Hill City Comics Club – Oct 2026
Hill City Comics Club returns!
Do you LOVE creating and reading comics? Join us for this our ALL-AGES meetup/workshop at the Academy to share ideas, create comics and swap creations together! Each meetup will be a chance to work and get feedback on your comics, share what you’ve been reading, and connect with others. We also host the occasional chats/Q&As with other cartoonists and illustrators.
This is a great place for aspiring and working comics creators to bond and create community — whether young or old, with your family or by yourself! All students under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
We’ll provide some basic materials, but you are welcome to bring your own! **Note: There is a small fee to pay for instructor time and supplies!
Some potential things to bring along…
- Comics YOU created to share
- Comics BY OTHERS that you want to share
- Paper (copy paper is a solid cheap option!)
- Sketchbook
- Drawing Pencils (Blue erasable pencils are great!).
- Rulers
- Brush Pens
- Ballpoint or Felt tip pens
- Colored Pencils
- Alcohol Markers
- Digital Tablets/ iPads
- Any other supplies you like to use!
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Stephen Kissel is an illustrator, cartoonist, and educator living in Lynchburg, VA.
He enjoys creating a variety of illustrations, comics, and character designs that tell a story and also organizes classes/workshops in the local community. When not making things, he might be found searching for the perfect bagel, buying too many books, or spending time with his wife, daughter and pets. He also works as the Director of Outreach here at the Academy.
www.stephenkissel.com | Instagram: @stephenkissel
