Comic Books: Getting Started
Adult Class | Registration opens Monday, July 6, 2026 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:
- Write a script/make thumbnail
- Using correct tools and formats for print
- Basic understanding of story pacing and page composition
- Basic understanding of blocking out and composing panel
- 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
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Pat Aulisio
Pat Aulisio is a Artist and Educator based out of Philadelphia PA.
https://www.pataulisio.com/