England South and London Regional events
Serious about improving your craft? SCBWI's regional events provide opportunities for professional growth and help you connect with a supportive, creative community.
On-Location Sketching
Jun 27, 2026
1 event
Unlimited seats
Natural History Museum, London
Our third On-Location Sketching event is here! Join us for a relaxed and friendly sketching session at the Natural History Museum on Saturday, 27 June! We’ll meet at 1:00pm for a quick hello before exploring the museum and sketching at our own pace. The museum’s fascinating exhibits offer plenty of inspiration for artists of all levels. At 4:00pm, we’ll regroup to share sketchbooks, look at each other’s work, and enjoy some friendly feedback before heading home inspired. 🍃 This event is perfect for sketching, observing, and connecting with fellow artists. To join, please go to the event homepage and scan the QR code to message the SCBWI England South & London On-Location Sketching WhatsApp group for updates and details. We hope to see you there!
(IN PERSON) Monthly Friday Night Drinks and Social
Jul 03, 2026
1 event
Unlimited seats
Primrose Hill Community Library (Sharpleshall Street, London NW1 8YN)
Come and join us for a drinks and social for Writers and Illustrators of Childrens books! Members and non-members welcome. Wherever you are on your author journey, come for support, solidarity, and to share your passion for wonderful children’s books! Although you are very welcome to bring a friend, due to SCBWI policy we cannot allow any under-18s to attend. There will be free snacks, but we will be asking a voluntary donation for drinks, all proceeds of which will go to Primrose Hill Community Library to help keep it running. For queries/further information contact Cat: [email protected]
Picture Book 'Book Club': July meeting
Jul 07, 2026
1 event
Online event
Unlimited seats
Please join us for the second Book Club for Picture Books hosted by SCBWI England South and London. This is just like a normal book club, except discussing a well-known picture book! This online Book Club takes place on Zoom. It is inspired by the conversations that Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen have on https://lookingatpicturebooks.com and is a chance to meet other SCBWI members with a passion for Picture Books! -Rob Cooper (Assistant Regional Advisor- England South and London)
England South and London: The highs, lows and learnings of a self published kidlit author with Claire Linney
Jul 08, 2026
1 event
Online event
Unlimited seats
Claire Linney is a children’s author and book content creator. A lifelong reader she is passionate about advocating for more diverse representation in literature for children and teenagers. After working in marketing for over twenty years, she stumbled across Black Tudors: The Untold Story, which inspired her to want to bring the hidden stories of Black British history to life for the next generation. Her debut children's book Time Tub Travellers and the Silk Thief won the Ink Book Prize 2024, was longlisted for The Diverse Book Awards 2025 and Highly Commended in the Selfies Book Awards 2025.