Draw, Cartoon + Illustrate

Elevate drawing skills and delve into the captivating realms of cartooning and illustration.
Boy inking a comic page at a drawing table

About this class

Students develop drawing skills while exploring cartooning, character design, and illustration, discovering varied dimensions of artistic expression.

Students 10 and up can continue in Advanced Illustration.

Materials they’ll explore

  • Drawing
  • Ink and marker
  • Character design
  • Comics and storytelling

At a glance

Weekly times

  • Wednesday · 5:00 PM–6:30 PM
  • Wednesday · 6:30 PM–8:00 PM (Adv Illustration, ages 10+)

Made in this class

Cartoon character turnaround sheet showing three poses
Four-panel comic strip with a hooded character
Watercolor illustration of a fox standing in a garden
Sketchbook page of cartoon face expressions

Questions parents ask

What will kids learn in cartoon drawing class?

Students build drawing skills while exploring cartooning, character design and illustration, and discover different ways to express themselves.

What materials do kids use?

Drawing, ink and marker, with character design, comics and storytelling projects.

What age is the class, and is there a next level?

The class is for ages 8 and up. Students 10 and up can continue in Advanced Illustration.

When does the cartoon class meet?

Class times, including Advanced Illustration, are on the class schedule.

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