Example of typical primary timetable with 150 pupils, 50 in each talk
1st talk: 9am to 9.45am - rec, yr1 and yr 2
2nd talk: 9.45am to 10.30am - yr 3 and 4
Break
3rd talk:10.50am to 11.30am - yr 5 and yr 6
Dinnertime
1st workshop: 1.15pm to 2pm
2nd workshop: 2.15pm - 3pm
Library visits
I am often asked to visit two local libraries in a day and I am prepared for a mixed age range, some adults join in too!
In half term/holidays, here is a typical example of my sessions:
10.30-12pm first session
1.30-3pm second session in another library close by
During term time, libraries like to invite local schools into their library:
9.30 to 10.30 - first session with year 1 and 2
10.45 to 11.30 - second session with year 3 and 4
1.30 to 2.30 - third session with year 5 and 6
In library events, I do a ‘draw-along-with-liz’ for part of the session which shows kids how to draw animals and humans.
My fee depends on how long you want me for,travel costs, if it is an overnight stop, etc. I am based in Darlington, Co. Durham and with plenty of notice I can usually find cheap rail tickets.
My diary is usually flexible however please allow plenty of notice when making a booking (at least 2 months). I get particularly busy around World Book Day in March and October as well as working to deadlines when illustrating books! If you are not a local school I will need time to travel down to your area the night before. I can stay with a female member of staff overnight but I do prefer to stay in a hotel if the visit is for more than one night.
I will need a flipchart providing and plenty of paper for it - please borrow one from another school if you haven’t got one at your school - I often arrive on the day to find a mini nursery board that nearly breaks my back when drawing!! I need a school dinner providing also.
After you have made a booking, I will send an information pack to your school. It will detail the session times, number of kids, workshops, etc. along with confirmation of your booking.
The workshop sheets can be photocopied at break time on the day. If you want me to bring some books to sell to the children then just ask me!
I hope to hear from you soon! Please contact me.
