Create Your Own Manga

  • Class Description

    Create your own manga class tileThis 12-week course introduces students to the fundamentals of manga drawing and storytelling. Starting with the basics of anatomy, character design, and paneling, students will gradually build the skills needed to complete a two-page original manga short story by the end of the session. Each class includes a 20 -30-minute lesson with reference to influential Manga artists, followed by hands-on drawing practice and project development time. By the end of the session, each student will complete a 2-page manga, along with supporting materials such as thumbnails, character sheets, and practice studies.

  • Instructor

    Isadora Jimenez

  • Age

    15-17

  • Level

    Beginner

  • Location

    Carrollwood Village Room

  • Required Supplies

    Graphite pencil set (HB, 2B, 4B, 6B), Black pens or fineliners (Micron, Sakura or equivalent or traditional dip pens if you wish) , bristol board or manga/comic paper (9×12 or larger), Ruler for paneling and perspective, Erasers (Kneaded and Vinyl), Sketchbook for warmups and notes

  • Materials Fee:

    n/a

  • Tuition

    $210 member / $246 non-member
    Payment Plan Available: Contact Katie Castonguay at [email protected] for details.

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