Make Mine Manga exhibition set to tour the North West

Coming soon to the North West is Make Mine Manga, a free, touring exhibition for anyone curious about manga, as well as the avid fan. 

The exhibition explores the origins of manga in Japan, the creative techniques behind the art and the wonder of Manga-Anime. The exhibition features artwork from incredible creators from Japan and UK manga creators.

Award-winning comic creators Mai Koraiem and Sean Phillips join Lakes International Comic Art Festival guest line-up for 2023

We're absolutely delighted to announce award-winning comic creators Mai Koraiem and Sean Phillips as guests at this year’s annual weekend long gathering in Bowness-on-Windermere, returning Friday 29th September – Sunday 1st October 2023.

How to draw manga with… Chie

Chie’s films include…

>> How to draw a manga face with Chie.
>> It’s all in the eyes! Step by step tutorial with Chie.
>> Style it up… Chie shows you how to add hair styles to a manga face.
>> A step by step guide to drawing a chibi girl.

Watch the films now!

How to draw manga with… Inko

Inko's films include...

>> Draw a chibi kitten character with manga artist Inko.
>> Inko shows you how to draw a chibi puppy. Woof!
>> Masks are a thing now! Design a mask-wearing character.
>> Take your Manga drawing into profile.

Watch the films now!

 

Great Combo: Comics, The Environment, Local Schools and Kendal Library!

Comics created by pupils from local Kendal primary schools will be going on on display in Kendal Library on Monday 22nd May until Monday 5th June 2023, a project supported by the Lakes International Comic Art Festival - and there are free drop-in creative sessions coming up, too, on  Saturday 27th May.

The comics were created by pupils from Heron Hill, Stramongate, Ghyllside and Sandgate schools were all inspired by the theme, "The Environment". 

 

Frankie and Josie talk Comics Opening Night for 2023 Festival

We're delighted to reveal comedian and comic creator Frankie Boyle and comic Josie Long as our partners in comedy for this year’s unique, never-to-be repeated “Frankie and Josie talk Comics” opening night for our annual weekend-long gathering in Bowness-on-Windermere (Friday 29th September – 1st October 2023).

Dark Horse “Resident Alien” team join Lakes International Comic Art Festival guest line-up

We are delighted to announce more guests for our annual weekend long gathering in Bowness-on-Windermere, returning Friday 29th September – Sunday 1st October 2023.

"Little LICAF" crowdfunding campaign launched to offer more events for young comics readers at annual Festival

We have just launched a “Little LICAF” crowdfunding campaign to offer more events for young comics readers at its 2023 Festival later this year.

Little LICAF offers a free space at the Festival for children and their families, and also offers free online resources on the organisation’s official web site, with the aim of reaching non-comics readers, disadvantaged children and their families and those from the autistic community.

Early Bird tickets on sale now for 2023 Lakes International Comic Art Festival

We're delighted to announce early bird tickets are now on sale for our annual gathering, taking place Friday 29th September – Sunday 1st October 2023 in Bowness-on-Windermere.

They can be booked now through this page on the Festival web site.

Join Our Red Shirts!

Since it began in 2013, the Lakes International Comic Art Festival has relied on a trusty and experienced team of volunteers, known as The Red Shirt Brigade. We are always looking for new volunteers to join us over our annual weekend (29th September - 1st October 2023) - and if you think you might be interested, we would love to hear from you!