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Comics, Cartooning


Creating Cartoons and Comic Strips
By exploring a variety of drawing styles and techniques, different styles of humor, and single panel vs. comic strip formats, students will develop their own cartoon creations showcasing their individual ideas and look. This class focuses on the story idea as much as the art. Instructor Michael Canavan is a professional illustrator, graphic designer, and cartoonist. Michael Canavan who will provide all materials needed for which a supply fee of $20 will be collected at the first class. Class size limited.

These lessons cover:

- Words and pictures, and how they work together in a cartoon.
- Characters, which create the action and speak the dialogue.
- Conflict, or “why” your characters are doing what they’re doing.
- Setting, whether it’s complex or just plain white.
- Tone, such as comedy, drama, romance, politics, etc.

6 Sessions $163 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 140)
Tue., 10/8, 15, 22, 29; 11/12, 19 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Veterans Park School. NOTE: No class on 11/5.


Holiday Card Making

Holiday Card Making for Beginners
Holiday Card Making – Workshop for beginners who want to explore this fun and addictive hobby in the paper arts. The instructor will demonstrate the steps involved in making cards for any occasion. Three pre assembled materials packets along with embellishments will be provided for each participant. Handouts will be provided for creating additional cards. Materials Fee: $10 per person payable to instructor at class. Join the holiday fun with Patricia Hill as she shares her years long hobby.

1 Session $ 31 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 27) + $10 mtls.
Mon., 11/4 from 6 to 8 p.m. at East Ridge Middle School.