Learn to draw your own anime-style character step by step in a fun, beginner-friendly workshop!

What you will achieve:

Each workshop is tailored to your group, but here's what every session includes:

Step into the world of anime art: We start with the building blocks from shapes, proportions and the visual language that makes anime characters so expressive and distinctive.

Sketch faces, expressions and poses: Participants learn to draw features with personality: eyes that show emotion, poses that tell a story, faces that feel alive. Everyone works at their own pace, with guidance available every step of the way.

Design your own original character: This is the moment it all comes together. Using what you've learned, you'll create a character that's entirely yours!

Who is it for?

  • Suitable for primary through to secondary students.

    A creative experience that builds fine motor skills, visual literacy and self-expression.

    We adapt content to suit age groups and class sizes, and the workshop fits neatly into a standard lesson block or special event day.

    Best for creative arts, excursions and end-of-term activities.

  • Keep curious kids engaged during school breaks with something different. Our holiday workshop sessions are lively, structured and designed for all drawing capabilities.

    Best for community centred programs, library events, council-run holiday activities.

  • Give the birthday child and their guests a party experience they'll remember! Everyone works on their own character while sharing a table, swapping ideas and having a great time. Inclusive and creative!

    Best for kids aged 8 and up, anime fans, first-time drawers.

  • Looking for a team activity that's creative and fun? Anime drawing workshops are a surprisingly effective way for team members to express their imagination and team bond over the creative development process.

    Best for team building days, staff events, conference activities.

Collection of hand-drawn and colored character sketches of various styles, including anime, cartoon, and fantasy characters, spread out on a textured surface.
Anime-style girl with blue braids and blue eyes, wearing a sleeveless top, holding a pen and adding spark effects to a bright orange and yellow liquid splash against a yellow background.

How it Works?

We come to you. Anime Drawing workshops are fully mobile - you provide the space, set up and excited artists. Bring your own materials or let us supply everything. Either way, it's sorted.

We tailor it to your group. We adapt the content to suit your age group, group size and occasion. Tell us what you need, and we'll design the session around it.

We guide every skill level. We walk beginners through every step and encourage more confident artists to push further!

What to expect:

Drawing of two cartoon characters, a smiling girl with purple curly hair and big sparkling eyes, and a serious-looking boy with blond hair and a scar on his face, against a yellow dotted background.

1. Warm-Up & Character Ideas:

We kick things off with a fun sketching challenge and brainstorm ideas for their own unique anime character.

Anime-style illustration of a boy with red hair and a girl with pink hair and a blue bow, both looking somber against a yellow dotted background.

2. Learning The Basics:

Learn simple techniques to draw an anime face. Afterwards, we will bring your character to life by customising the eyes, hair and other unique features!

Anime-style illustration of a girl with teal hair and a sad expression, and a boy with brown hair and a shocked expression, against a yellow dotted background.

3. Final Touches & Take Home:

Add details, refine your drawing, and leave with a finished character you’ll be proud of.

Customer Reviews

“Liah facilitated an anime drawing workshop for a group of young people at our organisation, and I couldn’t recommend her more! She was very informative, friendly, and engaging. She took the group through step-by-step instructions, and made sure everyone had enough time to draw their character. The young people came away having learnt some great skills and anime drawing techniques. Such a pleasure to work with!”

Olly Newell - Moonee Valley Youth Development Officer

“The activity was fun and I found many people that have the same interest.”

Young Person Participant

Young Person Participant

“It was amazing and I would come back.”

“It was really fun and I might have found my new art style!”

Young Person Participant

FAQs

  • Not at all! Workshops are designed for complete beginners, with guidance provided throughout. More experienced artists are welcome to take their work further at their own initiative.

  • Our workshops cater to a wide range generally from around age 7 through to adults. We tailor the content and pacing to suit your specific group when you book.

  • Sessions are flexible depending on your program. A standard workshop is two hours, though shorter or longer formats can be discussed based on your needs.

  • All instruction is included. Work on paper with traditional drawing materials, or bring your own device and work digitally - whichever suits your group.

  • Group sizes vary by booking type. Get in touch and we'll work out the right format for your numbers.

  • Yes! Animanga Studio workshops are fully mobile and can be held at your school, venue, office or event space.

Stylized illustration of a young woman with long braided dark hair, wearing a teal apron over a white top and black shorts, smiling and holding a pen in a writing gesture against a yellow background with red polka dots.

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