Explore Marks with Marvel comic artist Will Sliney


Pencils at the ready! Join Will Sliney at The Cartoon Museum in this dynamic 30-minute Live Lesson where pupils create their own comic character.

This interactive session will fuel children’s creativity, as they explore character design and bring their own superheroes to life through drawing.


What to expect


  • Take a tour of comic book history as Will introduces pupils to some special characters
  • Join a hands-on warm up to get those drawing fingers ready for action
  • Follow Will to create a unique comic character with step-by-step instructions


Want to do more?

Download your free planning pack to help support you in delivering the lesson.

Plus, explore the Sounds Inspiration Packs - covering Singing and Instruments - to keep the learning going and bring the arts to life in your classroom.

Our Inspiration Packs are full of classroom activities to continue exploring the arts following the Discover, Explore, Make, Share process. And you can learn about careers in the arts too with our Creative Careers Quests.

How to take part


We’d love for you to join our live lesson on Monday 16 June to take part in a nationwide celebration of the arts. However, we understand the need for flexibility, so the lesson will be uploaded to this page early on Monday 9 June, and will remain on the site so you can run it at a time that works best for you.


Meet Our Live Lesson Artists

Bring some star dust into your classroom every day across the week with Darcey Bussell, Fleur East, George the Poet, Will Sliney and Wicked!