To apply for this program please email [email protected] the following info:
- Students name:
- Students age:
- Parents name (if student is 18 or below):
- Contact email address
- Contact number
- City of residence
- Would the student like to apply for an in person graduation experience at Luke Air Force Base December 5th 10.45am?
- Which Classes are of interest? Class A / Class B / Class C / Class D / Roger Clark / Kevin McNally / Patrick Godard / Fabrice Sapolsky
Focus comics, which features one of the worlds first autistic super heroes are proud to announce that it is launching its FREE celebrity Christmas themed arts and culture program! Classes are in person and or on zoom. Thank you Luke Air Force base for Co-hosting our Graduation event at Luke Air Force base where the graduates will receive an exclusive experience meeting our heroes, exploring their state of the art technological facility, engines, vehicles and technology. Graduates at Luke Air Force Base will receive exclusive Luke Air Force Base gifts – plus celebrity autographs, original comic sketches from famous creators/artists and extra Christmas gifts! We will also be handing out 3 Artist of the Year awards Trophies. Students will receive professional photography of their special day as a gift.
What: Free optional comic art and voice acting classes, lead by famous comic creators, artists and celebrities. Plus an optional in person graduation event.
Who: The free art program is open to neruo-divergent (autistic / ADHD) and or special needs kids / youth and their family. Attendance at graduation is optional. Students under the age of 18 will be eligible to attend the graduation event at Luke Air Force Base December 5th (*spots are limited so apply to join the free art program and graduation event today). Students above 18 will be invited to a second venue to receive their graduation gifts on the same day (venue to be confirmed closer to December).
Where: Students may choose in person or zoom classes. Students may choose group classes or one to one classes (subject to the teachers availability). Please see the schedule. In person classes will be at Zinc Apartments Club house in Avondale by appointment (our main class room). We will have other venues throughout Maricopa on certain dates including Phoenix, Glendale, Sun City and others ( Please See our schedule). The graduation event is optional. Those wanting to attend graduation will need to sign a letter of intent to attend graduation, at the time of joining the program so we can plan their attendance and gifts.
When: Classes officially start: 21 November. Graduation event is December 5th. Please see our class schedule
Deadline to join the program: December 4th. Deadline for students to apply for attendance at the Luke Air force base graduation event: November 27th (spots are limited so please apply as early as possible)
Art supplies needed: All art supplies will be provided for in person classes. For zoom classes, students will need printer paper, and any color mediums (coloring pencils, crayons, coloring markers /water colors), pencil, ruler, eraser, black marker. Students have the option to use a digital drawing device at their discretion.
Please submit the art work to the teacher within 24 hours of class by text or email. Please use a flat bed scanner if you have one available, or take a photo that resembles a clear scan. The art work will be showcased online.
Classes to choose from [Note: students must complete one Focus drawing class lead by Yvonne Wan, to be eligible to access our celebrity / guest teacher classes]
Class A Learn how to Draw / Color Focus the Autistic Super hero as an Arizona Cardinals Player comic cover.
- Teacher: Focus comic Creator Yvonne Wan
- Difficulty level: Easy / Intermediate
- Duration: The easy class is 10-15 minutes (coloring sheets). The Intermediate class (drawing and coloring) is 40 mins to 3 hours depending on the students abilities.
Class B: Learn how to Draw / Color Focus the Autistic Super Hero as a WWE referee, and John Cena and Brock Lesnar as a Gingerbread man Hero.
- Teacher: Focus comic Creator Yvonne Wan
- Difficulty level: Easy / Intermediate
- Duration: The easy class is 10-15 minutes (coloring sheets). The Intermediate class (drawing and coloring) is 40 mins to 3 hours depending on the students abilities.
Class C: Learn how to Draw/Color Focus the Autistic Super hero as Santa Clause on a Luke Air Force Base Fire truck.
- Teacher: Focus comic Creator Yvonne Wan
- Difficulty level: Easy / Intermediate
- Duration: The easy class is 10-15 minutes (coloring sheets). The Intermediate class (drawing and coloring) is 40 mins to 3 hours depending on the students abilities.
Class D Learn how to Draw/Color Focus’s “F35 Wingman” fighter jet Christmas edition.
- Teacher: Focus comic Creator Yvonne Wan
- Difficulty level: Easy / Intermediate
- Duration: The easy class is 10-15 minutes (coloring sheets). The Intermediate class (drawing and coloring) is 40 mins to 3 hours depending on the students abilities.
Classes with our special guests teachers:
- Learn how to draw Batman with professional comic artist Patrick Godard. 10am-10.40am Saturday Nov 28 Arizona Time
- Learn how to draw Spiderman noir and Intertwined with Fabrice Sapolski (Spiderman noir creator) 10am-10.40am Saturday Nov 28 Arizona Time
- Voice Acting class and Q&A with Red Dead Redemption voice actor Roger Clark 11am-11.40am Saturday Nov 28 Arizona Time
- Voice Acting class and Q&A with Kevin McNally, Pirates of the Caribbean / Dr Who / Downton Abbey – Date and Time to be confirmed closer to Christmas.
Schedule:
The program officially start 21st November 2026 ending December 5th 2026
Focus Group classes with Yvonne Wan on Zoom:
Saturday 21 November:
- 9am -10.40am: Class A. Cardinals Class [There is a 20 minute break between 9.40 and 10am]
- 11am -12.40: Class B. WWE Class [There is a 20 minute break between 11.40 and 12noon]
- 2pm – 3.40: Class C. Luke Air Force Base fire truck class [There is a 20 minute break between 2.40pm and 3pm]
- 4pm-5.40pm. Class D. F35 Fighter Jet Class [There is a 20 minute break between 4.40pm and 5pm]
Sunday 22 November
- 8am -9.40am: Class B. WWE Class [There is a 20 minute break between 8.40am and 9am]
- 2pm – 3.40: Class C. Luke Air Force Base fire truck class [There is a 20 minute break between 2.40pm and 3pm]
- 4pm-5.40pm. Class D. F35 Fighter Jet Class [There is a 20 minute break between 4.40pm and 5pm]
- 6pm -7.40am: Class A. Cardinals Class [There is a 20 minute break between 6.40pm and 7pm]
Saturday 28th November
- 9am -10.40am: Class A. Cardinals Class [There is a 20 minute break between 9.40 and 10am]
- 11am -12.40: Class B. WWE Class [There is a 20 minute break between 11.40 and 12noon]
- 2pm – 3.40: Class C. Luke Air Force Base fire truck class [There is a 20 minute break between 2.40pm and 3pm]
- 4pm-5.40pm. Class D. F35 Fighter Jet Class [There is a 20 minute break between 4.40pm and 5pm]
Sunday 29th November 5pm onwards
- 5pm -6.40am: Class A. Cardinals Class [There is a 20 minute break between 5.40pm and 6pm]
- 7pm – 8.40: Class C. Luke Air Force Base fire truck class [There is a 20 minute break between 7.40pm and 8pm]
Focus one to one classes in person with Yvonne Wan at Zinc Apartments Avondale OR Zoom: Any time 8am- 8pm Between now and December 4th. Subject to the teachers availability.
Home schooling classes : A limited number of home schooling classes will be provided for those with high support needs.
Focus comic booth. Westgate Glendale Artisan Alley In person free workshops: Friday 27 Nov 6-10pm
Sun City: Inspire Academies: Tuesday November 17th 9-4pm
Other city venues TBC.
Dates When Yvonne is unavailable due to outreach events: Saturday 14 Nov 8am -4pm. // Sunday 29th November 8am -5pm
Luke air force base graduation: If you would like your child to attend the Luke air force base graduation, we have limited spots available. Please apply to attend the graduation event as soon as you are able to as the spots are prioritized based application date and date in which the first assignment is submitted. The child will need to be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian. Limit: 1 parent per family. Students between 16-18 will need a driver’s license / State ID to go on base. Only 18 and above will need to comply with the REAL ID Act. Parents/Legal guardians will need to complete paper work for Luke Air Base Entry so they can conduct a criminal background check. Deadline for a background check is Nov 27th.
Thank you Sutton customs for making the custom Trophies for us. Thank you Flagstaff Fire Charity and Goodyear Fire Charity for sponsoring our Christmas Program. Thank you Arizona Cardinals Foundation for their support. Thank you for the celebrities and special guests and Luke Air Force base for their support.