Do you like your history with the nasty bits left in? Come and meet mega-selling illustrator and author Martin Brown as he celebrates the phenomenal Horrible Histories series in a fun-filled event full of foul facts and live illustration with a touch of awful audience involvement thrown in. A fact-tastic show for the whole family where Martins passion for drawing is simply infectious.

Martin will show children how to bring characters to life step by step from bold expressions to brilliant details all in his fun, friendly style.

Perfect for young artists of all abilities, this interactive workshop is packed with tips, tricks, and plenty of laughs. Children will create their own artwork to take home, and all materials are provided.

A fantastic chance to learn from a real illustrator and spark creativity during the Big Weekend.

Martin Brown is probably best known for being the illustrator of the phenomenally successful Horrible Histories series, which, after 30 years and 30 million copies sold, has become award winning stage and TV shows, exhibitions, visitor attractions, games and even a movie. Martin has also written and illustrated the Lesser Spotted Animals books, and Nell and the Cave Bear, and Nell and the Cave Bear The Journey Home, his first dabbles with fiction.