In collaboration with the DC Conspiracy, join three local DC comic book artists as they talk about their work, share resources with aspiring comic book artists and provide a hands-on approach into at the art of making comics.
For this 4-part series, local artists Santiago Casares, Evan Keeling and Hobbes Holluck will share their knowledge on the creative process of creating comics — from start to the finished product.
Each event builds on the previous workshop but can be attended as a stand-alone event as well. Sign up for one or more classes, or the whole series.
Story Telling
Saturday, Oct. 29, 1 - 2:30 p.m.
Registration required.
Comic artist Evan Keeling will discuss his artwork and provide a hands-on workshop for participants who want to write and storyboard their own sequential stories.
Line Drawing
Saturday, Nov. 5, 1 - 2:30 p.m.
Registration required.
Evan Keeling will discuss his comic style and provide a hands-on workshop for participants who want to turn pencil artwork into reproducible ink drawings.
Coloring
Saturday, Nov. 12, 1 - 2:30 p.m.
Registration required.
Comic artist Hobbes Holluck will discuss the process he uses to color his artwork and provide a hands-on workshop for participants who want to add color to their own line art.
Publishing
Saturday, Nov. 19, 1 - 2:30 p.m.
Registration required.
In our fourth and final session of this mini-series, we will be joined by comic artist Santiago Casares, who will discuss his comics and how they were published while sharing how participants can use similar tools and resources to take the next step in mass-producing their own comic work.
About The Shop
The Shop is the Library’s makerspace, where people and ideas connect. Did you know that we have 3D printers, a 3D scanner, a laser cutter and more? All free.
Open Lab is a great time to work on personal or collaborative projects, get feedback or try something new. Staff will be on hand to answer questions and offer help. Come explore The Shop.
