WORKSHOPS & PANELS!

10:30am-11:20am

HOW TO MAKE A ZINE

Zines are one of the best and funnest ways to enter the world of comics. Learn how to make one with local cartoonists Jim Gorton and Hezekiah Hamlin!
STUDIO 1

HOW MANGA IS MADE

Manga continues to take the world by storm, and Tulsa-based manga creator Ogawa Burukku will show you her process for creating it!
STUDIO 2

KEEPIN’ IT REEL

You made your comic, now how do you promote it? Comic creator and influencer Breyden Boyd will give tips for using social media and walk you through producing a video reel that will showcase your comic and engage your audience!
STUDIO 3

COMICS, FAIRY TALES & VISUAL GRAMMAR With Trung Le Nguyen

GLAAD and Harvey Award-winning Trung Le Nguyen will chart his early career, the development of a graphic novel, its pitch process, and building its visual grammar.
TEEN STUDIO

11:30am-12:20pm

HOW THE FUNNIES TAUGHT ME FUNNY

Thinking of starting your own comic strip but not sure where to begin? Cartoonist Kaveh Taherian will discuss how his favorite comic strips Peanuts and Calvin and Hobbes inspired him to create his own comics, and teach you how to tell a joke in four panels.
STUDIO 1

how to set YOUR ENVIRONMENT

A vital aspect to your storytelling is building a believable setting. John Eric Osborn will be your guide as you learn how to create environments for your characters!
STUDIO 2

CREATING COMICS IN OKLAHOMA

Come hear from incredible Okie talents Hezekiah Hamlin, Cari Lee Landrum, and Michael Adams as they discuss their craft and unique perspectives as Oklahoman creators with moderator Charles J. Martin.
STUDIO 3

ORIGIN STORIES: BECOMING A PRO IN THE COMICS WORLD

Hear behind-the-scenes stories from comics professionals Rob Guillory and Isaac Goodhart, prompted by comics semi-pro, moderator Brian Winkeler.
TEEN STUDIO

12:30PM-1:20pm

HOW TO DRAW HORSES WITH BEAUTIFUL MANES FLOWING IN THE WIND!

How to Draw Horses with Beautiful Manes Flowing in the Wind is an all-ages workshop led by cartoonist Jen Vaughn‍. Bring a kid or fellow equine enthusiast for a galloping good time! Drawing tools provided, imagination not included.
STUDIO 1

HOW TO DESIGN YOUR CHARACTERS

What makes a great character? Join John Eric Osborn as he shares tips on creating your own unique characters!
STUDIO 2

THE ART OF DRAWING COMICS

Join OCAF Festival Director Robert Wilson IV as he discusses the illustration journeys of Jordan Gibson and Gavin Guidry and how they developed their skills.
STUDIO 3

THE EVOLUTION OF INDIE PUBLISHING

Indie publishing has evolved to become a strong outlet for creators to publish their work. Moderator & comics podcaster Blaine McGaffigan will discuss the state of the indie-stry with creators Cari Lee Landrum, Charles J. Martin, and Sean Peacock.
TEEN STUDIO

1:30PM-2:20pm

VISUAL STORYTELLING

From camera angles, blocking, and making your characters act on the page, drawing comics is the epitome of showing over telling. Learn about narrative and artistic techniques to best tell your comic story visually with Joe Eisma!
STUDIO 1

MAKING MONEY AS A “CON ARTIST!”

It’s hard to make a living as an artist! OCAF board member and full time festival & con(vention) artist Alexandra Brodt will show you all the incredible ways she sells her art and provide you with the best tips for turning your work into merchandising opportunities!
STUDIO 2

THE ART OF WRITING COMICS

OCAF Creative Director Brian Winkeler will discuss the joys and challenges of writing comics and graphic novels with professional comic writers Hannah Hillam, Leah Williams, and Henry Barajas. Henry appears in collaboration with Metro Library.
STUDIO 3

KID LIT PUBLISHING IS COOLER THAN EVER!

Moderator Jerry Bennett will converse with Trung Le Nguyen, Andrea Bell, and C.S. Jennings about their work and why graphic novels in the world of kid-lit have been so successful. C.S.’s appearance sponsored by OKC Zoo.
TEEN STUDIO

2:30PM-3:20pm

INKING PROCESS with JOE QUINONES

Illustrator Joe Quinones takes us through his inking process to help comic inkers understand how to hone their practice!
STUDIO 1

‘THE ILLUSTRATOR: THE ART OF STEVE ERWIN’

The late Steve Erwin was a legendary comics illustrator who worked on Star Trek, Batman Returns, and many titles for DC. Documentarian Todd Kent, OKPOP Creative Director Ryan Allen, and Oklahoma Comic Arts Foundation Executive Director Jeff Provine will screen the documentary short ‘The Illustrator: The Art of Steve Erwin,’ and discuss the Tulsa comic artist’s legacy.
STUDIO 3

GARFIELD, GROGU & CASTLE GRAYSKULL: WORKING WITH LICENSED CHARACTERS

Speeding Bullet Comics’ Matthew Price leads a discussion with cartoonists Jeffrey Brown, Mike Anderson, and Andy Hirsch as they discuss how they’ve navigated the special circumstances of creating comics with licensed characters.
TEEN STUDIO

3:30PM-4:20pm

KICKSTART MY ART: THE INS & OUTS OF CROWDFUNDING

Creators Natasha Alterici, Robert Wilson IV, and Breyden Boyd will discuss with moderator Blaine McGaffigan about the benefits and challenges of choosing crowdfunding to publish their work!
STUDIO 3

4:30PM-5:20pm

COMIC CREATOR SPEED DATING!

Find your comic creator match! Ogawa Burukku will guide participants in a timed event designed to help you connect with other creators to find your comic-creating collaborator!
STUDIO 1