09/19/26 @ 12:30pm –
09/19/26 @ 1:30pm

Reading Room

Mammen Family Public Library

This Creative Studios program is a Create program.

Create programs are designed to teach specific skills under the advice of an instructor, but allow you to decide exactly what your project is and what it looks like. For more step-by-step instruction, try Discover programs, and for independent projects try our Open Studio programs.

Registration Required

Registration for this event is required.

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure a welcoming and accessible environment. We can provide accommodations for people with disabilities or food allergies at library events. Please contact programs@mfplibrary.org at least seven days before the event to request accommodations.

Age Guidelines

Successful library programs are designed with age in mind. Please note this program’s age guidelines. Attendance at all library programs is subject to staff discretion. 

Photo Permission

Library workers often take pictures during library programs to use in promotional materials and online. If you do not want your photo used, contact programs@mfplibrary.org.

Registration is required.
Registration starts: 08/29/2026 @ 12:30pm

Registration end: 09/19/2026 @ 12:30pm

Franklyn Espinoza, educator and illustrator, presents a one-hour hands-on workshop on Character Design 101. This class focuses on conceptual illustration to design a unique character for film, animation or video games. Participants will learn what makes a character iconic, and discover how to begin building their creation’s unique lore, mythos, and world. 

This session is for teens ages 13-18. For a version of this class geared toward adults, please see the 2:30 session.