Class Information

Time: 4 – 5:30pm

Location: Stay Studio

Day: Wednesdays

Ages: 10 – 14

Semester Schedule

Fall Semester:
September 3 – December 17, 2025
15 weeks

Spring Semester:
January 7 – May 20, 2026
19 weeks

About the Class

This fun and expressive class is all about storytelling through illustration. Students will create original characters and explore comic panel design using traditional materials like graphite, ink, and markers. Weekly prompts will guide students through the fundamentals of design and narrative building. Great for aspiring illustrators and comic artists!

Over the course of the semester, students develop their own illustrative voice and style. The final month of each semester (December & May) is dedicated to preparing a project for our youth gallery exhibition.

Experience Level:

All levels | Beginner friendly

Bundle for 10% Off:

This class pairs well with Digital Art, allowing students to translate hand-drawn concepts into digital artwork. Add both classes to your cart and use code illustrate10 at checkout to receive 10% off your order.

Monthly Curriculum

- September – Character & Prop Design
- October– Storytelling as Art I
- November – Narrative in Zines
- December – Art of the Exhibit
- January – ABC’s of Illustration
- February – Character Lineup
- March– Sculpting Your Characters
- April – Storytelling as Art II
- May – Art of the Exhibit

Materials

Basic materials from our studio are included with registration.
Want your child to have their own supplies? Add a personal art kit for $65 at checkout!
- Stay Arts tote bag
- Sketchbook
- Drawing materials
- Sigma pens
- Deleter ink
Students that register for the full semester receive a personal artwork portfolio to track progress. Portfolios are stored in-studio and returned at the end of the semester with all completed projects!

Registration Information

Get the best value by registering for the full semester! Tuition includes all classes for the Fall or Spring semester. Your child will also receive a personal artwork portfolio and automatically participate in our youth gallery exhibition.
Prefer flexibility? Select monthly registration. This is a great option if you can only commit to certain months.
Please note: Class count may vary per month (typically 3, 4, or 5 classes) depending on holidays or how the calendar falls.
Starting part-way through the semester or month? Our tuition is prorated – start anytime and only pay for the remaining classes.
First-time students are eligible for one free trial class! Free trials and drop-in sessions can be booked through monthly registration – just select the month you'd like to attend and complete your booking on Sawyer.
Please note: Free trials and drop-ins are not offered on the final month of each semester (December & May).
Once you select a registration option, you’ll be redirected to a secondary booking page hosted on Sawyer, our secure registration platform.
There, you’ll find additional details on curriculum, payment, and booking options to complete your registration and checkout. New families will be prompted to create an account and add their child’s information.
Note: On Sawyer, the term “Multi-Session” simply means your registration includes multiple sessions or class dates.