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Workshops & Performances
A series of workshops and performances by award winning authors and illustrators
Wednesday 1 February
- 09 Feb 2025, 14:30 – 15:30London, Railton Rd, London SE24 0JW, UKJoin comic creators Sam Davies, Gary Northfield, James Turner, Thiago de Moraes and Phoenix Comic editor Will Fickling in a riotous celebration of kids comics. Learn about the secrets of comic-making and take part in an epic draw-off. If you love comics, this is the event for you!
- 09 Feb 2025, 13:30 – 14:30Station Hall, Railton Rd, London SE24 0JW, UKJoin James Turner, creator of Toby and the Pixies and Star Cat, and Thiago de Moraes, creator of Age Stone to invent characters and create brand-new crazy comics. May contain high levels of nonsense. Following this workshop join us for a Comic Celebration Gathering at 2.30pm at Station Hall.
- 09 Feb 2025, 13:30 – 14:30198 Contemporary Arts and Learning , 198 Railton Rd, London SE24 0JT, UKCreate fun characters and comics with Sam Davies, creator of the Hexvet series, and Gary Northfield, creator of Derek The Sheep, Lovely Pirates, Julius Zebra. Following this workshop join us for a Comic Celebration Gathering at 2.30pm at Station Hall.
- 09 Feb 2025, 12:00 – 12:45198 Contemporary Arts and Learning , 198 Railton Rd, London SE24 0JT, UKGet ready for an INKTASTIC event! Join author and illustrator Adeola Sokunbi for a colorful doodle workshop inspired by Destiny Ink. Kids will unleash their imaginations, creating friendly (or scary) monsters while exploring creativity’s magic and learning how art can overcome worries.
- 09 Feb 2025, 11:30 – 12:15Station Hall, Railton Rd, London SE24 0JW, UKJoin Jodie Lancet-Grant, author of The Pirate Mums, for a lively celebration of acceptance and individuality with her new book The Legend of the Wild West Twins! Enjoy an interactive reading, Wild West games, discover your cowgirl/boy name, and create your own wanted poster!
- 09 Feb 2025, 10:30 – 11:15198 Contemporary Arts and Learning , 198 Railton Rd, London SE24 0JT, UKJoin author Marcela Ferreira for a fun-filled reading of her hilarious tale about unlikely friendships! Enjoy an interactive insult generator, quick-fire quiz, and crafting Bear hats and Dragon Size certificates. Marcela also shares her background, inspiring children to share their own experiences.
- 09 Feb 2025, 10:00 – 10:45Station Hall, Railton Rd, London SE24 0JW, UKMama G will be reading Oh Yes I Am!, discovering the history of panto, singing songs (by Moxy from Andy and the Oddsocks) and telling some pretty silly jokes! There'll be lots of joining in, a panto dame runway, and some very theatrical magic! You don't want to miss it! Oh no you don't!
- 08 Feb 2025, 15:30 – 16:15Station Hall, Railton Rd, London SE24 0JW, UKJoin Robin Stevens, bestselling author of Murder Most Unladylike, as she introduces The Ministry of Unladylike Activity. Discover her newest team of young spies, learn her secrets for writing the perfect murder mystery, test your sleuthing skills, and ask your burning detective questions!
- 08 Feb 2025, 14:00 – 14:45Station Hall, Railton Rd, London SE24 0JW, UKJoin author-illustrator Ramzee for a fun, interactive session exploring The Cheat Book! Learn about the creative process, Kamal's distinctive voice, and Ramzee's journey as a cartoonist and refugee. Enjoy a "What Would Kamal Do?" quiz, an interactive draw-along, and plenty of laughs!
- 08 Feb 2025, 13:00 – 13:45Station Hall, Railton Rd, London SE24 0JW, UKJoin author illustrator and environmentalist Yuval Zommer for a fun creative workshop celebrating his recent picture book ‘The Wild’ Junior budding artists will be able to create their own version of ‘The Wild’, using natural materials to take home.
- 08 Feb 2025, 11:30 – 12:15Station Hall, Railton Rd, London SE24 0JW, UKJoin the adventure with Relic Hamilton: Genie Hunter! Dive into a world of myth, magic, and science fiction as Relic uncovers a powerful genie and a hidden secret society. Packed with action, history, and heart, this workshop explores an exciting new series full of intrigue and imagination!
- 08 Feb 2025, 10:30 – 11:15198 Contemporary Arts and Learning , 198 Railton Rd, London SE24 0JT, UKDid dragons ever exist? Join the If I Had a Dragon workshop to explore mythical creatures, imagine life with a fiery pal, and create your own dragon. Draw them, name them, and decide their powers, personality, and favorite foods in this fun-filled session!
- 08 Feb 2025, 10:00 – 10:45Station Hall, Railton Rd, London SE24 0JW, UKJoin illustrator Sharon King-Chai for a vibrant adventure with Colours, Colours Everywhere by Julia Donaldson. Discover the creative process, explore colour and imagination, and craft your own bird mobile using unique textures. A fun, hands-on session for the whole family!
- 07 Feb 2025, 14:00 – 14:45Virtual EventJoin Jeffrey Boakye for an interactive journey to 1995 South London with Kofi and the Secret Radio Station. Featuring readings, games, and 90s nostalgia, this session introduces the second book in Jeffrey’s exciting children’s series, perfect for ages 10-13 and beyond!
- 07 Feb 2025, 13:30 – 14:15In SchoolJoin author James for an engaging workshop featuring What Happened to You? and You’re So Amazing!. Enjoy a captivating story time, followed by an inspiring, age-appropriate talk exploring disability from the inside. Discover how disability is normal—and how to treat everyone, well, normally!
- 07 Feb 2025, 13:30 – 14:15Station Hall, Railton Rd, London SE24 0JW, UKJoin author Alex Falase-Koya for a super-powered, super-fun introduction to superhero Marv’s latest adventure – Marv and the Alien Invasion. Hear about Alex’s own favourite superheros growing up before helping him design a brand new supersuit for your own superhero. Plus a Marv super quiz!
- 07 Feb 2025, 11:15 – 12:00Station Hall, Railton Rd, London SE24 0JW, UKJoin Robert Tregoning to throw caution to the wind and let hope fly with What the Crow Saw Below - a tale of bravery. Then take a journey through the water-cycle in Flow with the Snow - a poetic story, inspired by nature, that explores what it means to change but still stay true to yourself.
- 07 Feb 2025, 11:15 – 12:00In SchoolCelebrate spring in this interactive workshop! Discover the magic of nature awakening after winter. Observe trees, listen to sounds, breathe in scents, and feel the sun's warmth. Explore signs of the season, then unleash your creativity through drawing and writing about the wonders of spring!
Thursday 2 February
- 09 Feb 2025, 14:30 – 15:30London, Railton Rd, London SE24 0JW, UKJoin comic creators Sam Davies, Gary Northfield, James Turner, Thiago de Moraes and Phoenix Comic editor Will Fickling in a riotous celebration of kids comics. Learn about the secrets of comic-making and take part in an epic draw-off. If you love comics, this is the event for you!
- 09 Feb 2025, 13:30 – 14:30Station Hall, Railton Rd, London SE24 0JW, UKJoin James Turner, creator of Toby and the Pixies and Star Cat, and Thiago de Moraes, creator of Age Stone to invent characters and create brand-new crazy comics. May contain high levels of nonsense. Following this workshop join us for a Comic Celebration Gathering at 2.30pm at Station Hall.
- 09 Feb 2025, 13:30 – 14:30198 Contemporary Arts and Learning , 198 Railton Rd, London SE24 0JT, UKCreate fun characters and comics with Sam Davies, creator of the Hexvet series, and Gary Northfield, creator of Derek The Sheep, Lovely Pirates, Julius Zebra. Following this workshop join us for a Comic Celebration Gathering at 2.30pm at Station Hall.
- 09 Feb 2025, 12:00 – 12:45198 Contemporary Arts and Learning , 198 Railton Rd, London SE24 0JT, UKGet ready for an INKTASTIC event! Join author and illustrator Adeola Sokunbi for a colorful doodle workshop inspired by Destiny Ink. Kids will unleash their imaginations, creating friendly (or scary) monsters while exploring creativity’s magic and learning how art can overcome worries.
- 09 Feb 2025, 11:30 – 12:15Station Hall, Railton Rd, London SE24 0JW, UKJoin Jodie Lancet-Grant, author of The Pirate Mums, for a lively celebration of acceptance and individuality with her new book The Legend of the Wild West Twins! Enjoy an interactive reading, Wild West games, discover your cowgirl/boy name, and create your own wanted poster!
- 09 Feb 2025, 10:30 – 11:15198 Contemporary Arts and Learning , 198 Railton Rd, London SE24 0JT, UKJoin author Marcela Ferreira for a fun-filled reading of her hilarious tale about unlikely friendships! Enjoy an interactive insult generator, quick-fire quiz, and crafting Bear hats and Dragon Size certificates. Marcela also shares her background, inspiring children to share their own experiences.
- 09 Feb 2025, 10:00 – 10:45Station Hall, Railton Rd, London SE24 0JW, UKMama G will be reading Oh Yes I Am!, discovering the history of panto, singing songs (by Moxy from Andy and the Oddsocks) and telling some pretty silly jokes! There'll be lots of joining in, a panto dame runway, and some very theatrical magic! You don't want to miss it! Oh no you don't!
- 08 Feb 2025, 15:30 – 16:15Station Hall, Railton Rd, London SE24 0JW, UKJoin Robin Stevens, bestselling author of Murder Most Unladylike, as she introduces The Ministry of Unladylike Activity. Discover her newest team of young spies, learn her secrets for writing the perfect murder mystery, test your sleuthing skills, and ask your burning detective questions!
- 08 Feb 2025, 14:00 – 14:45Station Hall, Railton Rd, London SE24 0JW, UKJoin author-illustrator Ramzee for a fun, interactive session exploring The Cheat Book! Learn about the creative process, Kamal's distinctive voice, and Ramzee's journey as a cartoonist and refugee. Enjoy a "What Would Kamal Do?" quiz, an interactive draw-along, and plenty of laughs!
- 08 Feb 2025, 13:00 – 13:45Station Hall, Railton Rd, London SE24 0JW, UKJoin author illustrator and environmentalist Yuval Zommer for a fun creative workshop celebrating his recent picture book ‘The Wild’ Junior budding artists will be able to create their own version of ‘The Wild’, using natural materials to take home.
- 08 Feb 2025, 11:30 – 12:15Station Hall, Railton Rd, London SE24 0JW, UKJoin the adventure with Relic Hamilton: Genie Hunter! Dive into a world of myth, magic, and science fiction as Relic uncovers a powerful genie and a hidden secret society. Packed with action, history, and heart, this workshop explores an exciting new series full of intrigue and imagination!
- 08 Feb 2025, 10:30 – 11:15198 Contemporary Arts and Learning , 198 Railton Rd, London SE24 0JT, UKDid dragons ever exist? Join the If I Had a Dragon workshop to explore mythical creatures, imagine life with a fiery pal, and create your own dragon. Draw them, name them, and decide their powers, personality, and favorite foods in this fun-filled session!
- 08 Feb 2025, 10:00 – 10:45Station Hall, Railton Rd, London SE24 0JW, UKJoin illustrator Sharon King-Chai for a vibrant adventure with Colours, Colours Everywhere by Julia Donaldson. Discover the creative process, explore colour and imagination, and craft your own bird mobile using unique textures. A fun, hands-on session for the whole family!
- 07 Feb 2025, 14:00 – 14:45Virtual EventJoin Jeffrey Boakye for an interactive journey to 1995 South London with Kofi and the Secret Radio Station. Featuring readings, games, and 90s nostalgia, this session introduces the second book in Jeffrey’s exciting children’s series, perfect for ages 10-13 and beyond!
- 07 Feb 2025, 13:30 – 14:15In SchoolJoin author James for an engaging workshop featuring What Happened to You? and You’re So Amazing!. Enjoy a captivating story time, followed by an inspiring, age-appropriate talk exploring disability from the inside. Discover how disability is normal—and how to treat everyone, well, normally!
- 07 Feb 2025, 13:30 – 14:15Station Hall, Railton Rd, London SE24 0JW, UKJoin author Alex Falase-Koya for a super-powered, super-fun introduction to superhero Marv’s latest adventure – Marv and the Alien Invasion. Hear about Alex’s own favourite superheros growing up before helping him design a brand new supersuit for your own superhero. Plus a Marv super quiz!
- 07 Feb 2025, 11:15 – 12:00Station Hall, Railton Rd, London SE24 0JW, UKJoin Robert Tregoning to throw caution to the wind and let hope fly with What the Crow Saw Below - a tale of bravery. Then take a journey through the water-cycle in Flow with the Snow - a poetic story, inspired by nature, that explores what it means to change but still stay true to yourself.
- 07 Feb 2025, 11:15 – 12:00In SchoolCelebrate spring in this interactive workshop! Discover the magic of nature awakening after winter. Observe trees, listen to sounds, breathe in scents, and feel the sun's warmth. Explore signs of the season, then unleash your creativity through drawing and writing about the wonders of spring!
Friday 3 February
- 09 Feb 2025, 14:30 – 15:30London, Railton Rd, London SE24 0JW, UKJoin comic creators Sam Davies, Gary Northfield, James Turner, Thiago de Moraes and Phoenix Comic editor Will Fickling in a riotous celebration of kids comics. Learn about the secrets of comic-making and take part in an epic draw-off. If you love comics, this is the event for you!
- 09 Feb 2025, 13:30 – 14:30Station Hall, Railton Rd, London SE24 0JW, UKJoin James Turner, creator of Toby and the Pixies and Star Cat, and Thiago de Moraes, creator of Age Stone to invent characters and create brand-new crazy comics. May contain high levels of nonsense. Following this workshop join us for a Comic Celebration Gathering at 2.30pm at Station Hall.
- 09 Feb 2025, 13:30 – 14:30198 Contemporary Arts and Learning , 198 Railton Rd, London SE24 0JT, UKCreate fun characters and comics with Sam Davies, creator of the Hexvet series, and Gary Northfield, creator of Derek The Sheep, Lovely Pirates, Julius Zebra. Following this workshop join us for a Comic Celebration Gathering at 2.30pm at Station Hall.
- 09 Feb 2025, 12:00 – 12:45198 Contemporary Arts and Learning , 198 Railton Rd, London SE24 0JT, UKGet ready for an INKTASTIC event! Join author and illustrator Adeola Sokunbi for a colorful doodle workshop inspired by Destiny Ink. Kids will unleash their imaginations, creating friendly (or scary) monsters while exploring creativity’s magic and learning how art can overcome worries.
- 09 Feb 2025, 11:30 – 12:15Station Hall, Railton Rd, London SE24 0JW, UKJoin Jodie Lancet-Grant, author of The Pirate Mums, for a lively celebration of acceptance and individuality with her new book The Legend of the Wild West Twins! Enjoy an interactive reading, Wild West games, discover your cowgirl/boy name, and create your own wanted poster!
- 09 Feb 2025, 10:30 – 11:15198 Contemporary Arts and Learning , 198 Railton Rd, London SE24 0JT, UKJoin author Marcela Ferreira for a fun-filled reading of her hilarious tale about unlikely friendships! Enjoy an interactive insult generator, quick-fire quiz, and crafting Bear hats and Dragon Size certificates. Marcela also shares her background, inspiring children to share their own experiences.
- 09 Feb 2025, 10:00 – 10:45Station Hall, Railton Rd, London SE24 0JW, UKMama G will be reading Oh Yes I Am!, discovering the history of panto, singing songs (by Moxy from Andy and the Oddsocks) and telling some pretty silly jokes! There'll be lots of joining in, a panto dame runway, and some very theatrical magic! You don't want to miss it! Oh no you don't!
- 08 Feb 2025, 15:30 – 16:15Station Hall, Railton Rd, London SE24 0JW, UKJoin Robin Stevens, bestselling author of Murder Most Unladylike, as she introduces The Ministry of Unladylike Activity. Discover her newest team of young spies, learn her secrets for writing the perfect murder mystery, test your sleuthing skills, and ask your burning detective questions!
- 08 Feb 2025, 14:00 – 14:45Station Hall, Railton Rd, London SE24 0JW, UKJoin author-illustrator Ramzee for a fun, interactive session exploring The Cheat Book! Learn about the creative process, Kamal's distinctive voice, and Ramzee's journey as a cartoonist and refugee. Enjoy a "What Would Kamal Do?" quiz, an interactive draw-along, and plenty of laughs!
- 08 Feb 2025, 13:00 – 13:45Station Hall, Railton Rd, London SE24 0JW, UKJoin author illustrator and environmentalist Yuval Zommer for a fun creative workshop celebrating his recent picture book ‘The Wild’ Junior budding artists will be able to create their own version of ‘The Wild’, using natural materials to take home.
- 08 Feb 2025, 11:30 – 12:15Station Hall, Railton Rd, London SE24 0JW, UKJoin the adventure with Relic Hamilton: Genie Hunter! Dive into a world of myth, magic, and science fiction as Relic uncovers a powerful genie and a hidden secret society. Packed with action, history, and heart, this workshop explores an exciting new series full of intrigue and imagination!
- 08 Feb 2025, 10:30 – 11:15198 Contemporary Arts and Learning , 198 Railton Rd, London SE24 0JT, UKDid dragons ever exist? Join the If I Had a Dragon workshop to explore mythical creatures, imagine life with a fiery pal, and create your own dragon. Draw them, name them, and decide their powers, personality, and favorite foods in this fun-filled session!
- 08 Feb 2025, 10:00 – 10:45Station Hall, Railton Rd, London SE24 0JW, UKJoin illustrator Sharon King-Chai for a vibrant adventure with Colours, Colours Everywhere by Julia Donaldson. Discover the creative process, explore colour and imagination, and craft your own bird mobile using unique textures. A fun, hands-on session for the whole family!
- 07 Feb 2025, 14:00 – 14:45Virtual EventJoin Jeffrey Boakye for an interactive journey to 1995 South London with Kofi and the Secret Radio Station. Featuring readings, games, and 90s nostalgia, this session introduces the second book in Jeffrey’s exciting children’s series, perfect for ages 10-13 and beyond!
- 07 Feb 2025, 13:30 – 14:15In SchoolJoin author James for an engaging workshop featuring What Happened to You? and You’re So Amazing!. Enjoy a captivating story time, followed by an inspiring, age-appropriate talk exploring disability from the inside. Discover how disability is normal—and how to treat everyone, well, normally!
- 07 Feb 2025, 13:30 – 14:15Station Hall, Railton Rd, London SE24 0JW, UKJoin author Alex Falase-Koya for a super-powered, super-fun introduction to superhero Marv’s latest adventure – Marv and the Alien Invasion. Hear about Alex’s own favourite superheros growing up before helping him design a brand new supersuit for your own superhero. Plus a Marv super quiz!
- 07 Feb 2025, 11:15 – 12:00Station Hall, Railton Rd, London SE24 0JW, UKJoin Robert Tregoning to throw caution to the wind and let hope fly with What the Crow Saw Below - a tale of bravery. Then take a journey through the water-cycle in Flow with the Snow - a poetic story, inspired by nature, that explores what it means to change but still stay true to yourself.
- 07 Feb 2025, 11:15 – 12:00In SchoolCelebrate spring in this interactive workshop! Discover the magic of nature awakening after winter. Observe trees, listen to sounds, breathe in scents, and feel the sun's warmth. Explore signs of the season, then unleash your creativity through drawing and writing about the wonders of spring!
Saturday 4 February
- 09 Feb 2025, 14:30 – 15:30London, Railton Rd, London SE24 0JW, UKJoin comic creators Sam Davies, Gary Northfield, James Turner, Thiago de Moraes and Phoenix Comic editor Will Fickling in a riotous celebration of kids comics. Learn about the secrets of comic-making and take part in an epic draw-off. If you love comics, this is the event for you!
- 09 Feb 2025, 13:30 – 14:30Station Hall, Railton Rd, London SE24 0JW, UKJoin James Turner, creator of Toby and the Pixies and Star Cat, and Thiago de Moraes, creator of Age Stone to invent characters and create brand-new crazy comics. May contain high levels of nonsense. Following this workshop join us for a Comic Celebration Gathering at 2.30pm at Station Hall.
- 09 Feb 2025, 13:30 – 14:30198 Contemporary Arts and Learning , 198 Railton Rd, London SE24 0JT, UKCreate fun characters and comics with Sam Davies, creator of the Hexvet series, and Gary Northfield, creator of Derek The Sheep, Lovely Pirates, Julius Zebra. Following this workshop join us for a Comic Celebration Gathering at 2.30pm at Station Hall.
- 09 Feb 2025, 12:00 – 12:45198 Contemporary Arts and Learning , 198 Railton Rd, London SE24 0JT, UKGet ready for an INKTASTIC event! Join author and illustrator Adeola Sokunbi for a colorful doodle workshop inspired by Destiny Ink. Kids will unleash their imaginations, creating friendly (or scary) monsters while exploring creativity’s magic and learning how art can overcome worries.
- 09 Feb 2025, 11:30 – 12:15Station Hall, Railton Rd, London SE24 0JW, UKJoin Jodie Lancet-Grant, author of The Pirate Mums, for a lively celebration of acceptance and individuality with her new book The Legend of the Wild West Twins! Enjoy an interactive reading, Wild West games, discover your cowgirl/boy name, and create your own wanted poster!
- 09 Feb 2025, 10:30 – 11:15198 Contemporary Arts and Learning , 198 Railton Rd, London SE24 0JT, UKJoin author Marcela Ferreira for a fun-filled reading of her hilarious tale about unlikely friendships! Enjoy an interactive insult generator, quick-fire quiz, and crafting Bear hats and Dragon Size certificates. Marcela also shares her background, inspiring children to share their own experiences.
- 09 Feb 2025, 10:00 – 10:45Station Hall, Railton Rd, London SE24 0JW, UKMama G will be reading Oh Yes I Am!, discovering the history of panto, singing songs (by Moxy from Andy and the Oddsocks) and telling some pretty silly jokes! There'll be lots of joining in, a panto dame runway, and some very theatrical magic! You don't want to miss it! Oh no you don't!
- 08 Feb 2025, 15:30 – 16:15Station Hall, Railton Rd, London SE24 0JW, UKJoin Robin Stevens, bestselling author of Murder Most Unladylike, as she introduces The Ministry of Unladylike Activity. Discover her newest team of young spies, learn her secrets for writing the perfect murder mystery, test your sleuthing skills, and ask your burning detective questions!
- 08 Feb 2025, 14:00 – 14:45Station Hall, Railton Rd, London SE24 0JW, UKJoin author-illustrator Ramzee for a fun, interactive session exploring The Cheat Book! Learn about the creative process, Kamal's distinctive voice, and Ramzee's journey as a cartoonist and refugee. Enjoy a "What Would Kamal Do?" quiz, an interactive draw-along, and plenty of laughs!
- 08 Feb 2025, 13:00 – 13:45Station Hall, Railton Rd, London SE24 0JW, UKJoin author illustrator and environmentalist Yuval Zommer for a fun creative workshop celebrating his recent picture book ‘The Wild’ Junior budding artists will be able to create their own version of ‘The Wild’, using natural materials to take home.
- 08 Feb 2025, 11:30 – 12:15Station Hall, Railton Rd, London SE24 0JW, UKJoin the adventure with Relic Hamilton: Genie Hunter! Dive into a world of myth, magic, and science fiction as Relic uncovers a powerful genie and a hidden secret society. Packed with action, history, and heart, this workshop explores an exciting new series full of intrigue and imagination!
- 08 Feb 2025, 10:30 – 11:15198 Contemporary Arts and Learning , 198 Railton Rd, London SE24 0JT, UKDid dragons ever exist? Join the If I Had a Dragon workshop to explore mythical creatures, imagine life with a fiery pal, and create your own dragon. Draw them, name them, and decide their powers, personality, and favorite foods in this fun-filled session!
- 08 Feb 2025, 10:00 – 10:45Station Hall, Railton Rd, London SE24 0JW, UKJoin illustrator Sharon King-Chai for a vibrant adventure with Colours, Colours Everywhere by Julia Donaldson. Discover the creative process, explore colour and imagination, and craft your own bird mobile using unique textures. A fun, hands-on session for the whole family!
- 07 Feb 2025, 14:00 – 14:45Virtual EventJoin Jeffrey Boakye for an interactive journey to 1995 South London with Kofi and the Secret Radio Station. Featuring readings, games, and 90s nostalgia, this session introduces the second book in Jeffrey’s exciting children’s series, perfect for ages 10-13 and beyond!
- 07 Feb 2025, 13:30 – 14:15In SchoolJoin author James for an engaging workshop featuring What Happened to You? and You’re So Amazing!. Enjoy a captivating story time, followed by an inspiring, age-appropriate talk exploring disability from the inside. Discover how disability is normal—and how to treat everyone, well, normally!
- 07 Feb 2025, 13:30 – 14:15Station Hall, Railton Rd, London SE24 0JW, UKJoin author Alex Falase-Koya for a super-powered, super-fun introduction to superhero Marv’s latest adventure – Marv and the Alien Invasion. Hear about Alex’s own favourite superheros growing up before helping him design a brand new supersuit for your own superhero. Plus a Marv super quiz!
- 07 Feb 2025, 11:15 – 12:00Station Hall, Railton Rd, London SE24 0JW, UKJoin Robert Tregoning to throw caution to the wind and let hope fly with What the Crow Saw Below - a tale of bravery. Then take a journey through the water-cycle in Flow with the Snow - a poetic story, inspired by nature, that explores what it means to change but still stay true to yourself.
- 07 Feb 2025, 11:15 – 12:00In SchoolCelebrate spring in this interactive workshop! Discover the magic of nature awakening after winter. Observe trees, listen to sounds, breathe in scents, and feel the sun's warmth. Explore signs of the season, then unleash your creativity through drawing and writing about the wonders of spring!
Sunday 5 February
- 09 Feb 2025, 14:30 – 15:30London, Railton Rd, London SE24 0JW, UKJoin comic creators Sam Davies, Gary Northfield, James Turner, Thiago de Moraes and Phoenix Comic editor Will Fickling in a riotous celebration of kids comics. Learn about the secrets of comic-making and take part in an epic draw-off. If you love comics, this is the event for you!
- 09 Feb 2025, 13:30 – 14:30Station Hall, Railton Rd, London SE24 0JW, UKJoin James Turner, creator of Toby and the Pixies and Star Cat, and Thiago de Moraes, creator of Age Stone to invent characters and create brand-new crazy comics. May contain high levels of nonsense. Following this workshop join us for a Comic Celebration Gathering at 2.30pm at Station Hall.
- 09 Feb 2025, 13:30 – 14:30198 Contemporary Arts and Learning , 198 Railton Rd, London SE24 0JT, UKCreate fun characters and comics with Sam Davies, creator of the Hexvet series, and Gary Northfield, creator of Derek The Sheep, Lovely Pirates, Julius Zebra. Following this workshop join us for a Comic Celebration Gathering at 2.30pm at Station Hall.
- 09 Feb 2025, 12:00 – 12:45198 Contemporary Arts and Learning , 198 Railton Rd, London SE24 0JT, UKGet ready for an INKTASTIC event! Join author and illustrator Adeola Sokunbi for a colorful doodle workshop inspired by Destiny Ink. Kids will unleash their imaginations, creating friendly (or scary) monsters while exploring creativity’s magic and learning how art can overcome worries.
- 09 Feb 2025, 11:30 – 12:15Station Hall, Railton Rd, London SE24 0JW, UKJoin Jodie Lancet-Grant, author of The Pirate Mums, for a lively celebration of acceptance and individuality with her new book The Legend of the Wild West Twins! Enjoy an interactive reading, Wild West games, discover your cowgirl/boy name, and create your own wanted poster!
- 09 Feb 2025, 10:30 – 11:15198 Contemporary Arts and Learning , 198 Railton Rd, London SE24 0JT, UKJoin author Marcela Ferreira for a fun-filled reading of her hilarious tale about unlikely friendships! Enjoy an interactive insult generator, quick-fire quiz, and crafting Bear hats and Dragon Size certificates. Marcela also shares her background, inspiring children to share their own experiences.
- 09 Feb 2025, 10:00 – 10:45Station Hall, Railton Rd, London SE24 0JW, UKMama G will be reading Oh Yes I Am!, discovering the history of panto, singing songs (by Moxy from Andy and the Oddsocks) and telling some pretty silly jokes! There'll be lots of joining in, a panto dame runway, and some very theatrical magic! You don't want to miss it! Oh no you don't!
- 08 Feb 2025, 15:30 – 16:15Station Hall, Railton Rd, London SE24 0JW, UKJoin Robin Stevens, bestselling author of Murder Most Unladylike, as she introduces The Ministry of Unladylike Activity. Discover her newest team of young spies, learn her secrets for writing the perfect murder mystery, test your sleuthing skills, and ask your burning detective questions!
- 08 Feb 2025, 14:00 – 14:45Station Hall, Railton Rd, London SE24 0JW, UKJoin author-illustrator Ramzee for a fun, interactive session exploring The Cheat Book! Learn about the creative process, Kamal's distinctive voice, and Ramzee's journey as a cartoonist and refugee. Enjoy a "What Would Kamal Do?" quiz, an interactive draw-along, and plenty of laughs!
- 08 Feb 2025, 13:00 – 13:45Station Hall, Railton Rd, London SE24 0JW, UKJoin author illustrator and environmentalist Yuval Zommer for a fun creative workshop celebrating his recent picture book ‘The Wild’ Junior budding artists will be able to create their own version of ‘The Wild’, using natural materials to take home.
- 08 Feb 2025, 11:30 – 12:15Station Hall, Railton Rd, London SE24 0JW, UKJoin the adventure with Relic Hamilton: Genie Hunter! Dive into a world of myth, magic, and science fiction as Relic uncovers a powerful genie and a hidden secret society. Packed with action, history, and heart, this workshop explores an exciting new series full of intrigue and imagination!
- 08 Feb 2025, 10:30 – 11:15198 Contemporary Arts and Learning , 198 Railton Rd, London SE24 0JT, UKDid dragons ever exist? Join the If I Had a Dragon workshop to explore mythical creatures, imagine life with a fiery pal, and create your own dragon. Draw them, name them, and decide their powers, personality, and favorite foods in this fun-filled session!
- 08 Feb 2025, 10:00 – 10:45Station Hall, Railton Rd, London SE24 0JW, UKJoin illustrator Sharon King-Chai for a vibrant adventure with Colours, Colours Everywhere by Julia Donaldson. Discover the creative process, explore colour and imagination, and craft your own bird mobile using unique textures. A fun, hands-on session for the whole family!
- 07 Feb 2025, 14:00 – 14:45Virtual EventJoin Jeffrey Boakye for an interactive journey to 1995 South London with Kofi and the Secret Radio Station. Featuring readings, games, and 90s nostalgia, this session introduces the second book in Jeffrey’s exciting children’s series, perfect for ages 10-13 and beyond!
- 07 Feb 2025, 13:30 – 14:15In SchoolJoin author James for an engaging workshop featuring What Happened to You? and You’re So Amazing!. Enjoy a captivating story time, followed by an inspiring, age-appropriate talk exploring disability from the inside. Discover how disability is normal—and how to treat everyone, well, normally!
- 07 Feb 2025, 13:30 – 14:15Station Hall, Railton Rd, London SE24 0JW, UKJoin author Alex Falase-Koya for a super-powered, super-fun introduction to superhero Marv’s latest adventure – Marv and the Alien Invasion. Hear about Alex’s own favourite superheros growing up before helping him design a brand new supersuit for your own superhero. Plus a Marv super quiz!
- 07 Feb 2025, 11:15 – 12:00Station Hall, Railton Rd, London SE24 0JW, UKJoin Robert Tregoning to throw caution to the wind and let hope fly with What the Crow Saw Below - a tale of bravery. Then take a journey through the water-cycle in Flow with the Snow - a poetic story, inspired by nature, that explores what it means to change but still stay true to yourself.
- 07 Feb 2025, 11:15 – 12:00In SchoolCelebrate spring in this interactive workshop! Discover the magic of nature awakening after winter. Observe trees, listen to sounds, breathe in scents, and feel the sun's warmth. Explore signs of the season, then unleash your creativity through drawing and writing about the wonders of spring!
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