This exhibition comprises original illustrations by Quentin Blake for 7 books in which magic appears in different forms, including The Witches by Roald Dahl, shown alongside works from our Permanent Collection chosen by House of Illustration, in consultation with the artist, which link to each of the illustrated texts.

Come along and contribute your own artworks to a Quentin Blake wallpaper backdrop, relax in our reading area, watch a film of Quentin Blake at work in his studio and read the contributions of the Walsall Young Writers Group to our exhibition interpretation.

Seven Kinds of Magic was the inaugural exhibition in the Quentin Blake Gallery at House of Illustration in London in 2016. House of Illustration is the UK’s only public gallery dedicated to the exhibition and promotion of illustration, founded by Blake in 2014.

Launch Event

Saturday 22 July, 10 – 5pm

Join us for the opening of the exhibition.

Free, All welcome.

The Family Gallery
Art Activities from 10am

• 10.30am Storytelling with Rich Stokes
• 11.15am Music Workshop with Birmingham Conservatoire
• 12pm Walsall Spark Young Writers Group
• 12.30pm Music Workshop with Birmingham Conservatoire
• 1.15pm Storytelling with Rich Stokes
• 1.45pm Music Workshop with Birmingham Conservatoire
• 2.30pm Storytelling with Rich Stokes
• 3pm Art Activities
• 4pm Storytelling with Rich Stokes

Related Events

Roald Dahl Day Celebration

Saturday 16 September

Two sessions 10.30am – 12pm and 1.30pm – 3pm

Free, please contact the Gallery to book your place.

Inspired by Roald Dahl’s The Witches join us for a mask making workshop then join in with the Witches Annual General Meeting with storyteller Rich Stokes.