Discover the Raymond Briggs Archive and Comic-Strip drawing workshop

Get a glimpse into the Raymond Briggs archive, held at The Keep, and uncover the stories behind his iconic characters. See how the Sussex author and illustrator’s ideas evolved from first sketch to finished story, then get creative and make your own comic-strip inspired by Briggs’s creative process in an interactive, live-drawing workshop with Benjamin Phillips. Booking essential - please book for children and adults. Suitable for those aged 6+. The archive of Raymond Briggs, the beloved author, illustrator and creator of the bestselling children’s picture books, Father Christmas, Fungus the Bogeyman, and The Snowman, will soon be publicly available to view at The Keep.

What to expect:

• When: Saturday 17 October 2026, 11am to 12:30pm
• Where: Eastbourne Library, Grove Road, EASTBOURNE, BN21 4TL
• Booking: booking required
• Cost: free