November 24 th 2024, Sunday 9-12:30pm

Class size: minimum 5, maximum 10 participants

Work on your NaNoWriMo book and take the first steps to preparing your picture book text for either agent submission or self publishing! In this workshop students will learn the basics of assembling a picture book dummy, a mini version of their picture book used to pitch picture books to agents.

We’ll go over the publishing industry and how to get something published, as well as the basics of composition and how to assemble a book spread. We’ll do “thumbnail” sketches for all standard 32 pages, as well as a few more detailed drawings with help and tips from the instructor. By the end of the workshop you should have an idea of what to work on to complete your picture book, and how to put it together.

Please come to the workshop with a finished script for your picture book (less than 1000 words). All other materials are included with purchase of the workshop.

Instructor : Maria Oglesby

Maria Oglesby (She/Her) is an illustrator and designer based in Carrboro, North Carolina. In addition to working as a freelance artist, she also works as an art teacher and college prep portfolio counselor. When she's not painting or drawing she can usually be found with her pets, Lyla, Spice, and Oberon, a good book, and whatever kittens she’s currently fostering. She studied illustration at the Art Center College of Design. She is open for commissions and to private art students. Inquiries can be made via [email protected]    

POLICIES

This class is limited to 10 students. Cancellations by My Muses Card Shop will receive a full refund. Cancellations made 1 weeks or more before the event may receive a full refund. Cancellations made up to 3 days before the event can receive a 50% refund. No refund or exchanges for cancellations less than 3 days before the day of the class. By registering you agree to the above terms and conditions.