Turn your ideas into dynamic, page-turning comics with Intro to Comics — a hands-on class taught by comic book artist Lydia “Nibs” Noble. You don’t need to know how to draw to take this class: Lydia focuses on storytelling, layout, and decision-making, so anyone who can imagine a scene can learn to turn it into a compelling comic.
In just a few hours you’ll learn the core tools professional creators use to tell dynamic visual stories.
What you’ll learn:
The Five Arenas of Comics: master the elements that shape every comic’s impact: composition, pacing, tone, character, and world.
Panel Transitions: shape time and motion between panels to control rhythm, surprise, and emotional beats.
Storyboarding: plan scenes with clarity and efficiency so your story reads smoothly.
Choice of Moment / Choice of Word: discover how selecting the exact moment to show and the right words to say makes scenes more powerful and economical.
Date: Saturday March 14th
Time: 9am - 12pm
Sessions: 1
Materials: Provided - you’ll get paper, pencils, and everything you need to get started.
Class Level: Beginner Ages: 16+
Why take this class with Lydia? Lydia brings real-world experience, a fine arts degree, and a warm, relatable, practical teaching style. You’ll get targeted feedback, clear exercises, and a focused roadmap to create comics that feel alive.
Turn your ideas into dynamic, page-turning comics with Intro to Comics — a hands-on class taught by comic book artist Lydia “Nibs” Noble. You don’t need to know how to draw to take this class: Lydia focuses on storytelling, layout, and decision-making, so anyone who can imagine a scene can learn to turn it into a compelling comic.
In just a few hours you’ll learn the core tools professional creators use to tell dynamic visual stories.
What you’ll learn:
The Five Arenas of Comics: master the elements that shape every comic’s impact: composition, pacing, tone, character, and world.
Panel Transitions: shape time and motion between panels to control rhythm, surprise, and emotional beats.
Storyboarding: plan scenes with clarity and efficiency so your story reads smoothly.
Choice of Moment / Choice of Word: discover how selecting the exact moment to show and the right words to say makes scenes more powerful and economical.
Date: Saturday March 14th
Time: 9am - 12pm
Sessions: 1
Materials: Provided - you’ll get paper, pencils, and everything you need to get started.
Class Level: Beginner Ages: 16+
Why take this class with Lydia? Lydia brings real-world experience, a fine arts degree, and a warm, relatable, practical teaching style. You’ll get targeted feedback, clear exercises, and a focused roadmap to create comics that feel alive.
