Dive into the ocean alongside the Earth’s biggest mammal! Jo Weaver will tell you the amazing migratory journey of whales, as she did in her book The Little Whale, and will share her secrets to capturing this magnificent animal with charcoal.
Come and discover Chris Naylor-Ballesteros’ drawing universe. From the Stranger of The Suitcase to the Beetle from Out of Nowhere, let’s embark on a fabulous drawing journey together! You will create characters and a story from everyday objects.
Pauline Martin shares how her big cat from Le Gros Chat magically comes alive. With all her secrets and tricks, you will create your own pop-up card transforming this grumpy-cute-cat into anything you want.
Have you ever wondered what would happen if the sun stopped smiling? Discover the answer with Momoko Abe’s book When the Sun Goes Home and create your weather forecast using crafty materials to make your very own sun.
Come to read, cut, draw and have fun! It’s naptime! Let’s make it into a game using animals’ eyes: are they awake, asleep, or pretending? The children will create and bring back home a magical folder!
Let your imagination speak! Drawing their inspiration from Sharon King-Chai’s book Animalphabet, everyone is encouraged to use unusual materials like onions, potatoes or feathers to draw and paint fantastic animals.
Become an ‘Eco Hero’ with Messy Monster! Let’s make a Chatterbox, then play and discuss how to be friendly to our beautiful planet. Have fun, play, and learn with OKIDO.
After their first road trip to the sea, our four cows Clarisse, Marguerite, Aglaé & Rosine are now heading up to the mountain. Come along for two hilarious adventures inspired by Yves Cotton’s books.
Hello World! Is a whimsical examination of a fragile ecosystem, made with papier-mâché puppets. These 10 episodes are 10 animated adventures in stop motion and hand-crafted sculptures set in beautifully painted backgrounds. An artist’s view on how is a bird born, why does one come into the world as an insect, mammal or fish?
After their first road trip to the sea, our four cows Clarisse, Marguerite, Aglaé & Rosine are now heading up to the mountain. Come along for two hilarious adventures inspired by Yves Cotton’s books.
Enter the world of the the bravest little Sioux boy Yakari adapted from the Franco-Belgian comic book series, written by Job and illustrated by Derib. With his tribe’s move to follow the migrating bison imminent, Yakari sets out on his own to follow the trail of Little Thunder, a wild mustang said to be untamable. On his journey, and alone for the first time in his life, Yakari will make magical encounters and undertake a great adventure through breath-taking but treacherous landscapes.
Sir Quentin Blake, illustrator of Roald Dahl’s famous books and so many classics, is the patron of the South Ken Kids Festival. This year, he is sharing special illustrations with us: from La Fontaine’s Fables celebrating the 400 years of the author’s birthday to some nature-inspired drawings highlighting the urgency to tackle climate change, enter into the universe of the beloved Quentin Blake in a unique exhibition.
Due to special events, there will be some disruption in the opening times of the Quentin Blake exhibition.
We apologise for the inconvenience. More information: library@institutfrancais.org.uk
Until 25 Nov
Come and meet author and illustrator Chris Naylor-Ballesteros for a morning of stories and illustration. Chris will be telling us about his work as a picture book creator, reading his books, and drawing live too. With the chance to ask questions, this event will inspire children to read, write and draw!
Voted best event of the weekend for years, Impro! gathers all our guest illustrators on stage for a wild, joyful, and musical live creation. Illustrators team up with two exceptional musicians: Sarah Gail Brand on the trombone and Will Glaser on drums. Don’t miss out!
Axel Scheffler’s famous rabbit and mouse friends and Marc Boutavant’s bear will gather for an afternoon tea with a delicious cake on the menu of this live drawing session. Will the bear finally find his stolen cake? And will Pip and Posy’s birthday celebration be a success? Let the stories unfold on stage…
Hello World! Is a whimsical examination of a fragile ecosystem, made with papier-mâché puppets. These 10 episodes are 10 animated adventures in stop motion and hand-crafted sculptures set in beautifully painted backgrounds. An artist’s view on how is a bird born, why does one come into the world as an insect, mammal or fish?
For your ears and eyes’ delight only, two talented young pianists Louise Cournarie and Antoine Préat will play magnificent pieces from the classical repertoire, including Maurice Ravel and Claude Debussy, accompanied on stage by illustrator Jo Weaver, whose beautiful nature-inspired work will strike your imagination in a live drawing for the ages. Enjoy!
Programme:
Rameau, L’entretien des muses, Génération harmonique, Les Cyclopes, L’Egyptienne
Couperin, La Favorite, Les Roseaux
Forqueray, La Couperin, Jupiter
Chopin, Préludes (selection)
Debussy, Préludes
Ravel, Gaspard de la nuit
In partnership with Steinway & Sons
As part of Les Salons en Musique, a chamber music concerts series supported by Aline Foriel-Destezet
See also:
Piano Recital with Louise Cournarie & Antoine Préat
Fri 19 Nov | 6pm | at the Institut français d’Écosse
