Change-Up on Saturday!

Important Announcement, you guys:

This Saturday, our regular Comics/Manga class is going to be REPLACED by our first LIVE FIGURE DRAWING CLASS. I'd strongly encourage you to come. Bring a big newsprint pad, some sticks of compressed artist's charcoal, a sandpaper pad, and no eraser! :)

Here's the email that Joseph, owner of Stevens Books, has released:

Figure Drawing Course with live models First class is FREE! 5pm - 7pm on Saturday - October 1st Get proficient in drawing figures with our highly qualified instructor John Heebink. Our sessions with live models (male & female) are extensive and fun. Through this class you will learn: - Ability to see and capture proportions - A drawing method that minimizes mistakes, erasing, wasted time - A feel for the dynamics of clothing folds - Increased knowledge of light on form - Comfort with the tools and practice of figure drawing Program Information: Age                         : 18+ Duration                  : 4 lessons/ month Subscription            : 4 months (payment monthly, credit card or cash) Schedule                 : 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Tuesdays Fee                         : $100 /month * Artists should bring their own supplies. Seats are limited, so please sign up before September 30 at sf@stevensbooks.com or call (415) 859-5371 Instructor Biography: Teacher John Heebink he has taught kids from all over the world. He taught for ten years in the Academy of Art Illustration Department, specializing in comics, figure and head structure and perspective, at graduate and undergraduate levels.Since 1991, he has worked as a professional comic-book artist, handling mainly penciling, also writing, inking, lettering and Photoshop coloring. His credits comprise Elvira Mistress of the Dark, Nick Fury Agent of SHIELD, Space Chicks and Businessmen, Power Rangers, Doll and Creature, Vampirella, and more. His work is characterized by lively expressions and body language. JH

I have a pen that I don't believe is mine: a Kuretake Zig Managka Flexible. It's terrific! I'll bring it in Saturday. Speak up if it's yours, or leave a comment here.

Speaking of such things: A reminder that you can find all sorts of great Japanese inking and sketching tools at jetpens.com