Comic Book Workshop - Star Wars May the 4th & Free Comic Book Day

Comic Book Workshop - Star Wars May the 4th & Free Comic Book Day

Learn the tips and techniques to put together a Comic Book together with acclaimed writer Stephen Kok.

By lab.LX

Select date and time

Sat, 4 May 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM AEST

Location

Whitlam Library Cabramatta

165 Railway Parade Cabramatta, NSW 2166 Australia

About this event

  • 2 hours

Comic Book Workshop

This Free Comic Book Day we have organised an imtimate special Comic Book Workshop. Explore the core components of comics including basic story structure, comic book layout, how to write/draw simple comics and sketch out single page comic with Stephen Kok.

Stephen Kok is a NSW based graphic novelist with Tabby (a retelling of Romeo & Juliet with cats) as his first published works. He has multiple publications including a 2023 Ringo (Academy Awards for comics!) nominated series Fractured Shards.

His works can be found in over 500+ public libraries worldwide and over 500+ Australian schools including having multiple works in the Australian Schools’ Reading Challenge. When not working on the next comic title, Stephen enjoys dreaming of visiting a sloth sanctuary in Costa Rica!

For all ages 13+.

Registration required

When:

Saturday

  • 4 May 2024

Session time: 10am to 12pm.

Where: Workary Open Space @ Whitlam Library, Cabramatta

WHITLAM LIBRARY

165 Railway Pde, Cabramatta NSW 2166

Details: Registration required per group.

Please contact lab.LX by phoning 0438257838 during business hours, for questions regarding this program.

Cost: Free

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Children attending Programs

Children must be within the age range advertised for the event.

Guardians responsible for children under the age of 12 are required to remain within the library premises for the entire duration of the program. Please note that guardians must be 16 years of age or older. For more information, please refer to Fairfield City Council Child Safe Policy.

Program facilitators are committed to maintaining a respectful and positive environment for all attendees. Please be aware that any inappropriate or offensive behaviour, whether by attendees or guardians, will not be tolerated. In such cases, attendees and guardians may be asked to leave the program.

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Please note that on occasions, workshops may be rescheduled or cancelled due to low enrolment or unexpected circumstances. We will make every effort to keep you informed of any changes through text or email.

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Organised by

Lab.LX is a youth and adult-focused experimental space for STEAM education.

Lab.LX is a purpose built space for young people and adults to engage with exciting aspects of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics). Through Lab.LX, the Fairfield City Open Libraries are able to provide learning and recreation opportunities, as well as access to advanced technological equipment.

lab.LX is located in Whitlam Library Cabramatta and its key features include:

  • High-end gaming PC's designed for Game Design, Video/Audio Production, 3D Modelling/Animation, Adobe Creative Cloud, Fusion 360, Ableton.
  • Educational and creative classes
  • Fable Robots
  • FlashForge 3D printers
  • Meta Quest 2 VR Headsets
  • LEGO Learning System
  • Arduino Electronics, Makey Makey

lab.LX STEAM is a children-focused space for STEAM education through structured learning and creative play. Aimed at children and caregivers, lab.LX STEAM provides hands-on opportunities to explore.

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165 Railway Parade Cabramatta NSW 2166

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