WORKSHOPS
3D FELTING WITH MEGAN DOMINESCU
20 September, 14:00 – 17:00
Get ready to poke, fluff, and shape your own creations! In this workshop, artist Megan Dominescu will guide you into the fun world of 3D felting. With just a sponge and some carded wool, you’ll learn how to turn your character designs into soft, huggable sculptures full of personality.
3D felting is simple, soothing, and seriously addictive—the process is just as delightful as the final results.
GRAFITTI CHARACTERS WITH DRASH
20 September, 14:00 – 17:00
Join Macedonian street artist Drash for a bold and colorful graffiti workshop! Together with the participants, he will create large-scale artwork in the heart of Varna, turning the city into an open-air canvas. Supported by the Municipality of Varna, this workshop is all about collaboration, creativity, and leaving a mark that everyone can see.
Get ready to spray, play, and bring the walls to life!
PATTERN DESIGN WITH TOCHKA
20 September, 14:00 – 17:00
Join illustrator and designer Tochka Ilieva for a hands-on workshop dedicated to the art of pattern design. Tochka will share her creative journey behind the brand Random Goodies and reveal how she develops unique custom patterns for clothing.
Participants will have the chance to design their own patterns during the session. It’s recommended to bring an iPad or another digital device that allows you to draw, so you can fully dive into the creative process.
12FPS WITH VANJA VIKALO LINNCH
20 September, 14:00 – 17:00
Take a sneak peek into the magical world of traditional animation with Serbian artist Vanja Vikalo Linnch! In this hands-on workshop, participants will design their own character and bring it to life by creating a simple looping animation based on a predefined movement.
A perfect chance to learn the basics of frame-by-frame animation—fun, creative, and a little bit hypnotic!
Picto Parade of characters with Martina Paukova
21 September, 14:00 – 17:00
Another playful character design workshop that celebrates individuality, gesture, and collective creativity. Taking a loose cue from the Finnish folk dance Jenkka — a line of people moving together — under the guidance of Martina you’ll create your own illustrated version: a procession of unique, expressive characters connected in motion, but each with their own personality.
No actual dancing required. Just bold characters, dynamic poses, and lots of variety.
CHARACTERS IN OTTOMAN MINIATURE WITH MURAT PALTA
21 September, 14:00 – 17:00
Step into the world of Ottoman miniature art with Turkish illustrator Murat Palta. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll uncover the secrets of this centuries-old tradition while giving it a fresh, modern twist.
Guided by Murat, participants will design their own characters in the miniature style—blending fine detail, humor, and imagination to create unique works that connect past and present.
CHARACTER PHENAKISTOSCOPE WITH ODD BLEAT STUDIO
21 September, 14:00 – 17:00
The phenakistiscope is considered one of the earliest forms of moving media entertainment, paving the way for the future of motion pictures and the film industry.
In this workshop, you’ll go back to the roots of moving images by creating your own DIY phenakistoscopes — spinning animated discs that bring drawings to life.
Each participant will create around 12 frames of a circular character animation.
You’ll then assemble the frames into a phenakistiscope and watch the characters come to life through motion!
ILLUSTRATION AS COMMUNICATION WITH HANA TINTOR
21 September, 14:00 – 17:00
Every illustrator is also an observer. In this workshop, Hana invites participants to step outside to seek inspiration, noting down whatever captures their attention.
These real-world observations then become your brief – the starting point for creating an illustration that balances connection, narrative, and concept.
A playful challenge in visual storytelling, rooted in the everyday.