Comic World Building Course

Develop your own comic universe in this comic drawing course in NYC!



6 x 2 hours Location Lincoln Square Class size 1 to 10 guests   $50 - $270 ($50 for Single class; $270 for 6-class pack)

Create your own fictional world in this comic drawing course in NYC! For those committing to the full course, over six weeks, you will design and develop a cast of characters and the world they inhabit to discover the possibilities of one of the most flexible mediums available to any artist.
This dual-focus course will cover artistic and storytelling tools: panel composition, color palettes, and figure drawing, as well as plot structure, pacing, and narrative devices. This class is beginner-friendly, and your instructor Luke Copley, will walk you through the process of how to turn your dream into a comic!
Every artist (and writer, for that matter) possesses a distinct style. In line with this, this course will encourage artists to follow their specific strengths and will not focus heavily on emulating any specific genre or style of drawing.

Upcoming dates for Comic World Building Course

Times are New York time. Dates and prices as of 14 Nov 2026, 9:00pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

6 upcoming dates between 16 Nov 2026 and 21 Dec 2026.

  • Mon, Nov 16 2026, 5:30pm-7:30pm (then the same time each week, for the next 5 weeks)
  • Mon, Nov 23 2026, 5:30pm-7:30pm (then the same time each week, for the next 5 weeks)
  • Mon, Nov 30 2026, 5:30pm-7:30pm (then the same time each week, for the next 5 weeks)
  • Mon, Dec 7 2026, 5:30pm-7:30pm (then the same time each week, for the next 5 weeks)
  • Mon, Dec 14 2026, 5:30pm-7:30pm (then the same time each week, for the next 5 weeks)
  • Mon, Dec 21 2026, 5:30pm-7:30pm (then the same time each week, for the next 5 weeks)
What you'll get
All supplies are included.
Knowledge required
All skill levels open!
Session repeats

This class series runs over 6 consecutive sessions, at the same time every week.

Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or bachelorette party.

This experience would also be a creative gift for her, gift for mom, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

Art Retreat NYC - 41 West 71st Street, New York, NY

This venue is within walking distance of 72 St and 66 St-Lincoln Center stations

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Recent reviews of Comic World Building Course

  • 5/5 from Ashley Andrews, attended Aug 2025: Wow, what a wonderful experience! I can’t recommend this class enough. Luke was incredibly informative and helpful from start to finish. My partner and I came down from Miami for the weekend, and we’ll definitely be signing up for another course the next time we’re in town.
Your teacher

Art Retreat NYC
Art Retreat NYC

5.0 (14)
female Women-owned

I love making art and teaching art, but more than anything, I love encouraging people to be curious and courageous when creating their own art. I believe in the therapeutic benefits of getting messy and exploring through multiple artistic mediums. Art should be fun, and I think everyone should give themselves a chance to create.

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