Eira Richards

Manga Drawing Workshop

Description

Join comic artist and graphic novelist, Eira Richards, for a fun, hands-on workshop exploring the art of manga. Known for her bold, character-led style and expressive storytelling, Eira will guide you through the essentials of manga drawing – perfect for beginners and manga fans of all ages. 

Learn how to create dynamic characters, draw expressive faces and poses, and experiment with the visual techniques that make manga such a powerful storytelling form. You’ll explore the basics of panel layout, emotion, and design, and leave with your own original manga creations. 

No prior experience is needed – just bring your imagination. Whether you’re an aspiring artist or simply curious to try something new, this workshop offers a welcoming space to explore your creativity with expert support. 

All materials provided. 

About the Workshop Leader

Eira Richards

Eira Richards

Eira Richards is a comics and manga artist and illustrator. Eira’s work includes The Witch-Hare, a manga retelling of Welsh witch-hare stories, as well as her original title, Chemical Blue, and an instructional book, Creating Manga Characters. Eira’s most recent manga-style graphic novel, Between Storms, is set in the 8th century Hebrides, and draws inspiration from Scottish mythology and history.
Since 2009, Eira has been a member of Sweatdrop Studios, UK’s first original manga publisher. Eira is also an experienced artist educator, and has taught at schools, libraries, festivals and events.