In this class we’ll delve into various ways of creating single panel, sequential and abstract comics and cartoons by drawing, collaging, stenciling and more. Weekly slide shows pertaining to that day’s assignment, along with lessons on visual art techniques such as shading, perspective and using fonts to boost your story are included. In order to get deep – to “go in for the snakes,” as cartoonist Tom Hart says – we often loosen up with free-writing sessions. Discussion, show-and-tell and class critiques are also a part of the curriculum. Whether you have an idea for a character or a story, or have never even made a drawing, this class will support you to the next step of your cartooning journey. This has always been a fun class because somehow humor (not that comics have to be funny!) fosters a sense of community.

No class on Monday, May 29th.