Teen Manga Drawing & Comic Arts, Biweekly Wed, 4:30pm

Service Description

Ongoing, individual sessions: Biweekly Wednesdays, 4:30pm - 6:00pm Beginner-friendly, Ages 11-17 Looking to learn more about the construction and composition of Manga and Comics? This is a beginner-friendly class designed to teach the basics of manga and comic construction that will focus on a different topic each session. These are topics that will be repeating, so if you miss one session with a topic that interests you, you will have a second opportunity to learn it. During sessions you can expect to discuss popular manga and comic art forms, character design, composition and planning, background design, lettering and more. You will have the opportunity to practice your own manga/comic skills using provided practice materials. Participants are encouraged to bring a favorite manga or comic they wish to study to sessions to be used as examples of technique. At the end of each class, participants can share their works and seek supportive feedback and guidance. Please bring the following with you: - Pencil and/or pen - Your favorite sketchbook About your instructor: Heidi Townes is in artist with experience in pen and ink, pastels, and ceramics. She has had the pleasure of being a figure model for Catalyst in the past, and looks forward to moving to a new role as a teacher for the Manga and Comic Arts class. Catalyst has been a source of inspiration and support for Heidi as an artist and she looks forward to continue that relationship and providing such support to other artists as a teacher.