Guy Parker-Rees
Type of Artist:
Online talk, storytelling and drawing with much participation
My workshops are aimed at getting children excited about books. I show how a picture book is created from the initial spark of an idea to the published book on the shelf (and sometimes even beyond, as with Dylan’s Playtime Adventures becoming a major Cbeebies animated series). I talk about how I come up with ideas for books and how I draw and paint the pictures. I do some drawing on a flip chart and, with the children's help, create a brand new animal picture book character. The children then make up their own characters. I’ll read a story or two that I've illustrated or written (with much participation)! And, who knows, my friend Gerald the giraffe might even come out to dance at the end!
Details
Session Length:45-60 minutes
Fees:
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Titles include:
Giraffes Can’t Dance,
My four Dylan Books,
Brave Dave,
Never Ask a Dinosaur to Dinner,
Be Brave Little Penguin,
Farm Tales series (Michael Morpurgo)
Testimonials:
I have booked Guy Parker Rees many times for Brighton Festival and he never disappoints. He has a lovely calm manner, whether reading stories, chatting with the children about stories and illustration, or drawing. There is always a good level of interaction and participation - he encourages creativity, making drawing a fun and inclusive activity for everyone. Guy’s engaging events inspire imagination and a love of stories and pictures. I highly recommend him for in-person or online events.
Hilary Cooke, Children’s Literature Producer, Brighton Festival
The sessions with the children were great - a perfect mix of listening, drawing and actively joining in. It was lovely to see so many children going home with a book and being excited to share the stories at home.
Caroline Prince, Portsmouth School Library Service Manager
We have no hesitation in heartily recommending GUY PARKER-REES for school events, bookshop events and festival events. We have worked with Guy many times over the years: he has visited our shop to lead fantastic children’s events and we’ve welcomed him to The Steyning Festival as one of the authors participating in a ‘Draw-Off’ show.
Gudrun Bowers, Steyning Bookshop
‘an amazing virtual session’
Stephanie Hogan, Neighbourhood Librarian, Tameside MBC
Guy runs a very engaging event that is always informative and interactive. Children love hearing about his stories and taking part in the drawing and he always promotes a love of books.
Vanessa Lewis, The Book Nook, Hove