A panel discussion and networking event on careers in the design and illustration industry.

During this intimate event, the panel will discuss careers in illustration and design, and will cover crucial aspects such as social networking and marketing yourself. There will be a Q&A session where you will have the chance to ask any questions about careers in the creative industry.  

The artists will be exhibiting a selection of their work and it will be available to buy. Emma Block will also be signing copies of her book, Tea and Cake, which will be available to buy on the day. Refreshments will be available to purchase at the bar.

Arrival from 2:30pm with a prompt start to the panel discussion at 3pm.

Please remember to bring a print out of your ticket or, if you have a smart phone, to show the email confirmation on the day.

Emma Block works as a freelance illustrator. She studied illustration at Middlesex University and her clients include Time Out, Rokit and the British Heart Foundation. Emma has written for The Guardian and her book, Tea and Cake, is out now. She is represented by the Bright Agency and sells a range of her prints and stationery online and independent shops.

@EmmaBlock

Alice Potter is an illustrator and textile designer. She is a graduate of the Chelsea College of Art and Design and a member of the Association of Illustrators. Alice designs and produces a range of homeware and stationery that is available in her online shop and independent shops.

@AlicePotter

Rachel Lewis works as an in-house graphic designer and freelance illustrator, with an Illustration degree from the University of Wolverhampton. Rachel is a member of the Association of Illustrators and also works as part of Tea and Crayons, a collective. Her clients include Royal Yacht Club and Cutmedia. She is interested in illustration, design, advertising and branding. She writes a personal blog and blogs for Mindbubble.  

@rachillustrates

Time and place

Sunday 15th April

2.30pm - 5pm

Brook Green Hotel,

170 Sheperd's Bush Road,

Hammersmith,

London,

W6 7PB

The nearest tube station is Hammersmith, on the District, Circle, Piccadilly, and Hammersmith & City lines. It's also easily reached from Goldhawk Road (Circle and Hammersmith & City lines) and Shepherd's Bush (Central line and London Overground) stations.

If you have any queries please feel free to email us at events@shipshapestudio.co.uk or give us a call on 01923 828987, 10:30am- 6pm Tuesday to Saturday.

You can find us on twitter @ShipshapeStudio and tweet about the event using the #illustrationdesign hashtag.