Storywalk / November 2021

ABOUT THE PROGRAM:

Cartoonist & teacher Marek Bennett has drawn all over the world (& his own backyard), making mini-comics & graphic novels… Now Marek will show you how to create your own comics to share with friends & family, near & far.

We’ll use a basic “1-sheet” mini-comic format to make comics based on our favorite books, family stories, local history — or anything else you can imagine!

Where will your “Storywalk” adventure take us…?

HOW TO REGISTER:

These virtual workshops are all listed on Marek’s COMICS CALENDAR. You can contact the host library directly to register for the Zoom link & other info.

Some libraries may also have kits & printables for you to pick up if you’re in the area. Ask your host librarian!

Storywalk 2021 is made possible by the NH State Council on the Arts.

GETTING READY:

TOOLS & ART SUPPLIES:

We’ll create our comics with the most basic of art supplies — A pencil, paper, & black inking pen, to start. See Marek’s TOOLS & MATERIALS page for more info.

I call these tools my “Must-Haves” but really what you use is up to you!

NOTE: If you plan to make an 8-page booklet with us, you will also want to have a pair of scissors handy.

OPTIONAL MATERIALS:

You might want to bring any of the following items to our session:

• A favorite book you might like to draw as a comic
• A favorite family story (“true” and/or “embellished”)
• A photo or memory of a place or person that is important to you
• A friend or family member (It’s always more fun to draw with somebody else!)

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PREP LINKS:

Here are some links to help you get warmed up, creatively!

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“BEFORE Your Comics Workshop” = Comics & videos from some of Marek’s past projects.

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PRACTICE MAKING A BLANK BOOK:

Here’s how to set up a blank 8-page “1-SHEET” MINI-COMIC:

Printable directions:

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DRAWING A MINI-COMIC:

Here’s what it looks like when Marek’s drawing an 8-page mini-comic:

Printables:

Some host libraries may supply printables & art supplies in a kit for local pick-up… Ask your librarian about it.

PRINT YOUR OWN:

Here are a couple of Marek’s minis you can print at home. Try folding them into books with the above instructions:

Other printable mini-comics in library kits may include:

FOR HOST LIBRARIES:
More printable PDFs >>

Posters & Graphics: