First Meeting of the Akin D.I.Y. Comics School! →

Interested in continuing your education and development as a cartoonist and in helping others do the same? Join us Monday, July 2nd, from 7pm to 9:30pm at the Akin St. Clair Studio in the “Don’s Meats” building at 1747 St. Clair Avenue West for the inaugural D.I.Y. Comics School Meeting.

The new D.I.Y. Comics School is just one of the member led projects to evolve from the Akin Comic Day that occurred in May 2018. Founded by Akin St. Clair member Christopher Green, aka Mumblethief, a cartoonist, educator, and fictional character who comes from the Alaskan wilderness, the D.I.Y. school will meet the first Monday of every month at Akin's St. Clair location and is open to everyone. The first meeting will include a show & tell, a visual vocabulary exercise, a 1 page comic exercise, a critique and more!

Photo of Akin Comic Day by Jen Pilles

Akin Comic Day!

Akin Comic Day is a one-day celebration of comic books, comic making and comic artists! Drop in anytime and stay for a few minutes or the whole day. There will be many exciting ways for everyone to explore and enjoy comic books and comic making whether you are a life-long comic fan or completely new to the medium.
 

Featuring comics, art, experiences and more by Akin artists:

Althea Balmes - www.altheabalmes.com

Kate Drwecka - www.katedee.com

Christopher Green - www.mumblethief.tumblr.com

Carmina Miana - www.carminamiana.com

Loretta Miauw - www.instagram.com/loretta.miauw

Jen Pilles - www.jenpilles.com

Sarvenaz Rayati - www.sarvenaz-rayati.com

Yamandu Sztainbok - www.instagram.com/y.smerdis
 

Including:

• Comic Corner: A fun selection of hands-on activities to enjoy all day! All materials provided. Collaborate on group comic projects and individual explorations of comic art and visual storytelling. Suitable for all ages and experience levels.
   
• Comic Reading Zone: Relax and enjoy browsing a curated selection of some of the most interesting and renowned comics out there.
   
• Comic Art Exhibition: Comic art by Akin Collective studio artists on display.
   
• Artist Events: Live drawing, comic readings, book signings and more. Akin Collective comic artists will be on-site during the event. More details to me announced soon - stay tuned! 
   
• Comic Book Sale: Browse the sale table for some comic book treasures to take home with you!
   
• Official launch of the Akin Comic and Zine Library: a new permanent collection at Akin St Clair.

• Official launch of the Akin Comics Club: The Akin Comics Club is a new meet-up group for Toronto artists interested in comic-making and visual storytelling to stay connected and collaborate together on events, workshops and activities in Toronto.
  
  Akin Comic Day and the Akin Comic Club are brand-new initiatives brought to you by Akin Projects. 

Visit www.akin.art/comics for more information