Beginning Cartooning

Come learn how to draw all kinds of cute animals & people with super simple techniques. Your illustrations can be made into T-shirts, note cards, logos or just fun ways to doodle! Using simple shapes & basic features, lean to draw expressions, hands, feet, noses, bodies in funny poses & situations! I’ll even show you a simple drawing game using your new skills. Surprise yourself with your creative powers!

Age Range: 5-100

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