What's a MAKERSPACE Imagine a space buzzing with creativity All around you people are sketching coloring and dreaming up new characters Wide open spaces invite you to plan sketch and draw Paper pencils markers crayons and art supplies are all around you Any material you could imagine is within reach This is a makerspace It is a place where people come together to create all kinds of cool stuff Makers share sparks of creativity They love to learn something new They work together to design and create amazing comic and graphic novel projects Are you ready to become a maker
10 9 8 7 6 5 FUN WITH COMICS GRAPHIC NOVELS cm 1 Supplies are an important part of any makerspace Get inspiration from the materials that surround you Some projects can be shaped by the supplies you have on hand Others will call for specific materials Don't worry if your makerspace doesn't have a certain material you need Makers are problem solvers too Just find another supply to replace your missing materials You'll be back to crafting cool comics and great graphic novels in no time
COMIC GRAPHIC NOVEL TIPS Sharing is an important aspect of a makerspace Makers share workspace materials and ideas Being surrounded by other makers is great for creativity But it also means a lot of projects may be happening at once Here are some tips for successful makerspace projects HAVE A PLAN Read through a project before beginning Research any terms you may not know Make sure you have everything you need for the project ASK FOR PERMISSION Get permission from an adult to use the space tools and supplies BE RESPECTFUL Before taking a tool or material make sure another maker isn't using it KEEP YOUR SPACE CLEAN It takes a lot of paper to make a comic or graphic novel Keep your papers organized so they don't get lost Store pens pencils and other art supplies in bins so they don't roll away EXPECT MISTAKES BE CREATIVE Being a maker isn't about creating something perfect Have fun as you work
