Emily Barthold alias SIGGIKO in Cottbus: Experience Manga Expressions Creatively


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Bring Expressions to Life in Manga with SIGGIKO
On May 19, 2026, the City and Regional Library Cottbus invites young drawing enthusiasts from 8th grade onwards to a creative manga course with Emily Barthold alias SIGGIKO. The morning session combines artistic practice with a clear focus on expression, facial features, and visual communication.
A Workshop with Speed, Precision, and Emotion
Those who draw manga tell a story with every glance. This is where this event comes in: Participants will learn how expressive features give depth to characters and how emotions can be convincingly portrayed in comic style. The course lasts 90 minutes and compactly conveys the basics that are important for the next step in one's own drawing style.
Why This Course is Exciting for Young Creatives
SIGGIKO represents a clear, detail-aware drawing style and comics that connect cultural themes with modern aesthetics. The artist Emily Barthold has been working for years on illustrations and comic projects with Sorbian references, combining modern manga elements with traditional imagery. This makes the course not only practical but also particularly appealing in content for anyone who wants to learn more about character development and expression.
A Learning Atmosphere in the Heart of Cottbus
The event will take place at the City and Regional Library Cottbus, located at Berliner Straße 13/14. The building is known as a place for education and culture and together with the adult education center forms the Cottbus learning center. For a workshop like this, it creates a quiet, focused event atmosphere with a good framework for concentrated work and direct instruction.
Organization, Reservation, and Practical Information
According to the event page, the event starts at 9:00 AM and ends at 10:30 AM. Reservations can be made by phone through the library. Information about admission prices has not been published. Those who want to participate should secure a spot early.
Conclusion: A Creative Morning for Manga Fans
Emily Barthold alias SIGGIKO will bring fresh impulses for young drawing talents to Cottbus on May 19, 2026. Those who not only want to look at manga but also draw more confidently will experience a compact, hands-on workshop with real added value here. It’s best to be there live and purposefully expand your drawing routine.
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