Here’s how to book my programs for schools + libraries + community groups…
(Students & families can JOIN HERE 👉)
CONTACT: EMAIL me to start the process >>
Initial considerations include your location, participants, & possible dates.
Check the COMICS CALENDAR to see if your preferred dates are available.
Programs typically book 6+ months ahead; Spring 2024 dates are starting to appear HERE.
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…
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… ✍
For VIRTUAL programs, see: TECH STUFF >>
BASIC PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS:
(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
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 ⭐ SUMMER 2024
Grab your sketchbook & draw along anytime, all vacation 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:
BEFORE your Comics Workshop:
Links & resources to help you get the most out of our…
Set up your space…
Here are some suggested prep items for assemblies, readings, workshops, or other…
School Book Orders
COMICS WORKSHOP offers special pricing for schools, libraries, & student families…
Posters & Graphics
Comics Workshop event promo posters & more…
AFTER Your Comics Workshop…
Let’s keep in touch! Here are some follow-up links & resources…
FOR TEACHERS: Arts Integration in the Curriculum
Curriculum Connections
Sample projects from Marek’s work in various fields of study… ✍
Comics Project Outlines
Focused mini-projects to kickstart comics creation in your classroom…
Multiple Intelligences & Comics Education
Why I teach comics.
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