WTSP 2018 – Graphic Novels & Nonfiction Stories

Venue: Root Division

Graphic Novels & Nonfiction Stories

Comics have been taken more seriously as an art form in recent years, from nonfiction graphic novels to emojis. Images are important for conveying a story or experience, and comics are the perfect vehicle for starting a conversation about difficult to address topics or under-represented narratives.

This class offers an exploration of drawing for those with an interest in nonfiction comics. Learn to set your life into comic form using storyboards and narrative illustration. We will perform drawing exercises, practice techniques in pen and ink, sketch, and use watercolor to create comics and encourage students to develop a drawing practice that is lifelong. All levels of drawing welcome.

Instructor: Holly Coley, BFA

Dates: 5 class meetings / Mondays, January 8, 22, 29, February 5 and 12 (no class January 15)

Time: 6:30-9:30 pm

Tuition: $220

Special Rates!

Register with a friend and get 10% off the class fee.
Register with 5 friends and one person can take the class FREE OF CHARGE!
Registrations must be made at the same time by the same person for the discount to apply. For inquiries and to take advantage of special rates, email: education@rootdivision.org

And if you don’t see what you want here, we would love to hear your suggestions for future classes.
Please email Lindsay Howland at education@rootdivision.org with your ideas!


COVID UPDATE

In response to the current COVID-19 situation, and the CDC statement on May 11, 2023, masks are not required but encouraged at Root Division.

If you are feeling sick, please do not come into the space - feel free to reach out and we can discuss options for making up missed material.

We ask this as a show of community care and a move towards continued safety while gathering in-person.


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