Manga drawing school for children – age-appropriate and professionally structured
Which drawing skills do children develop in a manga course?
Our manga drawing course for children and teenagers aged 10-15 is designed to develop unique skills in creating characters and comics in the popular manga style. In these lessons, students will learn the basics of manga, how to draw expressive characters, develop storylines, and use typical manga elements such as emotions, details, and composition.
Throughout the course, students will explore various drawing techniques, including line work, shading, creating backgrounds, and working with textures. We will also focus on color, perspective, and the specific layout of manga panels. Each lesson combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on practice, giving students the opportunity to create their own mini-comic or series of drawings in the manga style.
The classes are conducted in a creative atmosphere where every student can unlock their potential and master the unique Japanese art style.
How much does the manga drawing course for children cost?
Each class lasts 1.5 hours
We offer two convenient packages:
– 10 sessions 430 CHF
3 months course
– 20 sessions 690 CHF
6 months course
– Trial class 20 CHF
During the holidays in Basel and Basel-Landschaft, we do not have lessons for children, except for the holiday camp
What dates are available for the manga drawing course?
Monday
16:30-18:00
Thursday
16:30-18:00
Tuesday
16:30-18:00
Friday
16:30-18:00
Wednesday
17:00-18:30
Saturday
10:00-11:30
11:30-13:00
During the holidays in Basel and Basel-Landschaft, we do not offer lessons for children, except for the holiday camp.
This is how our courses work
Duration of lessons
You can choose the option that is most convenient for your child: we offer packages with 10 or 20 lessons .
You simply choose a day of the week and a time that suits you well – then you come to draw at this fixed time every week .
Regular participation helps to stay creative and to continuously develop.
If you are unable to attend one session, that's no problem: Within your course duration, you are allowed to come twice in one week to make up for the missed session – provided there are free places available in the groups.
Please note: Missed lessons will not be made up or postponed to the future .
You are welcome to book a one-time trial lesson to get to know us and the course.
We do not offer individual lessons , as our concept is based on continuous learning within the course framework.
What happens in class?
Lessons are based on our own carefully developed curriculum, tailored to the age and skill level of the children. In the groups for 7- to 10-year-olds and for children 11 and older, the children learn the fundamentals of drawing, composition, and painting step by step.
The training is designed to last several years – this allows each child to develop at their own pace, without pressure and with lots of joy.
We create a warm, creative atmosphere where children feel comfortable and can freely develop their artistic side.
We would be happy to present the detailed curriculum to you in our studio – we look forward to showing you everything and answering your questions!
The children can take a break at any time during the lesson. Fresh fruit is available in our studio so our little artists can recharge.
Holiday camp
Every day we start new creative projects: ceramics, making organic soap, candles, scented wax hangers, and painting with liquid acrylic paints. There's also a daily art lesson where the children can try out different materials and techniques. They can paint with watercolors and tempera, have time for free drawing, and participate in lessons where the teacher explains drawing techniques.
Every day, the children play on the playground several times, and we organize fun sporting activities like tug-of-war, sack races, and other team games that help them make new friends. We provide healthy snacks, fruit, vegetables, and delicious lunches. All your child needs to bring is a water bottle. We'll take care of the rest!
Parent reviews
"The manga art class was a hit with our daughter! She's always been a fan of Japanese comics and animation, and this class allowed her to dive deeper into that world. The teacher's enthusiasm was infectious, and she came home from each session bursting with excitement to show us what she'd learned. It's been a fantastic outlet for her creativity, and we're grateful for the opportunity!" -Tony R.
"Our daughter adored the manga art class! The teacher's passion ignited her creativity, and she's now constantly sketching new characters." -Anna F.
"Enrolling our son was a great decision. He has developed drawing skills and gained an appreciation for Japanese art and storytelling." - Alisa S.