We are giving away a pair of tickets to the Seattle Graphic Artists Guild’s Graphic Novel Panel this weekend at the Seattle Design Center. The panel runs from 1-3:30pm and you will also be able to attend the after party from 4:30-6pm after-party at Fantagraphics Bookstore!
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From our partners:
Seattle Graphic Novel Panel
Sat., January 26, 10:30am-6:00pm
Seattle Design Center
Plaza Building Conference Center, Suite 370
5701 6th Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98108
More info: seattleguild.org | Tickets: brownpapertickets.com
The Graphic Artists Guild is holding the 3nd annual Graphic Novel Panel January 26, 2013 at the Seattle Design Center with an after-party at Fantagraphics Bookstore.
* Sign up for “Make Your Own Comic in 90 Minutes” in the morning workshop.
* Learn the ins and outs of the Graphic Novel in the afternoon.
* Party in the evening at Fantagraphics Bookstore.
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The Line-Up:
Mark Monlux, our Moderator for the third year, is an award-winning freelance illustrator and author of “The Comic Critic Presents Seldom Seen Films.” http://www.markmonlux.blogspot.com
Ellen Forney- She won a 2012 Genius award from the “Stranger.” Her memoir, “Marbles,” is a current New York Times bestseller
and she teaches comics at Cornish College of the Arts. Is there anything that girl can’t do? http://www.ellenforney.com
Michel Gagné- His creative work can be seen in “The Iron Giant”, “Osmosis Jones” and “Ratatouille.” He has written and illustrated “The Saga of Rex” and “Insanely Twisted Rabbits.” Look for “ZED: A Cosmic Tale” out in Feb. 2013. http://www.gagneint.com
Stefano Gaudiano- was born in Italy in 1966, moved to the United States in 1981, and started drawing comics shortly thereafter. He is currently inking monthly comics for Marvel and Valiant Entertainment. He makes a mean cup of coffee. http://www.stefanogaudiano.blogspot.com
Phil & Kaja Foglio-Are the artist and writer of the web comic “Girl Genius.” http://www.girlgeniusonline.com
Allen Gladfelter-has had a few brushes with notoriety and is generally pleased with what he’s managed to accomplish. He intends to accomplish more in the years to come. Look him up! http://www.allengladfelter.com
David Lasky-has created a number of critically acclaimed comic books, including a nine page mini-adaptation of Joyce’s “Ulysses” and “Carter Family: Don’t Forget That Song” http://www.dlasky.livejournal.com/
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The Schedule:
- 10:30-noon Make Your Own (mini) Comic: In 90 minutes participants are challenged to make their own 8-page mini graphic novel. Cartoonist David Lasky will guide you through the book-constructing and storytelling process. Supplies and basic drawing tips will be provided. Drawing skills are not all necessary; the only prerequisite is a desire to communicate through the medium of comics.
- 12-1 PM Lunch Break-Bring your own or order a box lunch (must preorder).
- 1-3:30 PM Graphic Novel Panel Discussion - How do you get started? What jobs are available in the comics industry? What does it take to create and publish a graphic novel? So many experts in one room!
- 4:30-6 PM After Party for all attendees Fantagraphics Bookstore. Books available for purchase and signing
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The Preregistration Prices
Student prices: full-time with ID
Make a Comic Workshop- $10
Graphic Novel Panel-$12
Both Make a Comic Workshop and Graphic Novel Panel-$17
Guild member prices:
Make a Comic Workshop-$15
Graphic Novel Panel-$20
Both Make a Comic Workshop and Graphic Novel Panel-$30
General prices:
Make a Comic Workshop-$20
Graphic Novel Panel-$30
Both Make a Comic Workshop and Graphic Novel Panel-$40
Free parking. The Plaza Building entrance is on Orcas between 5th & 6th. Suite P370 is on three floors up from street level. Take the elevator to first floor, then glass elevator to third floor. From the Atrium Building cross the sky bridge to Plaza Building, take glass elevator to third floor.
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