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Submitted by K.C. on Tue, 06/28/2011 - 9:35am

Comics Fundamentals: A six-week series starts July 6

Jerzy DrozdJerzy Drozd

Wednesdays, July 6 thru August 10 | 6:00-8:00 PM | Pittsfield | Grades 9-Adult

Join cartoonist Jerzy Drozd as he helps you explore illustration and storytelling strategies used by professional cartoonists to create graphic novels, manga, and comic books. Learn how to choose the right moments in your story, how comics take advantage of the rules of art and literature and how the illustration style you choose contributes to the tone of your work.

Basic supplies (pencils, erasers, paper, etc.) are provided along with a weekly gamecode to add to your summer game totals. No registration required.

Miss the first session? No problem. Jerzy has designed each session so you can quickly catch on.

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Submitted by cindy3224 on Fri, 07/01/2011 - 10:37am.

Cool!!


Submitted by acadotte on Fri, 07/01/2011 - 2:17pm.

Wow, this looks really cool.


Submitted by wictory on Sat, 07/02/2011 - 7:32am.

This is guaranteed to be great - Jerzy is not only a talented and enthusiastic artist, he's an engaged and responsive teacher. There isn't a single aspect of cartooning or comics that Jerzy hasn't spent time considering, so he's an ideal person to demonstrate concepts and talk over ideas. He even inspires people who don't consider themselves artists in any way, so don't let lack of drawing ability stop you!


Submitted by camelsamba on Sat, 07/02/2011 - 2:41pm.

This is a great opportunity! My son has been taking classes from Jerzy at the Ann Arbor Art Center. Not only has he really enjoyed it, but his skills have increased noticeably as well.


Submitted by pbapat on Sat, 07/02/2011 - 6:06pm.

cool!


Submitted by hoppingfun on Sun, 07/03/2011 - 12:50am.

Oh, I cannot draw well, but this is just too good to resist, for a creative like me. I'll be there.


Submitted by Smiles on Sun, 07/03/2011 - 7:47am.

This sounds really fun!


Submitted by Meganathsaran on Sun, 07/03/2011 - 10:48am.

cool


Submitted by porglezomp on Sun, 07/03/2011 - 12:18pm.

Having taken two sessions at the Art Center, I'm sure these'll be great. Make sure you go!


Submitted by ompopp on Mon, 07/04/2011 - 7:04am.

Amazing! I'd love an opportunity like this.


Submitted by mysterio on Tue, 07/05/2011 - 9:11am.

Awesome


Submitted by jnfaro on Tue, 07/05/2011 - 11:27am.

sweet


Submitted by Sonia on Tue, 07/05/2011 - 2:29pm.

always want to get better at drawing


Submitted by mjlshen on Tue, 07/05/2011 - 9:47pm.

Whoa...if only I could draw XD


Submitted by ginnyb60 on Wed, 07/06/2011 - 7:21am.

Jerzy is a great talent and a great teacher!


Submitted by klmlewis on Wed, 07/06/2011 - 11:05am.

Sounds like fun. Sadly, my drawing skills leave a little something to be desired.


Submitted by K.C. on Wed, 07/06/2011 - 1:28pm.

Some of our participants worry about their drawing skills. However, as Jerzy would say, "If you can draw stick figures, you can create comics". Comics creation is about telling a good story visually.

For great stick figure comics check out cartoonist Matt Feazell's "The Amazing Cynicalman" comics at "Matt Feazell's Home-made Home Page".


Submitted by joiemma on Wed, 07/06/2011 - 4:07pm.

cool


Submitted by fiddlefatfu on Thu, 07/07/2011 - 3:09pm.

Jerzy is a really awesome and patient teacher!!


Submitted by readingking on Fri, 07/08/2011 - 4:30pm.

great


Submitted by smv on Fri, 07/08/2011 - 5:02pm.

'Fraid in the way of comics I only read a little Garfield.


Submitted by sjaworsk on Fri, 07/08/2011 - 7:48pm.

7/6 is my bday so cool


Submitted by Maryanne on Sat, 07/09/2011 - 5:36am.

Wow, this looks awesome! I hope that a lot of people in the area will take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to learn something new from an expert in the field. It sounds like a lot of fun.

 
 
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Submitted by cocopuff on Sat, 07/09/2011 - 4:18pm.

Darn i wish i could go to this.


Submitted by drewy234432 on Sat, 07/09/2011 - 4:22pm.

Im not old enough :(


Submitted by tomiwa on Sat, 07/09/2011 - 4:44pm.

Ha! I love comics!


Submitted by marisal on Sat, 07/09/2011 - 5:44pm.

Awesome


Submitted by readingking on Sat, 07/09/2011 - 6:18pm.

cool


Submitted by cherylo on Sun, 07/10/2011 - 7:38pm.

I hope you consider running this workshop next year. My daughter is not quite the right age group yet. :)


Submitted by K.C. on Mon, 07/11/2011 - 7:59am.

There is a Comic Book Academy running on Tuesdays (1:00-3:00 p.m.) at Malletts Creek. It is posted as Grades 6-12 but we have had super motivated younger participants.


Submitted by mlouwil on Mon, 07/11/2011 - 12:46pm.

great idea for budding artists and readers


Submitted by louwil on Mon, 07/11/2011 - 1:12pm.

Something I always wanted to learn to do. Yeah!!!


Submitted by sandy_jain on Mon, 07/11/2011 - 8:03pm.

sounds interesting.


Submitted by karenjo on Tue, 07/12/2011 - 10:16am.

Cool!!


Submitted by LuckyDuck on Thu, 07/14/2011 - 7:52pm.

I love comics!


Submitted by Morgsush on Thu, 07/14/2011 - 9:02pm.

Cool!


Submitted by lilveela on Fri, 07/15/2011 - 6:48am.

Sounds like fun!


Submitted by neals on Fri, 07/15/2011 - 4:36pm.

Awesome now I can become a better drawer.


Submitted by aju on Fri, 07/15/2011 - 7:55pm.

very cool


Submitted by Liz Orvis on Fri, 07/15/2011 - 9:52pm.

This is the first event that I went to at the library last summer, and I am so glad that it is back this year! I love every moment, and I highly recommend it for anyone who wants to learn more about this craft!


Submitted by booklover101 on Mon, 07/18/2011 - 7:53am.

cool


Submitted by Meganathsaran on Mon, 07/18/2011 - 12:42pm.

interesting


Submitted by Memoria1224 on Mon, 07/18/2011 - 2:54pm.

cool!


Submitted by Memoria1224 on Mon, 07/18/2011 - 3:16pm.

fantastic!


Submitted by sandylib123 on Mon, 07/18/2011 - 3:48pm.

way to go


Submitted by jnfaro on Mon, 07/18/2011 - 7:39pm.

cool


Submitted by Zhengyang1022 on Tue, 07/19/2011 - 10:29am.

sounds fun!


Submitted by amelcher on Wed, 07/20/2011 - 6:44pm.

I mentioned this event to my son but did not mention Jerzy. His response was to ask me who was running the instruction and when I told him Jerzy he was bummed that he would not be able to go. He know his work is great and he is a creative instructor. I also would have loved to attend but I couldn't because I am committed to playing hockey during the class time.


Submitted by derin on Thu, 07/21/2011 - 3:42pm.

This is awesome!


Submitted by Margaretta on Sat, 07/23/2011 - 11:34am.

Wow! Looks fun!


Submitted by Ali Attar on Sat, 07/23/2011 - 3:25pm.

cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Submitted by cherylo on Sun, 07/24/2011 - 7:33pm.

I just watched the YouTube of Comics Are Great! from July 6; what an awesome idea. I wish Wednesdays were a better day for me. I hope that programming like this continues so I can try to make future programs.


Submitted by Margaretta on Thu, 07/28/2011 - 12:49pm.

cool


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