Last Call to Connect with Our Instructors and Community!

Hands-On Comics Workshop: Learn the Craft from a Comics Veteran

🎨 Join Us Tomorrow for Our Last Online Open House of the Year!

This is it! Our final Online Open House for 2024 is happening tomorrow, Saturday, December 14th — and we’d love to see you there! If you’ve been curious about MTM College, now is your chance to experience what makes our school such a special place for aspiring artists.

Whether you're interested in Animation, Concept Art for Video Games, or Illustration for Sequential Arts, this event is the perfect opportunity to connect with our instructors, ask your burning questions, and get a real feel for the supportive, creative community we’ve built here at MTM.

Artwork by Josh Hill

🗓️ Event Schedule:

10:00 AM – Google Meet Room Opens
10:30 AM – MTM College Presentation: Discover how our programs blend traditional fundamentals with industry tools to help you grow into a confident artist.
11:30 AM – Guided Campus Tour: See where the magic happens!
1:00 PM – FREE Workshop: Intro to Comics with Kent Burles
2:00 PM – Event Concludes

🎓 Why MTM College Stands Out

At MTM College, we believe in personalized learning and genuine mentorship. Our instructors aren’t just experienced professionals — they’re dedicated teachers who love seeing their students succeed. They know the industry inside out and care deeply about nurturing the next generation of artists.

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“Teaching comics is more than just sharing techniques. It’s about helping students discover their own storytelling voice. There’s nothing more rewarding than seeing someone’s creativity take off.”

- Kent Burles, Sequential Arts Program Coordinator

✍️ Free Workshop at Open House Tomorrow: Intro to Comics with Kent Burles

Kent Burles, a veteran of the comics industry, will take you through the fundamentals of comic storytelling in this interactive, hands-on class. Kent’s teaching style is approachable, insightful, and filled with practical advice.

You’ll learn:

  • How to structure panels for clear storytelling.

  • Tips for dynamic composition and perspective.

  • How to balance dialogue and visuals to keep readers engaged.

If you’re curious about creating comics or want to refine your skills, Kent’s class is a don’t-miss opportunity to learn from someone who truly loves the craft.

🌟 More Free Learning Opportunities

🖥️ Intro to 3D Art - Modeling in Blender

đź“… Thursday, December 19th, 6 PM - 9 PM EST

Discover the exciting world of 3D design! In this class, you’ll get a hands-on introduction to modeling, texturing, and rendering in Blender. Perfect for beginners who want to expand their creative toolkit.

🎥 Can’t make it live? Sign up and we’ll send you the recording.

🎨 Mastering Colour and Light for Environment Design with Donna Johnson

đź“… Tuesday, January 14th, 6 PM - 9 PM EST

In this free online class, Donna Johnson, a talented MTM alumni and freelance illustrator, will guide you through the secrets of colour harmony and lighting to elevate your environment designs.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Achieve colour harmony that enhances your compositions.

  • Understand how light behaves and use it to create dynamic scenes.

  • Use warm and cool contrasts to set mood and atmosphere.

  • Apply practical tips to make your environments pop with life

(If you missed Donna’s previous masterclass - watch the full recording here!)

Donna’s love for teaching shines through in every class. As she says:

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“I love helping students find their confidence with colour and light. Once you understand those fundamentals, your art can go anywhere.”

🏫 Save the Date: In-Person Open House – Saturday, January 18th

Can’t make it tomorrow? Join us on January 18th for our first In-Person Open House of 2025! Explore our campus, meet our instructors, and participate in a FREE Animal Drawing Workshop with the amazing Steve Millard.

There’s nothing quite like seeing our creative community in person. Come experience the energy, inspiration, and passion that make MTM College a truly unique place to grow as an artist.

We can’t wait to meet you at the Online Open House tomorrow, in our upcoming masterclasses, or at our January In-Person Open House! Thanks for being here! (:

Questions?
Contact Amanda anytime at [email protected]. I’m here to help!

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