SCHOOLS & LIBRARIES: Here’s how to book my programs…
STUDENTS & FAMILIES: JOIN HERE! 👉
First: EMAIL me! >>
Tell me about your interests & situation. Initial considerations include:
- your location
- participants
- possible date(s)
Check the COMICS CALENDAR to see if your preferred dates are available. (Programs typically book 6+ months ahead.)
BASIC PROGRAM OPTIONS:
PROGRAM FORMAT:
Single-Day Visits & Events
Classroom author visits, library/museum workshops, &c. …
Multi-day Residencies
Reach more groups & take your projects further with multiple visits & sessions…
Teacher Trainings + P.D. Events
Hands-on training for teaching comics @ any grade level — From basic formats & approaches to full unit planning.
WHAT DO WE DO?
Comics Workshop Activities
Here’s what we do during workshops & residencies..
Curriculum Connections
Sample projects from Marek’s work in various fields of study… ✍
PR MATERIALS:
(We can tailor these basic blurbs to suit your programming needs…)
SHORT BLURB:
COMICS WORKSHOP
Come create comics with award-winning cartoonist & graphic novelist Marek Bennett… No experience needed; EVERYBODY can make comics!
LESS SHORT BLURB:
COMICS WORKSHOP
Come create comics with award-winning cartoonist & graphic novelist Marek Bennett. Using only blank pages, pencils, ink, & four basic “building blocks” of stories, we’ll craft dynamic characters in rich settings, & bring them to life in comics panels, strips, & pages. We’ll also look at how artists use peer feedback to improve their work, and how to share our original mini-comics with the world…
No experience needed; EVERYBODY can make comics! For more info, see: www.MarekBennett.com
Posters & Graphics
Comics Workshop event promo posters & more…
SPACE SETUP + PREP:
Set up your space…
Here are some suggested prep items for assemblies, readings, workshops, or other events…
Tools & Materials✏️
✏ Here are some of my favorite (simple, effective, & cheap) comics-making tools! ✅ MUST-HAVES + ☑ NICE TO HAVES…
💻 Tech Details
TECH NOTES & OPTIONS for virtual & hybrid programs …
School Book Orders
COMICS WORKSHOP offers special pricing for schools, libraries, & student families…
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS & PROGRAMS:
Bring these COMICS WORKSHOP programs to your school, library, or community center! / SET UP A PROGRAM >>
“Comics in World History & Cultures” with Marek Bennett
A dynamic discussion & comics history reading program (Available to NH hosts…
“Drawing Community” with Marek Bennett
NEW! Creating Comics from Shared Stories. (Available to NH hosts via NHH-HTG)
“Drawing Freeman Colby” Presentations w/ Cartoonist Marek Bennett
A behind-the-scenes look at creating of the award-winning graphic novels!
“The Most Costly Journey” Comics Workshop with Marek Bennett
A closer look at the art & stories of the VT READS…
Constitution Comics
Comics materials based on the US Constitution & constitutional law… (In collaboration…
COMICS CAMP ⭐ Vacation Arts Adventure!
Grab your sketchbook & draw along anytime, all summer long…
- Parties (birthday & otherwise)
- Something else to fit your schedule…?
Suggest a program! >>
FUNDING OPTIONS:
Typical FEE STRUCTURE is:
[per diem rate] + [RT mileage x $0.50 (if in-person)]
Per diem rates vary according to timing & budget; we’ll discuss that via email.
For day trips, calculate RT mileage from Henniker, NH.
Looking for funding?
I’m rostered with the following grant programs:
- NH SCHOOLS:
NH State Council on the Arts [grant info]
Listed on the Arts in Education & Community Arts Rosters via: CreativeGround.org - NH+VT SCHOOLS:
Children’s Literacy Foundation Author Visits
[grant info] - LIBRARIES + COMMUNITY ORGS:
= may be eligible for grant funding of my Special Presentations.
Other regular sources of funding include local school PTOs, historical societies, Rotary clubs, &c.
ALSO SEE:
Resources for Teachers
Materials & handouts from my teacher training workshops…
BEFORE your Comics Workshop:
Links & resources to help you get the most out of our…
AFTER Your Comics Workshop…
Let’s keep in touch! Here are some follow-up links & resources…



I’m scouting about for potential programs to book for Manchester Artists Association meetings–a 45-minute program not a workshop. Passive audience. Is that something you’d be willing to do?
Hi Aline ~
Sounds fine…
You can send me more information by my CONTACT page: http://www.marekbennett.com/contact
~ M