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Graphic novelist Laura Lee Gulledge to offer free drawing workshop at New Dominion Bookshop

Chris Graham

New Dominion BookshopNew Dominion Bookshop in Charlottesville will host a drawing workshop and book signing with graphic novelist Laura Lee Gulledge on Saturday, Dec. 1, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Laura Lee Gulledge will be sharing inspirational drawing prompts from her new book, Sketchbook Dares. This event is free to attend.

In this special interactive event, local graphic novelist Laura Lee Gulledge will share her love of sketchbooks and demonstrate some of her favorite drawing activities featured in her new book of creative prompts, Sketchbook Dares: 24 Ways to Draw Out Your Inner Artist. The best part? You’ll be invited to draw along! Plus, she’ll share how sketchbooks can help you find your voice, build confidence, and even lead to making graphic novels. Because tackling the blank page does make you daring! Amateur and scaredy-cat artists of all ages are welcome.

About the Author: Laura Lee Gulledge is an artist, an author, an educator, and a proponent of Artner love. Her debut graphic novel, Page by Paige, was nominated for both the Eisner and Harvey Awards, including Most Promising New Talent. Her sophomore graphic novel, Will & Whit, was selected for YALSA’s Top Ten Book for Teens and Kirkus’s Best Books 2013. She has an MA in art education from James Madison University and currently teaches through the Virginia Commission of the Arts, VMFA, and McGuffey Art Center. She lives in Charlottesville with her partner Earl and studio cat Rory. She posts new art and adventures weekly on her blog at whoislauralee.com.

 
 




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Chris Graham

Chris Graham

Chris Graham is the founder and editor of Augusta Free Press. A 1994 alum of the University of Virginia, Chris is the author and co-author of seven books, including Poverty of Imagination, a memoir published in 2019. For his commentaries on news, sports and politics, go to his YouTube page, TikTok, BlueSky, or subscribe to his Street Knowledge podcast. Email Chris at [email protected]. Support AFP by signing up for our newsletter and/or powering our work with a one-time or monthly contribution.

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