Upcoming comics-related events

Here's some info I received from Jerry Hinds of the Association of Comic Artists (Singapore) (ACAS).

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SINGAPORE PHILATELIC MUSEUM

Friday 14th November (- April 30th 2009), Singapore Philatelic Museum, 23-B Coleman Street, Singapore 179807 (Stage 1)
Corridor opening of the '7 Days in Comics Creation' exhibition
This features a script & accompanying page of artwork. (No official launch ceremony.)

Monday 1st December (- April 30th 2009) (Stage 2)
Full opening of the ACAS Comics Exhibition
Our works will be featured throughout the museum in celebration of the launch of an International Comics Stamp Collection. Thanks to our writers, some of our works are to be displayed with certain levels of inter-activity, so viewers are further inspired to view the visuals.

Saturday 6th December, 10am-12pm (Stage 3)
A crash course in creating comics - digitally!
Find out how to digitally create and complete a comic page from scratch. You will learn illustration techniques such as layout sketching, penciling, inking, colouring enhancement methods, lettering and graphic dynamics. In addition, try your hand at the revolutionary digital creative aids, courtesy of Grandtech Systems Pte Ltd. This workshop is conducted by Jerry Hinds, president of the Association, and JDC Amane, senior instructor.

For children from 9 years to adults. Charge $20
To register, contact Jonna at Tel: 6513-7348 / 6337-3888 or Email: Jonna_Chan@nhb.gov.sg


ANIME FESTIVAL ASIA 2008

Saturday 22nd - 23rd November, Suntec Halls 403-404
In partnership with Grandtech Systems Pte Ltd, ACAS will be demoing cutting edge digital comic creation aids.

In its 4th year, ACAS will judge and present prizes to the winners of the ever popular Mangaka art contest 2008.

Also in the main, ACAS will be busy promoting its membership scheme and what it could mean to a comic enthusiast. The promotion of its traditional all ages art classes will be taking in enrolments also. Ongoing throughout will be crowd favourite sessions of caricaturing, which the Association now offers teaching courses.