Did you know The Phoenix comic runs online and in person events for aspiring young artists who want to learn to draw comics, from creators such as Jess Bradley, Sam Davies, Robert Deas, Emily Kimbell, Jamie Smart, James Turner, and others?
The weekly comic, available on subscription and from select high street stores, host regular digital workshops where The Phoenix creators share their expert comic drawing tips and have a Skills Hub on the title’s official website with even more top tips at thephoenixcomic.co.uk/skills-hub.
Upcoming events, priced £5.99 each include a 60-minute interactive “Draw Doodles Like a Pro” workshop with Squid Bits creator Jess Bradley (10.00pm, Monday 19th February 2024); “Draw Your Own Superhero” with Rob Deas (10.00pm Saturday 24th February)t, the superstar artist behind The Phoenix comic strips “Fawn” and “The Valhalla Protocol”, plus the Skills Hub; “Draw Cute Magical Creatures with Sam Davies” (10.00pm Saturday 24th March); “Comic Making Masterclass with James Turner” (11.00pm Friday 12th April), the artist behind “Clatters and Bump” and “Star Cat”; and more.
Most workshops are suitable for artists aged 7 – 14. Don’t worry if you can’t join live, all ticket holders will be sent a recording of the workshop after!
Every ticket also includes a digital Activity Pack, full of creative drawing tips that will get you drawing long after the workshop is over. This will be emailed to you after the workshop.
The Phoenix is a weekly 36-page magazine for 7–14 year olds that’s packed with incredible comics, drawing guides, and plenty more that inspires kids to get reading, writing, and drawing.
• More details and how to book online events here for events on The Phoenix website: thephoenixcomic.co.uk/events/
• If you’re not yet a Phoenix subscriber, you can get six issues for just £1 at thephoenixcomic.co.uk. (A six-month subscription currently costs £69.99, a 12 month subscription £129.99) | Back issues available here
The founder of downthetubes, which he established in 1998. John works as a comics and magazine editor, writer, and on promotional work for the Lakes International Comic Art Festival. He is currently editor of Star Trek Explorer, published by Titan – his third tour of duty on the title originally titled Star Trek Magazine.
Working in British comics publishing since the 1980s, his credits include editor of titles such as Doctor Who Magazine, Babylon 5 Magazine, and more. He also edited the comics anthology STRIP Magazine and edited several audio comics for ROK Comics. He has also edited several comic collections, including volumes of “Charley’s War” and “Dan Dare”.
He’s the writer of “Pilgrim: Secrets and Lies” for B7 Comics; “Crucible”, a creator-owned project with 2000AD artist Smuzz; and “Death Duty” and “Skow Dogs” with Dave Hailwood.
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