Experimental Manga at the Expo

The Japan Foundation, Manila, in cooperation with theFuture Prospects Art Space and the Artists' Den,presents "Experimental Manga at the Expo", a series ofmanga drawing workshops at the Future Prospects ArtSpace, Marikina Shoe Expo, Araneta Center, Cubao,Quezon City on November 18 & 25, December 2 & 9 2006and January 13 & 20, 2007, from 2-5 pm.

Topics to be covered are:

1) Illustrating Emotions Through Facial Features byElmer Damaso (Nov 25);

2) Exploring and Expressing the Darker Emotions byMarius Cornelius Funtilar (Dec 2);

3) Alternative Media in Emotional Drawing by NelzYumul (Dec 9);

4) Women, Emotions and Drawing by Joanah Tinio (Jan13); and

5) Techniques in Expressing Emotions with Drawings byMelvin Calingo (Jan 20). L

yndon Gregorio will facilitate the initial workshop on November 18.

The culminating activity will be anexhibition of the works by the participants on January28, 2007 at the Future Prospects Art Space.

Workshops are free but participants are required tobring their own drawing materials (sketchpad/ paper,colored pens and pencils and, other coloringmaterials).

Only fifteen slots are available persession, thus, interested workshop participants areencouraged to call and register their attendance on orbefore Friday, November 17.

For inquiries andreservations, please call the Japan Foundation, Manilaat tel. no. 811-6155 to 58. Bambi C. Diaz,Program Officer for Arts & CultureThe Japan Foundation, Manila12/F Pacific Star BuildingSen. Gil Puyat cor. Makati AvenueMakati City, PhilippinesTel # 811-6155 to 58 Fax # 811-6153