{"id":212,"date":"2022-05-20T18:17:05","date_gmt":"2022-05-20T16:17:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bogglingbooks.com\/?page_id=212"},"modified":"2026-04-12T12:53:44","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T10:53:44","slug":"welcome-to-our-picturebook-nest","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.inkylarks.com\/it\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome Picturebook Lover!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Join our circle of storytellers and illustrators!<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Explore every stage of picturebook making<\/strong> \u2014 from sparking story<\/strong> ideas and sketching roughs, all the way to creating finished illustrations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guided by award-winning authors and illustrators<\/strong>, we’ll look at character, pacing, plot, and composition \u2014 the building blocks of a great picturebook<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This rooftop<\/strong> – in the heart of Rome – is a happy and encouraging place, in which to discover new creative directions<\/strong>, find inspiration<\/strong> and connect<\/strong> with wonderful creative friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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News \/ Novit\u00e0<\/strong>: We’re starting picturebook workshops in ITALIAN \ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf9 and our first tutor is amazing <\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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Sabato 10<\/strong> – Domenica 11 Ottobre<\/strong> 2026 <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tutors & Retreats 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Friday 17th<\/strong> – Wednesday 22nd April<\/strong> 202<\/a>6
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Make an attention-grabbing<\/strong> dummy book, learn about working with publishers<\/strong> and how to get your foot in door<\/strong><\/a>. Find out more:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Birgitta Sif<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Friday 15th<\/strong> – Wednesday 20th<\/strong> May<\/strong> 2026<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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Find your illustration style<\/strong>,\u00a0learn to create impactful\u00a0book covers <\/strong>and bring your story to life<\/strong> with Birgitta Si<\/a>f. Find out more:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lizzy Stewart<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Friday 30th October<\/strong> – Wednesday 4th November<\/strong> 2026 TBC<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Learn techniques to enrich your visual storytelling<\/strong> and open up new<\/strong> creative avenues <\/strong>for yourself with Lizzy Stewart<\/a>. Find out more:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Friday 4th<\/strong> – Wednesday 9th<\/strong> December<\/strong> 2026<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Anna Doherty’s unique picturebook retreat includes: a session on portfolio development<\/strong>, a dedicated workshop on illustrating non-fiction<\/strong> and a series of inspiring drawing trips<\/strong>.<\/a> Find out more:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Kind words about our retreats:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Birgitta’s 1:1 feedback skills were incredible \u2013 she seemed to know exactly which questions to ask to prompt learner reflection, helping me uncover how to improve my work .” <\/em>– Sue<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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<\/em> I\u2019d just begun to form an idea of the book when I came. I struggled to convince myself that this simple idea could become a book. But during the retreat, not only was I able to create a clear storyline, but also make preliminary sketches for a dummy. <\/em>” – Mimi<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The support, incredible insights and feedback from Diletta and Dorien was remarkable. In short, it was magic. I feel deep gratitude for getting to know and connect with such a wonderful, caring, inspiring, and talented group of people. <\/em>” – Amberlea<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Hi! I\u2019m Diletta \u2013 a picturebook maker and editor. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I dreamed up <\/a>a place where children\u2019s writers and illustrators come together to support each other. A place of <\/a>learning<\/a><\/strong> and joyful inspiration.<\/a><\/strong> <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is how Inky Larks<\/a> was born.<\/a>..<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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I'd love to hear from you<\/div><\/div>