People have told stories using pictures for longer than we’ve been writing them down. We

still do, and comics, or sequential art, is a medium that lends itself to every kind of story.

This is a six month course, during which industry professional Thomas Brown will lead you

through the process of Drawing Comics, covering the story, layout, dialogue, character

design, pacing, and more.

Thomas has years of experience with graphic novels and standalone comics across

genres including fantasy and gothic, history, childrens’ stories, superheroes etc.

A wide range of materials will be used, including script samples from Thomas’s contacts in

the industry, such as New York Times bestseller Thomas Sniegoski

This course is for anyone with interest in creating comics. You don’t need any particular

drawing or writing ability. Come with what you know, and learn in a supportive setting.

Pencils and paper will be provided. If you’re already drawing, please do bring what you

may already like to use, or want to start using - and if you work digitally rather than in

traditional media, please bring your tablet or other drawing tools.

All participants will have the opportunity to create a finished comic - these will be gathered

into a class anthology which will be printed so that you can see your work as part of a

physical comic.

Comics is truly a medium, not a genre; any and every kind of narrative can be portrayed in

it. What story would you like your comic to tell?

Weekly £15 per session. Or buy 10 weeks for £150.00

Dates the class will run- SATURDAYS- 24th Feb, 9th March, 16th March, 6th April, 13th April, 20th April, 27th April, 4th May,11th May, 18th May.

There is a booking fee to allow more of the revenue to go back to Thomas Brown and The Folk of Gloucester.

Some weeks the room may change to allow for other use. Come to the Cafe on arrival to meet up.

The course has a little break in March- Thomas will help anyone starting at a later date to catch up.