Draw It Digital: Character Design for Beginners

Step into the world of digital art and learn how to design characters that pop with personality!

Create, draw, and bring your characters to life with Procreate!

In this hands-on workshop, you’ll explore Procreate, the go-to app for digital drawing, and discover the secrets of character creation with experienced illustrator and artist Jenni Goodman.

What you’ll do:
✅ Learn the basics of digital drawing in Procreate
✅ Design your own unique character from scratch
✅ Add personality and style to make your character come alive
✅ Get insider tips from a professional artist

All materials supplied – just bring your creativity and curiosity!

Who’s it for? Teens who love art, storytelling, or want to try digital design for the first time.

Suitable for ages 10 – 15 years.

Cost: $30 + booking fee

About the venue: Windale Hub, bilyabayi

Windale Hub has a rear car park accessible from Shade Lane. There is 1 accessible car park with a ramp leading to the building. The building also has an internal ramp.

There is a second entry to the library on Lake Street with 2-hour parking available. The library has accessible toilet, and all meeting rooms have a hearing loop.

This event may be photographed and filmed, and your image could be used in advertising and promotion by Lake Macquarie City Council. Should you wish to not be photographed or filmed please advise event organisers on entry at the event.

About the presenter: Jenni first dove into the wonderful world of children’s book illustration in 2018, when she was honoured with the opportunity to illustrate a series of board books based on the Australian classic, Storm Boy. She now has nine books to her name, and is proud to have had the opportunity to champion animal conservation through the 2020 release of Have You Seen A Tree For Me? and 2024 release Little Horses. In 2022 she teamed up with her older brother to create the sweet and playful picture book Snuffy which was Shortlisted for the 2022 Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year.​

Jenni uses different mediums to create her artworks including watercolour paints and pencils, both coloured and graphite, as well as digital media. She loves capturing the beauty of nature and expressive characters in her illustrations.