Drawn from Another World: Afro-Futurist Comic Workshop

Drawn from Another World: Afrofuturist Comics Workshop Saturday, August 29, 2026 | 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Passes $85 All Day Pass for Non-Members | $75 All Day Pass for Members $50 Single Workshop Pass for Non-Members | $45 Single Workshop Pass for Members Imagine a world and bring it to life in this Afrofuturist writing and comics workshop led by award-winning writer Troy L. Wiggins and Memphis illustrator Therro the Kid.

No writing or drawing experience is needed. Begin with a gallery walk through David Uzochukwu: Bodies of Water, where photographs of hybrid beings and otherworldly landscapes will inspire characters and stories. Troy will share how art fuels his writing, then guide you as you invent a world and draft speculative fiction of your own.

After lunch, Therro the Kid will help you turn your story into a comic. Design a character, choose a key moment, and learn how to arrange it on the page. Live demonstrations and beginner-friendly templates will help you get started, whether you draw regularly or have not picked up a pencil in years.

You will leave with an original character, a short story, and an illustrated scene that brings your imagined world to life. Your All Day Pass includes admission to BOTH workshops and access to a catered sandwich bar for lunch between sessions. Please contact the organizer ahead of time for any dietary restrictions or allergies.