WORKSHOPS
During AthensCon, workshops of special interest will take place in specially designed rooms.
Further below you will find the analytical program, as well as information / details about the projects that will be covered in each workshop, but also the elite presenters who have undertaken them.
Participation at workshops is free. Those that are interested can participate by filling out the form of interest below. Strictly 50 places per workshop. For places that have not been pre-booked, priority order will be served. Fill out the form of interest to pre-book your place at the workshop of your interest. Those interested who pre-book a place in the workshop will be informed via e-mail. On the day of the workshop participants must go through the information desk to register their presence.Also, participants should be in the workshop room at least 10 minutes before the start time. Latecomers will not be admitted to the workshop room after the start time.
We remind you that entrance to the workshop is free but to enter AthensCon you must purchase a ticket.
FRIDAY 5 DECEMBER
SATURDAY 6 DECEMBER

Character Design
Time: 14:30-15:20
Instructor: Carmen Carnero
Spanish Marvel artist Carmen Carnero gives an extensive course on how to design your characters in your comic book story.

Combining worlds and making a universe
Time: 16:30-17:20
Instructor: Liam Sharp
Liam Sharp’s Image Comics series Starhenge is one of the most ambitious sci-fi and fantasy projects to appear in comics in recent years. Come and

How to Wield your LightSaber with Doug Marcaida
Time: 16:30-17:20
The seminar will take place at the COSPLAY STAGE area
Hey young heroes! Have you ever dreamed of wielding a lightsaber like a true master? Now’s your chance! Come to AthensCon and participate in a

From Concept to Sales
Time: 17:30 – 18:20
Instructor: Dan Didio
The famous DC writer, editor and publisher, Dan DiDio will share his experience in the comics industry with tips on how to develop and present

From 3d Creations to 2d Cover Illustrations
Time: 18:30-19:20
Instructor: Bjorn Barrends
Explore the journey of transforming dynamic 3D models into stunning 2D comic book covers. Learn techniques for composition, lighting, and rendering that bridge the gap

Σχολή Mαγείας
Time: 15:30-16:20
Η τέχνη της ταχυδακτυλουργίας με την μορφή μαθήματος παρουσιάζεται από το 2011 στο Αμερικάνικο Κολλέγιο Ελλάδος (Deree College Athletic Club) στα πλαίσια του Summer Camp

How do we turn our idea into a game that deserves to be published?
TIme: 11:30-13:20
Συντελεστές: Vangelis Bagiartakis, Elina Roinioti, Konstantinos Lekkasm Anastasios Grigoriadis
Every creator starts with an idea. But the real journey begins when that idea must evolve into a game that has a reason to exist
Draw Your Own WUKONG: An Illustrated Character Workshop
Time: 19:30-20:20
Instructor: Mrs. LIU Ning
Draw Your Own WUKONG: An Illustrated Character Workshop In this workshop, participants will learn how to draw Wukong, the Monkey King, in a storybook illustration
SUNDAY 7 DECEMBER

The Seven C’s of Comics
Time: 13:30-14:20
Instructor: Tom DeFalco
Discuss with the Legendary writer, editor of Marvel, Tom DeFalco the basic principles of writing comics…or almost anything else.

How to draw Spider-Man & any other hero
Time: 15:30-16:20
Instructor Alex Saviuk
Acclaimed comic-book artist Alex Saviuk presents an immersive workshop focused on mastering superhero illustration. Participants will learn techniques for dynamic poses, expressive faces, and detailed

From the drawing board to the news stand: the journey of a comic page
Time: 14:30-15:20
Instructor Massimo Fecchi
How is a Disney comic page created? Legendary Italian artist Massimo Fecchi invites us into his creative studio and guides us step-by-step through the entire

How to Wield your LightSaber with Doug Marcaida Time: 16:30-17:20 The seminar will take place at the COSPLAY STAGE area
Have you ever dreamed of wielding a lightsaber like a true master? Now’s your chance! Come to AthensCon and participate in a Lightsaber Wielding Seminar

Σχολή Mαγείας
~Time: 16:30-17:20
Η τέχνη της ταχυδακτυλουργίας με την μορφή μαθήματος παρουσιάζεται από το 2011 στο Αμερικάνικο Κολλέγιο Ελλάδος (Deree College Athletic Club) στα πλαίσια του Summer Camp

From Concept to Script to Page: Storytelling in Comics
Time: 18:30-19:20
Instructor: Marguerite Sauvage
Dive into the creative process of making comics, from the first spark of an idea to the final printed page. This workshop explores how concepts
