EVENTS
Here you will find all of our upcoming events. Click on the link for more information and to book your place.
Friday 17th April 2026
Free
Make Art Work:
Preparing for the Illustration Industry
This hands-on workshop is part of the Make Art Work series and delivered at the Barbican Creative Hub - and all completely free to attend.
Designed to support illustrators, artists and creatives who want to move into commercial illustration, helping them understand where their work fits and how to take the next step towards building a sustainable creative career.
Thursday 23rd April 2026
£3.50 Members/£5.00 Non-Members
The Pencil Society
The Association of Illustrators Meetup for Lincoln
Are you an illustrator living in and around Lincoln? Fancy stepping into Spring on a creative high?
Then why not join us at our first AOI Meet Up at the newly opened Barbican Creative Hub in Lincoln on Thursday 23 April from 6 – 8pm?
Friday 1st May 2026
Free
Make Art Work:
Entering the Illustration Industry
This hands-on workshop is part of the Make Art Work series and delivered at the Barbican Creative Hub in Lincoln - and all completely free to attend.
Designed to support artists and creatives who want to find success in the world of commercial illustration, this workshop covers how to approach clients, pitch for work and successfully market both yourself and your illustration practice (because they're the same thing!).
Friday 15th May 2026
Free
Make Art Work:
Preparing for the Illustration Industry
This hands-on workshop is part of the Make Art Work series and delivered at the Barbican Creative Hub in Lincoln - and all completely free to attend.
The workshop covers how to tackle a brief, invoice for work, communicate successfully with clients and opportunities to diversify your income streams. It also covers marketing yourself and balancing the running of a creative business alongside working on creative briefs.