Get drawing with Nick Sharratt at Peterborough exhibition, trail and theatre show

The Pirates, Pants and Wellyphants exhibition is running at Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery until the end of March, but this week there are two more opportunities to immerse yourself in the world of Nick Sharratt.
By Brad Barnes
Published 15th Feb 2020, 06:43 BST
Nick Sharratt art exhibition at Peterborough Museum EMN-201101-161622009Nick Sharratt art exhibition at Peterborough Museum EMN-201101-161622009
Nick Sharratt art exhibition at Peterborough Museum EMN-201101-161622009

The exhibition includes a recreation of Nick’s studio where visitors can have a go at drawing a selection of his characters using a light box, and there’s a touch screen interactive and wipe clean wall to have a go at drawing their own pictures.

In addition at the museum during half-term (Feb 17 to 21) ‘What’s a Wellyphant?’ is a week of trails and activities creating a story inspired by Nick.

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And at the Key Theatre Nick Sharratt’s Right Royal Drawalong (Feb 18) you can join Nick and draw along with him.

Nick Sharratt book signing at Peterborough Museum. Ellis and Orlah Trimmer with the author. EMN-201101-161930009Nick Sharratt book signing at Peterborough Museum. Ellis and Orlah Trimmer with the author. EMN-201101-161930009
Nick Sharratt book signing at Peterborough Museum. Ellis and Orlah Trimmer with the author. EMN-201101-161930009

He’ll be showing the audience how to sketch favourite characters like Tracy Beaker and Timothy Pope, sharing ways of creating fantastic creatures like dragons and unicorns, and giving loads of top tips. And to celebrate his latest book ‘Nice Work for the Cat and the King’ everything will have a special ‘royal’ twist!

Nick Sharratt has illustrated over 260 books. They range from board books for babies to novels for young teenagers.

He’s worked with authors including: Julia Donaldson, Jeremy Strong, Michael Rosen, Giles Andreae, Kaye Umansky, Kes Gray and most notably Dame Jacqueline Wilson. He’s also written around 40 of his own, often award-winning, bestselling books.

Make sure you take pencils, paper and something to lean on and expect plenty of chances to join in.

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