Character Design Workshop
Good stories begins with great characters.
I’ll teach your group how to draw one, through easy-to-follow steps and a side of silly. Anyone can do it… really!
We’ll kick off by learning why characters are so important, presented through the lens of my work as a published author-illustrator. Then, I’ll lead your group in how to draw a fun and unique character. As we draw, I share anecdotes and give pro tips on technique, with some comedy tossed in! Participants are highly encouraged to add their own creative flair. We’ll end with an optional share to see each other’s creations.
All ages and abilities; adults and children
45 minutes; Live on Zoom, Google Meet, or other
No fancy art supplies needed. Use what you have at home!
Who this workshop is for
School classes K-5 for art and ELA enrichment
Homeschool groups
Corporate remote team-building and family-friendly events
“THANKS TO LORI, WE ALL BECAME ILLUSTRATORS IN UNDER AN HOUR.”
GINNA B., ADOBE
Amazing work by Character Design Workshop students of all ages
Companies who’ve designed characters with me
“WE INVITED LORI TO OUR FAMILIES@LINKEDIN EVENT WITH A GOAL OF EDUCATING AND ENTERTAINING OUR FAMILIES ACROSS OFFICES. THE KIDS AND PARENTS LOVED IT!”
COURTNEY P., LINKEDIN
Why is this workshop good for your company?
Build your company culture while working remotely
It’s tough to create company culture when your co-workers are trapped inside little Zoom squares and “Bring Your Child To Work Day” is now a matter of walking to your living room. A virtual event like my Character Design Workshop gives your staff a shared, social experience from the comfort of their homes. Plus, who doesn’t want to see ‘Bob from Legal’ learn how to draw?!
Fire up your employees’ creative superpowers
This workshop will reinvigorate your staff by getting them out of their comfort zones and encouraging out-of-the-box thinking in a relaxed and fun setting. Working with your hands calms you down and can help your mind get ‘unstuck.’ After a bit of drawing time, your team may be inspired to brainstorm the world’s next game-changing product!
Why is this workshop good for your school?
Support your art or ELA curriculum with an enrichment activity
Combat classroom fatigue by offering your students a fresh and new experience! My Character Design Workshop will help students look at storytelling from a visual perspective, and encourage them to keep creating well beyond the session.
Give your students the experience of working with a published author-illustrator
It is a special and unique experience for students to be able to work with an author-illustrator. I always make sure to leave time for Q&A so that students can ask me about my work. I offer encouragement, pro tips, and real, honest answers to any questions your students would like to ask. No topic is off-limits!
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About me, your teacher and art bestie
Twenty years into my career as a designer and creative director, a side project reintroduced me to my childhood love of drawing. Soon after, I was making art every waking moment outside my day job. This led to an obsession with making children’s books… and, boom! I was off to chase a rainbow.
My side hustle resulted in two picture book contracts with major publishers. I took a chance, leaving the comfort of the corporate world behind, to follow a more inspired path.
I’m now the author and/or illustrator of nine children's picture books published with major houses. My running-inspired art series, View From My Run, was featured by Runner’s World and has inspired thousands of creatively-curious runners on Instagram.
