Design and Draw Comic Books (five-day immersive workshop)

Adult Summer Workshop | This program has been canceled

All levels welcome.

7/18/2022-7/22/2022

2:00 PM-5:00 PM EDT on Mon Tue Wed Th Fri

$175.00

$155.00

$15.00

Comics are the most versatile narrative mediums; join us for this online class to develop your skills in comic storytelling, as you learn a variety of techniques, both technical and theoretical. We will cover the basics of comic bookmaking, from idea generation to the printed page. Discover different drawing and inking techniques as we experiment with processes. Workshop instructor, Pat Aulisio will also share examples of different comic styles from all over the world, and a brief history of the genres of comics. Whether you are just starting out, or if you need guided studio time to help mold and detail your own personal comic, this workshop will motivate you to create comics you didn't even know you had in you!

What You Will Learn in This Course:
1. Cover and page compositions
2. Inking techniques
3. Photoshop scanning and formatting

  • This is an in-person class which will take place in our building with strict social distancing protocols and reduced student capacity. Please see our COVID-19 community safety policies.
  • • Sketchbook
  • • Pencil (s)/eraser(s)
  • • Precision pens (micron 01, 05, 08 recommended)
  • • Bristol paper (14x17 and 11x14 recommended)
  • • Brushes (watercolor brushes recommended), don't need immediately
  • • Ink (sumi ink recommended), don't need immediately
  • • Triangle
  • • Ruler
  • • Masking tape