comic making and art classes for tomorrow's storytellers

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Term 3 Exploring Comics: The Underdogs!

$240.00

Classes will be taught every Tuesday from 28th July to 15th September

Classes start from 3:45pm and finish at 5:30pm ( each session goes for an 1hr and 45 minutes) 

Atwell House, Room 2/3

Recommended for ages 9+
Students need to be able to read and write in order to interpret the class material

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About the Course

In Exploring Comics, budding comic artists create original comics based on the term’s theme. This course is designed for students who want to tell original stories, create comics of their very own, and who want to develop their drawing abilities. For this term students will be crafting character driven comics about the underdogs on the path to victory! Think stories about competitions whether it’s about sports, dance, music, or hot dog eating!

Additionally, in this 8 session term course, students will learn how to

  1. Transform their ideas into structured stories and understand the elements of a compelling narrative
  2. Use story charts to visually plan their comics.
  3. Develop underdrawing, sketching, and inking skills

By the end of the term, each student will receive a printed copy their own original comic, along with a folder showcasing their creative process.

Class sizes are limited to a maximum of 12 students to ensure that each student receives the attention, feedback, and guidance necessary to succeed in this incredible creative endeavour.

Supplies including art materials, folders, and paper, are provided in class. Students are encouraged to bring a bottle of water and a nut free snack. Considering the nature of art classes, it’s also recommended that students wear comfortable clothing that they don’t mind getting a bit of ink and paint on :)

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Term 3 Comics Draw-Along: Journey to The Centre of The Earth!

$255.00

Classes will be taught every Sunday from 2nd August to 20th September

Classes start from 12:30pm and finish at 2:30pm (2 hours)

Atwell House, Room 2/3

Recommended for ages 7+ and first time comic makers
Students need to be able to read and write in order to interpret the class material

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About the Course

In this read-along style comic making class, we’ll be taking on the role of adventurous scientists as we adapt Jules Verne’s Journey to The Centre of The Earth together in Comics Draw-Along! This class is ideal for students who enjoy choose your own adventure stories, who want to learn about the basics of making comics, and who love to take stories to silly places. Also recommended for first time comic makers. Over eight, 2 hour lessons, students will learn:

  1. The basics of designing and drawing characters, environments, creatures and objects.
  2. How to adapt a story into a comic of their very own
  3. The basics of comic creation, including how to use panels to pace a story, page layout, speech/thought balloons, depicting effects, and more

At the end of this term, students will receive a printed booklet of their comic and a folder documenting all of their work.

Class sizes are limited to a maximum of ten students to ensure that each one receives the guidance and attention they need to achieve their creative goals.

Supplies, including art materials, folders, and paper, are provided. Students are encouraged to bring a bottle of water and a nut free snack. Considering the nature of art classes, it’s also recommended that students wear comfortable clothing that they don’t mind getting a bit of ink on :)

Composing Comics promotional image showcasing a panelled collage of the watercolour comics students have made during the term

Term 3 Composing Comics: A Pirate’s Life For Me!

$255.00

Classes will be taught every Sunday from 2nd August to 20th September

Classes start from 3:00pm and finish at 5:00pm (2 hours)

Atwell House, Room 2/3

Recommended for ages 9+
Students need to be able to read and write in order to interpret the class material

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About the Course

For this term of Composing Comics, we’ll be learn how to craft tales about everyone’s favourite seafaring rebels, Pirates, along with learning how to paint ships in the distance, crashing waves, and secret islands! This course is designed for students who wish to further develop what they’ve learned from Comics Draw-Along (or who already have a basic understanding of comics), who are confident in their drawing skills and wish to develop their storytelling abilities. We’ll also be learning how to incorporate watercolour, image transferring, and colour pencil into our comics!

Additionally, in this 8 session term course, students will learn how to

  1. Transform their ideas into structured stories and understand the elements of a compelling narrative
  2. Use story charts to visually plan their comics.
  3. Develop underdrawing, sketching, and painting techniques

By the end of the term, each student will receive a printed copy their own original comic, along with a folder showcasing their creative process.

Class sizes are limited to a maximum of 12 students to ensure that each student receives the attention, feedback, and guidance necessary to succeed in this incredible creative endeavour.

Supplies including art materials, folders, and paper, are provided in class. Students are encouraged to bring a bottle of water and a nut free snack. Considering the nature of art classes, it’s also recommended that students wear comfortable clothing that they don’t mind getting a bit of ink and paint on :)