Mentor, Shannon Wheeler (comics)

START TIME: Feb 24 2012 - 6:00 PM

Colonyhouse, Rockaway Beach

Join comics artist Shannon Wheeler at the Colonyhouse from Friday evening February 24th at 6 PM to Sunday evening February 26th at 3 PM. Mr. Wheeler will be offering private one-on-one mentoring for aspiring comic book artists as part of our Mentor in the House weekend program. Both beginning and advanced writers and artists should consider this unique opportunity to work closely with an accomplished comics professional.

For the weekend, Mr. Wheeler will live and write at the Colonyhouse, a historic log cabin on the Oregon Coast at Rockaway Beach, and will be available for personally tailored hour-long consultations with each retreat participant. In addition to plenty of time to write over the weekend, an optional Saturday night sharing allows participants to workshop their writing in a relaxed atmosphere with the mentor and other retreat-goers.

The cost of the retreat is $150 for members, and $190 for non-members (includes a one-year Oregon Writers Colony membership). This price includes shared lodging at the Colonyhouse. Participants are expected to provide their own food and bedding. A communal meal may be arranged with the consent of the mentor.

Shannon Wheeler is the Eisner Award–winning creator of Too Much Coffee Man, who has appeared internationally in newspapers, magazines, comic books and opera houses. He has contributed to a variety of publications that include The Onion newspaper and The New Yorker magazine. Wheeler currently lives in Portland, OR with his cats, chickens, bees, girlfriend and children. He publishes a comic every day at tmcm.com.

Cancellation Policy: All cancellations are subject to a $50 cancellation fee. Cancellations received SEVEN (7) DAYS before the program date are refundable. Sending in this form or signing up at the website indicates that you have read and understand the cancellation policy.

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For information, contact James Bernard Frost.