Pathways is a two year vocational programme for the next generation of talented illustrators from diverse backgrounds. The Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration (formally House of Illustration) present the scheme and I was approached to host an animal illustration masterclass in collaboration with Harper Collins publishing house. During the one day workshop students were encouraged to explore image making and character design through an array of materials, processes and approaches to help encourage play and experimentation. Some of the results are pictured.