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Art

Manga

Iconic style, sharpened skill.

Nexplore Manga sharpens drawing and artistic ability by immersing students in this unique, world-famous style.

What students do

Every session is hands-on and project-based. Students collaborate with a vetted teaching artist, work through structured challenges, and leave with something they made — a model, a recording, a portfolio piece, a finished dish, or a performance.

Who it's for: Students curious about Manga who learn best by building, making, and doing.

What's inside

  • Foundational technique drills
  • Studio time on a personal piece
  • Group critique and iteration
  • Final gallery or performance

Session-by-session breakdown

  1. Week 1

    See

    Look at the masters of Manga. Sketchbook prompts and a low-stakes warm-up.

  2. Week 2

    Technique

    Drills focused on the foundational skills of Manga.

  3. Week 3

    Studio Day

    Begin a personal piece, choosing subject and approach.

  4. Week 4

    Critique

    Group critique, then iterate based on feedback.

  5. Week 5

    Finish

    Final passes — composition, color, detail, and presentation.

  6. Week 6

    Gallery

    Hang or perform the work. Students write a short artist statement.

Outcomes students leave with

  • Confidence and vocabulary in Manga
  • A finished piece to share
  • Habits of collaboration, iteration, and reflection

What you'll get

  • • Curriculum scoped to your group size, grade, and season length
  • • Vetted, trained, background-checked teaching artist
  • • All materials and kits — no prep work for your staff
  • • Attendance + engagement reporting, plus family-facing recap
  • All required materials and kits provided
  • Take-home reference and certificate of completion