Sketching Stories in March

NEW MONTHLY EVENT!

 

Sketching Stories - From Ideas to Illustrated Tales

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Introducing Sketching Stories, a relaxed yet engaging event designed to help you transform everyday ideas into illustrated narratives. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your creative process, this session provides all the guidance and support you need to turn your thoughts into visuals.

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In a supportive and friendly environment, you’ll gain confidence in using your sketchbook as a powerful tool for brainstorming, developing, and finalising your ideas into illustrated stories. Each month will bring a new prompt, brief, or subject that we will then explore together, learning where to start and how to progress.

 

The monthly event can be used as an opportunity to continue working on one idea, or to challenge yourself in creating new stories each month. We'll discuss the use of reference images and the importance of research either to support your ideas or to understand your audience. I hope it will inspire you to continue beyond the event!

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I'm often asked how do I come up with the ideas? Well, in this event I will share my techniques in how I take a simple idea and turn it into a fleshed out story, be it in a singular illustrated format, across several pages or panels or even as a short animated gif!

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What you can expect:

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• A relaxed, friendly environment where everyone is encouraged to explore their creativity

• Demonstrations, guidance and support throughout the evening (if needed)

• Inspiration from everyday life and creative prompts to help spark your ideas

• A focus on using your sketchbook as a tool for brainstorming and refining concepts

• Exploring storytelling styles from comic strips to graphic novels, zines, children books, and even branding

• Understanding how to find, create, and use reference images as a way to help bring your vision to life

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The event is suitable for both beginner and professionals who might like the idea of hanging out in a relaxed and social environment with their sketchbook to be challenged or inspired. No experience required, but an interest in illustration and storytelling is beneficial!

 

DATE & TIME

 

Tuesday 11th March 2025
7PM - 9PM

 

LOCATION

 

Roots Coffee Food
22 High Street
Chesham
Buckinghamshire
HP5 1EP

 

Parking available at Star Yard Car Park: Parsonage Lane, Chesham, HP5 1DS - free after 6PM

 

THINGS TO KNOW 

 

• Suitable for ages 18+
• All Levels and Abilities welcome. No experience needed!
• Drinks are available as an additional purchase in the cafe.
• Sketchbooks are not included. Remember to bring your own or loose paper.
• Limited tools available to use.
• Must book a seat in advance, walk ins are not possible at the moment.
• Relaxed and social event with guidance

 

Sketching Stories is a unique event that strikes the perfect balance between a laid-back social evening and an engaging workshop. As the name suggests, the intention for the night is to explore narrative using various techniques in our sketchbooks. 

 

Please note, whilst this is an event that explores narrative, it is not a lesson on how to write stories. The event is designed to explore visual narrative through illustration, this may include some writing but it is not taught or essential.

 

TRANSPARENCY

 

Tickets are £25.50 per person.
There is also an online booking fee of 50p.

 

There are no refunds, if you are no longer able to attend then you are welcome to pass your space on to someone else. Please contact me with the updated information.

 

If you have any questions about this event then please do contact me via email: helencapewell@gmail.com.

 

Look forward to meeting you!