Comic Workshop at the Providence Public Library!
Cathy G. Johnson
Last year I had the pleasure of teaching a 4 week-long comic drawing workshop series at the Providence Public Library, and I’m so happy to be returning again this year!
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In The Classroom - Life Comic Activity
Cathy G. Johnson
Here is a fun comic art activity that gets students thinking and sharing about their past, present and future! I created this project for my art enrichment after school students. I wanted students to think about their goals and their future, particularly with a hopeful attitude, since the pandemic has been harsh and difficult on developing kids.
Read MoreIn The Classroom - Feelings Faces, an Elementary Social-Emotional Arts Activity
Cathy G. Johnson
Feelings Faces, an Elementary Social-Emotional Arts Activity. The idea of this activity was to use the facial expression of cartooning to help build students' empathy, and to create tangible images for their intangible feelings.
Read MoreIn The Classroom - Creating an Inclusive Environment in an Elementary Comics Class
Cathy G. Johnson
When teaching in an art classroom with younger kids, maintaining a positive and inclusive environment can be tricky. Children can spend a large portion of their time growing up in mainstream settings...
Read MoreIn The Classroom - Spring Break!
Cathy G. Johnson
Every Spring Break I get to teach a one-day workshop with students ages 6-13. This community center time is a great opportunity for students to explore creativity outside of school hours....
Read MoreBook Posts - Princess Princess Ever After
Cathy G. Johnson
Katie O'Neill's Princess Princess Ever After is a coming-of-age story for two princesses trying to find their own paths in life. It's an all-ages fantasy comic, complete with unicorns, princes, castles and magic...
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