Comic Style Stories: Weekly Workshop

Comic style stories use a sequence of drawings to tell a short story.  Comics can focus on any topic… a superhero adventure, a favorite animal, a real-life event, etc.

These tiny stories are a wonderful way for learners to experiment with expressing their story ideas through pictures, and for those that are ready, begin to add writing to their drawings with speech bubbles or sound effects.  
  
I start every class by sharing the start of a story and we brainstorm ideas of what might happen next in my story. Then, I help students get started on a comic of their own. For the rest of the class, everyone works on their own stories.  Learners can use their own story ideas or ideas related to the story I shared in class.  

As we work, learners can share their ideas and get help when they are stuck.  The goal is not to complete a finished product by the end of the class, but for children to get started on this process together, and to ignite an interest in creating their own comic style stories at home.  

New learners are welcome to join anytime! No previous experience is required and writing is optional.

Wondering if this is the right class for your learner?

This class is designed for children with a range of literacy skills.  The way each child engages with the activities in this class will depend on their stage of literacy development (they may be drawing, writing letters, words, and/or sentences).  If your child is slightly outside of the age range, but you believe they would benefit from this class, feel free to reach out to me to see if it is a match.  I strive to provide an inclusive learning environment and celebrate all levels of literacy development.  

For learners who are ready for more...

Creating Comics Level 1 Ages 7-9: Weekly Workshop
Learners who want to learn all the basic components of creating a comic.  Perfect for kids who are just getting started with creating comics or those who would benefit from a review of the basics.  Also a great class for learners who understand the basics, but need a little extra support/encouragement as they work on their comics. No prior experience is necessary, but it is helpful if the child enjoys looking at or reading comics or graphic novels. 40 minutes long.

Creating Comics Level 2 Ages 7-10: Weekly Workshop
For learners who have already mastered the basics of creating comics and want to be part of a community of young comic creators as they continue to build new skills.  This class works well for learners who can start a comic independently, enjoy sharing their ideas or like seeing examples of comics made by other students their age. 
40 minutes long.

If you have questions about which class would be the best fit for your learner, feel free to send me a message.  

I hope to see your young comic creator in class soon!