Big Draw 2011 - Wollaton Hall

It's that time of the year again, fun drawing activities for all the family throughout the month of October.

Wollaton Hall, Notts, will be hosting a Big Draw activity for all the family on Thursday 27th October. I will be demonstating and running cartooning workshops throughout the day all based on a Halloween theme, so come along to have some 'spooky-goings on' fun with all drawing materials provided on the day.

There are several of my workshops running during the day and times are as follows;

11.30, 12.30, 1.30, 2.30.

So make a note in your diary, Thursday 27th October 2011. I will be running my Cartooning Workshops in the 'Education Room' at Wollaton Hall, so do come along to enjoy some fantastic Halloween cartooning and remember no previous experience is necessary as i will show you 'how' on the day.

If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me on the following;

Studio; 01332 208899
Mobile; 07957 711135
E-mail andy@andygilbercartoons.co.uk

Only Joking!!

Currently showing at the Gallery, the Library, Burton-on-Trent, is my latest exhibition titled 'Only Joking!' a collection of new and favourite original artworks. Most originals on display are for sale.

I will be attending and drawing 'live' at my exhibition between 11.30am and 1.30pm on the following Saturdays, Saturday 7th and Saturday 14th May, so please do 'call-in' to have a chat as i will be available to discuss all aspects of my work including information about my Demonstrations and Workshops

Also for the children on the day i will be drawing cartoon animals to give away and chatting about my forthcoming book 'How to Draw Cartoon Animals'

If you would like any futher information, please do not hesitate to contact me on;

Studio 01332 208899
Mobile 07957 711135
E-mail andy@andygilbertcartoons.co.uk

Shrewsbury Cartoon Festival 2011

Fantastic news, i have been invited once again to attend and paticipate at Shrewsbury's International Cartoon festival, now in it's eighth year on 14th,15th,16th and 17th of April.

I will be running two Cartooning Workshops during the festival, one workshop will be on how to draw favourite cartoon animals and another on how to draw cartoon faces and fun expressions, both workshops will be full of hints and tips and will be on held on Saturday 16th April.

''Your Face or Mine'' Shrewsbury Library 10.30 to 12 Noon ''Favourite Animals'' Shropshire Wildlife Trust 2pm to 3.30

Both workshops are FREE and are very suitable for ages 6 years upwards and families (all children must be accompanied), all materials will be provided on the day and no previous experience is necessary as i will 'show you how'.

Also on the day i will be available to answer any questions that you may have about the art of cartooning or alternatively should you require any information about booking one of my Cartoon Workshop activities or Demonstrations for your Group, School, Library, Festival or Club etc, etc please do not hesitate to ask me on the day, as i will be more than happy to discuss your needs and requirements.

This is a fantastic cartoon festival that 'Draws the Crowds' and is spread over a long weekend with over 40 cartoonists from the U.K. and abroad participating, so come along and have your caricature drawn or watch the cartoonists in the Market Square drawing 'live' (weather permitting) on 'giant' art boards There will also be reverse caricaturing, talks, more workshops and even a cartoon 'clinic' where budding cartoonists and illustrators can get a critique on their portfolios etc. and if that isn't enough there will also be superb cartoon exhibitions to take-in during the festival.

So make a note in your diary 14th,15th,16th and 17th April 2011, for further information please visit http://www.shrewsburycartoonfestival.com/ or alternatively contact me direct on the any of the following;

Studio 01332 208899
Mobile 07957 711135
e-mail andy@andygilbertcartoons.co.uk