Through mixed-media means of character design, adult learners are guided through the process of creating symbolic figures reflecting inner thoughts, emotional truths, and personal narratives. This workshop blends discussion, collage and illustration (and optional digital tools) to explore how a single character can carry meaning across visual formats such as comics, paintings, zines, and more. This class meets for 4 Saturdays this fall.
Image credit: Derek Sky Simon, Serling Curious (detail), 2024, 16” x 20” print.
Dates: October 25, November 1, 8, 22, 2025
Cost: $200/$180 members
Materials: Bring your own materials (Markers, paper, picture books and magazines. Estimated cost: $30-45).
Instrtuctor Bio: Derek “Sky” Simon is an illustrator, educator and cartoonist who operates Sky Welkins Studio. He exhibits work locally in Colorado and nationally.