WORKSHOPS
My courses will help you create the foundations of a brilliant comic or graphic novel.
I have been teaching workshops in graphic novels, comics and picture books for over 9 years.
Venues include:
The Quentin Blake Centre of Illustration, The Arvon, Anglia Ruskin,
City Lit, The Art Academy, The Cartoon Museum, UCL and LDComics Residencies.
Prior to that I was a Subject Leader and Art teacher for 16 years.
Combined with over 30 years experience as an established and acclaimed cartoonist puts me in a unique position to guide students and artists to realise their full potential.
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GRAPHIC NOVEL YOUR LIFE
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online
25th January- 12th April
2027
6-8.30 pm (GMT)
Booking is now open
(10 classes over 11 weeks)
no class 1st March
Each class, recorded so you can attend when it suits you.
Weekly written feedback
Small class size: 10
FEE £450
Low waged £360
Limited number of concessions
2027
6-8.30 pm (GMT)
Booking is now open
(10 classes over 11 weeks)
no class 1st March
| Be guided by a Guardian best graphic novelist.
Learn to create a brilliant comic or graphic novel inspired by your life experience or transform a memory into a fictional GN or comic. |
Each class, recorded so you can attend when it suits you.
Weekly written feedback
Small class size: 10
FEE £450
Low waged £360
Limited number of concessions
| ‘This is one of the best courses I’ve ever done! ‘ Graphic Novel Your Life’ student |
for more info FALL BACK IN LOVE WITH YOUR GRAPHIC NOVEL
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Three Sat sessions:
dates tbc
Fed up with making slow or no progress on your comic or graphic novel?
Join me for three fun troubleshooting days and we’ll sort out your comic/ GN.
online
Three Sat sessions:
dates tbc
Fed up with making slow or no progress on your comic or graphic novel?
Join me for three fun troubleshooting days and we’ll sort out your comic/ GN.
GROW YOUR GRAPHIC NOVEL
group mentoring
(online)
The September 2026 groups ARE NOW FULL.
Get in touch if you are interested in the next group
which will start January 2027.
ball.rachael@yahoo.co.uk
(online)
Max group size 5 students
Need support and accountability growing your graphic novel?
Nine 2.5 hour monthly sessions (plus a 1:1 with me.)
FEE £385
REVIEWS
’I found Rachael quite special and incredibly generous with her knowledge which we all benefitted from.’
‘Rachael is an amazing teacher and so helpful when giving feedback and advice. The booklets given out were a great learning aid also!’
‘I wish my university course had been this informative!’
‘It was everything listed and more! I was hoping to gain a little push with my work; to broaden my understanding of graphic novels and to gain specific feedback. It was better than expected!’
‘Thank you so much for this wonderful course. I've enjoyed every moment. The sessions have inspired me to get something to publishers by the end of the year.’