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Talks

ELCAF aims to celebrate the thriving community of artists we work with by making our events as inclusive as possible. Although a number of our talks are ticketed, we try to offer as much as we can for free in the hope that more of you lovely lot will be able to attend. All free talks and workshops are offered on a first come, first served basis. Spaces are limited so if you see something you like make sure you come early! QR codes will be scanned so please print your ticket or have it up on your phone on entry. Under 16’s get in free.

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Alexis Deacon £3

June 12 / 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

London-based children’s book writer and illustrator Alexis Deacon will be discussing his work at ELCAF this year. He has twice been shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal, and is a two time recipient of The New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award. His well-loved picture books include Beegu, I am Henry Finch and Slow Loris, and he was one of Booktrust’s ten Best New Illustrators in 2008.

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Minilab presents: Lucas Zanotto – Yatatoy £3

June 12 / 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Join animation director Lucas Zanotto as he introduces his digital studio label, Yatatoy in the final instalment of our mini-series presented by Minilab Studios. Started in 2012 with the mission to create high quality simple apps for children, Yatatoy has produced a trio of distinctive digital toys with endless appeal: Drawnimal, Miximal and Loopimal. Look out for the Yatatoy area at ELCAF on Saturday 11 June where children (and grown-ups) are encouraged to draw, make and dance!

 

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Sam Winston and Oliver Jeffers £7

June 12 / 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Join artists Sam Winston and Oliver Jeffers (via skype) for a conversation about their collaborative picture-book A Child of Books, coming out September 2016. The book is an ode to storytelling and imagination, featuring landscapes crafted out of excerpts taken from over 40 works of classic children’s literature. Sam’s typographic settings paired with Oliver’s character illustrations tell the story of two children’s adventures into the world of stories.
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Joelle Jolivet £3

June 12 / 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Join French children’s book illustrator and author Joelle Jolivet for an in conversation with Nobrow’s Sam Arthur as they discuss her working process. She has published a dozen children’s books including The Colossal Book of Costumes: Dressing Up Around the World and Zoo-ology and has been the recipient of numerous awards.

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Jean Jullien £7

June 12 / 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

French, London-based, graphic artist Jean Jullien, ELCAF 2016’s artist in residence, is best known for his witty illustrations. His practice ranges from Illustration to photography, video, costumes, installations, books, posters and clothing to create a coherent yet eclectic body of work. During his talk, he’ll be introducing his recent forays into children’s books and comics including This Is Not A Book and Holidays amongst others.

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