the workshops

Since 2021 

This 12 hours course provides the basic tools to build a visual storytelling in an autonomous and conscious way. 

What you will learn: 

• Visual grammar (drawing, dialogues and rhythm) 
• Various methods for building a narrative 
• Basics of character design  
• Basics of world building 
• How to create a comic for the web 
• How to print a small publication on paper

Materials: 

• Drawing supports (sheets, notepads, etc ...) 
• Drawing materials (pencils, pens, markers, erasers, etc ...) 
• Any digital device (smartphone, tablet, etc ...) and graphic pencils 
• Comic books, books, fanzines 
• Blackboard, digital or analog 
• A list of links, various series of images and bibliography

12h program:

• LESSON 1 - What is a comic? Definitions and grammar of language
• LESSON 2 - Focus on Character design 
• LESSON 3 - Focus on literary genres and world building 
• LESSON 4  - Time and rhythm of the narration 
• LESSON 5 - Workshop: Webcomic 
• LESSON 6 - Workshop: Fanzine printing (independent self-produced publication)

Who is this course for:

• Young Adults
• Art and Comics enthusiasts
• Creative professionals looking for inspiration
• Interdisciplinary art enthusiasts 
• Artistic people and art industry workers
• Creative writing artist
• Art students 

I offer courses in Italian and english, designed for different targets and situations (festival, institutions, schools, etc...). 

Feel free to contact me if you need a workshop on an on-demand basis. I can also put together tailor-made workshops if you have special wishes.