"Creating a Picture Book"   The process of creating a picture book from first ideas to finished product. Talks also to students and adults wanting to get into illustration about my experiences in infiltrating this industry.

"Picture books and characters"   This 50-60 min session deals with the process of creating a picture book and includes a demonstration where I create a character.

Informal demonstrations are a great way of engaging people at festivals, talking to little groups and passers-by. Set up at a table, I discuss my work and answer questions while working on an illustration.

I am happy to sign books when coming to schools and festivals. If at a school, I find it is helpful to let people know ahead of time that books will be for sale.

From Year 2 to adult.

A good indication of the expectations and guidelines for an author/illustrator visit is at the Children's Book Council of Australia web site. Below are some specific considerations.

I prefer small groups of around 20 - 30 as much of my material is visual and larger groups will be at a disadvantage. Big groups are possible - contact me to discuss how it would work.

Large easel, a table and a drop-sheet/newspapers (Talk + Demonstration). Table and chair (signings, small group demonstrations). Data projector for larger group talks.

Any group must have at least one teacher present for the entire session. Adult groups should have a group leader/organiser present. Sessions will not take place if supervision is not present.

Lengths of sessions are 50 - 60 mins. I do three sessions in one day, preferably in the same location so there is no time lost in setting up and changing rooms.