Odyssey Comics Creator Open Workshop

Join us in person for the Odyssey Comics Creator Open Workshop and bring your comic ideas to life! This is a hands-on comics workshop designed for creators who want to sharpen their craft, develop their projects, and connect with other working artists and writers in Southern California. Whether you’re developing your first comic or already have professional experience, bring what you’re working on and spend the day creating alongside other local makers. Each session offers two ways to participate: Follow the Workshop Take part in our structured "Level Up" coursework, with instruction and exercises focused on developing the skills needed to create stronger comics and tell better stories. Sign up for individual workshops or purchase the full schedule that includes the following dates and course: • September 6 - Essentials of Visual Design • September 20 - Dynamic Narratives and Visual Storytelling • October 3 - Fundamentals of Lettering and Graphic Design • October 17 - The Art of the Pitch Bring Your Own Project/Portfolio Already working on something? Use the session as an open workshop. Bring your scripts, thumbnails, pages, pitches, character designs, or works-in-progress and spend dedicated time developing them in a collaborative creative environment. Professional portfolio reviews are also available for quality one-one-one feedback. Throughout the workshop, participants will have opportunities to receive feedback and guidance, ask questions about storytelling, art, publishing, pitching, and the comics industry, and connect with other creators working across different disciplines and experience levels. Free beverages and snacks will be provided. Come to learn. Come to work. Come meet other creators. Most importantly, come make comics.