CROAKY Drawing Workshop with Matty Long
As part of our Story Explorers events programme, join author, illustrator of the CROAKY series, Matty Long, for a fun and interactive drawing workshop to learn how to draw characters from the books step-by-step. After learning the tips and tricks of creating a hero capable of great adventures, you’ll then get to design your own.
You can play your way around our Story Explorers family exhibition at Leeds Central Library until 30 May. Story Explorers is co-produced by the British Library and Leeds Libraries.
A free family friendly event recommended for children aged 5+. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
This is a Leeds Libraries event, to keep up to date with further events please follow us on social media @leedslibraries and sign up to Leeds Libraries Newsletter for Children and Families: bit.ly/FamilyLibraryNews
We are always happy to welcome you, find your closest library or get in touch: libraries.leeds.gov.uk
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