Character Creation Workshops with Bexylum Art
Explore the art of manga with two interactive workshops that will help you bring your characters and stories to life! Whether you're just starting out or already have some experience, these sessions with talented manga illustrator Bec McPherson will equip you with the skills to create powerful visual narratives.
Workshop #1: Character Build/Design -
📅 Date: Wednesday, 25 September 2024
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
📍 - Bundaberg School of Arts Building, 184 Bourbong st
What You’ll Learn:
In this workshop, participants will explore the art of character design using traditional mediums. Learn the basics of manga art, including how to create a visual embodiment of your protagonist. This session will focus on character creation, dynamic line work, and colouring techniques, opening up new ways to enhance your stories through visual art.
Workshop #2: Storyboarding & Visual Storytelling -
📅 Date: Thursday, 26 September 2024
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
📍 - Bundaberg School of Arts Building, 184 Bourbong st
What You’ll Learn:
Building on the skills from the first workshop, this session will guide participants through storyboarding their characters into comic-style illustrations. Learn the essentials of manga layout, storyboarding, and how to combine text with illustrations to create impactful stories. This workshop will also cover adding interactions, backgrounds, and speech bubbles to bring your narratives to life.
Event Details:
🔞 Age Requirement: 16+ event
👍🏽 Capacity: 15 participants per session (Bookings are essential)
🎟️ Cost: Free to attend! All materials and snacks are provided. Register here.
Meet the Creative:
Bec McPherson is an experienced manga artist specialising in illustration and storytelling. As the facilitator of the Beyond Boundaries project’s manga workshops, Bec brings her expertise in character design and visual storytelling to help participants unlock their artistic potential.
In these two engaging workshops, Bec will guide you through the process of bringing your characters to life on the page. The first workshop focuses on building and designing your characters, while the second workshop teaches you how to storyboard them into fully realised comic-style illustrations.
Bec’s approach is collaborative and supportive, ensuring that each participant feels inspired and equipped to craft their own unique visual stories. Whether you’re looking to create comics, zines, or stand-alone illustrations, these workshops will provide the skills and insights you need to take your storytelling to the next level.
