Amanda Quartey
Type of Artist:
I offer illustration talks and workshops for events, festivals and school visits. All events can be catered to both adults and/or children.
Illustration talks and draw-alongs:
This consists of:-
- My journey into illustration
- Types of illustration styles and illustration jobs out there
- Books I've worked on
- The illustration process
- A read-along for younger audiences
- An interactive segment where the audience draws characters of the book with me for a 'draw with me' session
- Q&A
- A book signing if applicable
Character design/story boarding sessions:
This consists of:-
- My journey into illustration
- Types of illustration styles and illustration jobs
- Books I've worked on
- Brief talk on how I create a character
- Create a character together
- Create 5 story panels together
- Audience creates their own story boards and character
- Q&A
- A book signing if applicable
Details
Preferred age range:All sessions are suitable for ages 5 and over
Maximum number in any one session:
Depending on space, I can cater to up to 50 participants
No of sessions per day:
2 x 60 minute sessions per day maximum preferred
Session Length:
30 or 60 minutes sessions
Areas prepared to travel to:
Anywhere in London is fine.
However, I can travel anywhere in the UK providing my travel/ hotel costs are covered.
Transport:
Train/ bus only
Fees:
DBS/CRB:
No
Hold PLI (public liability insurance):
Yes
Website:
Twitter:
@amandaq_art
Titles include:
Smalls Big Dream – Harper Collins
Whirly Twirly Me – Harper Collins
Black Girl, Black Girl – Source Books
Poetry Prompts – Wide Eyed Editions
The Magic Balloon (World Book Day 2025) – DK
Where Did Poppy Go? Plum Blossom
Other information:
I usually offer ‘draw along’ sessions and require a flip chart and pens. The audience will also need paper and pens to draw along. A projector to present my Power point is needed too.