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Lisa Fretwell

@lisaefretwell.bsky.social

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I am an illustrator, art historian and educator. I teach Art History at Coleridge Community College, Cambridge and online. I teach feltmaking at Cambridge Art makers in Linton and Drawing/painting class at All Saints Hall in Cottenham.

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Lisa Fretwell @lisaefretwell.bsky.social · 4d

We met these adorable Humboldt penguins at our London zoo book launch last weekend.

They were the inspiration for the Penguin books logo, created 90 years ago!

Lisa Fretwell @lisaefretwell.bsky.social · 21d

Our book, 'The Penguin book of penguins' will be in all good bookshops as of tomorrow! We have signed some copies for Toppings and Co in Ely, Cambridge.

We are having a book launch at London zoo on Sept 28. Come and find us in the Garden room, anytime between 12 noon and 3.30pm. No need to book!

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Lisa Fretwell @lisaefretwell.bsky.social · Jul 11

I'm now running a NEW Drawing class in Cottenham., Cambridge. Please just let me know if you would like to join me!
No prior knowledge is needed. It's fun, my current students are a very friendly bunch!

Drawing class every Tuesday morning at All Saints Hall in Cottenham. 9.30 - 11.30am. everyone is welcome! Please email me: Lisafretwell27@outlook.com to book your place.

Lisa Fretwell @lisaefretwell.bsky.social · Jul 11

We are having a launch event at Heffers in Cambridge on the 25 September 2025. Book now. Tickets are selling fast!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-pengui...

The Penguin Book of Penguins - Peter & Lisa Fretwell, at Heffers Bookshop

Join us on the 25th of September with Dr Peter Fretwell and Lisa Fretwell to discuss their new release, The Penguin Book of Penguins.

www.eventbrite.co.uk

Lisa Fretwell @lisaefretwell.bsky.social · Apr 25

Me and my husband have just finished writing this book! I have illustrated it.
You can now pre-order it from bookshops in the UK. I hope you like our cover reveal!