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WINTER - SPRING REGISTRATION IS OPEN. ENROLL NOW! SUMMER ART CAMPS WILL BE POSTED ON 2/1/24
San Francisco studio
June 12-16, 2023
(5 morn / 6 noon spots)
August 7-11, 2023
(5 morn / 6 noon spots)
August 7-11, 2023
(5 morn / 6 noon spots)
San Rafael
June 19-23, 2023
(5 morn / 6 noon spots)
July 10-14
(5 morn / 6 noon spots)
August 7-11, 2023
(5 morn / 6 noon spots)
Mountain View
June 12-16, 2023
(5 morn / 6 noon spots)
August 7-11, 2023
(5 morn / 6 noon spots)
August 7-11, 2023
(5 morn / 6 noon spots)
Online
July 24-28, 2023
(5 morn / 6 noon spots)
August 7-11, 2023
(5 morn / 6 noon spots)
August 7-11, 2023
(5 morn / 6 noon spots)
San Jose
June 12-16, 2023
(5 morn / 6 noon spots)
August 7-11, 2023
(5 morn / 6 noon spots)
August 7-11, 2023
(5 morn / 6 noon spots)
Detailed Schedule
Day 1: Introduction
Introduction to drawing people. We will go over proportions, structure, and tips for drawing gestures and dynamic poses. The focus will be to create a character or a group of characters each student will use to base their own story around.
At this point, students will also brainstorm the plot of their stories that they want to create a comic about. Anything between episodic comics and a continuous story is acceptable. Today is mostly a day for illustrations and brainstorming.
Day 2: Sketching and planning!
Composition, Panelling (camera angles), and perspective. Today, we will make the first page of a comic, just to give it a try! We will be doing “choose your own adventure”, where the comic ends on a choice, and the second page is decided by a class vote (comics are passed around and tallied for votes). At this point, just illustrations are also fine.
Day 3: Backgrounds and color/value
After creating characters and a story, it’s important not to neglect the environment! Color and tone are important storytelling tools. In addition to backgrounds, colors, and lighting tips, we will go over non-standard panelling and tips for colors in visual storytelling.
Today, we begin drafting the pages for our comics! They will be done on 8x11” sheets of paper, folded halfway for a book-format. Today, the goal is to get the entire comic sketched out (or two pages complete).
Once the goal for the book is complete, students can instead choose to do illustrations or sketches.
Day 4: Continue the story!
Start with warm-up sketches and gestures using reference -- which can be turned into design projects.
Monster and fantasy creature designs! The we will go over tips for feathers, scales, fur, etc.
Continue working on the comic! The goal is to get another two pages done. Hopefully, the story should be complete now, but if not, there is still another day to finish it.
Day 5: Final touches!
Today, we finish the book completely. Create a cover for the little booklet and put on the finishing touches!
The rest of the day is free-draw. Students are encouraged to create fanart of each others’ work or create crossover short comics.
Topic is ‘alternate universe’! What would the character look like but in a different era or world? Or a fantasy race mashup? Draw it out!
Refund policy:
We are not offering refunds for new purchases. However, full credit towards future bookings or transfer to another camp/class will be offered for any cancellations made up to 24 hrs before the camp or class start.
Ever had an awesome idea for a story or a picture but didn't know how to make it happen? Come join fellow fans of comics and animated shows to take your drawing skills to the next level! This camp offers a freeform project-based experience where students can create comics and illustrations of their favorite characters, both original or from existing media, while being guided with advice for anatomy and proportion, posing, perspective, composition, color choice, and the process from sketching to inking to coloring.
Sign up times are available for half-day (choice between morning 9am-12pm and afternoon 12:30pm-3:30pm), or full-day (9am - 3:30pm). Full day sign-ups offer more lab time available with the teacher, lectures will be repeated for the afternoon arrivals to keep everyone on the same page from day to day.
This camp will teach you:
Drawing people (figures and faces) in Manga style
drawing gestures and dynamic poses from references and imagination
designing a charatcer according to the style guidance
creating a storydesigning and implementing a comic page and / or a book cover
working with Copic markers and liners
Frequently asked questions about this camp
What is the teacher-student ratio? The teacher-student ratio is 6 to 1 in the camps for 6-10 year olds, and 7 to 1 in camps for 10-18 year olds. Can I enroll my child for 1 or 2 days only? No, the sessions are 5 days long. My child is 1 year younger than the camp age listed. Can she participate in the camp? Student 1 year younger than the camp age listed can attend the camp if the child is really into art in general and the camp topic in particular. Do you provide before and after class/camp care? Our school does not provide extended child care before and after classes. Due to limited space, please bring the kids only for specific time frame according to the class schedule you are registered for. Do you provide extended care? No, we do not provide extended care.