Manga Drawing Club ***Starting in term 2
Saturdays | 10am | Rockhampton
At Aphrodite Art School, we believe creativity is not just about skill — it’s about belonging.
Manga Drawing Club is a dedicated studio space for teens who love manga, anime, cartoon and comic art. A place where sketchbooks open easily, conversations flow naturally, and friendships form over shared characters, storylines and inky fingers.
Inspired by worlds like Naruto, Demon Slayer and My Hero Academia — or entirely original universes of their own making — students gather not just to draw, but to connect.
This is not a structured, step-by-step class.It is a creative circle.
A space where teens bring their own projects — their comics, character designs, storyboards and sketchbooks — and work alongside others who share their passion.
More Than Drawing…
For many creative teens, especially those with niche interests, it can feel isolating to be “the one who draws” at school.
Manga Drawing Club offers something different:
A room full of peers who understand the references
Conversations about character arcs and world-building
Gentle feedback and genuine encouragement
The confidence that comes from being seen and understood
Here, friendships form naturally — over shared fandoms, collaborative ideas and the simple joy of sitting side by side creating.
There is something deeply powerful about young artists discovering: I’m not the only one.
How It Works…
Bring Your Own ProjectStudents bring whatever they’re currently working on — whether that’s:
An original comic series
Character development sheets
Expression studies and anatomy practice
Panelling and storytelling experiments
Inking and stylised technique refinement
Facilitated Studio Support
A facilitator is present to offer:
Technical guidance
Artistic feedback
Encouragement and direction when needed
But the culture of the club gently encourages peer-to-peer support. Teens learn how to give constructive feedback, articulate ideas, and grow together as artists.
Why Community Matters
Creative development accelerates in community.
When teens share their work:
Their confidence expands
Their visual storytelling strengthens
Their resilience grows
Their sense of identity deepens
This club nurtures not only artistic skill, but social confidence and meaningful connection.
At Aphrodite Art School, we are intentional about creating spaces that feel cultured, respectful and creatively alive. Manga Drawing Club reflects that ethos — it is thoughtful, welcoming and deeply affirming.
Who It’s For…
Teens who:
Love manga, anime, cartoon or comic book art
Enjoy drawing independently
Are ready to grow their skills
Want to meet like-minded creatives in Rockhampton
All skill levels are welcome. What matters most is curiosity, commitment and kindness.
Details:
Location: East Hall Rockhampton, 111 East StreetTime: **Starting in term 2! Saturdays 10am-11:30
Ages: 11-17
What to Bring: Your own sketchbook and current projects
Price: $35 or $30 for students enrolled in a Term 2 After School Art program (code:Manga5)
If your teen has been quietly building worlds alone in their room, this is their invitation to build them alongside others — and perhaps build lasting friendships along the way.
Manga Drawing Club for teens - Rockhampton
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Please read these carefully to ensure we are on the same page. COVID- As a small business doing our best to remain sustainable, we are unable to offer refunds in most cases.
If however, you are unable to attend class due to a directly Covid-related reason (e.g. the borders being closed, you are feeling unwell), we can offer a credit for you to attend at a later date if we are given at least 7 days notice. This is to ensure we have enough time to pass the ticket onto someone else.
+ If you can not make a class for whatever reason, unfortunately, we cannot refund or give credit due to the nature of these workshops. All purchases are final. However, we encourage you to send a friend along to take your spot!
CANCELLATION AND NO SHOW POLICIES
These policies are in place as a courtesy to our teachers and staff. We feel this is fair for them as our class sizes are limited, and by purchasing a ticket we: Hold the spot for you Pay the teacher for your spot, and time spent preparing materials Purchase the materials required Prepare morning/afternoon tea For this reason if you forget to attend or have a prior commitment we are unfortunately unable to provide a refund, credit or transfer. In some cases we may be able to give you the materials and instructions to complete at home.
+ All bookings need to be made online, just add the workshop of choice to the cart and you will be taken to the payment gateway.
+ Your seat is secured once we receive full payment so lookout for an automated confirmation email and please make sure you type in the correct email.
+ We have class minimums to meet, if we do not make them and need to cancel a class we may do so at any time and offer you a full refund or a credit to attend a class at the same value within a 12 month period.
+ Please set a reminder and double-check workshop dates + times here through our website. Unfortunately, because we have held this spot for you and turned others away we can not issue credits or refund if you don't show. Feel free to contact us anytime to clarify session times - hello@aphroditeartschool.com
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