Besides running around speaking at various schools, our cartoonist Uncle Colin will be making in-person appearances at:
The Asian Festival of Children’s Content
Venue: The National Library Board, 100 Victoria Street
For kids (all ages):
Sat 27 May 2023 from 12-1 pm:
DRAW AND TELL ME A STORY!
Work with Uncle Colin and award-winning author Oliver Phommavanh to create a story in this fun and interactive storytelling session. No one knows what will happen next in this tale, except for you!
FREE Public Event: https://afcc.com.sg/2023/programme/draw-and-tell-me-a-story
For grown-ups:
Fri 26 May 2023 from 12.45-2 pm:
DON’T BE AFRAID OF THE FUNNY with Oliver Phommavanh and Neil Humphreys
Are comedic books taken less seriously? Join us for a lively discussion on how humor can be a powerful tool for children’s learning and development.
https://afcc.com.sg/2023/programme/dont-be-afraid-of-the-funny (ticketed)
Sun 28 May 2023 from 9-10.15 am:
THE ART OF LICENSING: HOW TO UNLOCK YOUR IP with Jo Lusby and Carlene Tan
How to maximize the value of your IP through licensing agreements
https://afcc.com.sg/2023/programme/the-art-of-licensing-how-to-unlock-your-ip (ticketed)
CHILDREN’S SEASON 2023
Jointly presented by the National Heritage Board and the Museum Roundtable
in collaboration with Children’s Museum Singapore
EAT HERE OR DABAO? Design Sustainable Food Packaging In Cartoon Form!
Sat 27 May from 2-3 pm (suitable for 7-12 years old)
National Museum of Singapore, 93 Stamford Road
How can we change the way we ‘dabao’ to be kinder to the earth? Inventor Ibnur Rashad will discuss the impact that food packaging has on our earth and together with cartoonist Colin Goh, young creators will use the cartoon form to design new and more eco-friendly packaging and ‘dabao’ habits. Participants will get to develop their visual communication skills, and learn about the impact of our everyday choices on the earth.
Book now: https://cs2023-ehd.peatix.com/
NYONYARELLA: Reinventing A Classic Fairy Tale In Comics!
Sat 3 June from 2-3 pm (suitable for 6-12 years old)
Peranakan Museum, 39 Armenian Street
What if Cinderella were Nyonya? Join Artist Colin Goh in this workshop where he takes young creators on a journey to learn about the rich culture of the Peranakans. Particpants will get to exercise their imagination, mashing customs and clothing with a story that all children know very well, Cinderella. Instead of a glass slipper, come find out what kind of slipper Nyonyarella will leave behind!
Book now: https://cs2023-nrc.peatix.com/
FOOD HAVE FEELINGS TOO?!
Thu 8 June from 2-3 pm (suitable for 5-10 years old)
National Museum of Singapore, 93 Stamford Road
How does one draw different feelings? Join Artist Colin Goh in this workshop where he tells a story from his Dim Sum Warriors comic book, “There’s A Hole”, showing dim sum characters with a whole range of emotions. Young creators will learn how to draw different emotions in the body language and facial expressions of their favourite foods!
Book now: https://cs2023-fhf.peatix.com/
FOOD FOR LAUGHS: Creating a Delicious 4-Panel Comic With Food Characters
Thu 15 June from 2-3 pm (suitable for 7-12 years old)
National Museum of Singapore, 93 Stamford Road
How does one create a funny 4-panel comic? In this workshop, young creators will get to see how Artist Colin Goh creates a 4-panel comic using story elements such as set-up, punchline, panels, word and thought balloons and create one of their own. Participants will pick up a very useful storytelling structure which they may use in their own narrative and composition writing.
Book now: https://cs2023-ffl.peatix.com/
