Postponed- DATE TBD
Join the Woodman Museum, Jetpack Comics, and Comic Book author and artist, Ryan L. Higgins, for the first Eastman & Laird Day art workshop. Started in 2023, Eastman & Laird Day commemorates Dover’s history with Comic Creators Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird, who together made one of the largest comic book franchises in the world!
The day will have two workshops with a pizza party in between.
Morning Workshop: ”How to Draw Comic Book Characters” All Ages 11am-Noon
Ryan will show you step-by-step how to build characters from basic shapes. You’ll begin with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their creation in Dover, NH. Then, meet Ryan’s own superhero, the Righteous Red Cat, and discover how to bring her to life on paper. Want to draw your own favorites? During the last 15-20 minutes, the floor is open for your questions and requests. We’ll have a free-draw session where Ryan can help you draw your favorite comic book heroes! Everything you need is provided! Just bring your imagination and love for comics.
Pizza Party: Noon-1pm
Free Pizza will be provided by Ottos Pizza in Dover, NH.
Afternoon Workshop: “Comics QuickStart: Launch YOUR Superhero Story in 90 Minutes!” Grades 6+
Ever dream of seeing your own comic book hero leap off the page? Whether you’re stuck at the starting line or battling writer’s block mid-adventure, this crash course with Lazer Brain Comics creator Ryan L. Higgins is your rocket booster to success! Utilizing his “Comics QuickStart” booklet, Ryan will show you his proven process for crafting a killer comic. Whether you’re looking to go pro or want to make a homemade “zine” style comic, Ryan will share his secrets to completing a project. Don’t let your comic book dreams stay grounded! Join Ryan and blast off into the universe of comic book creation!
Ryan L. Higgins is the creator & publisher of Lazer Brain Comics and arguably one of the world’s greatest amateur Donald Duck impressionists. He lives in New Hampshire with his fantastic family and dynamic dog! Ryan’s comic series Lazer Brain Comics features the ongoing adventures of two kid heroes-Nova Nasser, AKA The Righteous Red Cat and Filo Farnsworth-The boy with the remote-controlled superhero