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Cover Design Workshop
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cover design workshop
Judge This Book By its Cover - With Janet Turner
Date: Saturday October 17 2026
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 (2 hours)
Location: Taylors Lakes Hotel
Judge This Book by its Cover! - How to Design a Standout Book Cover Workshop with Janet Turner
Saturday 17th October
11 - 1pm (2 hours)
Taylors Lakes Hotel - Room B
Your story is ready, and illustrations are done (or well along the way), now it’s time to create the cover your book deserves.
In this hands-on workshop with children's book illustrator and book designer, Janet Turner, we’ll breakdown what makes a cover work, then design one together step by step using freely available tools.
This small group workshop will leave you with practical skills, useful resources and the confidence to design a cover you are really proud of.
What to expect:
In this small, hands-on group session, Janet will breakdown what makes a cover work, then we'll design one together, step by step, using freely available tools.
This is a beginner friendly class that's perfect for those who want to learn how to DIY making a standout cover.
What to bring:
your charged laptop
notepad and pen
$160 (limited tickets available)
Includes a light snack
ticket price: $160
Exclusively for Once Upon Con Ticket Holders
You must have a Once Upon Con ticket before purchasing
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