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Making Comics

An Essential Guide for Beginners with Jeslyn Sebold

These classes are for adults and teens. Bring your stories to life in this comprehensive, five-part series with instructor Jeslyn Sebold.

Perfect for beginners, this class walks you through the full comic-making process - from developing your idea to creating a finished, full-color page.

Participants will explore storytelling, character creation, panel layout, lettering, inking, and color techniques while building their own original comic step by step. Each session builds on the last, offering a supportive, hands-on environment to grow your skills and confidence as a comic creator.

Class Breakdown:

Week 1 - September 12th: Where to Begin?

  • Develop your story through brainstorming and script writing

Week 2 - September 19th: Draw It Out

  • Learn paneling and create thumbnails to map your comic

Week 3 - September 26th: Let's Talk Text

  • Explore lettering, word bubbles, and visual storytelling

Week 4 - October 3rd: Inking

  • Practice inking techniques to bring your artwork to life

Week 5 - October 10th: All About Color

  • Use color to enhance mood, setting, and cohesion

Cost: $40 per person. This fee covers all five classes in the series, and participants are expected to attend all five consecutive sessions. A minimum of 10 participants is required for the series to run.

Cancellation Policy: If you need to cancel your registration, please do so as soon as possible. Cancellations made within 48 hours of the scheduled class are not guaranteed a refund.

Contact us for any questions or to be added to the waitlist for this program.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Arts, Crafts, Hobbies, Culture |

Highlands Ranch

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Our expansive library features interactive children’s areas, flexible meeting and community spaces with state-of-the-art technology, laptop borrowing, and a furnished terrace with shade structure. This library is also home to the Healthy Critters Vet Clinic play area for kids.

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Mon, Nov 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for ages 3-5. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.

Mon, Nov 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Event Hall B - Highlands Ranch
Strengthen and tone your entire core with this dynamic mat Pilates class that blends mindful... more
Strengthen and tone your entire core with this dynamic mat Pilates class that blends mindful movement, flowing sequences, and a touch of dance fundamentals.

Mon, Nov 09, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Event Hall A - Highlands Ranch
Adults meet monthly to discuss fiction and nonfiction titles. Meets upstairs in the Event Hall.... more
Adults meet monthly to discuss fiction and nonfiction titles. Meets upstairs in the Event Hall. This club is filled to capacity.

Tue, Nov 10, 8:00am - 11:00am
Drop in for coffee and conversation with other adults and retirees. Some chats will include... more
Drop in for coffee and conversation with other adults and retirees. Some chats will include visits from experts in the community.

Tue, Nov 10, 9:00am - 9:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for ages 0-2. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.

Tue, Nov 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for toddlers. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.

Tue, Nov 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for ages 3-5. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.

Tue, Nov 10, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for all ages. Thank you for keeping Storytime allergen-free.

Wed, Nov 11, 9:00am - 9:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for ages 0-2. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.

Wed, Nov 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for toddlers. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.

Wed, Nov 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for ages 3-5. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.

Wed, Nov 11, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Adults, drop in for movement, music, and seated exercises designed to promote creativity, memory... more
Adults, drop in for movement, music, and seated exercises designed to promote creativity, memory and imagination, and to stimulate cognitive skills.

Wed, Nov 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
First Floor Conference Room - Highlands Ranch
Grades 1-3. Meets in Kids Corner the second Wednesday of each month. Listen to a story and do... more
Grades 1-3. Meets in Kids Corner the second Wednesday of each month. Listen to a story and do fun activities.
This event is full

Wed, Nov 11, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
All ages. Please help keep Storytime allergen-free. Meets in Kids Corner

Wed, Nov 11, 5:30pm - 7:45pm
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Drop in for friendly competition among players of all ages and abilities.

Wed, Nov 11, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Annual Highlands Ranch Veterans Day Celebration Featuring: author and U.S. Air Force veteran... more
Annual Highlands Ranch Veterans Day Celebration Featuring: author and U.S. Air Force veteran Debra Hunt speaking on preserving veterans' stories, the Highlands Ranch Concert Band and color guard.

Thu, Nov 12, 9:00am - 9:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for ages 0-2. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.

Thu, Nov 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for toddlers. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.

Thu, Nov 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for ages 3-5. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.

Thu, Nov 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Event Hall B - Highlands Ranch
Adults. Enjoy favorite tabletop games and discover new ones.

Thu, Nov 12, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Event Hall A - Highlands Ranch
Whether you're a seasoned artist or a first-timer, we'd love to doodle with you!

Thu, Nov 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
First Floor Conference Room - Highlands Ranch
Grades 7-8. Meet each month to discuss a great book, do an activity and enjoy a snack!

Thu, Nov 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
For kids in kindergarten. Register each child attending. Meets the second Thursday of each... more
For kids in kindergarten. Register each child attending. Meets the second Thursday of each month. Listen to stories and do fun activities.

Thu, Nov 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Drop in for quiet reading with other adults. Bring a book from home or from our shelves.

Fri, Nov 13, 9:00am - 9:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for ages 0-2. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.

Fri, Nov 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for toddlers. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.

Fri, Nov 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
All ages welcome. This Storytime features one of the following activities: Art, Music, Dance,... more
All ages welcome. This Storytime features one of the following activities: Art, Music, Dance, Yoga, or Storyteller's Choice. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.

Fri, Nov 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Registration required 4-6 graders. Meets the second Friday of every month. Attendees will read... more
Registration required 4-6 graders. Meets the second Friday of every month. Attendees will read the first book of a series beforehand then participate in fun discussions and activities.

Fri, Nov 13, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Event Hall A & B - Highlands Ranch
Author Eric Balliet, a retired special agent, spent 25 years leading cross-border narcotics and... more
Author Eric Balliet, a retired special agent, spent 25 years leading cross-border narcotics and human smuggling investigations, culminating in a team operation that brought down El Chapo.

Sat, Nov 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
All ages welcome. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.

Sat, Nov 14, 1:00pm - 3:45pm
Event Hall A & B - Highlands Ranch
Join the audience. Meet local authors and hear about their books. Each author will spend five... more
Join the audience. Meet local authors and hear about their books. Each author will spend five minutes discussing their work, followed by a book sale and signing. Registration required.

Sun, Nov 15, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Drop in for coffee and conversation with other adults and retirees. Some chats will include... more
Drop in for coffee and conversation with other adults and retirees. Some chats will include visits from experts in the community.

Mon, Nov 16, 9:00am - 9:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for ages 0-2. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.

Mon, Nov 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for toddlers. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.

Mon, Nov 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for ages 3-5. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.

Mon, Nov 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Event Hall A - Highlands Ranch
This class is for teens and adults. Ready to learn the guitar? Join Swallow Hill for a fun,... more
This class is for teens and adults. Ready to learn the guitar? Join Swallow Hill for a fun, beginner-friendly introduction to one of the world's most popular and versatile instruments!
This event is full

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Mon, Nov 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
This class is for teens & adults. Ready to learn the guitar? In this two-part introductory... more
This class is for teens & adults. Ready to learn the guitar? In this two-part introductory series with Swallow Hill, discover the basics of one of the world's most popular and versatile instruments.

Tue, Nov 17, 8:00am - 11:00am
Drop in for coffee and conversation with other adults and retirees. Some chats will include... more
Drop in for coffee and conversation with other adults and retirees. Some chats will include visits from experts in the community.

Tue, Nov 17, 9:00am - 9:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for ages 0-2. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.

Tue, Nov 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for toddlers. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.

Tue, Nov 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for ages 3-5. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.

Tue, Nov 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
First Floor Conference Room - Highlands Ranch
Readers in 1st to 3rd Grade. Explore a book in a different literary format or genre each month... more
Readers in 1st to 3rd Grade. Explore a book in a different literary format or genre each month and experience the world of reading beyond picture books! Registration required.

Tue, Nov 17, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for all ages. Thank you for keeping Storytime allergen-free.

Wed, Nov 18, 9:00am - 9:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for ages 0-2. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.

Wed, Nov 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for toddlers. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.

Wed, Nov 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for ages 3-5. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.

Wed, Nov 18, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Event Hall A & B - Highlands Ranch
Adults. Discover great new reads at an afternoon of book talks, featuring door prizes and... more
Adults. Discover great new reads at an afternoon of book talks, featuring door prizes and refreshments. Registration required.

Wed, Nov 18, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
All ages. Presented in English and Spanish. Para familias. Presentado en inglés y español.

Thu, Nov 19, 9:00am - 9:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for ages 0-2. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.

Thu, Nov 19, 9:30am - 10:30am
Caregivers meet monthly to discuss a variety of titles. Toys will be provided for children in... more
Caregivers meet monthly to discuss a variety of titles. Toys will be provided for children in attendance. Registration required; please only register adults attending. Meets in Event Hall A upstairs.

Thu, Nov 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for toddlers. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.

Thu, Nov 19, 11:00am - 11:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for ages 3-5. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.

Thu, Nov 19, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Event Hall A - Highlands Ranch
Adults. Meets the third Thursday of the month to discuss a mix of fiction and nonfiction titles.

Thu, Nov 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
First Floor Conference Room - Highlands Ranch
Adults Register Now. Intermediate to advanced English learners ages 18 and up gather for... more
Adults Register Now. Intermediate to advanced English learners ages 18 and up gather for informal conversation on everyday topics. Facilitated by a fluent English speaker.

Thu, Nov 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Grades 4-6, registration required. Read great books and help us choose titles to make our next... more
Grades 4-6, registration required. Read great books and help us choose titles to make our next DCL Epic Reads list! Join us for discussion and a fun activity each month.

Thu, Nov 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Event Hall B - Highlands Ranch
Adults meet the third Thursday of each month to discuss horror, dark fantasy, or science... more
Adults meet the third Thursday of each month to discuss horror, dark fantasy, or science fiction. Meets upstairs in the event hall.