
02 Dec Comic Book in a Day 2023
by Katelyn Coyne
Ignite Studio
Comic Book in a Day 2023
Turning Everyday Experiences into Great Comics
January 4, 2:00 – 3:00 pm
Ignite Performance Area
Reigning Comic Book in a Day champion, Ella Satterfield, has a knack for taking something simple and turning it into a great story. Join her for a live demo of her storytelling skills while she makes a mini-comic using digital tools like Procreate and Photoshop. Don’t miss out on these great tips and tricks. No registration requried.
Creative Warm-up Workshop
January 12, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Ignite Classroom
What Makes a Comic Book?
January 17, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Ignite Classroom
Discover the elements of a comic book and how to knit them all together to tell a visual story. From layout and lettering to color and dialogue, this crash course covers the tools you’ll need to make a great comic book story. You’ll walk away ready to create the next great graphic story. Registration begins two weeks prior to class. Ages 8 and up.
The Art of Found Object Costuming
January 18, 6 pm – 7 pm
Ignite Classroom
Unconventional Comics
January 19, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Ignite Classroom
Think outside of the panel as you gear up for Comic Book in a Day 2023. Once you’ve learned the rules, have the fun is breaking them. Join us for a look at some unconventional comic books and their creators, and find inspiration for your next comic creation. Registration begins two weeks prior to class. Ages 8 and up.
Comic Book in a Day
January 21, 9 am – 6 pm
Ignite Studio
Comic Book in a Day is back! Follow along as challenge artists compete to create an entire comic book in under eight hours. Meet professional comic book artists including the esteemed Bob Hall. Watch live drawing demos. Try your hand at drawing your own comic book. Add a panel to a collaborative comic book project. Participate in a comic book read-a-thon. And take a turn experimenting with VR art. Stop by periodically throughout the day to see how the challenge artists progress, and find out who takes home the championship belt.