Four-Panel Manga
Plan, draw and ink a complete four-panel strip.
Make a Four-Panel Manga in One Class
A single class for ages 10 to 15 who can already draw characters. Children plan and draw a complete four-panel comic strip in the classic Japanese format.
Class Experience
The teacher explains the four beats: setup, development, twist and punchline. Children write a tiny story, thumbnail it, then draw and ink the four panels. Volunteers share their strip at the end.
How classes work
This is a single 55-minute live class with up to 5 learners. The teacher demonstrates, learners take part, and everyone shares at the end.
What we'll cover
Four-Panel Manga – Plan, draw and ink a complete four-panel strip.
Learning Outcomes
Structure a joke or story in four beats
Plan panels with thumbnails
Draw clear expressions and action
Add speech bubbles in the right reading order
Prerequisites
Ages 10-15. Children should be able to draw a simple character more than once.
What You'll Need
- Supplies
- PaperPencilEraserBlack fineliner pen
- Device and internet
- Computer or tablet with camera and microphonestable internet connection
Syllabus
1 LessonsA step-by-step plan of what your child learns, class by class. · 1 Week
Available Times
Next 7 days, US Eastern Time
- Mon, Nov 16 · 5:00 PM
- Tue, Nov 17 · 1:00 PM
- Tue, Nov 17 · 4:30 PM
- Wed, Nov 18 · 10:00 AM
- Fri, Nov 20 · 10:30 AM
Parents Often Ask
Most finish the pencils and start inking. It is small enough to complete the same day.
No. The teacher gives prompts.
Paper, a pencil, an eraser, a ruler and a black pen.
Yes. It is one 55-minute class, with nothing to prepare beyond the materials listed.
The teacher can point you to a club or course on the same topic.
Meet your Instructor
With over ten years of experience teaching Mandarin to school-age children and adults, this instructor developed a clear, friendly, and systematic approach to early language learning. Lessons were created initially to support English-speaking children and have been refined into a practical curriculum that emphasizes pinyin, basic character writing, and spoken expression. Instruction uses self-developed materials and curated online tools to reinforce learning, focusing on accessibility and steady progress for beginners. The educator emphasizes consistency, practice, and positive reinforcement to help learners build confidence in Mandarin.
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