Comic Books: Getting Started

Adult Class | Registration opens Monday, July 7, 2025 8:00 AM EDT

All levels welcome. | Accessibility: stairs
9/11/2025-11/13/2025
6:30 PM-9:30 PM EDT on Th
$295.00
$275.00
$20.00

Comic Books: Getting Started

Adult Class | Registration opens Monday, July 7, 2025 8:00 AM EDT

Learn the basics of comics from writing, sketching, and character development to basic visual storytelling techniques. In this class, you will compose a short 6 to 12-page story, and learn how to format your comic book for final printing. Discover different drawing and inking techniques, along with a cursory history lesson in many genres of comics. Walk away with a better understanding of one of the most versatile narrative mediums, along with some great drawings!

What you will learn in this course:
1. Write a script/make thumbnail
2. Using correct tools and formats for print
3. Basic understanding of story pacing and page composition
4. Basic understanding of blocking out and composing panels

Please note: Class will not meet on Thursday, October 2 in observance of Yom Kippur.


Note that this classroom is accessible by stairs only; please contact Fleisher for more information.

  • • 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

Pat Aulisio