Comics are known for their ability to engage even the most reticent readers, making them well loved by kids everywhere. Jo Rioux uses her own comics to introduce participants to this unique storytelling medium.  Starting with an imaginative exercise that will set the stage for their story, the participants then focus on weaving together words and pictures into a short comic of their own creation. Older participants will get a more extensive look at comic making techniques.

About the artist

Jo Rioux was born and raised in Ottawa, Canada. As a child, she read comics voraciously; first in her native French and later in English. Attending a high school for the arts was the first step in an artistic path which led to the illustration program at Sheridan College. After graduation, she was drawn to children’s books, illustrating Swordquest for HarperCollins and the graphic novel series A Sam and Friends Mystery for Kids Can Press. Her love for the comic medium spurred her to author her first graphic novel series Cat’s Cradle, which is set to be re-published by First Second Books.

This program talks about creating artistic, anime, and fantasy shapes - but if you have already taken Makeup Basics, you’ll have an advantage. Learn popular drag techniques like glueing down your eyebrows and applying false eyelashes, mixed with fantasy techniques like painting your skin a colour and adding textures, freckles, and art. If you want to follow along workshop-style, you need:  

- Water-based face paint.  

- Washable glue stick 

- Concealer 

- False eyelashes & glue  

- A variety of makeup brushes, with at least 1 big fluffy brush, two medium fluffy brushes, one small fluffy brush and one thin liner brush 

This program is taught by cosplayer Jessica Harkonnen.  

About Jessica Harkonnen 

Jessica considers herself a “Cosplay Engineer” because she makes things that are big enough that they need, well, engineering, to be possible. Jessica also regularly participates in panels at conventions because she loves to share her skills to help all cosplayers make their dreams into real costumes. Jessica is an ally and wants to make her panels a safe place for everyone to learn. 

Registration required. Registrants will receive an additional email with the Zoom link ahead of the program. 

Join uOttawa Maker Mobile and learn how to to create a 3D world using the online software CoSpaces. You will create and code a roller coaster to move along a path. Technology will be provided. For ages 13-18.

Hail Adventurers! Join us for a 1-session D&D adventure for teens.  Players of all experience levels are welcome. Dungeons & Dragons is a fantasy role-playing game in which your characters explore the world, solve puzzles and fight monsters. Space is limited to 6 participants. Registration Required. For ages 13-18. 

Please note that we will be running the same adventure multiple times this summer.  Please only register for one of the available sessions.  

If this program listing is full, check out one of our other program dates below:  

Session 1: Wednesday July 12th from 4-6 pm 

Session 2: Wednesday July 26th from 4-6 pm  

This program will be presented virtually over Zoom.