IN-PERSON Weeklong Comics Retreat!
Come to SAW! Draw! Read! Write! Workshop your latest project.
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About this event
This Weeklong Comics Retreat is designed to break you out of your regular routine and drop you into a room alongside other cartoonists and comics lovers. We will be prioritizing time in the studio drawing and workshopping projects in small groups.
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When
10am to 5:30pm daily, Monday October 24 to Friday October 28.
Daily Schedule
10:00-10:30 Informal Coffee and Bagels
10:30-11:30 Morning Session
11:30-1:00 Studio Time
1:00-2:00 Lunch
2:00-3:30 Workshopping
3:30-5:00 Studio Time
5:00-5:30 Daily Wrap Up
Participants have access to the SAW library and studio space in the evenings. Optional informal events and exercises will be organized outside of class time (including karaoke, life drawing, drawing in nature and a closing party on Friday night).
Where
This is an in person only event in Gainesville, Florida at our new location: 1314 S Main St Gainesville, FL 32601
Who
You are an adult (18+) who is working on a long form project or looking to take time out of your regular schedule to develop your comics practice. This is not intended for beginners. Curiosity and energy to work independently strongly encouraged.
Class size is limited to 15 people.
Pricing
This course is priced based on need. Please pay what you can. If you can afford to pay a little more, you'll help us make this awesome class accessible to more students in our community. If you can’t pay full pricing, we don’t want you to be unable to access our classes.
The Pay What You Can model isn’t based on provable income, rather you determine what you are able to pay.
Recommended price: $480
Or choose from $360, $400, $480, $530, $700 (for students with institutional support).
If you'd like to pay an amount that's not listed or are interested in receiving a scholarship, please contact us emma at sequentialartistsworkshop dot org.
All required materials will be provided. Any additional materials highly encouraged. Cost of admission does not include cost of transport and accommodation, which is the responsibility of participants.
Questions
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us here at SAW.
COVID Policy
As of February 2022, we encourage all members of our community to be vaccinated. We are continuing to ask people to wear masks during workshops and when they're in the space with 3 or more people. Hand sanitizer and masks are available, as well as increased cleaning (especially after high traffic/special events).
If anyone feels symptoms they are asked to notify us and stay at home until they've received a negative test. We're a small group who are good friends, lets stay safe and protect each other.
This course is subject to cancellation depending on enrollment and COVID safety.
Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/weeklong-comics-retreat-tickets-390673052617
I WANT TO MAKE AND READ MORE COMICS!
Do you have a story inside you that’s just itching to come out, but want some guidance to help push it out?
Learn more about intensive comics learning with teachers at SAW by checking out SAW’s Year-Long Intensive Program and our Six-Month Graphic Novel Intensive.
Be sure to also check out our Online Courses, since some courses are offered year-round and are always enrolling!
Our Graphic Memoir Intensive runs year round and is always enrolling. It includes access to a vibrant working community, twice-monthly live online check-ins, weekly prompts, and access to SAW’s Monthly Pro Calls!
Our Comics Flow Group, or SAW FLOW MEMBERSHIP, is also year-round and always enrolling and is SAW's MOST AFFORDABLE course option with access to Monthly Pro-Calls!
And, of course, come see what we’re all up to on SAW's Mighty Network anytime!