Comics, Creative, Community | 4914 NW Loop 410, San Antonio, Texas
welcome to the
SCHOOL OF COMICS
of san antonio
Check out our partners, Laguna Studios and Smiling Bear Tattoos.The art studio is open from 11AM-6PM on weekdays.
Studio hours are 16+, and 13+ with adult supervision.
WHAT IS IT?
We are a creative workspace & community in San Antonio, brought to you by the masterminds behind Laguna Studios.We offer art studio space, equipment, and supplies by day (via day passes or monthly membership), art classes by nights & weekends, as well as all kinds of cool events!Our upcoming retail space will stock indie comics and other merch from independent artists. Submit your art here.
Click here to read more about what exactly the art studio offers.
WHO'S IT FOR?
The School of Comics is a creative home for the artists that don't have one - Become a part of a community, meet like-minded people, and hone your craft all the while.Founded by a punk guy, backed by a team of queer & alternative artists, and funded by the woman-owned Laguna Studios. Everyone is welcome here, we promise!
MEMBERSHIP
We offer monthly art studio memberships for as low as $60/month, but if you don't want to commit just yet, you can try out the studio with a day pass for only $10!
Click here to view membership options.Wondering about our guest policy?
CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
Click here to view class information.Interested in teaching a class or workshop? Email us at [email protected].
RETAIL STOCK
Want us to sell your indie comics or merch? We accept all kinds of art, as long as you made it.Click here to submit art/comics.
EVENTS
Wanting to inquire about hosting an event? Click here.Just want to see what events we have planned?Click here to view our upcoming events.
ART STUDIO
We know a lot of artists don't have access to space or equipment needed to flourish - But have no fear! The School of Comics is here to provide everything an artist's heart could desire!Accessible via our $10 Day Pass - Or explore monthly membership options.
STUDIO RULES
The studio is 16+ (13+ with adult supervision)- No alcohol, no smoking.
- Clean up after yourself.
- Shower and wear deodorant.
- Come prepared: Bring headphones, snacks, and anything else you need to create art. Ask us about specialized equipment.
THE SPACE
Take a look at the art studio space! It's designed to be modular, so stuff can get moved around and repurposed for whatever we need.We're trying to make the best creative space possible, so atmosphere is very important. Rest easy knowing it's the coolest place in San Antonio!
Calm and air-conditioned
A super awesome atmosphere
Surrounded by like-minded creatives
Space to store & work on art projects, from paintings to sculptures to whatever!
THE TOOLS & SUPPLIES
A not-yet-comprehensive list of all that we offer in the art studio:
Posable Art Figures & Hands
Art Education Books
Paper Guillotine
Painting Supplies
(Power Tools: PENDING; need to figure out insurance/liability. Power tools will be available during certain studio hours only, due to safety concerns)
Sewing Machine (Industrial machine needed)
3D Printer
Ink Printer
Laminator
Scanner
Photography & Lighting Equipment
Greenscreen
Airbrush
Projector
Various specialized equipment; Just ask!
REST & RELAXATION
Sometimes you can get stuck in the middle of a project, and you need something to clear your mind.That's what our lounge & gaming area is for! Take a break, then get back to your projects.
Modern & Retro Gaming
Boardgames
2 Lounge Areas
ABOUT US
Learn all about the team behind San Antonio's School of Comics.Erik and Laurie also founded Laguna Studios, their other business which helped fund the School of Comics!
ERIK / KIRE
FOUNDER, CREATIVE DIRECTOR, THE GUY WITH THE VISION
This guy is the whole reason this place even exists! Erik is a professional artist with over 25 years of experience - Plus: a punk, musician, personal trainer, and cat lover.He wants to make a place straight out of his own teenage dreams - For the teenagers of today, and for the guys like him that never grew up.FUN FACT: He used to drive a hearse!
WOLFGANG
GRAPHIC DESIGN, SOCIAL MEDIA, GENERAL ASSISTANT
I started working here right when they moved to the new space, so I've learned a lot along the way... I do all the graphics and social media posts!I'm a graphic designer, comic artist, and animator. I like making weird art in my free time! im a fan of sci-fi, horror, and anything that looks like the 90s-00s.
LAURIE
CO-FOUNDER, MANAGER, LOGISTICS PERSON
Laurie is the co-founder and the one that keeps everything from falling apart; She deals with the logistics and business parts.She's been drawing for more than 15 years and professionally inking for eight. She is also a writer, graphic designer, editor, and cosplayer!She runs Laguna Studios, her and Erik's first business venture, and the business that funds all of this cool stuff.
CRYSTAL
EVENT ORGANIZER, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Crystal is an artist and hairstylist and participates in events, art shows, and pop-up shops. She helps us out with organizing events!She likes making horror artwork, collecting yu-gi-oh cards, and playing video games.
MEMBERSHIPS
While you can come by and use the art studio with a $10 day pass, it's much more cost-efficient to invest in an art studio membership if you're a San Antonio local and plan to come in often!We try our best to keep prices reasonable, and all of your money goes toward supporting artists by funding our team and improving the studio.
WHAT IS OUR GUEST POLICY?Members are allowed to bring a +1.A Day Pass does not grant guest privileges.
PAIRED MEMBERSHIP
$120/mo, or $60 per person
We know a lot of people want to come by with friends, so you'll get a discount if you can commit to it!Two art studio memberships for only $60 each; Not a bad deal, right?
This deal only applies to pairs of 2; No more, no less.Subscribe Now
ART CLASSES
We plan to have a variety of art classes, from drawing to painting to sculpting and sewing. For now, we have three.[Book Online]
A Crash Course in Comics Collaborating & Creating
SATURDAYS 4PM
$50 / SESSION (16 sessions total)
Starts JUNE 13th
This course will provide a foundational knowledge of comic book and graphic novel writing. By the end, students should be able to identify the building blocks of a story, map out an outline and write short or long form stories, all the while successfully collaborating with artists, inkers, colorists, letterers, and editors.NEEDED:
Device that can connect to high speed internet,
Writing program (MS Word, Final Draft, Celtx, or Script Studio)
Textbook (Writing For Comics with Peter David),
and reference book (Kingdom Come by Mark Waid & Alex Ross).
BY GENE SELASSIE
[email protected]
@geneselassie.bsky.social
Award-winning writer and filmmaker working across books, comics, journalism, film, and digital media. Author of published nonfiction titles including Avengers for Dummies and And How They Rumbled – The 80 Best Wrestling Bouts Over the Past 40 Years, with additional projects developed for major organizations including Google and Wylie Publishing. Creator of award-recognized comic storytelling, including the Ringo Awards-nominated series The Ghoul Agency, and contributor to the Eisner Awards-winning anthology Puerto Rico Strong. Known for delivering compelling, research-driven storytelling across multiple formats while maintaining rigorous editorial standards and production deadlines.
Dynamic Figure Creation
SUNDAYS 2PM
$50 / SESSION (6 sessions total)
Starts JUNE 14th
Learn how to lay-out and compose a figure in 3D space.A 6-week introduction course.NEEDED:
Spiral sketch pad, pencils, pens
BY JONATHAN DAVIS
@iron.moose.co
[email protected]
Jonathan Davis is an artist and fabricator. He has degrees in Fine Art and Psychology, and has been drawing since early childhood.
Doodling for your Mind
SUNDAYS 4PM
$35 / SESSION
Starts JUNE 14th
Take a breather and put marks on paper. Rebel against the “product” mindset and come relish in the “process” for once. Take your mind back to the space we all accessed more freely when we were kids. No judgment, no expectations, just wholesome hangs.NEEDED:
All supplies provided!
BY KAI OF DOODLEHAUS
@doodlehaus.satx
[email protected]
Kai is a designer and former scientist that has found doodling to be a valuable part of her mindfulness practice. She focuses on creative experimentation and the process of making art.
WORKSHOPS
Our upcoming workshops!Message us on Instagram if you're interested in teaching a workshop.Check out our upcoming events!
MAY 30th
Bug Pinning
12pm
$125 per person
Come empty handed, leave with your very own butterfly specimen!All supplies are provided.
BY RED
Red is a taxidermist, sculptor, and man of many other talents that has been practicing taxidermy for 8 years.
JUNE 6th
Rabbit Taxidermy Workshop
10am-2pm
$200 per person
This workshop will teach you how to perform taxidermy, from start to finish, on a small rabbit. From skinning, to dry preservation, to armature and sewing up.All supplies are provided, including a small rabbit.Register Now
BY RED
Red is a taxidermist, sculptor, and man of many other talents that has been practicing taxidermy for 8 years.
OUR EVENTS
We host a variety of events - For the artists and other creatives as well as others who find a home within this community, including (but not limited to) the nerds and punks!
THE GRAND OPENING!!!
SATURDAY, APRIL 25TH, 2026
3-9PM
Our grand opening art market - Featuring local artists, vendors, food, and more! Come down and check out the space, buy some cool art, and take advantage of our early bird discounts.Plus: We'll have exclusive grand opening merch for you to enjoy!!!
INTERNSHIPS & JOBS
Please read the FAQ below before contacting us.
JOBS
Feel free to come in and drop off a resume/application, but we are not officially hiring until this summer.
INTERNSHIPS
SHOULD I BRING MY PORTFOLIO?
Yes!
IS THERE COMPENSATION?
These are unpaid internships; However, students receive college credits for their hours.
WHAT ARE THE QUALIFICATIONS?
All we ask is that you're an artist of some kind!
DO I HAVE TO BE A STUDENT?
No.
WHAT IS THE SCHEDULE?
We are extremely flexible! Whatever works for you, works for us.
WHAT DOES IT ENTAIL?
There's a lot of moving parts here, so we have all sorts of tasks available. We like to focus on people's strengths, and we don't want to torture anyone, so whatever you like the most is probably what you'll end up doing the most.Interns will also get time to work on their own personal projects in the studio, or whatever School of Comics work you can come up with for yourself!