#year-long program

They don't teach this at SCAD.

They don't teach what we teach at typical art schools. They don't teach this stuff at MOST SCHOOLS because MOST SCHOOLS treat you like a number. Most schools want you in and then out.

We want you HERE.

What do we teach at SAW (aside from writing, drawing, history, publishing, etc.)? 

Mask making and movement workshops to get you learning about the bodies, faces and personalities you'll be drawing. (top.)

Justine's lecture on anxiety. Yes, a full class period (and optional walks in the woods) devoted to anxiety, OCD and stress. (bottom left.)

Underwater drawing in Florida's magnificent springs. Because nature strengthens us and drawing in any circumstance deepens our artistic and most human selves.

Collage Comics and Abstract Comics. To get us thinking in new ways about the medium.

Going in for the Snakes. Tom Hart’s class on emotional content in comics.

Storytelling Flow. Learning to flow through story invention and not get caught up with “nothing to say.”

At SAW, you'll learn history, writing, drawing, and a whole lot more.

SAW is on its 7th year of expertly teaching year-long students. Click here to read some of our dozens of testimonials from former students.

The Sequential Artists Workshop is now accepting applications for 2019-2020.

Live, breathe, eat, and sleep comics for an entire year!

Dive deep into comics study, and explore the medium from every angle. Immerse yourself in comics history and appreciation, discover strategies for creative idea generation and storytelling, dig into story and subject research, sharpen your visual communication skills in life drawing and character design classes, and learn critical comics techniques, from inking and panel design to layout and printing.  Learn more and see the application here

Each year, together with the Talve-Goodman Family, One Story awards one writer the Adina Talve-Goodman Fellowship. Honoring the memory of author and former One Story Managing Editor Adina Talve-Goodman, this educational fellowship offers a year-long mentorship on the craft of fiction writing with One Story magazine. Our hope is to give a writer outside of the fold a significant boost in their career.

The Fellow Receives:

Access to One Story online classes.

Admission to One Story’s Writing Circle.

Stipend ($2,000) and free admission to One Story’s week-long summer writers’ conference, which includes craft lectures, an intensive fiction workshop, and panels with literary agents and publishers.

A full manuscript review and consultation with One Story Executive Editor Hannah Tinti (story collection or novel in progress up to 150 pages/35,000 words).

Deadline -  October 12, 2022

Get a cool T Shirt and pretend like you were there. Or actually attend the Sequential Artists Workshop.

Help spread the word about our year-long program!

As we begin to add faculty and additional resources, we are calling on you, our readers and followers to spread the word about the SAW single-year program. Though the final schedule and plan is still in flux (you can always see the latest iteration on our site at the PROGRAM link above), we can say with certainty that the program will rival any program of similar length in the country. This is our first year and as such is offered at an extremely affordable price.

Many of you are already familiar with SAW, have already taken classes here, etc. You know that the space is good, the teaching excellent and the Gainesville artistic community vibrant. We are actively seeking talented applicants. Please let people know that they can contact us formally or informally about attending.

--Audio interview with Tom Hart about SAW: http://comixclaptrap.blogspot.com/2012/02/tom-hart-season-5-episode-1.html

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Who or what is calling you?  - artwork from enrolled student Sally Cantirino