BOOK NICKY TO VISIT YOUR SCHOOL
“Nicky was a huge hit with both students and staff during her recent seven day residency at Berwick PS. Her sessions were engaging, entertaining and informative. Nicky was able to capture the attention of students from Prep to Grade 6 and was incredibly generous with her time between sessions, chatting with students and even joining in with lunchtime art groups.
We highly recommend Nicky to any primary school considering engaging her services.”
~ Trish Glenane
Senior Library Technician, Berwick PS, 2025
Yes! Nicky visits schools
Nicky absolutely loves visiting schools.
It is her favorite thing to do. It’s the ultimate highlight of being an author and illustrator.
Her presentation and delivery style is flexible, adaptable and able to suit any desired topic, location and audience. Her teaching skills enable her to read a group of children and engage them immediately, meeting the inclusive needs of all students.
She loves running art workshops with children, giving them the opportunity to stretch their self doubt when it comes to creativity and extend those children who love to draw. With a number of up-coming new books being released this year, she has a lot to share!
Book Week is a very busy month for Nicky so make sure you book as early as possible.
Nicky’s Sessions:
Nicky is flexible and adaptable and happy to work with your school’s timetable.
45mins – 1hr sessions are ideal with a maximum of 4 sessions per day.
Nicky will arrive at least 30 mins before her first session to get everything set up and ready to go.
Where classes are joined, similar year levels are preferred ie: Prep/Yr1/Yr2, Yr3/Yr/4, Yr5/Yr6, as this helps Nicky pitch her sessions at the appropriate age and ability level.
Requirements:
- A room where the students can comfortably participate in drawing activities
- Access to a TV/Screen with HDMI port (Nicky uses an iPad and will bring an Adapter, HDMI cords etc…)
- A whiteboard to attach Nicky’s butcher’s paper to for drawing demonstration
- A table for Nicky’s things
- A microphone (for large groups or gym/hall spaces)
Students (and teachers!) to bring:
- 2-3 sheets of paper or drawing book
- A clipboard or leaning board
- Grey lead pencils
- Their imagination!
Nicky’s rates are industry standard.
School Visits (Virtual & In Person) –
4 sessions – $880
3 sessions – $690
2 sessions – $480
1 session – $370
(3 – 4 sessions max in one day. Travel and expenses may be additional)
Library Visits
$400 per session
Individual class size illustration workshops, or large group sessions (Max 100 chn) available
Nicky has downloadable up to date WWC and Public Liability insurance documents available upon request.
She has Covid safe practices in place and is fully vaccinated as required for visiting schools.
She wears her current WWC card on a lanyard during all school visits.
SCHOOL VISITS
“Every time Nicky comes to our school, the students walk away with so much enthusiasm for drawing! The way she engages with the students is amazing and the skills they learn transfer to the many different pieces the students create for their Art Show. We love having Nicky come to our school every year!“
~ Jenn Vandoorn
Year 1 Teacher, Strathaird PS 2025
“We LOVED having Nicky visit our school and work with our Years 3-6. She ran class sized workshops, and every single student was thoroughly engaged from the moment she began speaking. Her workshops were very hands-on and all students felt successful. Nicky was especially mindful of our students with additional needs. We are so pleased with our decision to have Nicky work with our children during Book Week this year and hope that we might be able to have her return at some point in the future.”
Louise Pasquali – St Peters Epping, 2025
“We were thrilled to welcome Nicky Johnston, a talented author and illustrator, to our school. Her visit was inspiring and engaging for students of all ages. Nicky shared her creative process, demonstrating how she brings stories to life through both words and pictures. Her passion for storytelling sparked a love of reading and art in our students, encouraging them to explore their own creativity. The interactive sessions were both educational and fun, leaving a lasting impact on everyone who attended. We are grateful for Nicky’s time and enthusiasm and highly recommend her to any school looking to inspire young minds.”
Kris Lorenc – Wedge Park Primary School, 2025
“We were absolutely delighted to welcome Nicky to present to our Prep students here at Christ Church Grammar School. Her warmth and enthusiasm shone through from the moment she began. The presentation was perfectly pitched for our younger students, engaging, interactive and wonderfully captivating. Our students were completely absorbed, laughing, learning and asking thoughtful questions throughout. The staff were equally impressed and appreciated the way she made storytelling and illustration come alive. It was a truly inspiring visit!”
Terrie Hodges, Senior Library Technician
Christ Church Grammar School 2025
“It was an absolute pleasure and delight to have author and illustrator Nicky Johnston visiting the Myli Emerald Library in Victoria to celebrate Children’s Book Week 2025. Nicky presented a workshop that was fun and engaging for the children and adults alike who attended. Nicky’s genuine love of literature shines through in her presentations and enthralled all who were lucky enough to attend this wonderful event. “
Wendy Gleeson, Library Program Officer
Emerald Library, 2025
