Introduction to Illustration
A 4-Week PIE Basic Course
Date and time
Thursday, 19. June 2025, 19.00
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Overview
Beginner
No previous knowledge required for this event.
De & En
Our guide speaks fluent German and English.
Studio Basel
4 × 2.5 hours
One class per week, over 4 weeks
Multi-day Course
Hands-on sessions to learn real skills in just one go.
Guide: Lucy
Lucy is our Kursentwicklerin & Kunstlehrerin
What we will be doing
Absolutely! Here’s your PIE-style description for your 4-week Introduction to Illustration Course, positioning it as visual storytelling for all styles — comics, manga, character design, or personal expression.
Every drawing tells a story.
In this 4-week course, you’ll dive into the art of illustration — the playful and powerful world of visual storytelling.
Whether you love comics, graphic novels, manga, zines, or just want to bring your ideas and characters to life, this course gives you the foundation to start telling stories through your art.
We’ll explore the basics of character design, composition, dynamic poses, and simple inking and shading techniques. You’ll learn how to build images that speak without words — whether you’re illustrating a single scene or starting your own visual universe.
This isn’t about getting it “perfect” — it’s about getting it out of your head and onto the page.
✏️ What to Expect
- Step-by-step weekly guidance from a professional illustrator
- Live demos and examples from comics, manga & more
- Time to practise character poses, scenes & storytelling techniques
- A relaxed space to develop your personal style and ideas
🧠 What You’ll Learn
- Character creation basics (faces, bodies, expressions)
- Poses and movement for dynamic drawings
- Simple composition and layout tricks
- Inking, shading, and linework techniques
- How to tell stories through images — with or without words
🎁 What’s Included
We provide everything you need:
- Paper, pencils, pens, markers & illustration tools
- Full use of our professional studio and resources
Just bring your ideas — and let’s bring them to life.
🤔 Is This Course Right for Me?
Yes — if you’ve ever dreamed of telling stories with your art.
Perfect for beginners or hobby creatives who want to explore illustration, comics, manga, or personal projects — no experience required, just imagination.
🥂 First Class Vibes: Sips, Snacks & Hellos
We like to kick things off on a warm and social note. During the first class, we’ll take a little extra time to get to know each other — and we’ll toast to the beginning of your creative journey with a welcome drink. Choose from a soft drink, hot drink, wine, prosecco, beer — or our Cocktail of the Week.
🍴 Feeling peckish?
Our Creative Café offers a delicious à la carte menu during class sessions — think wraps, salad bowls, finger foods and snacks. Perfect fuel while your masterpiece dries.
📦 A Few More Things to Know
- Please arrive 15 minutes early to settle in and connect with your classmates
- We’ll safely store your artwork between sessions and package it beautifully at the end
- Cancellations: Tickets are transferable but non-refundable within 36 hours. You can reschedule your spot up to 72 hours before the first class
- Keep practicing! Our Studio Classes are the perfect way to keep that brush moving
What are PIE multi-day course?
Learn art in 4-6 weeks for sustainable learning
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