Picturebook Workshops
Unlock the magic of storytelling with these creative illustration & writing workshops for picture book authors and illustrators. Whether you're crafting your first story or refining your artistic voice, these immersive sessions will guide you through the art of bringing picture books to life.
Loire Valley, France – Le Grippault Retreat
16.05.2027 – 22.05.2027
Join Zanni Louise and Dorien Brouwers in the Loire Valley, for an inspiring week dedicated to children’s books, creative exploration and your own practice, gain invaluable insight into the publishing world from a Penguin Random House Art Director and a Literary Agent.
Zambia – Workshop
2027 TBC (note: this workshop is given in DUTCH only)
Mark Janssen & Dorien Brouwers invite you to step off the beaten path and be inspired by the untamed wilderness of Africa! Unleash your creativity in a setting teeming with wildlife, unspoiled nature, and boundless inspiration.
Rome, Italy – InkyLarks Retreat
09.04.2027 – 14.04.2027
Picture book-making retreat right in the heart of Rome. Imagine spending a week at a rooftop studio, immersed in a world of children's books, uncovering the secrets of storytelling magic and bringing your own dummy book to life.
Suffolk, UK – Abbey Hall Workshop
20.09.2025 – 21.09.2025
Picture book powerhouse James Mayhew & Dorien Brouwers will be running an exclusive workshop at the stunning creative space of Abbey Hall in the quiet countryside of Suffolk.