Comic Books: Learning from the Masters

Adult Class | This program is completed

All levels welcome.

1/12/2023-3/16/2023

6:30 PM-9:30 PM EDT on Th

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$315.00

$285.00

$15.00

Drawing from the rich history of comics, class projects will explore a variety of genres. Drawing exercises will be based on the specific techniques used by comic artists throughout history. Covering a broad overview of the field, we'll look at the golden age of comics of the 1930s and 1940s; the Silver Age Superhero Comics of Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko and Wally Wood; Horror Comics; Marvel House Artists of the 1970s, along with the 1970s underground comics movement; European Sci-Fi and Japanese; RAW comics and some current trends.

What you will learn:
1. Knowledge of history of comics
2. General knowledge of what makes a “good” comic or a “bad” comic
3. Tools of the trade to get professional looking results
4. Techniques specific to artists and genre
5. How to spot techniques and understand terms in comic art

  • 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