Christian Robinson Workshop
The Children’s Bookshow allocates four free workshops for schools who attend a related theatre performance.
Children will love working with illustrator Christian Robinson, in this hands-on creative workshop. Christian uses collage in his own work as an illustrator, and will help the children think of being illustrators themselves by leading on a fun collage-making activity.
- Suitable for:
- Yeasr 2, 3 and 4
The children got their books today - they were so excited, we put in the book plates that you gave us, the children even took the books outside during playtime today to share the poems with their friends!!
What you need to know
- Length of workshop:
- Approx. 1 hour
- Location of workshop:
- We will come to your school
- Number of children:
- Workshops are for a class of 30 children
- Suitable for:
- Yeasr 2, 3 and 4
Please note, a teacher must be present throughout the workshop
Materials needed
- Flipchart or whiteboard
- Pens and paper for the children
- Colouring pencils or crayons
- Glue
- Scissors
- Coloured paper
Book a related theatre performance to be eligible for one of four free workshops
This workshop is allocated to a school attending a specific theatre performance with 30 or more children; visit the performance page to find out more and book:
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About Christian Robinson
Christian Robinson is an illustrator, author, animator, and designer based in Oakland, California. He was born in Los Angeles and grew up in a small one-bedroom apartment with his brother, two cousins, aunt and grandmother. Drawing became a way to make space for himself and to create the kind of world he wanted to see. He studied animation at the California Institute of the Arts and worked with the Sesame Workshop and Pixar Animation Studios before becoming an illustrator of books for children. His books include the #1 New York Times bestseller Last Stop on Market Street, written by Matt de la Peña, which was awarded a Caldecott Honor, a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor, and the Newbery Medal.
On the day
- Please inform your school receptionist that our artist will be arriving so they can be welcomed warmly.
- A teacher must be present throughout the workshop.
- Make sure that all the materials that our artist has requested are ready and available.
- Please let us know if any of the children have particular requirements, and ensure that their normal carer is present.
- The offer of a cup of tea is often greatly appreciated!
Have any questions? Get in touch
Your contact for this performance is Natalie McKie, she will be happy to answer any queries you have:
- natalie@thechildrensbookshow.com
- Phone
- 07827 444399