June 10 Art.Work.Space. Workshop with Ira Marcks

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DRAWING COMICS: an Art.Work.Space. workshop with Artist Ira Marcks on Saturday, June 10! ✏️📖🎨

Check out photos from the day here! 

 

WOW! What a cool workshop! A huge thank you to Artist Mentor Ira for leading a comic-filled Art.Work.Space Workshop. The youth learned so much about creating characters, drawing emotions & expressions, sequential storytelling, some history behind well known comics like Charlie Brown or Adventure Time (to name a few), and so much more.

 

The kids even got to read and take home Ira's books SHARK SUMMER and SPIRIT WEEK! They are such great visual tools to show what the end result of drawing comics can look like.

 

DRAWING COMICS was a workshop for young artists interested in creating sequential art. Students learned the drawing and storytelling skills they'll need to create their own comics and find a deeper appreciation for the stories they love to read. All supplies provided. Hosted by graphic novelist Ira Marcks.

 

About Artist Mentor Ira: Ira Marcks is a graphic novelist in Troy, NY. He writes and draws graphic novels for young readers who love a creepy mystery. Ira's books SHARK SUMMER and SPIRIT WEEK have been recommended by The New York Times and American Library Association and he has taught 80,000+ students cartooning on the learning platform, Skillshare.

 

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All youth between the ages of 13-18 are invited to attend. The workshops are free, and there is limited space in order to foster a proactive learning environment. Registration is REQUIRED. No prior knowledge or experience in the arts nor topic of specific workshops is necessary. Please include a valid email with registration, as we will be reaching out to you for sharing logistics and waiver details.

 

Partners of Art.Work.Space. include: The RED Bookshelf and the Honest Weight Food Co-op.

Funders and supporters of Art.Work.Space. include: The Carl E. Touhey Foundation and you?? Help keep our shelves stocked and sustain programs like these. Email Karina at kwojnar@albanycentergallery.org for more info or click here.