WRITING WORKSHOP - FEB 2026
Picture Book Writing Workshop with Matthew Forsythe
A live, hands-on Zoom workshop on writing and publishing picture books
with me - Matthew Forsythe.
About the Workshop
Join me for an interactive session exploring the craft of storytelling for picture books — whether you’re just starting out or looking to expand your creative toolkit.
We’ll Explore
How to generate and shape story ideas
Sketchbook habits and creative play
Daily diary comics workout
Identifying emotional moments
Prompts and strategies for idea exploration
Thumbnailing and page layout basics
Understanding page turns, pacing, and composition
Simple frameworks for organizing your story
A conversational Q&A about creative process and publishing
What to Expect
Two hours of:
Hands-on lessons
Interactive discussion
Storytelling games and prompts designed to spark new ideas
A guided walkthrough of my process — from sketches and manuscript to finished book
You’ll leave with practical tools and inspiration to develop your own stories, characters, and visual world.
No drawing or writing experience required.
Workshop Details
Date: Sunday, February 22, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 12PM PST (Start time is 16:00pm GMT, 12pm EST)
Location: Live via Zoom (link provided after registration)
Price: $200 USD
* Follow-up details will be sent before the event.
* Refunds up to seven days before the event
The event is LIVE - but buying a ticket will give you access to a recording which will be available to watch for one week afterwards. You will be sent a link for this the day after the event.
ILLUSTRATION WORKSHOP – MARCH 1 2026
Picture Book Illustration & Drawing Workshop with Matthew Forsythe
A live, hands-on online workshop on drawing and visual storytelling for picture books with me - Matthew Forsythe.
About the Workshop
Join for an interactive session exploring the process of illustration for picture books — from sketching, making comics, observational drawing and painting, colour scripting and page composition.
We’ll talk about drawing, painting, and design choices can lead a reader through your story.
We’ll Explore
Sketches, character design and development
Using colour and shape as storytelling tools
Integrating image and text for narrative flow
Working with mixed media
Thumbnailing and putting your book together
Page composition and rhythm
A candid Q&A about the whole creative process
What to Expect
Three hours of:
Hands-on drawing demos and guided exercises
Discussion on technique, materials, and workflow
A behind-the-scenes look at the picture book process — from first sketch to finished page
You’ll leave with practical tools to expand your visual language and storytelling voice.
All levels of drawing experience are welcome.
Workshop Details
Date: Sunday, March 1, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM PST
Location: Live via Zoom (link provided after registration)
Price: $200
Follow-up details will be sent before the event.
Refunds up to seven days before the event
The event is LIVE — but buying a ticket will give you access to a recording available for one week afterwards. You will be sent a private link the day after the event.
