Term 3-2025 Comic and Fantasy Illustration Workshop

Located in the heart of Bellingen at Happymess studio, this workshop will be Co-facilitated with local professional Fantasy Illustrator Richard Sampson. Richard has illustrated numerous comic books and fantasy novels (most recently the Lone Wolf series).

Returning for our fourth term of creative adventures, Fantasy Gang invites young artists to dive into the world of fantasy through drawing, mixed media, and collaborative fun. With a warm and supportive group atmosphere, each session begins with a shared afternoon tea and an imaginative warm-up activity. Participants will explore a different fantasy archetype each week — from goblins and witches to ninjas, rogues, and werewolves — and bring them to life through a range of materials including charcoal, collage, stencils, and spray paint.

The final week will culminate in the return of our mini exhibition, where participants can invite family and friends to view a selection of their unique works on display at Happymess Studio. This term’s showcase will feature each participant’s large-scale plywood fantasy character alongside a collaborative zine — a celebration of creativity, identity, and imagination in full colour.

All materials supplied - participants will leave with their own visual diary they have used throughout the term. Limited spaces available so early bookings recommended. 

Ages: 11-17
Wednesday's 4:00pm – 5.30pm 
Full term - Wednesday 23rd July – 24th Sep |10 weeks full cost $400
Facilitator: Co-facilitated by Richard Simpson and Happymess Art Therapist 

Creative NSW Creative Kids Vouchers

Happymess Studio is eligible for Service NSW Creative Kids vouchers. Parents, guardians and carers in NSW can claim a $50 voucher per child per year from Service NSW.

The voucher can be used with registered providers to put towards the cost of fees for creative activities.

You can apply for your voucher via the Service NSW website. It is a quick and easy process, as long as you have your medicare card handy!

REDEEMING YOUR VOUCHER

To enroll your child into a Happymess studio workshop using the NSW Creative Kids Voucher please use discount code: CKVHSCOMIC. Select one ticket.

Please also enter your voucher number and child's Date of Birth at checkout.

If you have multiple children with vouchers, please book separately.

*If you spend less than the value of your vouchers for a purchase, you cannot use the remaining value of the voucher. For example, if you use a your $50 voucher for a $15 workshop, you cannot claim the remaining value of $35.

*If your total purchase price is more than the value of the voucher, the remaining balance cannot be paid. We unfortunately cannot accept split payments.

More information:

Vouchers can only be used:

• until the expiry date on the voucher

• once, with one provider

• for the person named on the voucher

• towards registration or membership fees with an approved Creative Kids provider.

If the fees for your chosen activity are less than the full value of the voucher, the remaining balance is forfeited and cannot be used.