For ages 7-10; 11-15 - Class will be divided by age group to adjust for skill level.
Cartooning (ages 6-10)
After viewing BAM! It’s a Picture Book: The Art Behind Graphic Novels currently on view in the Museum, we’ll draw our very own cartoon characters, creatures, animals and magical beasts. We’ll use pencil, pen, ink and paint to design funny faces, outrageous bodies and a unique story to go along with your characters.
Cartooning and Illustration (ages 11-15)
After viewing BAM! It’s a Picture Book: The Art Behind Graphic Novels currently on view, we’ll learn to develop our narrative and graphic abilities through the use of dip pens, brush and ink and acrylic paint. Projects may include a comic strip, an animation flip book and/or a graphic novel page for a favorite book.
*Snacks will be provided
$15-members/$25-nonmembers
Member Discount: In order to receive the discount on the class, you must be at the Household level (Family level) or above.
Please register at least 2 days in advance.
Online registration ends 24 hours before class begins: If the event is no longer on sale (online,) please call the main line during normal operating hours (Friday: 10-5pm; Saturday: 10-5pm) 361-825-3500 to find out if we have space for a walk-in the day of the class. Walk-in tickets are sold on a first come, first served basis.
Class cancellations are posted on our website calendar.
Questions about Membership? Call 361-825-3509
Questions about Registration? Call 361-825-3504
(Administrative Staff are not on site during weekends or major Holidays)