GRAPHIC MEMOIR WORKSHOP with Nicole J. Georges

April 25-29 

LIVE via ZOOM: 4p.m. -6:30 p.m. PST

Class size limit: 12

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

Business:

Early-bird Special: Sign up before 3/15/2022 and get a huge savings. I love a savings.

Scholarship spots are available at 35% off tuition for BIPOC students. Inquire within!

All students may inquire about payment plans.

There are no refunds –  please consider that before enrolling.

If it sells out, just email me to get on the wait-list, and you’ll be first to hear about the next one.

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.

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