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Highlights
- Dive into the heart of anime culture in Nakano by learning manga drawing techniques from a professional artist.
- In Nakano's classroom setting, meet your bilingual instructor and begin a two-hour step-by-step session at your desk.
- Engage with a beginner-friendly curriculum that includes character design, sketching, and inking, along with personalized feedback to refine your style.
- Use G-pens, ink, manga paper, and screentones for finishing touches on your artwork. Take home your completed illustration with full copyright.
Your Experience
Join a 2-hour beginner workshop in Tokyo where you'll create your own original manga character with guidance from a professional artist. This hands-on session is perfect for both beginners and experienced artists looking to refine their skills.
Getting started
Gather at the designated classroom in Tokyo, check in for your two-hour beginner workshop, and receive an introduction from your professional manga artist instructor. Settled into your workspace with all necessary drawing materials provided, you'll begin by exploring example artworks and basic proportions, supported by English and Japanese language assistance.
Tokyo Manga & Anime Drawing Workshop
This workshop focuses on character design and traditional manga techniques. Beginners can comfortably follow each stage while experienced artists have the opportunity to enhance their skills.
Features
- The session includes instruction in character design, sketching, and inking as you learn to create an original manga character from scratch.
- You'll explore Japanese manga proportions, facial features, expressions, and practice various techniques under expert guidance.
- A professional artist leads the workshop, providing personalized feedback on poses, expressions, and line work throughout.
- Materials such as G-pens, ink, paper, screentones, along with additional manga drawing supplies are provided for use during class.
- The two-hour session offers English and Japanese language support suitable for all skill levels.
- You'll complete an original artwork to take home at the end of the workshop, retaining full copyright ownership over your creation.
Wrapping up
Upon completion of the workshop, you may leave with your finished illustration. Note that transportation, food and drinks, additional drawing materials for taking home, and professional framing or shipping are not included in this experience.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Two-hour step-by-step beginner workshop
- Professional manga artist instructor
- English and Japanese language support
- Character design, sketching and inking instruction
- Personalized feedback from manga instructor
- All manga drawing materials provided
- G-pens, ink, paper and screentones provided
- Completed original artwork, full copyright retained
- Transportation to and from the venue, such as hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Food and beverages
- Extra art supplies for personal use after class
- Professional framing or delivery services for completed artworks
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Must Know
- Arrive at your designated classroom in Nakano for a smooth check-in before starting the two-hour session.
- All necessary manga drawing materials such as paper, ink, G-pens, and screentones are provided during the workshop.
- The instructor offers personalized feedback to help refine both beginner and experienced artists' styles.
- Enjoy bilingual instruction in English and Japanese throughout your hands-on learning experience.
Ticket Delivery
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
Frequently asked questions
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