Participants are given an overview of the kinds of popular comics publications (mainstream superhero, indie comics, manga, Eurocomics, etc.) and guided through the process of creating a character suitable for the kinds of stories they'd like to tell. The workshop will include some basic drawing instruction, tips on creating a character's back story and the essentials of character design.

PLEASE NOTE: Materials are not included. Students should bring their own drawing materials.

Only ten spots available!

Tara Madison Avery is a cartoonist, illustrator, editor, and publisher. Her imprint Stacked Deck Press publishes comics and coloring books of LGBTQAIU interest. Avery's cartooning work includes the popular webcomics Dirtheads and Gooch, and in print her stories have been published in Anything that Loves, Death Saves, and Theater of Terror as well as other works of her own publication such as We're Still Here and ALPHABET.