Become a manga master: Free drawing workshop in Brandenburg!

Become a manga master: Free drawing workshop in Brandenburg!

A creative highlight is just around the corner! On Thursday, July 24, 2025, the artist duo Elli Swonken and Jan Sammer invites you to a free manga and comic sign workshop in the Hohenstücken district library. From 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., all interested parties have the opportunity to improve their sign capabilities and gain initial experience. The event takes place in the community center in Walther-Ausländerstraße 1 in Brandenburg an der Havel. The two artists who also form the jury of the upcoming competition will provide helpful suggestions and answer questions about the conditions of participation and the evaluation criteria.

As part of the workshop, materials such as colors and drawing utensils are provided so that everyone can be creative with the necessary tools. If you want to bring your own materials, you are cordially invited. Registration is not required, spontaneous participants are welcome. If you need more information, you can contact the organizers on the phone number (03381) 70 24 58. According to Stadt-brandenburg.de, the event in particular wants to address those who want to take part in the comic and manga sign competition.

A look at the scene

The manga workshop is part of a larger trend that can be observed in the region. Events such as the comic and manga convention in Düsseldorf, which will take place on June 21, 2025, show that interest in this art form is growing steadily. The convention offers a colorful program with over 90 artists who sign their works, and a free comic workshop for children and adolescents, led by the manga artist Jessica Kikisch. There is also great emphasis on creativity - there are competitions such as the Cosplay Walk Competition, in which participants can present their unusual costumes. Information is available on comic.de.

The connection between workshops such as that in Brandenburg and larger events shows that there is a strong community of manga and comic fans that support each other. Regardless of whether it is a bloody beginner or experienced draftsman, everyone is invited to share and pass on their passion.

In this sense, if you feel like creative, grab your drawing materials and make your way to the workshop in Brandenburg!