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It\u2019s the Lakes International Comic Arts Festival<\/a> this coming weekend (October 2nd-4th) and we have a big Broken Frontier presence over the festival weekend! From the stars of our respected \u2018Six to Watch\u2019 mentorship programme, through to team members present and past involved in events, the BF crew are coming to Kendal in force! Here\u2019s a rundown of what to expect from us\u2026<\/p>\n

LICAF Programming<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Saturday October 3rd<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Art of Joris Mertens <\/strong><\/p>\n

10.15 AM \u2013 11.15 AM at the Brewery Arts Centre Malt Room<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Joris Mertens is a Belgian graphic novelist, living in Flanders, Belgium. His debut graphic novel, Beatrice, won multiple international prizes and accolades and he has followed up with the stunning and atmospheric Dry Cleaned. Come and find out more with Joris in conversation with Andy Oliver of Broken Frontier.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Petteri Tikkanen and Bim Eriksson Draw Live<\/strong><\/p>\n

11.45 AM \u2013 12.45 PM at the\u00a0Brewery Arts Centre Studio Theatre<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Meet two brilliant artists who hold legendary status in their home countries of Finland and Sweden respectively. Find out more about their distinctive styles in a fascinating live draw event hosted by Andy Oliver, Broken Frontier.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Inspirational Comics on Neurodiversity & Disability<\/strong><\/p>\n

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2.45 PM \u2013 3.45 PM at the Brewery Arts Centre Malt Room<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Gemma Plum (The Great Marc Evers, Sep 2026), Francisco de la Mora (The Most Amazing Saturday Morning Rubbish Club, 2025) and Zara Slattery (Coma, 2021) discuss their graphic novels exploring neurodiversity and disability. Moderated by Andy Oliver of Broken Frontier.<\/strong><\/p>\n

And here\u2019s former BF team member Jenny Robins\u2019 workshop details\u2026<\/p>\n

Saturday October 3rd \u2013 Sunday October 4th<\/strong><\/p>\n

Collage Comic Extravaganza<\/strong><\/p>\n

10AM -4PM Kendal Town Hall<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Join artist Jenny Robins<\/strong> for a drop-in collage comic extravaganza. With scissors and glue, anything can be a sticker, anything can be a comic.<\/p>\n

There are a limited number of places which will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. All workshops are free, but we would appreciate a donation of \u00a35+ per child.<\/p>\n

Broken Frontier \u2018Six to Watch\u2019 Creators at LICAF<\/h3>\n

Buy ALL the comics by our Broken Frontier \u2018Six to Watch\u2019 artists at the comic marketplace. They\u2019re listed below alongside recent review links to their work.<\/p>\n

Beatrijs Brouwer\/Beastly Worlds (Shimmer Paths<\/em><\/a>)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Daisy Crouch (Very Hungry Women<\/em><\/a>)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Kamila Krol\/Pigeon (Fine Young Ladies<\/a>)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Manon Wright (Magic and Memory<\/em><\/a>)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Rein Lee (My Taxidermy Angel<\/em><\/a>)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Shane Melisse\/Shanefaced (Road Knight<\/em> comics<\/a>)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Shri Gunasekara (Built for Love<\/em><\/a>)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Also exhibiting at LICAF are Colossive Press<\/strong><\/a> (Tom Murphy and Jane Gibbens Murphy). Tom is a former Managing Editor and major contributor to BF over the years.<\/p>\n

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More details of the full programme on the LICAF site here<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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\u2014 Andy Oliver<\/p>\n

Andy Oliver is Broken Frontier\u2019s Editor-in-Chief and site owner. He is also a co-organiser of the annual UK Small Press Day and has been a judge or committee member for the Myriad First Graphic Novel Competition, the British Comic Awards and the SICBA Awards.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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