Drop In and Draw with Edward Ross
We're delighted to be welcoming cartoonist Edward Ross to the bookshop on Saturday 26th October for a drop in and draw session to celebrate the publication of Graphic Novel Builder: The Illustrated Guide to Making Your Own Comics.
Portobello-based cartoonist Edward Ross will be leading a fun-filled interactive morning where children are invited to draw and create their own comics. This event is ideal for children aged 6+. Pens and pencils required for the event will be provided on the day.
The session will last for an hour and a half in the bookshop and there will be a chance to get a copy of Graphic Novel Builder signed by Edward.
About Graphic Novel Builder:
A comic book…about making comic books!
The perfect gift for budding artists and aspiring storytellers. Written and illustrated by comic artist Edward Ross with an introduction by Alice Oseman, creator of the best-selling Heartstopper series.
“The book you’re about to read is something I would have read and reread obsessively as a young artist” – Alice Oseman
Meet the Graphic Novel Builders, a group of big-dreaming teens who set out to write, design and draw their own comic books. There’s Ash the Publisher, Jay the Writer, Finn the Designer, Rayah the Artist, Sam the Colourist…and Peanut the Pup! Together, you’ll explore all the building blocks of the complete creative process:
Discover different types of comics
Plot and script your story
Create characters and build worlds
Level-up your drawing skills
Share your graphic novel with the world!
Participants:
Edward Ross Author
Edward Ross is a comic book artist, writer and illustrator. Working alongside Dr James Hall, he has created many science-themed comics for universities, museums, charities and research bodies. Ross is a Film Studies graduate and regularly leads workshops in comic book creation. He lives in Edinburgh.
The venue
The Portobello Bookshop
46 Portobello High Street
Edinburgh
EH15 1DA
Telephone: 0131 629 6756
Website: www.theportobellobookshop.com
Wheelchair Access
We have a ramp at the front of the shop which has a ratio of 1:10 and loading capacity of 300kg, and so should be able to be used by most wheelchair users or those with mobility vehicles. The front doors are fully automated. Our shop interior is designed to allow access throughout for wheelchair users and prams, though please note there is only 700mm wide clearance to access the staff toilet.
Sound
We use a PA system to enhance the audio at our live events. We also have a hearing loop system installed, if you’d like to use our loop system during an event please let us know and we’ll make sure we have it set up and connected to the live audio feed during the event. If you wish to attend an event and require BSL interpretation, please give us a few weeks notice and we’ll do our best to arrange an interpreter.