Comics & Manga:

Creating a Character
with FACT—Fine Arts for Children & Teens

A free teen program for ages 13-18

Southside Branch Library
Thursday August 4
3:30-5:30 p.m.

These classes fill up quickly. Registration begins on July 21. Call 955-2820 to register.

Explore the art of illustration in the style of Manga and graphic novels! Learn how to develop different characters focusing on facial expression, gestures, and fashion. All illustration materials including nib pens, ink, and colored pencils will be provided. The class will be taught by FACT instructor Melinda Baker.

The Southside Library is located at 6599 Jaguar Dr. off of Country Club Rd.


The Teen Programs are sponsored by the Friends of the Santa Fe Public Library.

Teen Graphic Novel / Manga Workshops

with FACT: Fine Arts for Children & Teens

Part I: Creating a Character:
Explore the art of illustration in the style of Manga and graphic novels! Participants will develop different characters focusing on facial expression, gestures, and fashion. Illustration materials include using nib pens, ink, and colored pencils on vellum and acetate.

Part II: Designing a Story:
Learn effective techniques for visual storytelling! Using the characters developed in the first series, participants will draw a one page scene from a story focusing on pacing and layout design.

Southside Branch Library, 955-2820:
Part 1: Saturday, October 23: 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Part 2: Saturday, October 30: 2:00 - 4:00 pm

Main Library, 955-6783:
Part 1: Saturday, November 6: 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Part 2: Saturday, November 13: 2:00 - 4:00 pm

Classes are taught by FACT instructors Aline Hunziker and Melinda Baker. All materials are provided for these FREE programs.
Registration opens October 9th.

Space is limited so call to register:
Southside: 955-2820
Main: 955-6783

Sponsored by the Friends of the Santa Fe Public Library.