Comic Art Classes

For ages 8 – 16

AFTER SCHOOL COMIC ART CLUB

Our AFTER SCHOOL COMIC ART CLUB for kids has now been running successfully for over five years. We teach children the basic skills required to draw their favourite comic characters or create their own characters and books in a relaxed and fun environment.

Classes for ages 8 -16 are currently held on Thursday evenings at Fire Station Creative in Dunfermline. New classes for ages 8 – 14 are currently held in Kingdom Comics and Games in Kirkcaldy.

We also offer comic book art classes for both individual 1-to-1 lessons, libraries, community groups, and School visits, please enquire for more details and costs.

 

UPCOMING BLOCKS

MONDAYS AT KINGDOM COMICS, KIRKCALDY

20th of February to the 27th of March

LEVEL 1 at 4.30 – 5.30 PM for ages 8 – 14

 

THURSDAYS AT FSC, DUNFERMLINE

23rd of February to the 30th of March

LEVEL 1 at 5 – 5.50 PM for ages 8 up at Primary School
LEVEL 2 at 6.10 – 7 PM for High School pupils

 

Classes are bookable in block sessions at a cost of £45 per block (limited spaces are available and are allocated on a first come first served basis, with existing pupils having priority rebooking status). Due to class size limitations, bookings are non-refundable.

LEVEL 1

Classes concentrate on the basic drawing skills required and focuses on how to draw specific items, character types, anatomy etc. through walkthrough tutorials.

Examples of lessons covered in Level 1 classes include:

  • How to draw the human face
  • anatomy and proportions
  • dynamic poses
  • perspective
  • character design

LEVEL 2

Classes require at least a reasonable level of drawing ability and an understanding of the basics of anatomy, perspective etc. This class is task and project-based where the students work more independently and have more freedom to interpret the brief.

Examples of assignments covered in Level 2 classes include:

  • Designing covers
  • Layouts
  • Working from scripts
  • Character design/redesigns
  • Different comic art styles
  • Inking

GENERAL RULES

If you or a family member are showing Covid symptoms please do not attend the physical classes and follow current guidelines.

CLEANING

Antibacterial gel is available for visitors to use and handwashing facilities are accessible for the children in the toilet next to the classroom.

I will also disinfect the chairs and tables myself before and after each session.

Food and drinks are not allowed into the class in Dunfermline, although bottled water is acceptable. You can buy snacks and drink in the Comic shop in Kirkcaldy.

WEARING MASKS

Masks are now optional.

DROP OFF/PICK UP

We can no longer accommodate early entry/drop-offs or late pick-ups as this time is now needed for extra cleaning procedures, so please make sure you arrive at the correct times for both drop-offs and pick-ups.

ART MATERIALS

Please bring along basic materials such as paper/sketchbooks, pencils, colouring pens, crayons, etc. – essentially something to draw with and on.

I’ve listed some of the materials I regularly use here but you can get alternative versions of everything at other stationery/art stores, supermarkets, etc. The High school class has a more task-based approach, so please make sure that your child brings along a device of some sort so that they can do research on it if required.

The above information is all subject to change in line with updated Government advice, we will continue to review official advice and make decisions as appropriate.

Keep well.