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Comic Book Drawing Classes NYC

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Learn the art of creating captivating comic book illustrations, from sketching to inking, in the heart of NYC. Dive into character development, panel layout, and storytelling techniques, and bring your imagination to life on paper.

4 classes in-person in NYC have spots left, and 1 class live online is available.

How to Get Your Comic Books Published for Adults

Creatively Wild Art Studio Dumbo @ 98 Water St, Brooklyn, NY

Discover the secrets to becoming a freelance storyteller and getting your comic books published in this intensive course at Creatively Wild Art Studio Dumbo. Dive into visual storytelling techniques, create a professional pitch packet, and gain insight into the realities of working as part of a team. Unleash your creativity and bring your comic book dreams to life!

(179) All levels 18 and older

Teen Digital Art Focus:Manga & Cartooning (Grades 6-12)

One River School @ 319 Franklin Turnpike , Allendale, NJ

Master the art of Manga and Cartooning in this exciting digital art course for teens. Explore the foundations of panel-based storytelling and illustrative rendering techniques through compelling projects that delve into the unique stylizations of both Manga and Cartoon art. Develop your skills in Adobe Photoshop and create captivating visuals that bring your characters to life.

(13) All levels 11 - 18 years old
$245

4 sessions

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Beginner Anime + Manga Art for Teens

Creatively Wild Art Studio Dumbo @ 98 Water St, Brooklyn, NY

Discover the secrets of Anime and Manga art in this exciting course at Creatively Wild Art Studio Dumbo. Learn how to capture facial features and anatomy, create your own unique manga characters, and bring them to life with dynamic action poses. Unleash your creativity and explore the world of anime and manga illustration.

(179) Beginner 9 - 16 years old
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New Yorker Cartoon Workshop

ArtsClub @ 311 E 3rd St, New York, NY

Find humor in the everyday with New Yorker Cartoonist Hilary Fitzgerald Campbell at the ArtsClub's workshop. Join Hilary as she shares her expertise in creating well-crafted and funny cartoons. Don't miss the opportunity to meet Hilary and get a sneak peek of her new book, "What Did I Do Today," a hilarious self-help journal that encourages you to embrace joy and curiosity.

(26) All levels 18 and older

Cartooning for Beginners

92nd Street Y @ Live Interactive Online Classroom

Unlock your creativity and learn the art of cartoon design and graphic novels at 92nd Street Y. From mastering anatomy to applying ink, this course will guide you through the essentials of cartooning, helping you bring your imagination to life on the page. Don't miss the chance to build your vocabulary as a cartoonist.

(1061) Beginner 18 and older
$230

5 sessions

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Comics & the Graphic Novel

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Discover how to create a strong, compelling storyline, how to create characters, illustrate body language and facial expression, and how to match words and pictures. Working in small groups to enable each student to receive individual attention, we’ll cover basic drawing and storytelling techniques, and will reference a broad range of comic book styles. There will be a demo of all materials and an expanded list available in the first day of class....

(1061) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$350

6 sessions

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Autobiographical Cartoons

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Explore the world of autobiographical comics and create panel-to-panel visual narratives based on your experiences, adventures, family histories and dreams. Study the works of artists like Robert Crumb, Harvey Pekar, Carol Tyler and Art Spiegelman, who are known for illustrating their daily lives.  Learn the fundamentals of  Comics Structure, composition and narrative Create an original script And use a variety of drawing materials...

(1061) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$125
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DRAWING COMICS for Ages 12 - 16 (Five Sessions) Materials Included

Drawing New York @ 15 Gramercy Park South, New York, NY

DRAWING COMICS for Everyone!  *ALL skill levels, ALL styles and ALL genres welcome! This class will include a series of fun 1-day projects and challenging drawing games to build up and expand student’s storytelling talents. Great for learners who want to draw comics/manga. ALL

(690) All levels 12 - 16 years old
No upcoming schedules
$285

5 sessions

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Manga Madness (Ages 6 and up)

Kids at Art @ 1412 2nd Ave, New York, NY

Is your child a superhero in the making? Would he/she love to know how to create classic and new Manga characters and learn how to put them in their own comic book? This is the class for them!  Our special cartooning and storyboarding teacher will teach your child how to draw, ink, paint and produce their very own adventure.

(1) All levels 6 and older
No upcoming schedules
$795

17 sessions

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How to Get Your Comic Books Published for Adults

Creatively Wild Art Studio Dumbo @ 98 Water St, Brooklyn, NY

Discover the secrets of becoming a published comic book writer in this immersive course. Explore visual storytelling techniques, create a pitch packet, and receive invaluable feedback from experienced professionals. Unleash your creativity and bring your adult comic book dreams to life at Creatively Wild Art Studio Dumbo.

(179) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$455

6 sessions

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Cartooning for Beginners

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

This remote course is designed to instill a working understanding of cartoon design and graphic novel art. Discover basics like anatomy, foreshortening, shading, environment, and composition. Learn how to handle tools and apply ink, first in a series of short value studies, then moving onto applying inks to concept work. Students will tackle several different short story projects and stand-alone pieces and build their vocabulary as a cartoonist....

(1061) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$215

4 sessions

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Words in Motion: Drawing Comic Books & Graphic Novels

Q.E.D. @ 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY

You have ideas for a story or scene, but how do you express movement through drawings? What makes the illustrations in a comic book or graphic novel jump off the page and place you right in the action?  Join author and illustrator JG Koratzanis for an introductory class focusing on techniques used in drawing for comic books and graphic novels. The class will begin with a drawing demonstration and instruction, and will be followed by a discussion...

(252) Beginner 18 and older
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Introduction to Comic Illustration

Classeteria @ 284 Suydam St, Brooklyn, NY

In this class geared for adults and older teens, we'll learn about the key elements of comics and how to use them to tell your story. We'll go over such topics as: generating a story, breaking it down into pages and panels, getting the story to flow, how panel-to-panel action works and page composition. Overview Week 1: Class introduction and Character designs In this class we will briefly cover the history of comics. Why they are important to...

(3) Beginner 16 and older
No upcoming schedules
$100

4 sessions

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Art of the Single Frame: Gag Cartoons and Illustrations

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

From Charles Adams to Gary Larsen, the single frame has always provided enough for some cartoonists to get their point across. You will learn: This class will teach you to investigate the concepts and techniques that make a successful single frame cartoon.  Materials, presentation, drawing fundamentals and mastery of technique are all part of this fun, challenging class, perfect for anyone who wants to build a portfolio or a collection of...

(1061) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$188

5 sessions

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Manga II: Drawing and Animation for Kids (Ages 8+)

RESOBOX @ 91 East 3rd St, New York, NY

If you are familiar with Mario, Hello Kitty, Pikachu, and Rilakkuma, then you can easily understand kawaii characters. In this class in New York City, we will explore Japanese contemporary drawing styles to create Japanese anime characters of our own vision and design. Students will also learn how to make manga (Japanese-style comic) and basic animation techniques. Starting with basic drawing techniques, children will learn about and experience...

(518) All levels 8 and older
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New Yorker Style Cartoon Making Night

Drawing New York @ 15 Gramercy Park South, New York, NY

Unleash your creativity with hands-on cartoon-making led by a New Yorker Cartoonist. Join us for a night of fun exercises and artistic expression, no prior experience required. Indulge in wine, nibbles, and a lively atmosphere while bringing your imagination to life.

(690) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules

Manga Stories (Ages 6-16)

HiArt! @ 227 W 29 St, New York, NY

Hold onto your hats, manga lovers! This is your chance to learn not only how to draw mangacharacters but to develop and write manga. Lean how to make panels, incorporate text, design your page, create fantastic creatures, and more! Manga is an incredible way for kids who love to draw to find their own path and be cool at the same time. Highly stylized and easy to learn, kids master proportions, line weight, how to use a nib and a brush,...

All levels 6 - 16 years old
No upcoming schedules
$675

10 sessions

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Manga I: Drawing and Animation for Kids (Ages 5-7)

RESOBOX @ 91 East 3rd St, New York, NY

If you are familiar with Mario, Hello Kitty, Pikachu, and Rilakkuma, then you can easily understand kawaii characters. In this class in New York City, we will explore Japanese contemporary drawing styles to create Japanese anime characters of our own vision and design. Students will also learn how to make manga (Japanese-style comic) and basic animation techniques. Starting with basic drawing techniques, children will learn about and experience...

(518) All levels 5 - 7 years old
No upcoming schedules

Manga Drawing and Animation for Adults

RESOBOX @ 91 East 3rd St, New York, NY

If you are familiar with Mario, Hello Kitty, Pikachu, and Rilakkuma, then you can easily understand kawaii characters. In this class in New York City, we will explore Japanese contemporary drawing styles to create Japanese anime characters of our own vision and design. Students will also learn how to make manga (Japanese-style comic) and basic animation techniques. Starting with basic drawing techniques, students will learn about and experience...

(518) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules

Beginner Anime + Manga Art for Teens

Creatively Wild Art Studio Dumbo @ 98 Water St, Brooklyn, NY

Dive into the captivating world of Anime & Manga with this dynamic art course for teens. Unleash your creativity as you learn to draw expressive characters in various styles, master shading techniques, and create your own unique manga illustrations. Get ready to bring your imagination to life at Creatively Wild Art Studio Dumbo.

(179) Beginner 9 - 16 years old
No upcoming schedules
$525

7 sessions

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Reviews for Comic Book Drawing Classes in NYC

Comic Book Drawing Classes in NYC are rated 4.6 stars based on 2,743 verified reviews from actual CourseHorse.com purchasers.

  • New Yorker Cartoon Workshop

    Reviewed by Shantih C. on 11/4/2023
    Terrific! Informative, fun and encouraging of all levels of artistic interest and ability. Discussion/workshopping was encouraged so I learned from and about my classmates. Really wonderful. Went above my hopes. Thank you!
  • Cartooning for Beginners

    Reviewed by Rachel H. on 8/23/2021
    Josh is an incredibly skilled and supportive instructor. Would take another class with him in a heartbeat!
  • Cartooning for Beginners

    Reviewed by Mabel A. on 8/31/2020
    I had a great experience. I thought that Josh did a wonderful job with a limited amount of time. I learned so much in just a few weeks. He inspired me to continue engaging in illustration.
  • Cartooning for Beginners

    Anonymous review on 7/18/2020
    Josh's class contains a good mix of lecture and hands-on time (even over Zoom) and is welcoming to people of different artistic skill levels. I'm a complete beginner--I learned a lot in this class and am encouraged to keep going.
  • Cartooning for Beginners

    Reviewed by Justin M. on 6/4/2020
    Josh’s class is the truth.
  • Cartooning for Beginners

    Reviewed by Kathryn G. on 5/30/2020
    The teacher was knowledgeable and talented. I went from barely able to draw faces to being able to make scenes with complete figures and interesting backgrounds. The use of technology makes it even easier to look at what you’re drawing and what’s being shown by the teacher (on Zoom) at the same time. The prompts for the assignments were REALLy good, and I enjoyed all of the things I made in this class. Definitely highly recommend.
  • Cartooning for Beginners

    Anonymous review on 3/2/2020
    Josh’s clear love of teaching came through from the moment he started the first class til the very end of the last session. It’s a great way for anyone to move at their own pace while picking up some great tips from a passionate talented teacher.
  • Cartooning for Beginners

    Reviewed by Heidi O. on 12/16/2019
    Josh is great! highly recommend him as a teacher.
  • Cartooning for Beginners

    Reviewed by Gabriella V. on 9/15/2019
    At the beginning I was a bit skeptical on how much you can learn from a 5 class course (I just had a short time window available), but -at the end of it- I can definitely say I am very happy I have taken it. Josh Bayer is a talented artist and a great, great instructor. Always on time, extremely professional but not stiff, he packs every class with a whole lot of information and inspiration. He manages to keep things simple and easy for everyone, creating a learning environment that is very supportive, engaging and stimulating. He is also deeply committed in enhancing everyone's specific skills and style. I feel I have gained a lot from this course and I would definitely take more classes with him if only I had not moved overseas! Many thanks for this course, best wishes for your future educational activities!
  • Manga II: Drawing and Animation for Kids (Ages 8+)

    Reviewed by Ivonny M. on 7/5/2019
    Love it

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