EXPLORE Graphic Novels Workshop
April 11 @ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location: Chapel Gallery, 15 King Street, Bracebridge, ON
Date: Saturday, April 11th, 2026
Time: 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Ages: 13 and up
Price: $55 for MA&C Members / $75 for Non-Members
In this introductory workshop, participants will explore what makes graphic novels unique as a storytelling medium – looking at how images, panels, pacing, and text work together to build compelling narratives. Marianne will share examples and insights from the world of graphic novels before guiding attendees through simple exercises to create their own short visual stories. Whether you love reading comics and graphic novels, or are curious about making your own, this workshop offers a welcoming space to experiment with drawing, storytelling, and the fundamentals of graphic novel creation.
Materials will be provided, but participants are also encouraged to bring their own drawing tools.
After graduating from the Ontario College of Art and Design, Marianne Boucher spent 30 years working as a court illustrator in Toronto, covering crime stories for a television station. In 2020, her adult memoir and graphic novel, Talking to Strangers, was published by Penguin Random House and recognized by CBC as one of the best Canadian comics of the year. Her second graphic novel, Survival of the Goodest, which explores animal sentience, interspecies communication, and environmental preservation, was published by Conundrum Press in the fall of 2024. Having recently returned to northern Ontario, Marianne has found the energy and space to re-engage with her passion for painting.
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