date registered. You'll need to register prior to signing up for the class. The fee is either $35 or $40 (depending on your SCBWI membership status). Here's the link to register for the conference. There will be specific information about due dates, etc. once you've registered.