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Learn to draw manga with a professional artist in Tokyo. Use pro tools, choose your project, and take home your artwork.

Highlights

• Immerse yourself in the world of manga with a professional artist
• Learn how to use classic G-pens, maru-pens, and brush pens
• Choose from three difficulty levels and create your own manga character
• Discover pro tricks like rotating the page to get perfect curves
• Take home your original artwork and practice sheets

Description

Step into an authentic Tokyo manga studio and learn side-by-side with a published artist whose work appears in national magazines. With just six guests per session, you’ll ink, shade, and paste screentones using the exact pro tools the industry relies on—choosing an easy inking sheet or designing a brand-new character at your own pace. Meet your instructor, a published, professional manga artist with serial experience in Japanese magazines. Flip through her portfolio and learn the genres she works in (shōnen, shōjo, seinen, etc.). Name your favorite series or character—this helps her tailor the lesson to your tastes. Try out classic G-pens, maru-pens, and brush pens. Compare premium Kent paper vs. inexpensive copy paper (why tooth & weight matter). See how dip ink, alcohol markers, screentones, and even digital tablets fit into a modern workflow. Learn about the “pain points”: smudging, line control, hand strain, perspective. Pick from three difficulty tiers, each with printed guideline sheets. Choose from inking practice, character outline, or full character design. You can also request a chibi style, action pose, or expression sheet—great for kids or beginners. Use basic shapes to lock down anatomy and proportions (heads-to-body ratio, balance line). The artist circles the room, correcting posture and hand angles, demonstrating on your page if needed. Learn where to thicken or taper lines for volume (line-weight theory). Practice “feathering” for hair shine and speed lines for motion. Discover pro tricks like rotating the page instead of your wrist to get perfect curves. Pick halftone sheets for shadows, backgrounds, or sparkle effects. Use an art knife and burnishing spoon to trim and blend edges seamlessly. Add final touches and receive the artist’s feedback. Use white-ink pens for highlights and correction fluid for mistakes. Receive a one-on-one critique: the artist marks areas to improve and signs your finished work. Take home your original artwork, practice sheets, and a mini handbook listing today’s tools and where to buy them in Tokyo. Snap pictures with the artist and your piece—perfect for Instagram. Ask anything about breaking into the manga industry, portfolio reviews, or publishing tips.

Includes

Professional manga artist instructor Use of manga drawing tools and materials Personalized feedback on artwork Take-home pack with original artwork and practice sheets

Important Information

• No prior drawing experience is required Children 6 and up can participate Session language is English, with Japanese support available Maximum group size is 6 for personalized attention

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund