Events
From our Orange Beak Evenings with a range of illustrators and authors, to Workshops and Industry Insights, there’s something for everyone!
While all our events are intended to be enjoyed live, all offer a recording for a limited amount of time after the event has finished. All of our events are booked via Eventbrite, but for any questions or queries about a specific event, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
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Alice Lickens
Talk and Q&A with illustrator and Mortlake Papers owner Alice Lickens
17 NOV • 7-8.30 PM UK TIME ZONE
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Sue Buswell and Beccy Garrill
Talk and Q&A with Editorial Director Sue Buswell and Art Director Beccy Garrill of Andersen Press
26 NOV • 7-8.30 PM UK TIME ZONE
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Orange Beak annual Drink, Draw and Quiz night
A free Orange Beak event with OB founders Ness Wood and Maisie Paradise Shearring. Don’t miss the famous Ness quiz!!
3 DEC • 7-8.30 PM UK TIME ZONE
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Heidi Griffiths
Talk and Q&A with author and illustrator Heidi Griffiths. The Art of Being Yourself
8 DEC • 7-8.30 PM UK TIME ZONE
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Dinara Mirtalipova
Talk and Q&A with author, illustrator and artist Dinara Mirtalipova
10 DEC • 7-9 PM UK TIME ZONE
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Retreat 2027
Double Room - single occupancy
2 - 9 JUL 2027
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Retreat 2027
Large Double Room - single occupancy
2 - 9 JUL 2027
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Retreat 2027
Twin Room not ensuite - shared occupancy
2 - 9 JUL 2027
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Retreat 2027
Twin Room ensuite - shared occupancy
2 - 9 JUL 2027
EVENT TYPES
Orange Beak Evenings
Our Orange Beak Evenings take shape as a two-hour online talk with a professional children’s book illustrator, which comprise a presentation and a live Q&A. Members of our Tangerine Club on Patreon have access to these talks included in your Tier benefits.
Beak Speaks
Comprising an hour and a half talk and Q&A, our Beak Speaks events are hosted by a wide range of creatives or illustrators – typically all of whom work within the worlds of children's books and/or illustration.
Industry Insights
Designed to help expand your knowledge of the publishing industry as a whole, these events are an hour-and-a-half long with a publishing professional. From editors and agents, to those working in design and publicity, the online talk consists of a talk given by the professional and a live Q&A.
Orange Beak Workshops
Our workshops cover all kinds of topics – colour, character, writing, composition, design … we cover nearly everything within the scope of children’s books! While the topics are ever-changing, all of the workshops are three hours long, and include a presentation, live activity, and Q&A. In some workshops, there’s also the opportunity to share and get feedback.