In this course, we’ll learn about manga and how it differs from anime. We’ll explore its fascinating history: its founder, Hatsushiko Hakusai, its development throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, Osamu Tezuka’s groundbreaking comic “Astro Boy,” and discover the secrets behind its astonishing worldwide popularity.
We’ll learn interesting facts about manga, its creation, the specifics of its drawings, and its secret symbolism known only to those in the know. We’ll discuss the phenomenon of manga, why it has so many supporters and detractors, and why almost no one remains indifferent to it.

And, of course, we’ll practice drawing close-up and full-length portraits of people in manga style, taking into account the specific symbolism and stylistic features characteristic of this style.

This is one of the most frequently requested topics by students. It’ll be interesting!

The course is conducted interactively, via the Zoom video communication program. It includes 9 lessons held weekly from April 22 to June 18, 2026.

Language:

Please, note these lessons will be conducted in Russian.

Price:

$252 for a course of 9 lessons ($28 per lesson), or $33 per lesson if you join occasionally.

Attention!
Because school holidays vary in different states, I’m using average start and end dates for the course. If any of the lessons fall during your school holidays and you’re unable to attend for this reason, I’ll provide the opportunity to record the lessons. You can also make up any missed lessons in a nearby group during the same week (lesson topics are repeated on Wednesdays and Thursdays during the same week).

Lesson times:

• Each Wednesday, 17:00 Queensland time (UTC/GMT+10), or
• Each Thursday, 17:00 Queensland time (UTC/GMT+10).

9 lessons in the course: from April 22 to June 18, 2026.

Due to the daylight saving time in some states of Australia, please check the lesson start times for other states using the widget below.