Learn the secrets of creating great comic characters with one of The Phoenix's expert comic artists!

Learn the secrets of creating great comic characters with one of The Phoenix's expert comic artists!

Join award-winning comic artist and writer Robert Deas, creator of Fawn and Legends of Olympus in The Phoenix, for a hands-on comic-making workshop packed with professional drawing tips.

Rob has spent years helping young artists develop their skills through The Phoenix Comic Club and its drawing tutorials, covering everything from characters and expressions to animals, environments and action. In this workshop he'll share some of those techniques on the big screen and show young artists how to develop their own ideas and characters.

Rob's delivers workshops across the UK, including Phoenix Fest, where his 2026 Heroes, Myths and Magic masterclass sold out.

Come ready to draw, experiment and pick up some tricks from a comic-making pro! If you're a Phoenix fan, you won't want to miss this workshop!

Key details

Time: 10:15-11:15am

Where: The Hub, Francis Crick Avenue, Cambridge Biomedical Campus ///things.spared.librarian

This workshop is FREE, but you must book as places are limited.

IMPORTANT: Please book a ticket for each child and accompanying adult (all children must be accompanied). To help us make as many places as possible available to children, please limit the number of adult tickets you book.

There is also the option to make a voluntary donation. Any contributions will help cover the costs of running the event and help us keep our future free and accessible for everyone. Please follow this link to provide a donation: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1997151553057?aff=oddtdtcreator (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1997151553057?aff=oddtdtcreator)

Getting here

The Hub, Francis Crick Avenue, Cambridge Biomedical Campus

There is limited cycle parking immediately outside The Hub. Additional cycle parking is available at Cambridge South station, Royal Papworth Hospital and the AstraZeneca Discovery Centre, all less than a five-minute walk away.

The Hub is well served by bus and train. The nearest paid car park is near the Rosie Hospital.

Please book thoughtfully: Only book sessions you can attend. If your plans change, please let us know so we can offer your tickets to other families.

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