Learn to Illustrate with Paul Howard
Join the illustrator of Jill Tomlinson's 'The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark' for a fun-filled drawing session.
- Booking essential
Would you like to create a new book cover for Jill Tomlinson’s story, ‘The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark’ and experience what it’s like to be an illustrator? Let Paul Howard show you how to draw Plop, the owl from the classic book, through several easy to follow steps and help you to bring your own little owl to life!
Paul Howard has been illustrating children’s books for over thirty years, and has been based in Belfast since 2000. Best known for his illustration work for Jill Tomlinson’s classic ‘The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark’, and the 'Burpee Bears' series by Joe Wicks, Paul was the Children’s Writing Fellow for Northern Ireland for 2022/23.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Adult Ticket | £6.00 |
| Child 5+ | £12.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call n/a
- Suitability
5+
- Meeting point
The admission hut.
- What to bring and wear
A warm coat, book-themed costumes are optional but appreciated!
- Accessibility
PMVs available upon request. Buggy space in the venue is limited.
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