“Drawing”, “Making” and “Experiencing”Workshop
The museum offers workshops divided into three major programs.
These 3 categories are ‘MM Workshop’ which anyone can readily participate in, ‘Group Workshops’ which cater for groups of 5 people or more (advance reservation and additional fee required), and ‘Premium Workshop’ which provide personal tutoring tailored to your desires (advance reservation and additional fee required).
From hands-on experiences using professional manga art supplies, to creating characters, etc. these workshops allow participants to experience the charms of manga from the aspect of ‘making’ it.
*To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, this event will be canceled for the time being.
Please check the information here.
MM Workshop
The ‘MM Workshop’ is held on the first floor of the museum.
The workshop space is open for anyone to enjoy creation focused on ‘drawing’. Limited time workshops related to manga can be held at this space too. You can find out more from the link below.
The museum may request children younger than elementary school age to be accompanied by a guardian.
Group Workshops
Please find out more from the workshops list.
There are four different workshops available. See below for details.
- Advance reservation is necessary.
- Workshop fee is required, in addition to your entrance fee to the Museum. (Admission fees)
- We may not be able to meet your requirements.
- The workshops are conducted in Japanese, an interpreter will be required if you wish to participate using another language.
- Capacity for each workshop is 5 to 40 participants a time. Please ask if you have more participants.
- Depending on the amount of participants, the duration of the workshops may become shorter or longer.
- It is possible that your clothes will get soiled.
2 weeks to 2 months from today. *We cannot accept your application if it's less than 2 weeks.
[About cancellation]
Cancellation after 3 calendar days before the scheduled date in local time (JST) can charge you cancellation fee (100%).
| Workshop | Time | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Original Bookmark Class | 30-60 minutes | 2,500 yen （500 yen/person） |
| 2. | MM Commemorative Badge!! | 30-60 minutes | |
| 3. | Be a Manga Artist's Assistant! | 60 minutes | 7,500 yen （1,500 yen/person） |
1.Original Bookmark Class
In this workshop, make original bookmarks by drawing and coloring in your favored picture.
Made using colored pencils and pens, so recommended for children as well!
It can be a keepsake of your trip to the museum.
(3 bookmarks can be made per person)
Additional costs for more participants are 500 yen each
Recommended for/ People who like drawing, and groups with children.
Recommend for elementary school age and above
2.MM Commemorative Badge!!
In this workshop participants will make can badges from their own drawing.
You’ll draw a picture in pen or pencil, then the badge is made using a purpose-built machine.
The machine is operated by staff, so even young children can safely take part.
We have prepared some original designs so you can also enjoy the workshop by just coloring in and adding your own message, so it’s also great for people who might not be so good at drawing!
Please come along to make your very own lovely can badge.
(2 badges can be made per person)
Required time/ 30-60 minutes Cost (five persons)/ 2,500 yen
Additional costs for more participants are 500 yen each
3.Be a Manga Artist's Assistant!
Mangaka often use assistants to help completing their manga within schedule.
Using art materials like the G-pen pictured above, you can try your hand at manga drawing techniques, just like a manga assistant.
Recommended for people who want to learn manga techniques like drawing the shine on a character’s hair, and drawing emphasis lines!
The staff will carefully explain each step, so please by all means take up the challenge!
Additional costs for more participants are 1,500 yen each
Recommended for/ People interested in manga, who would like to try out art supplied used by manga artists, and who want to know manga techniques.
Premium Workshops
An instructor will give private classes upon request.
You can learn specialized knowledge and techniques, receiving advice on a piece of artwork you bring in, or a particular point that concerns you.
This workshop is recommend for those who want to become manga artists, and those who like drawing and want to improve!
Required time/ 60-90 minutes Cost（per person） / 20,000 yen (You must bring your artwork)
Recommended for/ People interested in manga, who like drawing, and who want to try drawing manga.
- Advance reservation is necessary.
- Workshop fee is required, in addition to your entrance fee to the Museum. (Admission fees)
- We may not be able to meet your requirements.
- The workshops are conducted in Japanese, an interpreter will be required if you wish to participate using another language.
- Depending on the amount of participants, the duration of the workshops may become shorter or longer.
- It is possible that your clothes will get soiled.
- Cancellation after 3 calendar days before the scheduled date in local time (JST) can charge you cancellation fee (100%).
