Workshop with Aya Kakeda: Character Design Through Illustration

Join HCCC for this character-design workshop with illustrator and exhibiting artist Aya Kakeda.

Explore Kakeda’s work in the winter exhibition, Drawn to the Work: Illustration and Craft in Conversation, and learn about the artist’s character-design process, including how characters can be used in marketing and illustration. Design your own unique characters through illustration exercises and experimenting with multiple ways to develop a character. Then, share your designs with others and gain feedback.

This is a beginner level workshop, and all who enjoy drawing are welcome. Materials will be provided, but participants are welcome to bring their own sketchpads and drawing tools.

No experience necessary. Supplies will be provided. Space is limited, and pre-registration is required. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration fee includes instructor, materials, and administration fees. The class is for adults only (age 18 and over) and requires a minimum of 10 participants to hold.