Character Art Journal Workshop - MoComCon 2025

Unleash your inner artist and bring your favorite character to life in this fun 1-hour workshop! Participants will learn how to paint a popular character of their choice on the cover of a journal.

Unleash your inner artist and bring your favorite character to life in this fun and creative 1-hour workshop! In this hands-on session, participants will learn how to paint a popular character of their choice on the cover of a journal. Whether it's a superhero, an anime character, or a beloved video game figure, this workshop gives you the opportunity to create a personalized piece of art that’s both functional and unique.

What to Expect:

• Step-by-Step Guidance: Our experienced instructor will walk you through the process of designing and painting your character on your journal cover, from sketching the outline to adding color and finishing details.
• Materials Provided: All the supplies you’ll need will be provided, including high-quality paint, brushes, and blank journal covers that are yours to keep.
• Personalization: You’ll have the creative freedom to choose any popular character you'd like to paint, whether it’s your favorite hero, villain, or fantasy figure, and make the journal truly your own.
• Color & Composition Tips: Learn some basic tips and techniques for painting, shading, and blending colors to make your character pop, with simple tricks for those who are new to painting.
• Take Home Your Art: At the end of the session, each participant will have a beautifully painted journal to take home, showcasing your very own character artwork to enjoy and use for school, journaling, or keeping your ideas.

Important Information:

First Come, First Serve: Spots are limited to 30 participants per session
All Skill Levels Welcome: No prior art experience necessary! This workshop is open to everyone, from beginners to more advanced artists.

This program is a MoComCon event. MoComCon is a two-day event, celebrating all things comics, graphic novels, and fandoms! To view more information and events, check out the MoComCon website! 

Library Program Attendance (both virtual and in the branch) is limited to participants within the suggested age range of the program. Children attending an MCPL program under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Adults attending a program intended for children must have an accompanying child.

Questions about this program? Contact the branch at (240) 777-0110

Looking for more fun things to do at MCPL? MoComCon 2025 is coming!
Join us at Germantown Library and BlackRock Center for the Arts on March 22nd & March 23rd!
Take a look at our Schedule of Events!

Take a look at these MoComCon resources for suggested graphic novels and nonfiction for kids, teens, and adults!

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Accommodation Requests

People who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing should request English-language captioning or sign-language interpretation at least five days before the library-sponsored program they plan to attend. Contact the Assistant Facilities and Accessibility Program Manager at 240-777-0002 with all other accommodation requests.

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