"The Greenwich Cartooning Chronicles" features cartoon artwork and original comic strips by elementary students who attend our Cartooning Clinic in Greenwich. The Clinic is featured in many after school programs throughout Greenwich Schools, and students can also sign up for private sessions.
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Cartooning After-school Program Publishes “Greenwich Cartooning Chronicles”
A cartooning after-school program in Greenwich has published the eigth compilation of students’ artwork, entitled “The Greenwich Cartooning Chronicles.” The publication was distributed to all Greenwich Libraries and public schools in February 2013, and features cartoon drawings from over 100 Greenwich students who participated in this year's cartooning afters program. This issue features new comic strips and character drawings from contributing artists, ranging in age from 7 to 17 years old.
The 8th issue of “The Greenwich Cartooning Chronicles” is drawn by students from 15 schools and organizations, including Central Middle School, Cos Cob School, Eastern Middle School, Glenville School, Greenwich Dept. of Parks & Rec., Greenwich High School, Greenwich Catholic School, International School at Dundee, Julian Curtiss School, North Street School, Old Greenwich/Riverside Community Center, Parkway School, Riverside School, Western Middle School, and Whitby School.
The program covers basic cartooning concepts and explores the various approaches to comic art. The class compiles their artwork into “The Greenwich Cartooning Chronicles,” a 16 page publication. In 2013 there will be a special Summer issue, drawn by students who attend the Summer Cartooning Clinic at OGRCC (Old Greenwich Riverside Civic Center). To sign up for these sessions, register online at www.MyOGRCC.org or call 203-637-3659. For more information regarding the cartooning program, email Head Instructor Phil Lohmeyer at philliplohmeyer@yahoo.com, or visit the program’s website: www.greenwichcartooningchronicles.vpweb.com.
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Our program is designed to help the artists share ideas and translate their imagination into comic art. By teaching students how to organize their thoughts, write succinct dialogue, and build a compelling story of humorous fiction, we give them a chance to practice communication techniques in a fun way. The Cartooning Clinic is also great opportunity for these young artists to see the artwork of other students.
"The Greenwich Cartooning Chronicles" was also featured in several local publications, including Greenwich Magazine, Greenwich Time, The Greenwich Post, The Greenwich Citizen, and The Stamford Advocate.
