Course Prices
Inside UK
£360.00
Outside UK
£385.00
Instalments UK & International
£360.00 in 4 instalments at £90.00 each
International students will not be supplied with a paper copy
📚 Illustrating Children’s Books (Follow On Course)
Take your children’s illustration skills to the next level with expert support and real-world guidance.
This course is exclusively for students who have completed the Illustrating Children's Books Diploma. It’s designed to help you move from student work to polished portfolios and publishing opportunities — whether you plan to self-publish or approach traditional publishers.
👩🎨 Who is this course for?
This course is ideal for:
- Graduates of the Illustrating Children’s Books Diploma course
- Students who want to develop a complete children’s book project
- Illustrators looking to create a professional portfolio and explore publishing options
Your tutor will offer guidance tailored to your goals, whether you're self-publishing, developing a submission, or building a body of work.
📚 What to expect
- Self-paced learning with up to 2 years to complete
- Course notes, storyboard templates, and exercises provided
- Build a full picture book dummy from concept to execution
- Explore story writing, book structure, character design, and layout
- Receive tutor feedback and guidance throughout the process
🎯 What you’ll learn
- How to develop your own story or adapt an existing one
- How to storyboard and plan a children’s book layout
- How to create polished artwork for your final dummy book
- Advice on self-publishing and traditional publishing routes
- Tips on approaching publishers and building a professional portfolio
🧑🏫 Meet your tutor
John Byrne is an accomplished illustrator with experience in comics, children’s publishing, and character design. As your tutor, he will help you bring your ideas to life with practical insight, personalised feedback, and ongoing support through the book creation process.
🖼️ See student success
“Thanks for your advice and positive comments. Under your guidance I have been able to achieve drawings I never would have thought possible. I have found the course challenging but indeed very rewarding. My grandchildren now think I am a great artist. I feel I’ve already achieved what I set out to do.”
— G. Lyon
❓ FAQs
Can anyone enrol in this course?
This course is open to students who have completed the Illustrating Children’s Books Diploma with London Art College.
Do I need to write my own story?
You can write your own story or adapt an existing one. Your tutor will guide you in shaping your narrative for visual storytelling.
Will I receive tutor feedback?
Yes — John Byrne will support you throughout the course with personalised advice and feedback.
Is the course suitable for self-publishing preparation?
Yes, the course includes a section on self-publishing and professional development.
💳 Ready to develop your picture book?
Thanks for your advice and positive comments. Under your guidance I have been able to achieve drawings I never would have thought possible. I have found the course challenging but indeed very rewarding. My grandchildren now think I am a great artist. I have a better appreciation of children’s picture books and the role of the illustrator. I wish I had completed the illustrators course when I was teaching. I will have a look at the publisher web sites but to be honest I feel I have already achieved what I set out to do.
G Lyon