When does the Manga workshop take place?

The workshop takes place on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, from 10 AM to 1 PM.

Where is the event held?

The event will be held at the Mannheim City Library – Rheinau branch at Kronenburgstraße 45-55, 68219 Mannheim.

What age is the workshop suitable for?

The workshop is aimed at children and teenagers aged 10 and above.

How many people can participate?

The number of participants is limited to a maximum of 15 people.

What is the cost of participation?

A deposit of 5 Euro is required for registration. The deposit will be refunded afterward.

How can registration be done?

Registration can be done by phone at 0621 8710253 or via email at stadtbibliothek.rheinau@mannheim.de.

Manga Workshop Mannheim: Shape Language 2026

Name: Shape language in Manga – Creating Characters Through Geometric Shapes
Start: 2026-10-27T10:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-10-27T13:00:00+01:00
Location: Stadtbibliothek Mannheim – Zweigstelle Rheinau

How Living Manga Characters Emerge from Shapes

Geometric shapes transform into faces, bodies, and characters: The Manga workshop “Shape language in Manga – Creating Characters Through Geometric Shapes” invites children and teenagers from the age of ten to a creative journey into the world of Japanese comics. At the Mannheim City Library – Rheinau branch, cultural history merges with practical drawing art.

A Stroll Through Manga History

The workshop provides insight into influential Manga from 1975 to the present. The focus is not only on the reception of well-known visual worlds but also on how style, character language, and visual narratives have evolved in Manga. Participants encounter various forms of expression and hone their awareness of the characteristic art of storytelling through drawings.

Shape Language: Characters with Clear Form Language

The core principle is Shape Language. Circles, triangles, and rectangles create different effects and give characters their own personality. Round shapes can appear soft and friendly, while angular contours convey energy or determination. Step by step, individual Manga characters emerge from simple geometric foundations.

Creativity, Visual Language, and Creating Own Characters

The workshop combines literary experience with visual design. Manga tells stories not only through text but also through body language, facial expressions, composition, and rhythm. By developing their own characters, participants learn firsthand how closely character design, genre, and narrative impact are related. Their own drawing becomes the starting point for a personal story.

An Inspiring Holiday Experience in the Library

The reading atmosphere of a library gives way to focused work on personal designs on this morning. In a small group of a maximum of 15 participants, there is space for exchange, observation, and individual ideas. The author meeting emerges as an encounter with the art of storytelling in images: Manga is experienced as a cultural form, as a craft, and as an invitation to personal language and visual art.

Conclusion: Understanding and Creating Manga

The workshop offers young Manga fans a solid and playful approach to history, style, and character development. Those who come to the Rheinau City Library on October 27, 2026, will discover how much expressive power lies within simple shapes – and will take home a character they have created themselves. Participation is limited to 15 people; registration is recommended.