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Join your fellow London illustrators for a special end-of-year illustrator meetup! <\/strong><\/p>\n

Please join arrive at 1pm at a nearby caf\u00e9 (The Shepherdess) for a chance to catch up. Once everyone has arrived (by 1:30) we\u2019ll head over together to Studio Tuck Tite<\/strong> for an afternoon of drawing, chatting, and low-key festive fun. The event will end at 4:00<\/p>\n

What to Expect<\/strong><\/p>\n

– Secret Santa Art Swap: <\/strong>Please bring a small gift for our Secret Santa exchange, ideally an A5 artwork<\/strong>. It can be one of your own pieces or something created by another illustrator. All gifts will be swapped anonymously with a mystery recipient.<\/p>\n

– Party Games & Creative Fun: <\/strong>Some fun creative activities led by Michael, owner of Studio Tuck Tite\/ specialist in collaborative public enguagement whos projects include illustrators fair and green grads. <\/strong>Expect a few gentle party games, time to sketch, and space to share your work with fellow illustrators. (optional)<\/p>\n

A Note on Festivities:
\n<\/strong>We know that not everyone celebrates or enjoys Christmas. This meetup isn\u2019t about the big day itself, but about ending the year together in a relaxed, friendly, and creative way. Think of it as a warm gathering of illustrators, with a little optional seasonal sparkle.<\/p>\n

Come along to meet others, share inspiration, and enjoy a cosy afternoon of creativity!<\/p>\n

If you\u2019d like to bring some tasty snacks or treats to share please do so<\/p>\n

Tuck Tite studio: N1 7LP<\/a><\/p>\n

Nearest tube: Old Street (Northern Line)<\/p>\n

Find more information and book your ticket here<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","excerpt":"

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