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Anime & Art (6th-12th Grade)

Anime & Art (6th-12th Grade) In-Person

Anime & Art is a creative space where teens (grades 6–12) watch anime and make original artwork inspired by what they see. Each session features two anime episodes, a short demo, and a mix of rotating self-guided art stations. Projects include designing original characters (OCs), creating anime eye stickers, and drawing emotion wheels.
Each month has a theme based on a specific anime:
•    September 18th – My Hero Academia (Create your own OC hero)
•    October 16th – Spy x Family (Draw emotion wheels)
•    November 20th – Demon Slayer (Make anime eye stickers)
All materials are provided. No drawing experience needed, just bring your imagination.

Location:
John and Judy Gay Library
Date:
Thursday, September 18, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Audience:
  Teens (6th-12th Grade)

Please select ticket quantity based on number of participants.

Registration is required. There are 16 seats available.

Today's Project: My Hero Academia (Create your own OC hero) 

What to Expect

  1. Welcome + project demos (10 minutes)
  2. Watch 2 episodes of anime and work at art stations (45 minutes) 
  3. Clean up (5 minutes) 

By attending this event, you consent your voice, name, and/or likeness being used, without compensation, in promotional materials whether known or hereafter devised, and you release the City of McKinney assignees and licensees from any liability whatsoever of any nature. Please do not attend this event if you do not wish to be subject to the foregoing.