Drawing Graphic Narratives


A drawing course exploring comics, cartoons, graphic novels, zines and other forms of graphic narrative for learners at all levels.
About this course
The course focuses on drawing-based graphic narratives, ranging from comics and cartoons to graphic novels, diary drawings and zines. These formats are presented as ways of giving visual form to a story, whether personal or invented. The supplied information does not specify a particular teaching method or set of exercises.
Is this course right for you?
The course is intended for artists, creatives and image-makers at all levels, including beginners. The source does not specify previous experience, group participation or a particular style of working.
Before you go
- Studio equipment provided includes easels, drawing boards, charcoal, newsprint and masking tape.
- Cartridge paper and watercolour paper are provided in the studios.
- Participants may bring additional materials for personal use, such as drawing pencils, Conté crayons, pastels, ink pens, coloured pencils, erasers, a pencil sharpener and a sketchbook.
- A full materials list is provided one week before the course begins.
Class teacher
Sarah Lightman
Class teacher
Where this course runs
Royal Drawing School
Drawing courses at Shoreditch studios and London museums
41 drawing courses on Learn.LondonUpcoming classes
2 classes
Selected date
Thu 14 Jan 2027
18:30 – 21:00 • 10 weeks
£310
19-22 Charlotte Road, Shoreditch
Other available dates
| Starts | Schedule | Length | Teacher | Venue | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
14 Jan 2027 Thursdays | 18:30 - 21:00 | Short course10 weeks | SarahLightman | 19-22 Charlotte RoadLondon EC2A 3SG | £310.00 | Book now |
17 Sept 2027 Fridays | 18:30 - 21:00 | Short course10 weeks | SarahLightman | 19-22 Charlotte RoadLondon EC2A 3SG | £310.00 |
Fri 17 Sep, 18:30 - 21:00
10 weeks10 weeksFri 18:30£310SarahLightman19-22 Charlotte Road

