KIDS’ ZONE
AT THOUGHT BUBBLE COMIC CONVENTION
15 & 16 November 2025 | Harrogate Convention Centre, Yorkshire
Saturday - 10am - 6pm Sunday - 10am - 5pm
Thought Bubble Comic Convention is a huge event, and we have a special Kids' Zone in Bubbleboy Hall which is the perfect hang out spot for children of all ages!
Roll Up & Rock's activity dome, with plenty of fun stuff for everyone, including face painting, mask-making, badge-making, and a tent full of Lego!! Plus, loads more, including The Phoenix Comic and their creators!
We have a packed programme in the Kids' Workshop! The sessions are run by your favourite comic creators with opportunities to get stuck in to making, drawing and learning about all things comics!
We also have a specially selected group of all-ages comic creators and publishers whose work you can browse and buy to fill up your comic shelves! Here is list of exciting and excellent names:
K1-5 The Phoenix Comic
K6 Chanté Timothy
K7 Dapo Adeola
K8 Mark Bradley
K9 John Patrick Green
K10 Dave Roman
K11 Flying Eye Books
K12 Kurio Magazine
K13 Alf Christian Saasen
K14 Jemma Jamie
K15 Space Axolotl
K16 Steve Webb. Peng and Spanners
K17 Andrew Sanders
K18 Hachette Children's Group
K19 Neil Watson-Slorance
K20 Kev F Sutherland
K21 Marc makes comics
K22 Laura Howell & HRAM Comics
K23 Ned Hartley
K24 Abby and Dave Bulmer
Booth 5 Puffin Graphics
Kids’ Programme at a Glance:
Click the links for full details.
All workshops have a limited capacity, you may need to queue to secure a space and entry is not guaranteed. We will do our very best to manage expectations and avoid disappointment. If you have an email confirming your registered space at a workshop, you will have a reserved place!
Drop-in activities are open to all! All activities are included in your Thought Bubble Comic Convention ticket!
Saturday 15 November
11:00 - 11:45 Solar System Explorers - Kids' Workshop
11:00 - 12:00 The Phoenix Comic Presents: Neill Cameron's Donut Drawing Masterclass - Panel Room 1, Queens Suite (Upstairs!)
12:00 - 12:45 Super Goat Girl Read and Draw Along with Dapo Adeola - Kids' Workshop
12:00 - 16:00 Doctor Simpo Presents: Collaborative Comix Jam for Kids! - Kids’ Zone
12:10 - 13:00 The Phoenix Comic Presents: Neill Cameron Signing - Tables K1-5
13:00 - 13:45 The Phoenix Comic Presents: Awesome Character Design with Zak Simmonds-Hurn - Kids' Workshop
14:00 - 14:45 Far-out Fun with Olaf Falafel - Kids' Workshop
14:00 - 14:45 The Phoenix Comic Presents: Zak Simmonds-Hurn & Abby Bulmer Signing - Tables K1-5
15:00 - 15:45 The Phoenix Comic Presents: Bring your Drawings to Life with Emily Kimbell - Kids' Workshop
16:00 - 16:45 The Phoenix Comic Presents: Emily Kimbell Signing - Tables K1-5
16:00 - 16:45 The Phoenix Comic Presents: Draw Doggo and Friends with Abby Bulmer - Kids' Workshop
Sunday 16 November
10:30 - 11:30 The Phoenix Comic Presents: Neill Cameron Signing - Tables K1-5
11:00 - 11:45 The Phoenix Comic Presents: Myths and Mayhem with Rob Deas - Kids' Workshop
12:00 - 12:45 Make Comics With MARC! - Kids' Workshop
12:00 - 12:45 The Phoenix Comic Presents: Robert Deas & Sam Davies Signing - Tables K1-5
12:00 - 16:00 Doctor Simpo Presents: Collaborative Comix Jam for Kids! - Kids’ Zone
13:00 - 13:45 The Phoenix Comic Presents: Draw Magical Creatures with Sam Davies - Kids' Workshop
14:00 - 14:45 The Phoenix Comic Presents: Neill Cameron's Donut Drawing Masterclass - Kids’ Workshop
15:00 - 15:45 Let's Make a Comic with InvestiGators creator John Patrick Green! - Kids' Workshop