Visualising Stories: Writing & illustrating graphic novels and picture books
A Hive Writers’ Day with Chris Mould
‘For me, everything starts in the sketchbook. I don’t separate words and pictures, I just download from my brain and let it all spill onto the page, so I can see what’s there.’ Chris Mould
How do stories and images come together in the best graphic novels and picture books? And what’s involved in becoming a real-world illustrator and writer?
Find out by joining expert illustrator and author Chris Mould for a fun and relaxed day exploring all things related to book illustration.
As well as insights into his creative process, revealing the methods he works by, from sketchbook to finished products, Chris will take you through a range of writing and drawing exercises to get the ideas flowing. You’ll consider everything from gathering references and observation drawing to conjuring up characters, imagined worlds and original narratives via the notebook page.
Creative, supportive and fun for all levels – you don’t need to feel you can draw or write well to attend – this workshop day will get you thinking of the tools of the trade required to marry together images and words.
Cost: £10/£5 | Refreshments provided
Saturday 24th May 2025: 10.30 to 3.30/4pm
Booking: [email protected]
Where: Cantor Building, Arundel Street, Sheffield (4 minutes from Sheffield train station) Street view here.
Supported by English & Humanities at Sheffield Hallam University
Chris is an illustrator and author from West Yorkshire with 30 years of experience in the book industry. He’s worked with every major UK publisher and has been published in more than 40 countries worldwide. As well as creating multiple illustrated series of his own, Chris has visualised the works of many notable children and adult authors including Animal Farm by George Orwell, A Boy Called Christmas by Matt Haigh, War of the Worlds by H G Wells and The Iron Man by Ted Hughes. He’s also worked with Aardman Animation on early film development, the Royal Shakespeare Company on promoting theatre productions, and filled the pages of various newspapers and weekend supplements.