Comic Con-versation: Let's make comics

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After school fun. Learn the art of comic book creation.

Leichhardt Library

Children's events and programs

Step into the exciting world of comic book creation in this fun, hands-on workshop designed especially for young creators aged 8 to 12. Children will learn how to bring their ideas to life - from designing unique characters to crafting engaging storylines and visual narratives.As part of <a href="https://www.innerwest.nsw.gov.au/comic-con-versation" title="https://www.innerwest.nsw.gov.au/comic-con-versation" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Comic Con-versation 2026</a>.Ages 8-12<a href="https://login.librarypass.com/?library=innerwestcouncillibraryandhistorynswcl&amp;domain=librarypass.com" title="https://login.librarypass.com/?library=innerwestcouncillibraryandhistorynswcl&amp;domain=librarypass.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Comics Plus</a> offers unlimited access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, manga and picture books for all ages, with no holds or wait lists and the ability to read online or offline on any device.We may take photographs of the facilitators and the participants at this event. Read <a href="https://www.innerwest.nsw.gov.au/using-library/library-membership" title="https://www.innerwest.nsw.gov.au/using-library/library-membership" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a> for more details.ABOUT THE FACILITATOR:DION HAMILL is a professional illustrator working since 1999. He has provided artwork for publishers such as Harper Collins, McGraw Hill and Scholastic Education. He has published 3 children's picture books; Amazeing Ruins, The Pegasus Quest and the 12 Tasks of Hercules. Dion has run many workshops for adults and children in head drawing, comic making and various mediums such as pencil, paint and ink markers. Helping others reach their creative goals has been one of the highlights of his career.ABOUT THE VENUE:LEICHHARDT LIBRARY is accessible from street level and via lift from the car park.If you have any access or support requirements in order to participate fully, please let us know in the booking order form to ensure that we can arrange any reasonable adjustments. Please note: the venue is accessible for people using wheelchairs and other mobility aids.CHILDREN'S LIBRARY PROGRAM GUIDELINESOur activities are designed specifically for the age range stated. Age requirements are set based on content and to ensure a fun experience for all participants. Please consider this before booking your child in for an activity.Places are limited, and bookings that do not meet the age requirements will be cancelled so another child that meets the age requirement may have the place.Entry may be refused where an attendee is not within the age range advertised.If you are unable to attend the activity, please cancel your booking as soon as possible to enable another child to participate. You can also contact the library on 02 9392 5588.As library programs have limited spaces, failure to notify staff of cancellations on more than two occasions over a 12-month period, may result in bookings being refused in the future.Parents and/or carers of participants under the age of 11, must remain in the vicinity of the program, in case of emergency and to collect the child at the end of the advertised program session time.

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