IN SCHOOLS

Illustrator Visits

Following on from the great response the books have received from teachers, libraries and parents, Pete is appearing at Schools, Kindergartens, Festivals, Functions, Community Centres and Corporate Functions holding workshops in drawing, based on the book’s characters.**

Pete’s workshops centre on creating an entertaining, energetic and creative experience for the children and teachers. Participants take part in a step-by-step drawing process designed to encourage their own creativity. They also learn how Pete creates his characters from the stories. Workshops are tailored to suit different age-groups. E.g. nursery rhymes for kinder children and character and character development for older pupils.

An excellent communicator, with a relaxed manner, Pete can relate to adults and children alike. He encourages the participants as they discover their own creativity by ‘giving it a go’.

He has been well received by school groups in Libraries, and at public appearances including the ‘Bright ‘n’ Sandy Food and Wine Festival’ in Brighton, Vic, Kinders and The ‘Gallery Sunshine Everywhere’ exhibition opening. Children from 2yrs and adults participated; they had loads of fun and took home their original drawings. (view some examples below)

A songwriter, Pete composed ‘Around the World (A Dream May Take You There)’ especially for Albury North Public School in Albury, NSW. The School based their school production on Bowater/Pascoe’s first two books: ‘A Pig Called Pete’ & ‘A Cat Called Kitty’. Depending on the venue/class Pete may incorporate music in the workshop.
**Pete has a Working with Children Certificate

- pictures above from children attending Bright’n’Sandy Food and Wine Festival 2009

For more information and to book a visit from Pete email: info@petepascoe.com

Schools ­ Kinders­ Festivals - Community Centres ­ Functions ­ Corporate.

Feedback:

‘High energy’

‘... charismatic, inclusive and instructive. Kids at the Bright’n’Sandy Food & Wine Festival have enjoyed this animated art as a highlight of their activities

for the last two years ­ and proudly taken their personal cartoon home.’(explosive media)

‘...the children had a wonderful time. ... raved about your visit at home last night...’