Springtime GRAPHIC MEMOIR WORKSHOP with Nicole J. Georges

LIVE via ZOOM

This class meets once a week for 5 weeks

 Mondays from 3-6 p.m. PST

April 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8

*Note: We may add an extra class workshop date May 15, if there is enough interest.

 

Class size limit: 12

 

 

 

 

In this workshop we will explore and practice elements of story-telling in comics, with a focus on autobiography, and a little fiction.

We will create original work through writing exercises and guided cartooning assignments, and discuss work in a supportive atmosphere to highlight each artist’s strengths.

Students will

• learn the techniques, tools, and theory behind successful graphic narrative
• learn essential organizational techniques for the creation of short and long-form comics and
• be peppered with digressions, Ponyo, and professional practices tips along the way.

 

Students will come away with

• many drawings,
• some new characters,
• a deeper relationship with characters from their lives,
• a mini-community of cartoonists, and
• a week of daily drawing exercises and practices that can be used for the Rest Of Their Lives.

This class is appropriate for both beginners and more advanced cartoonists. No drawing experience is required, just a willingness to draw.

 

Early-bird Special: Sign up before January 15 and get a huge savings. I love a savings.

There are no refunds for this class. Please consider before enrolling.

I currently have one fully funded scholarship available for a trans or BIPOC student. I’m working on more! Please email to inquire about this.

Supplies/What to bring:

A fresh, blank notebook (spiral bound or otherwise, but lined or graph paper is terrific)

Pens that are easy for you to write & draw with. Preferably Papermate Flair Tip pens or a comparable, water-proof pen.

15 sheets of blank, normal computer paper.

Anything extra that you like to jazz up your drawings with. Brush pens, brushes, colored pencils, etc.

Optional: Bristol board or mixed media paper for homework

 

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Once you’ve signed up, please  EMAIL ME: nicolejgeorges@gmail.com

Name

Place

Do you have any experience with comics? (It’s okay if no)

Do you have any comics goals that I can help with?

Send me a drawing of a dog on a skateboard. It’s okay if it is a rough sketch, photographed by your phone.

Thank you very much!