The Yellow Squirrel Collective
1st class - $10
Learn, create, connect
The Yellow Squirrel Collective aims to build a vibrant local community that embraces diverse voices and experiences. Join the September "Panels & Perspectives" launch to learn from contemporary masters and turn your personal experiences into powerful, visual stories.
The focus is on "story over beauty," using 2D comics-making techniques (no screens, just pencils, pens, and paper), but you're welcome to bring tablets, laptops and use digital tools if you prefer.
No drawing "talent" or experience necessary!!
1st class - $10
Session #1
Sept 6-27
11 spaces
Panels & Perspectives
Saturdays, 1:30 p.m - 3:30 p.m.
Gordon Neighbourhood House
Learn from masters, grow with peers. Weekly structured discussions of comtemporary graphic novels, author deep-dives, process sharing, and skill-building exercises focused on visual techniques and dialogue.
Each Saturday adrresses new topics and builds on discussions and techniques from the previous week. At the end of four sessions, you'll have a mini comic, a series of mini comics, or an outline for a larger graphic novel. Additional details will be provided in your registration email.
Note: Drop-in space for individual sessions may be available. Just complete the form below to inquire.
Gordon Neighborhood House is an accessible and welcoming community place. Room space is limited so register early!
Please reach out through the form below if you need additional accommodations.
Turn your experiences into art
Join our community of graphic novel enthusiasts to learn, create, and connect through personal storytelling. Note: You'll receive a complete workshop agenda with a list of topics, a suggested reading list, and resources one week before the workshop start date.
SEPT 6
Graphic Novels: Context Matters
Why do stories matter?
Why graphic novels?
What matters to you?
Making comics: Where to start; how to keep going
Diary comics
Generating ideas
Contemporary graphic novels
SEPT 13
Telling a Story: Change Matters
Stories are about change
Suddenly the World Looks Different
What does it mean to "change?"
Types of change: Sobriety, aging, AI, environmental change, physical change, death
How is change represented in graphic novels
Comics as self-help
SEPT 20
How do you Want to be Seen?: Style Matters
Where does style come from?
How do you know when you have it?
What is your visual language?
Colour, font, linear/non-linear storytelling, panels/no panels, images, length, speech balloons
SEPT 27
Getting seen: Community Matters
How to get noticed
How to keep going
Community resources
Publishing resources
Finishing "something"
2D and digital tools and resources (pens, markers, paints, ink, Procreate)
Evolving in comics
Contact
Select the session(s) you'd like to register for below or just reach out if you have questions! Note: Payment details (eTransfer or cash) will be sent in a separate email.