Featuring everything from cats in capes to space girls, and pandas with powers; comics allow a child's imagination to come to life in images and words. Learn how to turn ideas into characters, design worlds and how body language and expressions are used to tell a story. Open to ages 6–9. Course descriptionStudents use a variety of artist tools and materials to create personal comics while exploring drawing and painting techniques. Take a field trip to the Minneapolis Institute of Art for inspiration as well as to learn about influential comic artists such as George Herriman (Krazy Kat), Fujiko (Doraemon), and Luke Pearson (Hilda). At the end of the week, families and friends are invited to view the students’ cool and creative comics in a group exhibition. Open to students ages 6–9. Students must meet the age requirement by August 1, 2025. Please review our complete Summer Youth Camps Policies as well as our General Policies before completing your registration. Information about extended care options for ages 6-12 through Children's Theatre Company are included in the Summer Youth Camps Policies page.Required materialsWhat to wearClothes appropriate for messy creativity. What to bringPlease bring a packed lunch each day. No nuts please.Questions?Contact MCAD Continuing Education at continuing_education@mcad.edu or call 612.874.3765. Register Title Non-credit Tuition $390.00 Not Yet Open for Registration Registration opens February 3. Date: Mon, Jul 7, 2025 - Fri, Jul 11, 2025 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. CST Day(s) of the week: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Ages: Open to ages 6 to 9. Term: Summer 2025 Instructor: Neville McKinnie Location: In Person SKU: CSK 0214 04 SU25 Prerequisites: None