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What Students Say About SAW

"SAW was everything I nEeded."

"I learned so much in such a short amount of time from some of the most dedicated, compassionate people I've ever met, with 9 wonderful classmates."

-Miranda Harmon, SAW Year-Long Alum. Cartoon Network, Scholastic Books

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UPCOMING CLASSES IN GAINESVILLE

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Leela Corman 10-week Illustration Class - Sept - Dec - Thursdays 1 pm - 3 pm

Leela Corman will teach illustration fundamentals, focusing on developing unique imagery and personal a visual language with which to communicate. Thursdays, 1-3 pm

ADULT COMICS Class
WEDNESDAY EVENINGS,
STarts Oct 2, 2019

Stay tuned for our Comics 101 Class with Roxanne Palmer!

The Latest from our Blog

Sep 4, 2019

Imagine and inhabit creative spaces

Sep 4, 2019

Another week, another collection of resources from the SAW Mighty Network!

Sep 4, 2019

Sep 2, 2019

Abstract comics and lyric connections

Sep 2, 2019

One of my favorite things to do in class is make abstract comics with emotional content. Today’s group made these great books below.

Sep 2, 2019

Aug 28, 2019

Draw Everyday

Aug 28, 2019

Okay, so we’ve been a little lax when it comes to our Mighty Network roundup (stay tuned for news of our newest year-long intensive students), but never fear, we’re back and here’s the latest wrap up, with all the best content you might have missed over the last couple of weeks.

Aug 28, 2019

Aug 15, 2019

Leela Corman 10-week Illustration Class - Sept - Dec - Thursdays 1 pm - 3 pm

Aug 15, 2019

Leela Corman will teach illustration fundamentals, focusing on developing unique imagery and personal a visual language with which to communicate. Thursdays, 1-3 pm

Aug 15, 2019

How to Make Comics Workshop at SAW, Saturday September 28!

Aug 15, 2019

Have you ever wanted to make a comic, but didn't know where to start? Are you an omnivorous artist that wants to try out new ideas? This workshop is for you! Jess Ruliffson will guide you through the process of idea-making, sketching layouts, and show a few inking techniques. By the end of the class, students will have inked their own one-page comic, and collaborated with attendees on an eight-panel mini-zine to take home!

Aug 15, 2019

Aug 13, 2019

Funny, but occasionally serious tiny human life

Aug 13, 2019

This week on SAW's Mighty Network we’ve built new worlds, challenged ideas of self, reflected on everything we’ve in the last six months, all from hundreds of different locations all around the world.

Aug 13, 2019

Aug 11, 2019

Comics Workshop with Jackie E. Davis, March 2-6, 2020

Aug 11, 2019

Spend a week immersed in comics, learning from cartoonist and fan favorite creator of Underpants and Overbites Jackie E. Davis. From March 2-6, 2020, at Sequential Artists Workshop, in Gainesville, FL.

Aug 11, 2019

Aug 6, 2019

Looking for that big picture

Aug 6, 2019

Let us convince you the SAW Mighty Network is the best place to get your comics inspiration and stay motivated with a community of creators to support you!

Aug 6, 2019

Jul 30, 2019

Hi (Part One)

Jul 30, 2019

Read about past student, Emma, and her experience at SAW. In the first of two parts she describes why it is she wants to stay in Gainesville. Pledge your support over at Patreon to follow her story!

Jul 30, 2019

Jul 29, 2019

Expect seasons

Jul 29, 2019

SAW is many things, including an online community that comes together every week on the Mighty Network. Here, we shine some light on the places and ideas we’ve visited over the last week.

Jul 29, 2019

Stop Dreaming and Start Making Comics!

Dive in and start making comics now! We offer robust online courses in Storytelling, Drawing, Perspective, Comics Journalms, Gag Cartooning and even Tarot!