• I had a terrific start to a long week of school visits at St. Aidan’s Church of England Primary School, where I didn’t take a pictures or video! (I overheard a wonderful story in the staff room that involved dolls that gave me all sorts of ideas that I had to write down, but I’m not telling in case anyone else gets the idea!)

    I spent the whole day telling stories and drawing pictures and having a great time. Reception did some fabulous drawings with me too. I love how young children draw. Sometimes their misreading of where a line should go is quite inspiring and makes me think about drawing differently.

    Thanks for a great day everyone and I hope toy don’t have anything else blowing off the roof of the church, next door!

  • I had a great day on Wednesday. St Oswald’s School, Longton, Nr Preston, asked me to come and officially open their new library. At a time when so many libraries are under threat is is heartening to know there are still people who recognise the importance of Libraries and do something about it.

    Lynette Little certainly has been hard at work with help from some of the children. The space used to be an outdoor passage, but it has been roofed and walled in and turned into a haven of calm. A huge fish tank hovers in the corner like the engine of the Tardis, ready to transport readers to other times and places.

    There was a huge display of drawing, inspired by my drawing school. You can see them in the video. They are all fab and wonderful to see how children interpret my lessons. I particularly like the Ferrari.

    Oh… and cakes in the Staff Room! Delicious! I particularly liked the lemon drizzle.

    Thanks for a wonderful day everyone and I hope you all use and enjoy your wonderful new library and all the fabulous new books.

  • My youtube friend MsSavannah18 asked me to do this for her. She’s a dancer and a drawer too. It might look difficult, but if you follow the lines, like a dancer does, it all makes sense. Have fun!