Birgitta Sif Picture Book Retreat

Description

Friday 15th – Wednesday 20th May 2026

Storyboard your dummy book

Explore narrative themes and structure. 

Develop engaging, believable characters

Experiment with a range of artistic mediums in a friendly, inspiring setting.

Gain practical tips for drawing from life and from imagination while sketching in gorgeous, sunny Rome.

Throughout, receive thoughtful, one-to-one feedback from Birgitta, and a ton of support from the whole group!

Head home with: 

• your dummy book tucked under your arm,

• a rich toolbox of picturebook-making skills,

• and a clear sense of how to keep developing and sharing your work beyond the retreat!

Birgitta’s passion and generosity make her an exceptionally inspiring tutor, who draws on her on own creative practice, but also on her collaborations with authors, illustrators and publishers across the globe, and on her teaching at the famous MA in Children’s Book Illustration at the Cambridge School of Art.

“Birgitta’s sessions were fun, thoughtful and inspiring, and she really helped to nurture a memorable sense of community within the group. ”  – Sue

You have until the 31st March to grab your Early Bird 20% discount!