Wednesday 11 February, 13:30

What Mood Is Your Manga Character?

Free, Booking Required

Explore how to make manga characters express emotion with clarity and charm. In this hands-on workshop, illustrator Nathalie Gür shows techniques for drawing convincing facial expressions and body language, using a lightbox and other studio tools. Participants will practise sketching moods, refining line work and experimenting with exaggerated features to convey feelings without relying on action. The session balances playful exercises and practical tips to help young artists bring their paper characters to life.

In French. Kids ages 9 and up.

Place des Cinq-Continents,
1217 Meyrin
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