International Literature Festival Dublin

Dublin’s annual celebration of the best of Irish and international literary talent

Book In-Person Event

Neill Cameron’s Guide to Making Awesome Comics

Caricature creators and daring doodlers, come along and learn from captain of comics Neill Cameron.

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Location :

In-Person

Age :

All Ages

Date :

Mon 20 May

Time :

10:00

Venue :

Merrion Square Park - Speranza

Price :

€4.00
Book In-Person Event

Caricature creators and daring doodlers, come along and learn from captain of comics Neill Cameron! Meet the mastermind behind the Mo-Bot High, Mega Robo Bros, and Awesome Robot Chronicles series in this super fun sketch session where you’ll meet some of Neill’s robot friends and hear all about their epic escapades.

See firsthand how Neill brings his iconic characters to life on the page and learn how to use the building blocks of storytelling to compose and craft your very own awesome comic.

Neill Cameron is a cartoonist, writer, and creator of the award-winning Mega Robo Bros and How to Make Awesome Comics. He is also the author/illustrator of the popular middle-grade novels Freddy vs School, Freddy and the New Kid and Freddy the Superstar.

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CLASS: 3rd – 5th

CURRICULUM: PLC, ART (VA)

LANGUAGE: English

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ILFD-EXCLUSIVE BOOK PRICE: €13.00

Email susan@dubraybooks.ie to pre-order for your class.

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