Create popular cartoon characters, or ones of your own design using pencils, Sharpies, markers, and colored pencils. We'll work on basic drawing skills as well as the elements of art including line, color, shape, value, form, space and texture to bring our characters to life. Get inspired by looking at famous cartoon artists, and explore how to develop characters, manage text and pacing.

Please note: You may opt to have your child arrive early for a supervised lunch (starting at 11:45 a.m.). Just pick that option during registration.

Grades: 2 to 5
Instructors: Meredith Fitzgerald
Dates: Tuesday, February 18 to Friday, February 21, 2025
Supervised Lunch (Optional): 11:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Drop-off: 12:15 p.m.
Pick-up: 3 p.m. 
Late Pickups: Incur a fee of $10 for the first 15 minutes and $5 a minute after that.

Materials: All art materials will be provided, but each participant should:

• Bring 1-2 snack(s) (please do not pack any food that contains nuts) 
• Bring a nut-free lunch (if you choose to have your child arrive early for supervised lunch)
• Bring a reusable water bottle 
• Wear clothes that are comfortable and washable

HCA Policies to review: 

• Code of Conduct (at the bottom of this page)

• Behavior expectations (at the bottom of this page)

• Class Policies & Information

• Injury Waiver: You must agree to the HCA injury waiver to register for classes. 
  
  
• Photo Release Agreement: You can agree to the HCA's Photo Release Agreement during registration.

Scholarships: The HCA believes the arts are for everyone. Thanks to the generosity of the Dora Kishabay Garabedian Scholarship Fund and individual donations to our scholarship fund, we can assist children, teens, and adults who might not otherwise be able to afford classes. Assistance is awarded based on demonstrated need, motivation, and potential benefit to the student. Apply for a scholarship here.

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MEMBERS SAVE ON CLASSES: Your membership helps the HCA change the lives of artists and art lovers through its nurturing faculty, state-of-the-art facility, and need-based scholarship program. We are pleased to offer 5% off class costs to HCA Members from the Insider–Plus LEVEL and up.

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