Introduction

Let's all get through this isolation together!

Join children's author and illustrator Katherine Battersby for videos where kids (and anyone who wants to join in!) can draw along and learn how to create characters and stories. There are also print-outs with drawing games & imagination prompts so kids can continue the fun in their own time. Kids can also reach out to Katherine with questions, ideas and to send her their drawings.

This was made during the COVID pandemic, but many kids / teachers / families continue to use these tutorials now!

1. Drawing With Shapes

Use simple shapes to create new characters!

Draw along with Katherine as she shows you how to illustrate characters from her books, including Squish Rabbit and a new character, Wriggle Pig. She also shares insights into how she creates her drawings and writes her books.

2. Drawing Birds

Birds are super simple to draw!

Join Katherine as she shows you how to create a variety of bird characters using simple shapes and your imagination. She also shares some secrets about her books and upcoming projects.

3. Drawing with Feeling

Learn to draw expressive characters!

Draw along as Katherine teaches you how to capture emotion in your illustrations using facial expressions and body language. She demonstrates with characters from her books, including Squish Rabbit (from her popular series).

4. Fantastical Creatures

You can create anything you can imagine!

Join Katherine as she shows you how to draw made-up creatures using simple shapes plus a little creativity. She also demonstrates how to create your own fantastical characters using a fun and simple drawing game.