This lecture will be in the Atrium. For those unable to attend, a Zoom will be available.
The Art of the Cartoonist
by Henri Venning
Dear Members and Guests,
We invite you to join us for a lecture given by Henri Venning on ‘The Art of the Cartoonist’ in the Atrium on Tuesday 10th November 2026 at 20.00 hours.
Harry Venning has been a professional cartoonist for thirty years, during which time he has provided cartoons for several high profile UK publications (The Guardian, Radio Times) as well as for countless more obscure titles (British Journal Of Wound Care). He was awarded UK Strip Cartoonist Of The Year for his Guardian strip Clare In The Community, which he adapted into a Radio 4 sitcom. In 'The Art Of The Cartoonist' Harry will be tracing the history of his profession with examples from early practitioners like Cruickshank and Hogarth, to more contemporary artists such as Giles and Schulz, bringing events right up to date with cartoons produced fresh on the page that day! Yes, Harry will be drawing live. Prepare to hear some tricks of his trade, learn where to put eyebrows for maximum effect and discover exactly what the eskimo brothers said in The Funniest Joke Ever (possibly).
The will be lecturer physically present in the Atrium. We are hoping that members and Guests will take the opportunity to come to the Atrium.
For those unable to be present at the Atrium, this lecture will also be streamed via a Zoom to those who registered.
You are requested to sign up for the lecture beforehand, also if you are coming to join us in person at the Atrium, by clicking on the sentence at the 'How to book' section.
How to book this event:
Registration opens +/- 28 OCT 26 and will close at midnight 08 NOV 26.
Please click here to register for Atrium attendance or Zoom or to introduce someone.
Harry Venning
Harry Venning is a cartoonist, comedy writer and performer based in Brighton. Harry’s cartoons have appeared in publications as diverse as Mathematics Today, Radio Times, Music Teacher, and The Stage. For twenty five years he provided The Guardian with the weekly strip cartoon Clare In The Community, about an unaware and empathy free social worker. In 2004 he developed Clare In The Community into a successful BBC Radio 4 sitcom starring Sally Philipps which ran for twelve series. When not at a desk, Harry tours his cartoon workshop around schools, theatres, arts centres, cruise ships, and festivals. He is an accredited lecturer with the UK Arts Society, an Honorary Fellow of the English/Creative Writing departments of Aberystwyth University, resident cartoonist with the Blue Hat team building organisation, UK Social Workers Union honorary ambassador, winner of a Sony Radio Award for Comedy, and a former UK Strip Cartoonist Of The Year. He cannot draw hands or horses.
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