Drawing a little laughter

Big Draw 2011 - Wollaton Hall

2011-09-30T10:11:00.011+01:00

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!!

2011-05-04T11:44:00.022+01:00

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

2011-02-14T10:16:00.174Z

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

Big Draw 2010

2010-10-10T17:52:00.013+01:00

Wollaton Hall

I will be appearing at Wollaton Hall on Saturday 23rd October, 11am to 3pm as part of the Big Draw campaign 2010

I will be demonsrating and running drop-in cartooning workshops during the day between 11am and 3pm. So come along and have a go at drawing a selection of fun cartoons, no previous experience is necessary as i will guide you step by step through the process.

All ages and abilities are very welcome and all materials will be provided on the day. Also i will be available on the day to answer any questions on the art of Cartooning and Illustration.

So make a note in your diary to pay a visit to the tranquil setting of Wollaton Hall on Saturday 23rd October.

If you would like further information, please do not hesitate to contact me on the following number/s;

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

Big Draw 2010

2010-10-03T11:48:00.008+01:00

Silk Mill Museum - Derby

As part of the Big Draw Campaign 2010 i will be demonstrating and running drop-in cartooning workshops at the Silk Mill Museum, Derby, on Saturday 9th October between 10am and 4pm.

I will be drawing a selection of cartoon animals throughout the day. Also some items/objects provided by Derby Museums will also be drawn on the day.

Specially prepared A4 paper depicting a gilted edge frame will be used on the day, so come along and have-a-go and remember that any drawings that you complete on the day you can take away.

This will be a fun packed and exciting workshop that is suitable for all ages and abilities.

Also, on the day i will be displaying a small selection of cartoons some of which have been commissioned by the UK's major greeting card companies

This event is totally free and all materials will be provided on the day.

If you require further infomation please do not hesitate to contact me on;

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

Summer Reading Challenge - 2010

2010-07-16T14:24:00.035+01:00

I have been invited to demonstrate and run cartooning workshops at a selection of libraries in Derbyshire as part of the Summer Reading Challenge 2010.

The theme this year is Space, so all workshops will have a space theme, drawing Aliens, Spacemen, Spacewomen, Rockets, Spaceships, Planets and much more.

All workshops are free with all materials provided, so come along to your local library to have a fun session this summer drawing all about Space and remember all drawings completed on the day you take away!!

Please find listed below, Libraries participating in cartooning workshop sessions;

Glossop Library; Saturday 24th July, 10am - 12noon

Buxton Library; Saturday 24th July, 2pm - 4pm

Ashbourne Library; Friday 30th July, 11am - 12 noon

Belper Library; Friday 30th July, 2pm - 3pm

Bolsover Library; Monday 9th August, 10am - 11am

Chesterfield Library; Monday 9th August, 2pm - 3pm

Please contact your local Library for further information about Summer Reading Challenge 2010 or alternatively contact me at the Cartoon Studio

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

Summertime - Cartooning Workshops

2010-07-08T10:23:00.013+01:00

Riverside Festival - Nottingham.

Friday 6th August 2010 sees my return to the very popular Riverside Festival on the Victoria Embankment, Nottingham.

I will be demonstrating and running my ever popular cartooning workshops (drop-in) between 6.30-9.00pm in the Art Zone, so please do come along and have a go. All materials etc are provided and the event is suitable for all ages and abilities.

This is a totally free event, so come along and bring the family to learn how to draw some fantastic cartoons to take away on the day, so arrive early to avoid waiting and queing as this fabulous festival attracts thousands of visitors

This is a superb festival run by Nottingham City Council, so make a note in your diary;

Friday 6th August 2010, 6.30-9.00pm.

Sport Relief 2010 - Cartooning Workshop

2010-03-10T21:26:00.010Z

Nottingham City Council are hosting a special event at the Victoria Embankment, Nottingham on Sunday 21st March in aid of sport relief.

Many free activities will be avaiable throughout the day including my Cartooning Wokshop, so bring the family along to participate in this fun packed workshop, suitable for all ages and abilities with all materials provided on the day.

This is a unique opportunity to watch a cartoonist drawing 'live', so come along and learn how to draw some fantastic cartoon animals, many of which have featured in numerous projects that i have been involved with over the years.

Remember, this is a TOTALLY FREE event so make a note in your diary, Sunday 21st March 2010

Cartooning Course

2010-01-24T18:11:00.012Z

Due to the phenomenal success of my cartooning courses at Breewood and Perton Libraries in May/ October 2009, I am very pleased to say that i have been booked to run a similar course at Codsall Library commencing on the 6th February 2010!!

As with the two previous cartooning courses, this course is structured to run over five consecutive Saturdays, 1pm to 3pm.

The course will be packed with lots of hints and tips plus sample/guidance sheets each week.
It includes character design, inanimate objects, movement and expression, animals and the use of colour.

If you would like to sign up for the course and/or require further details please contact the library direct. Details are as follows:

Venue: Codsall Library, Wolverhampton Road, Codsall, WV8 1PX
Telephone number: 01902 842764
e-mail; codsall.library@staffordshire.gov.uk
Time: 1 pm to 3 pm

Dates: Saturday 6th February to Saturday 6th March 2010

Places are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment.

There may be a small nominal charge for the 5 week course payable direct to the library.

Big Draw Cartooning Workshops

2009-09-22T18:15:00.032+01:00

Fantastic news. I have been booked to run the following cartooning workshops for the Big Draw Campaign 2009.

Sunday 4th October - Markeaton Park, Derby 10 am - 4 pm - FREE, DROP IN WORKSHOPS

Workshops will be held in The Craft Village, directly opposite my studio.

The event is a 'Day in the Life of .... Markeaton Park - Dogs, Ducks and Donkeys.'

So come along to have a go at drawing a selection of cartoons.

All materials are provided and all ages and abilities are very welcome. Children need to be accompanied by an adult.

This event is being held directly opposite my studio in Markeaton Park and the cartoon studio will be open on the day.

Sunday 18th October - Darley Park, Derby 10 am - 4 pm - FREE, DROP IN WORKSHOPS

Workshops will be held on The Cafe Terrace at Darley Park.

The event is a 'Day in the life of ... Darley Park - Walks, Woods and Wildlife

So come along to have a go at drawing a selection of cartoons.

All materials are provided and all ages and abilities are very welcome. Children need to be accompanied by an adult.

Friday 30th October - Aston Hall, Birmingham 1pm - 3 pm FREE, DROP IN WORKSHOPS

Come along to Aston Hall, Birmingham to participate in a fun packed cartooning workshop activity.

I will drawing a selection of cartoon characters including animals, many of which feature on my ever popular greeting cards for Rainbow Greeting Cards Limited.

This cartooning workshop is suitable for all ages and abilities. All materials are provided. All children need to be accompanied by an adult.

If you require any further information about any of the cartooning workshop events, please do not hesitate to contact me on the following numbers:

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

Update

2009-09-22T18:07:00.005+01:00

Due to an exceptionally busy summer demonstrating and running cartooning workshops all over the UK including Nottingham's Riveria Beach event, has left me little time to update my blog page.

I am currently working on new greeting card designs for Rainbow Greeting Cards. So more news on these designs coming soon.

As October draws near, I am much in demand once again for the Big Draw Campaign to run my ever popular cartooning workshops. The Big Draw Campaign is in its tenth year this year, so exciting cartooning workshops are planned.

For details of these workshops please look at a separate blog posting.

My 'How To Draw Cartoon Animals' book is nearing completion and due for release in January/February 2010. So watch my blog closely for up-to-date information about the book.

Cartooning Course at Brewood Library

2009-05-10T17:47:00.015+01:00

Exciting news!!! Following the huge success of a 5 week cartooning course at Tamworth Library last year, I will be running a 5 week cartooning course at Brewood Library, on five consecutive Saturdays.

The course includes: character design, inanimate objects, movement and expression, animals and the use of colour.

If you would like to sign up for the course and/or require further details, please contact the library direct. The details are as follows:

Venue: Brewood Library, Newport Street, Brewood, Staffs

Tele: (01902) 850087
email: brewood.library@staffordshire.gov.uk
Time: 10.30 - 12.30
Dates: Saturday 6th June - Saturday 4th July 2009

Places are limited, so please book early to avoid disappointment.

There may be a small nominal charge for the 5 week course direct to the library.

Cartoon Workshop at Perton Middle School

2009-05-09T20:29:00.001+01:00

This short video was filmed by the Express and Star newspaper during my recent visit to Perton Middle School. It shows a sample of a typical workshop that I have conducted for many schools, libraries, and events throughout the UK including The Big Draw, Covent Garden, London, October 2007.

Who's Laughing Now? - Exhibition Update

2008-11-09T12:27:00.026Z

Due to the success and increased interest in my 'Who's Laughing Now?' exhibition at Derby Museum and Art Gallery, selected pieces of artwork from the exhibition will be shown at the Queens Hospital, Burton-on-Trent from the 15th November to 13th December 2008.

Following this, the full 'Who's Laughing Now?' exhibition will then move to the Brewhouse Arts Centre, Burton-on-Trent, Staffs from the 17th January to 21st February 2009.

Opening times for the Brewhouse Arts Centre are:

Monday - Saturday 10 am - 5 pm - free entry

Both are selling exhibitions.

Should you require further information, please feel free to contact me on either of the following telephone numbers:

Studio 01332 208899
Mobile 07957 711135

or alternatively e-mail andy@andygilbertcartoons.co.uk

Big Draw Event - Darley Park

2008-10-09T17:58:00.010+01:00

On behalf of Derby City Council, I will be running 'Big Draw' cartooning workshops on Sunday 19th October at Darley Park, Derby.

This activity will be held on the terrace at Darley Park, Derby. Look for the Big Draw signs around Darley Park to locate the event.

This is a fun packed free event for all ages and abilities running from 10 am to 4 pm.

No need to book for this event because all workshop activities are drop in sessions with all materials provided.

So just come along and have a go at drawing a selection of cartoon characters many of which feature on the designs that I produce for Rainbow Greeting Cards Limited.

I will also be available on the day to answer any cartoon related questions.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

If you would like further information about this activity, please feel free to contact me on:

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

Big Draw Event

2008-09-20T17:45:00.001+01:00

On behalf of Derby City Council, I will be running 'Big Draw' cartooning workshops on Sunday 5th October in the Craft Village, Markeaton Park, Derby.

This activity will be held on the green in the Craft Village at Markeaton Park, Derby, which is directly opposite my cartoon studio. Follow the Big Draw signs around Markeaton Park to locate the event.

This is a fun packed free event for all ages and abilities running from 10 am to 4 pm.

No need to book for this event because all workshop activities are drop in sessions with all materials provided. So just come along and have a go at drawing a selection of cartoon characters many of which feature on the designs that I produce for Rainbow Greeting Cards Limited.

I will also be available on the day to answer any cartoon related questions. Also, my cartoon studio will be open during the day (directly opposite the activity) should you wish to browse the wide and varied selection of cartoons and greeting cards that are for sale.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

If you would like further information about this activity, please feel free to contact me on:

Studio 01332 208899
Mobile 07957 711135

'Who's Laughing Now' - Exhibition

2008-09-16T18:20:00.020+01:00

The Silk Mill Museum Derby, is hosting my 'Who's Laughing Now' cartoon exhibition - 20th September to 2nd November'.

Superbly presented by Derby City Council's Museum and Art Gallery team, this collection of around 50 pieces of mainly new work highlights the type of humour that I produce for Rainbow Greeting Cards Ltd.

This is also a selling exhibition. So feel free to call in and have a browse. Entrance is free and the opening times are as follows:

Monday - 11 am - 5 pm
Tuesday to Saturday - 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday and Bank Holidays - 1 pm - 4 pm

The gallery programme is available as a pdf file on Derby City Council's website. www.derby.gov.uk/museums

This exhibition coincides with The Big Draw Campaign, on Saturday 4th October 10 - 4pm, I will be running my cartoon workshops at The Silk Mill Museum in the gallery space. The event is free and is for all the family, all ages and abilities.

If you would like any further information about the exhibition or workshops, please feel free to contact me direct on:

Studio - 01332 208899
Mobile - 07957 711135
E-mail - andy@andygilbertcartoons.co.uk
Web - http://www.andygilbertcartoons.co.uk/

Big Draw 2008

2008-09-07T17:30:00.018+01:00

I will be appearing the Silk Mill Museum Derby, on Saturday 4th October 10am-4pm, to run my cartooning workshop as part of the Campaign for Drawing.

The workshop is free and is suitable for all ages and abilities, so all the family are able to enjoy this event. All materials are provided, so just 'drop-in' to have a go at drawing many of the cartoon characters that feature on the greeting card designs that i produce for Rainbow Greeting Cards Ltd.

This event coincides with my ' Who's Laughing Now ' exhibition at the Silk Mill, so you will be able to take leisurely browse around after your workshop activity.

Octagon Shopping Centre

2008-07-24T18:47:00.020+01:00

I will be appearing at the Octagon shopping centre Burton on Trent on Thursday 7th August 2008 to run drop-in cartooning workshops, these workshops are for families and will be fun packed with lots of hints and tips.

So come along and have a go at drawing some fantastic cartoon characters including animals

Times for the workshops are; 11am to 12pm or 2pm to 3pm

Both workshops are 'drop-in' types, so come along early to avoid disappointment

Lincoln Waterfront Festival 2008

2008-06-27T17:49:00.015+01:00

Exciting news - I will be appearing for two days at this year's Lincoln Waterfront Festival (Saturday 19th July and Sunday 20th July) to run my ever popular, fun packed, drop-in cartooning workshops from 12 - 5 pm daily. So come along and have a go and learn how to draw a selection of cartoon characters, many of which feature on Rainbow Greeting Cards Limited designs.

This is a totally free event which is suitable for all ages and abilities with all materials provided. If you would like more information, please look at the event's website:

http://www.lincoln.gov.uk/events

The Cartoon Studio

2008-06-23T21:46:00.006+01:00

Visits to my 'open' Studio/Gallery are always very welcome at any time-come along to one of the few 'open' dedicated cartoon studios in the UK and view some of the latest projects that i'm working on, or simply browse the wide and varied selection of cartoons on display (most of which are for sale).Directions to the studio can be found on my website http://www.andygilbertcartoons.co.uk/

Feel free to call at the studio at any time to discuss any commission requirements that you may have, or if you prefer, a private appointment can be arranged to discuss your individual needs and requirements.

Workshops at The Cartoon Studio

Cartooning workshops are available at the cartoon studio by arrangement. The workshops are available for groups of six per workshop and usually last one and a half hours, suitable for all ages and abilities.

Please contact me at the studio for prices and further information: Tel 01332 208899 or Mobile 07957 711135

Exhibition News

2008-06-23T10:15:00.010+01:00

Following an invitation from Derby Art Gallery and Museum, I will be exhibiting a brand new collection of cartoons and humorous illustrations titled Who's Laughing Now? from 20th September to 2nd November 2008.

Entrance to the exhibition is free; I will be in attendance on some dates during the exhibition.

More details to follow shortly.

Meanwhile, if you would like further details regarding my forthcoming exhibition, you can contact me on:

Studio (01332) 208899
Mobile (07957) 711135

Or Derby Art Gallery and Museum (01332) 716659