Cartooning: Grades 1-6

Does your child love cartoons and animation, comics or anime? Whether it’s learning to draw their favorite popular animated character or create their own imaginative creatures, there’s something for all young cartoon lovers in this course In this class under the direction of local artist Mike Costa, author and illustrator of the award-winning children’s book Animals are Everywhere, students will be guided in a study of cartooning through freehand drawing and rendering. composition and expression using line, light, and color. Students will also review thematic elements in cartooning, character development, stylizations, and exploring cartoons as they have evolved through history, This class is designed to help your child build observation and problem-solving skills develop critical thinking, and discover his or her artistic style and creativity All Children’s Art supplies are provided with enrollment.

Instructor: Mike Costa