How to Draw Manga: Basics

Event description

How to Draw Manga: Basics – 5-Week Drawing Course with Gabrielle Coppola
🗓 Wednesdays, 30 July–27 August
🕞 3:30–5:00 PM
📍 Spellbound Art Studio, 26 Hansen Road, Frankton, Queenstown
🎟 $225 full course / $60 drop-in per session (materials included)
👥 *Limited to 6 participants – book early to secure your spot!

Love anime? Curious about manga art? Start here!
Whether you're a total beginner or getting back into drawing, this five-week course is the perfect introduction to manga-style illustration.

Led by artist and lifelong anime fan Gabrielle Coppola, this hands-on, small-group course is all about building your drawing skills, confidence, and creative voice in a relaxed and encouraging studio setting.

You’ll create your own manga-inspired artwork each week, with references drawn from the Katy Coope manual, your favourite anime characters, or original ideas.

🧠 What You’ll Learn:

Each class builds on the last. You’ll explore:

• Basic head & face proportions in manga

• Expressive eyes & facial expressions

• Stylised body shapes & dynamic poses

• Character design & clothing

• Shading & outlining techniques

• Overcoming fear of the blank page & making mistakes

✏️ All Materials Provided:

All supplies are included – just bring yourself! Optional: feel free to bring your own sketchbook, markers, or iPad (though the focus will be on hand-drawing, not digital editing).

💡 Drop-In Option:

Can’t commit to all five weeks?
You’re welcome to attend individual classes for $60 per session.
Note: full-course bookings have priority if classes fill up.

🎯 Who It’s For:

• Absolute beginners ready to start drawing

• Anyone looking for a fun creative outlet

• Anime & manga fans of all ages

• Artists returning after a break

Let your inner artist out in this welcoming, no-pressure workshop series.
✨ Spots are limited – secure yours today on Humanitix!

Location: Spellbound Art Studio, School House Studios, Country Lane, 26 Hansen Road, Frankton, Queenstown