Jon loves doing workshops that help people tell their stories in their own words and pictures.  His “12-page Comic Memoir Workshop” has been presented through the CBC in Halifax, Open Sky Co-op in Sackville, and at a Dr. Peter’s Centre Conference in Halifax, The Prince Rupert Arts Council in BC, and the literary festival Frye Festival, among others. Comic artist Lynda Barry is a big inspiration along with the belief that everyone is an artist. 

Jon brings this same philosophy to his talks and readings, hoping to inspire the audience to connect with their creativity. In 2024, he did an illustrated talk about how a move to Moncton, New Brunswick, in 1986 at the age of 14 permanently shaped my outlook on life and art at “ Contemporary Literary Practices: Communities and Convergence,” an academic conference at l'Université de Moncton.

Please contact Jon if you would like to hire him for a workshop or presentation at your school, institution or workplace.