Lessons from the Deep Dark Wood: Our masterclass with Julia Donaldson!

Friday 11 September 2026

We had a truly monstrous treat this week. Our students logged into a special live webinar with author Julia Donaldson and illustrator Axel Scheffler. We were treated to a first-ever reading of their highly anticipated new book, Gruffalo Granny, followed by a fascinating live masterclass where Axel sketched right before our eyes. The children loved seeing how a story comes to life from the page to the canvas. We love the new story.

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