Unfortunately Kevin McNally our special guest is unwell with flu. We apologize that we will be postponing Kevin McNallys class until further notice. We will advertise a new date in due course.
We should have our graduation film completed in the next day or so. Thanks for your patience.
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The christmas free hero art program is done entirely with volunteer work. We want to thank all the agencies, organizations and individuals for contributing to the childrens christmas presents and trophies. Thank you for the agencies for sending their vehicles and representatives to celebarate our students accomplishments in support of kids with autism and special needs. Thank you to those who keep our communities safe. Merry christmas and a happy new year.
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Focus comics are proud to announce that it will be launching its free Christmas hero art program and artist of the year awards in Maricopa commencing Saturday 6th December 2025. The program is for autistic and or special needs kids/ youth.
Students will get the opportunity to honor our heroes through art online and in person. Student will also get the opportunity to meet celebrities and industry professionals through this program. Students may chose to participate in one class or more. Students will learn comic book pencilling and inking techniques. Students will also get the option to learn how to create sculpey sculptures (great for developing students fine motor skills and improve tactile defensiveness and meet their sensory needs). Confirmed celebrity for this program include Kevin McNally known for Pirates of the Caribbean , Dr Who and Down town Abbey. Confirmed industry professional include Yvonne Wan, Creator of Focus comics featuring one of the worlds first autistic super heroes.
The in person graduation event takes place December 13th 2025 where students will receive a custom certificate of achievement with their art on it, plus gifts. 3 students will receive an Artist of the year Trophy. We will also hand out a digital drawing device to one lucky artist at the event. Thank you Arizona Department of Public Safety for sending Sgt Elliott Ness State Trooper who will be one of our special guests at the event. He will bring a marked vehicle for the children to explore and take photos. Thank you Glendale Police for sending two of their officers and marked vehicles to the event for the children to explore. The children look forward to meeting our heroes!
We will have a class of 2025 photo with local heroes. We have a photographer booked for the event who will offer the families a complimentary photoshoot of their child and family unit at the event for free. There will be no watermarks on the photos. We want our students to have special pictures to look back on their happy childhood when they are older.
We want to publicly invite veterans and those who keep our communities safe (first responders and active military) to be in our students class photo to uplift the children. Please attend in uniform if you are able to.
Who: Autistic and or kids with additional support needs
When: Join us anytime between Saturday December 6th through to Friday December 12th. Graduation is Saturday December 13th 3.15pm.
Age: 4 years and above.
Geography: Maricopa
Format: Online or in person.
Cost: Free.
Art supplies needed: All art supplies are provided for in person classes. For students participating online, they will need pencil, marker, and any coloring materials they have at home (pencils, markers, crayons or water colors).
Deadline to apply for the art program: December 12th 12 noon.
Class times: Please find below, group class times. For one to one classes, please contact Yvonne at 480 787 6729 or [email protected] to book your appointment in person or online. One to one classes are subject to the teachers availability. Students can participate in one class or more.
The Group Classes for Sunday December 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th have been completed.
We have 4 different drawing classes and one Sculpture classes for this program. They are repeated throughout the week as below:
Upcoming classes Thursday December 11th in person at Zinc Apartments Avondale:
- The Group Fire Truck sculpture class will take place this Thursday 11th December at 9am in person. Class duration is approximately 2 hours. Extra time will be provided for those in need of extra support.
- The Group Glendale Police class will take place this Thursday 11th December at 11am in person. Class duration is approximately 2 hours. Extra time will be provided for those in need of extra support.
Upcoming classes Thursday December 11th on zoom:
- The Group Glendale Police drawing class is will take place this Thursday 11th December at 12 noon on Zoom. Class duration is approximately 40 minutes. Extra time will be provided for those in need of extra support.
- The Group MCSO drawing class is will take place this Thursday 11th December at 4.20pm on Zoom. Class duration is approximately 40 minutes. Extra time will be provided for those in need of extra support.
- The group US Air Force drawing class will take place this Thursday 11th December at 5pm on Zoom. Class duration is approximately 40 minutes. Extra time will be provided for those in need of extra support.
- The group State Trooper Class will take place this Thursday 11th December at 6pm on Zoom.
Upcoming classes Friday December 12th on zoom:
- The group sculpey class (Beginners level) on zoom will take place this Friday 12th December at 9am. Class duration is approximately 2hours . Extra time will be provided for those in need of extra support. The advance class option will be
- The Group Glendale Police drawing class is will take place this Friday 11th December at 4.20pm on Zoom. Class duration is approximately 40 minutes. Extra time will be provided for those in need of extra support.
If you cannot attend the class at that time, please email us directly to schedule a one to one class on zoom. We prefer if we can have everyone attend the group class so the kids can build friendships and have some social interaction with their class mates.
In person classes are available by appointment. Yvonne Wan will be available to teach anytime in person subject to availability running through to December 12th.
Yvonne Wan will also volunteer her time to teach special needs kids in Maricopa school districts up until Dec 12th. Thank you Brighton Charter School in Glendale for inviting Yvonne Wan to their school as a a volunteer industry professional artist. Yvonne Looks forward to teaching the kids on the Free Focus comics Christmas Hero art program.
Celebrity Class: Please join us December 20th 10am for a special class with celebrity Kevin McNally. Learn about the film industry, gain career advice and learn about Kevin’s adventures as an actor. Ask anything you want, engage in fun voice acting activities and win prizes. Sign up by emailing [email protected]
Dignitaries attending: Mayor of Goodyear. Joe Pizzillo.
Graduation event: December 13th 2025, 3.15 PM at our venue: It’s Sugar Store. 6751 N Sunset Blvd, Glendale, AZ 85305. Duration of the graduation event is 30 mins.
Agencies attending: Arizona Department of Public Safety. Glendale Police Department. Luke Air Froce Base.
Vehicles for the children to explore: State Trooper DPS marked vehicle. Glendale Police Department.
Thank you Its sugar in Westgate for providing the venue for free. Thank you Sutton custom metal art for donating the trophies.
Note:
We will be filming the graduation event so the children can remember their special day.
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