MASSIVE NEWS! ORION ZANGARA IS DOING MORE ART WORKSHOPS (MOSTLY MANGA) 🎨 Fall & Winter Schedule (MD, VA & PA)
Hey everyone,
Sorry for the slight delay in getting this out earlier in the week! I wanted to make sure all finalized dates, regional library appearances, and creative classes were organized and locked in before sharing.
Here is the updated workshop schedule spanning Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania:
🎃 Art Night Out: Shadows & Silhouettes – Spooky Character Design (Gaithersburg, MD)
Dates & Times:
Session 1: Friday, October 9, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM (or 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM)
Session 2: Friday, October 23, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM (or 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM)
Location: Arts Barn, 311 Kent Square Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Details: A 2-part workshop breaking down step-by-step character design and spooky silhouette techniques! Bring photos of yourself, a loved one, or favorite characters to "spookify." Perfect for all skill levels.
Includes: All art materials and snacks included with registration (drinks available for purchase, 21+).
📚 Caroline County Public Library: Tween & Teen Manga Workshop (Denton, MD)
Date & Time: Thursday, September 17, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Caroline County Public Library, 100 Market St, Denton, MD 21629
Details: A dedicated manga drawing workshop for tweens and teens covering foundation character blueprints, dynamic expressions, and sequential storytelling.
💥 Bosler Memorial Library: Comic Book Drawing Workshop (Carlisle, PA)
Date & Time: Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 11:00 AM
Location: Bosler Memorial Library, 158 W High St, Carlisle, PA 17013
Details: A hands-on comic book illustration workshop breaking down dynamic layout composition, panel storytelling, and penciling techniques.
📚 Prince William Public Libraries: Manga Drawing Workshops (VA)
Haymarket Gainesville Library: Friday, September 25, 2026 | 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Manassas City Library: Saturday, September 26, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Potomac Community Library: Tuesday, October 6, 2026 | 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Bull Run Library: Sunday, October 11, 2026 | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📚 Loudoun County Drawing & Manga Workshops (VA)
Brambleton Library: Tuesday, September 8, 2026 | 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Ashburn Library: Monday, September 21, 2026 | 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Brambleton Library: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Rust Library: Thursday, October 29, 2026 | 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Brambleton Library: Monday, November 2, 2026 | 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Cascades Library: Thursday, November 12, 2026 | 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Brambleton Library: Thursday, December 10, 2026 | 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Ashburn Library: Monday, December 21, 2026 | 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📚 Orange County Public Library: Manga Drawing Workshop (Locust Grove, VA)
Date & Time: Monday, November 30, 2026 | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Wilderness Branch Library, 6421 Flat Run Rd, Locust Grove, VA 22508
Details: A hands-on manga sketching workshop covering character proportions, inking fundamentals, and expressive facial design.
🎨 York County Libraries Programs (York, PA)
🎭 Character Design Workshop: Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Host: York County Libraries (YCL)
Details: A dedicated character design session breaking down foundation blueprints, anatomy construction, expressive features, and comic storytelling techniques.
York Cosplay! Con & Artist Alley: Saturday, November 21, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Martin Library, 159 E Market St, York, PA 17401)
❄️ Winter Horror Manga Workshop: Saturday, December 19, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Host: York County Libraries (YCL)
Details: Close out the year with a chilling winter horror manga sketching session! Learn step-by-step techniques to create eerie winter-themed manga characters, sinister silhouettes, and atmospheric visual storytelling on the page.
🗓️ More Dates on the Way!
Additional sessions and links will continue to be added as they are finalized. Keep an eye on this space for updates!
Hope to see you at the drawing table!
