Creating Comics Level 2 (Ages 7-10): Weekly Workshop

Love to make comics?  Join my weekly comics class for learners who already understand 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.  

If your learner is just getting started or wants more direct instruction, please take a look at the other comic classes I teach at the bottom of this description.

In this class, learners use ideas from their imagination, inspiration from favorite comics/graphic novels or events in their own lives to create their own comic strips or comic books.  Learners are welcome to bring comics in progress to work on in class or can start a new comic every week. Every class includes a brief discussion of a comic topic as well as time for independent work.  We often look at examples from popular comics/graphic novels and make connections between those examples and our own comics, helping us develop new skills and deepen our thinking. This class is a great way to be a part of a community of young comic creators!

Class format:
Quick share (optional): Learners share a story idea, character, page or panel
Brief discussion of a comic topic (see list below)
Time to work independently on creating comic strips/comic books
Opportunities to share as we work and support for anyone who gets stuck

The goal is not to complete a finished product by the end of the class, but for learners to get started on this process together and to ignite an interest in creating comics outside of class.  Learners are welcome to bring work in progress to add to and share in class.

This is an ongoing class
New learners are welcome to join anytime!

This class is offered on the following days/times:
Mondays 4:30pm (Pacific time)
Tuesday 2pm (Pacific time)
Thursdays 1pm (Pacific time)

Each week we briefly discuss one aspect of creating comic strips/comic books: 
Week of December 2nd: A new twist on traditional tales ** No Thursday Class **
Week of December 9th: The tiny comic challenge
Week of December 16th: What are the characters thinking?
*** No class week of December 23rd ***
*** No class week of December 30th ***
Week of January 6th: Quick character sketches
Week of January 13th: 3-D Letters
Week of January 20th: Sound effects - big sound / little sound challenge
Week of January 27th: Sidekicks and other supporting characters
Week of Februay 3rd: How does your character feel?
Week of February 10th: Experimenting with panel shapes & sizes & open panels
Week of February 17th: Covers & Titles
Week of February 24th: Including humor


** Stay tuned - new topics will be added soon  **

We occasionally revisit important topics, but always with new examples to deepen our understanding.  Learners are also welcome to request topics they want covered in future classes.

Both reluctant and enthusiastic writers are welcome! This class is designed for children with a range of literacy skills. I strive to provide an inclusive learning environment and celebrate all levels of literacy development.  Sharing is always optional in my classes.

Not sure if this is the right comics class for your learner? I offer several comic classes, here is a brief overview along with class links to make sure you find the best fit for your learner.  

Comic Strip Stories: Ages 5-7: Weekly Workshop
A class for the youngest comic creators - beginning to turn drawings into very short comic strip-style stories. No prior experience is necessary. 30 minutes long.
https://outschool.com/classes/comic-strip-stories-weekly-workshop-3dlkfdjc?sectionUid=e5793660-64aa-4b9c-ba2e-39f92d610e75&usid=3CuwGyJY&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

Creating Comics Level 1 Ages 7-9: Weekly Workshop
Learners who 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.
https://outschool.com/classes/creating-comics-level-1-weekly-workshop-FDCt5rK8?sectionUid=76291834-4f3a-45f5-ba5d-494a0997d2a4&usid=3CuwGyJY&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

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.
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Still not sure, feel free to send me a message to ask questions about any of my comic classes.