Comics Drawing Workshop with Emily McGovern | Learn Sequential Storytelling

Learn to create your own comics in this practical comics drawing workshop with professional cartoonist and graphic novelist Emily McGovern (@emilyscartoons). Transform everyday moments into illustrated narratives through hands-on creation of a personalized one-page comic story.

This comics workshop teaches fundamental steps of making comics, focusing on autobiographical storytelling that preserves ordinary anecdotes (funny metro interactions, conversation snippets, quiet pet moments) into engaging visual narratives. This 2.5-hour session welcomes beginners and returning artists with no previous drawing experience necessary.

What You’ll Learn and Create

This comics drawing workshop covers fundamental comics creation in 2.5 hours:

Comics Fundamentals Primer:

• Panel composition techniques
  
  
  
• Speech bubble placement
  
  
  
• Character expression methods
  
  
  
• Visual storytelling principles
  
  
  
• The distinctive grammar of sequential art

Intensive Drawing Session (1.5 hours):

• Create your own one-page autobiographical comic
  

• Transform personal anecdotes into illustrated stories
  
  
  
  
  
• Receive personalized guidance and feedback throughout
  
  
  
  
  
• Preserve 2026 memories through visual documentation

Optional Group Sharing:

• Present your finished comic to the group
  
  
  
• See fellow participants’ creative approaches

What’s Included in Your Comics Workshop

This comics drawing workshop provides professional instruction and personalized guidance:

✏️ Professional comics instruction from Emily McGovern 

✏️ Fundamentals primer on panels, dialogue, and visual storytelling

✏️ 1.5-hour guided drawing session creating one-page comic

✏️ Personalized tips and feedback throughout

✏️ Optional group sharing of finished work

✏️ A drink voucher to be used during the workshop

Workshop Details and Requirements

What to Bring:

• Paper or sketchbook
  
  
  
• Pencils
  
  
  
• Eraser
  
  
  
• Pen
  
  
  
  

Age Requirement: Minimum 12 years

Capacity: Maximum 15 participants for individual attention

Language: English

Experience Level: No previous drawing experience necessary

Perfect for Aspiring Cartoonists and Storytellers

This comics drawing workshop with Emily McGovern welcomes:

• Aspiring cartoonists wanting professional instruction
  
  
  
• Complete beginners learning visual storytelling fundamentals
  
  
  
• Returning artists who’ve been away from drawing for years
  
  
  
• Those wanting to preserve memories through illustrated stories
  
  
  
• Anyone interested in autobiographical comics creation
  
  
  
• People seeking hands-on creative experience with personalized feedback

Maximum 15 participants ensures everyone receives individual attention from established graphic novelist.

Why Choose This Comics Workshop

Professional Cartoonist Instruction: Learn from Emily McGovern (@emilyscartoons), professional cartoonist and graphic novelist with established career in sequential storytelling.

Autobiographical Focus: Transform your own life moments into comics. Learn to capture everyday anecdotes (conversations, interactions, observations) in uniquely engaging illustrated format.

Complete Beginner-Friendly: No previous drawing experience necessary. The workshop welcomes both first-time creators and lapsed artists returning to drawing after years away.

Hands-On Creation: This isn’t just demonstration, you’ll spend 1.5 hours actively creating your own one-page comic with guidance throughout the process.

Personalized Feedback: With maximum 15 participants, receive individual tips and feedback from Emily as you work on your comic.

Memory Preservation: Create visual documentation of 2026 that won’t fade into forgotten mundanity. Your illustrated story preserves moments in permanent, engaging format.

Fundamentals That Transfer: Learn panel composition, speech bubbles, character expression, and visual storytelling principles applicable to future comics creation beyond the workshop.

Join this comics drawing workshop with Emily McGovern and learn to create illustrated narratives from everyday moments. Transform personal anecdotes into one-page autobiographical comics with professional guidance and personalized feedback in this 2.5-hour hands-on session!