Events

 


We regularly conduct talks, workshops and events for adults, teens and children (8+) at libraries, schools and other venues. In addition to our appearances at festivals and conventions our work has also been featured in various exhibitions.
We are also part of the Scottish Book Trust's LLS and BRAW network.

If you would like us to participate in an event, please contact us on metaphrog [at] metaphrog [dot] com. Thank you.

metaphrog workshop at the national library


Talks

The Making of the Louis Graphic Novels

Where: Dundee Literary Festival Comics Day
When: June 22nd 2008, 3.45pm

Other talks include Paul Gravett, Roger Sabin, Chris Murray, Bryan Talbot, Ilya and Jim Glen.

Comics Day cost - £10 for the full day or £5 per half day.

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In conversation with metaphrog
Chaired by Lisa Otty, Graduate School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures, University of Edinburgh

Where: National Library of Scotland, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1EW.
When: April 23rd 2008, 7pm.
Free

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Meeting with Metaphrog
at the 'Biff! Bam!! Crikey!!!: Comics As Design and Entertainment' conference

Where: D'Arcy Thompson Lecture Theatre,
Tower Building, University of Dundee, UK.

When: May 25th 2008, 3pm

As part of the Six Cities Design Festival

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Lost in Translation: Do Comics Need Language?
Panel with metaphrog, Paul Gravett, Marc Baines, Arne Bellstorf

Where: The Alliance Française / Goethe Institute Glasgow - UK
When: Nov 3rd 2007

 


Exhibitions:

Local Heroes - The Art of the Graphic Novel

Where: National Library of Scotland, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1EW
When: May 4th - June 1st 2008

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'Biff! Bam!! Crikey!!!: Comics As Design and Entertainment' conference

Where: Lamb Gallery, Tower Building, University of Dundee, UK
When: April 4rd 2007 - June 1 2007

As part of the Six Cities Design Festival

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ROAR

An exhibition of original pages of art, comics and graphic novel work by Scotland based creators

Where: DGP Studio and Space, Glasgow
When: May 6th 2005 - June 2nd 2005



Workshops
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Forthcoming:

Where: Storytelling Festival, Milngavie
When: October 14th 2008

Where: Imprint Book Festival, Burns Monument Centre, Kilmarnock
When: Nov 12th  2008
4.30 - 6pm

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Previously:

Create your own comics
(for ages 8-12, places are limited).

Where: National Library of Scotland, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1EW.
When: Friday May 23rd 2.30 pm.

Booking essential for this free event: events@nls.uk or 0131 623 4675.

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workshop flyer

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Workshop (conducted with Marc Baines)

Where: The Alliance Française / Goethe Institute Glasgow - UK
When:
Nov 3rd 2007

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Workshop

Where: Mayfield Library, Dalkeith, Scotland.
When: March 6th 2007, 2pm

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Workshop

Where: Royal High School, Edinburgh
When: June 2004

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Workshop

Where: Cardiff Central library
When: 23rd May 2003

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Workshop

Where: Coldside Neighbourhood Library
When:
27th Sept 2002

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Workshop

Where: Words on the Street Dundee Festival
When:
28th Sept 2002