The courses are suitable for anyone who needs a creative hobby and is interested in drawing or stories. No previous experience in comics is required. However if you are already into comics, this is a good place to improve your skills and widen your imagination. Teacher of these courses Luis Bellido has wide experience in teaching comics. The courses are funded by City of Helsinki.
Kids Comics Course
Kids comics course is a weekly hobby group for children between ages 7 and 13. During the course the group learns the basics of drawing comics, such as brainstorming, screenwriting, sketching, and using various art supplies. The activity is carried out face to face, but it is possible to implement it remotely if necessary.
Location: Maunula House, class 1, 3rd floor
Address: Metsäpurontie 4
Schedule: Fridays 17.9.2021 – 3.12.2021 klo 15:30 – 17:00 (11 sessions, no teaching during week 42)
Cost: 0 €
Youth Comics Course
Youth comics course is a weekly hobby group for young people between ages 13 and 17. During the course the group learns the basics of drawing and screenwriting comics while working on both personal and joint projects. We encourage young people to gather inspiration and document from the nearby environment and their own daily lives. The activity is carried out face to face, but it is possible to implement it remotely if necessary.
Location: Maunula House, class 1, 3rd floor
Address: Metsäpurontie 4
Schedule: Fridays 17.9. – 3.12.2021 klo 17:15 – 18:45 (11 sessions, no teaching during week 42)
Cost: 0 €
Illustration: Vanessa Leikkari