Online course for adults
22 September – 1 December 2023
Fridays, 10:00 – 12:00 BST until end of October, then GMT

his course is underway. If you'd like to be notified when it runs again, email learning@qbcentre.org.uk.

This in-depth intermediate level course will support you to create your non-fiction book, with guidance from award-winning illustrator Owen Davey. You will learn how to research effectively and plan your pages, while developing your unique way of creating images. You will get valuable insight into how to take your book to the next level by presenting it to publishers.

Our small class size of no more than 16 students will ensure that you receive personalised feedback from Owen in a relaxed and friendly learning environment. By the end of ten weeks, you will have a plan for your book, some finished spreads and the knowledge you need to take it forward.

About Owen

Owen Davey is an award-winning illustrator who has worked with clients including Lego, WWF and National Geographic. He is the lead illustrator on the award-winning app Two Dots. His picture books have been published in over 17 languages. His Fanatical About Books was shortlisted for the Blue Peter Book Awards and longlisted for the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal in 2020.

What people say

“Owen is wonderful at building trust and comfort in a group and he is extremely generous with information about his process and the business of illustration.”

“Owen gave valuable thought provoking feedback which challenged me to improve and develop.”

“A good balance between lecture-style content, feedback and time to work on our own projects with Owen there as a guide”

“There are not many courses like this around.”

“I've made quite a big leap forward in understanding where I am going!”

“I learnt a lot, Owen had a very nice, supportive and friendly approach and it was very interesting to follow everybody else's processes as well”

his course is underway. If you'd like to be notified when it runs again, email learning@qbcentre.org.uk.