Mike Barry is a Sydney creative director and graphic novelist based in North Balgowlah on the Northern Beaches who runs comic-making workshops for corporate teams. Each participant draws a one-page comic of their own while learning the storytelling principles behind it.
The comic-making workshop
- A 90 minute interactive session
- Suited to a corporate offsite or a team training day
- Mike demonstrates techniques, then guides each person through drawing their own one-page comic
- Only pencil and paper are needed
- Open to any level of drawing ability or confidence
What the session covers
- How creativity works
- Building characters people can relate to
- Choosing the right setting for a story
- The core ingredients of a good story, which carry over to any storytelling task
Other training and consulting
- Creative ideation training
- Training modules on briefs, ideation, storytelling and presentation skills
- Storytelling strategy consulting for digital and social channels
Common questions
Do I need to be able to draw to take part?
No. The workshop is designed for people with any level of artistic skill, and Mike walks everyone through the process step by step using simple pencil and paper.
How long does the workshop run?
The comic-making session runs for 90 minutes. That length fits easily into an offsite agenda or a team training day.
What will my team get out of it?
Everyone leaves with a finished one-page comic and a working grasp of narrative principles such as character, setting and story structure. The shared activity also gives colleagues a chance to connect.
What is Mike’s background?
Mike has spent more than fifteen years as a creative director in digital and creative agencies. He now consults to businesses on storytelling strategy and also writes and draws graphic novels.
How do I book a workshop?
Email Mike at [email protected] or send an enquiry through the booking form on this listing. More detail is on his website, mikebarrywashere.com.
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