Back by popular demand, Create Comics Summer Workshop, considered a ‘boot camp’ for cartoonists, ideal for ages 16+. The 5-day workshop packs in the essentials for producing your own comics. This year faculty includes Steve Bissette (Taboo, Swamp Thing), Robyn Chapman (Hey! Four eyes!), James Kochalka (American Elf), Alec Longstreth (Phase 7), Aaron Renier (Spiral-Bound) and Jason Lutes (Berlin).

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Illustration by Joseph Lambert CCS '08
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Create Comics 2008 Faculty

Stephen R. Bissette won many industry awards in his quarter-century in
comics as a cartoonist, writer, editor and publisher. A pioneer graduate of
the Joe Kubert School of Cartoon & Graphic Art, he is best-known for Saga of
the Swamp Thing, Taboo, '1963,' Tyrant, co-creating John Constantine, and
creating the world's second '24- Hour Comic,' invented by Scott McCloud as a
challenge for Bissette. His comics efforts fueled many films, (CONSTANTINE,
FROM HELL, TMNT II: SECRET OF THE OOZE, etc.) and he and his son Daniel
created the comic that appears in the award-winning indy feature HEAD
TRAUMA. He illustrates books and has authored fiction (including the Stoker
Award-winning novella Aliens: Tribes) and non-fiction (co-authoring Comic
Book Rebels, The Monster Book: Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and solo
articles/essays for film books, magazines and his own book series Green
Mountain Cinema). His previous work in education includes lecturing at Yale,
Dartmouth College, Duquesne University, Smith College, Marlboro College,
etc., and Middlebury College's Breadloaf Young Writers Workshop. His papers
reside in the Special Collections of HUIE Library at Henderson State
University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas.

Robyn Chapman received her BFA in Sequential Art and has been independently
producing, publishing and printing her own comics and zines. In 2000 she
received a Xeric Grant for her first comic, Theater of the Meek. Robyn's
work has been featured in several anthologies and publications, including
Scheherazade, Stuck in the Middle, and the NY Metro. In 2004 Robyn was a
featured cartoonist in The Comics Journal's young cartoonist issue. In 2005
Robyn became CCS's first fellow. In addition to CCS, Robyn has taught
cartooning in after-school programs, workshops, and at the New School in New
York City.

James Kochalka's comics have been published internationally by almost every alternative comics publisher; he's recorded several music CDs under the name James Kochalka Superstar (making him a favorite at college radio stations across the country); and he's developed animated cartoons for Nickelodeon. Best known for his graphic novel, Monkey vs Robot, and his critically acclaimed Sketchbook Diaries, Kochalka currently lives in Burlington, Vermont

Since 2002, Alec Longstreth has been self-publishing his subscription-based
comic book PHASE 7, winner of the 2005 Ignatz Award for Outstanding
Minicomic. He is also the mastermind behind The Dvorak Zine, an educational
comic promoting the Dvorak Simplified Keyboard Layout. The web comic version
of the zine became an internet phenomenon, garnering over 30,000 hits in its
first two months. Alec lives and draws in New York City where he is
currently working on his first graphic novel Basewood.

Jason Lutes is the cartoonist responsible for the critically acclaimed Jar
of Fools, which was serialized in the weekly paper The Stranger. He is
currently working on the ambitious historical graphic novel Berlin. His
other works include The Fall with Ed Brubaker and Houdini the Handcuff King
with Nick Bertozzi.

Aaron Renier is a cartoonist who's work has appeared in Nickelodeon
Magazine, the Portland Mercury and Young Dancer Magazine, as well as
numerous anthologies, and a handful of self published minis. His debut
graphic novel, Spiral-Bound, was recently released by Top Shelf Productions
to critical acclaim. He is currently negotiating a proposal for a full-color
graphic novel series with a major children's book publisher. He lives with
his dog Beluga in beautiful Brooklyn, New York.

Create Comics Summer
June 23-27, 2008

Tuition
$800
Includes lunch daily, in class demo supplies, and student activities.

Registration

Sorry! This Workshop is Full. Please call (802) 295-3319 to be added to a waitlist, should space become available.

Download Create Comics
Registration Form (pdf)

Mail completed form with payment to:
The Center for Cartoon Studies
PO Box 125
White River Junction, VT 05001

Space is limited.

Location
The Center for Cartoon Studies
94 South Main Street
White River Junction, Vermont

CCS campus includes the Old Telegraph building studios, the Schulz Library, and the Colodny building.

Daily Schedule
Class time runs from 9:30 am - 4:30 pm daily. Breaks will be offered throughout the day, including an hour lunch break. A detailed class agenda will be provided at the start of the workshop.

The Schulz Library will be open to students enrolled in the summer workshop.

Meals
Lunch is provided as part of the tuition for CCS Workshops. Several restaurants and stores are located within walking distance from the Hotel Coolidge.

Supplies
Bring a sketchbook and your favorite pens and pencils. We'll supply paper and basic tools.

Student Activities
Special access to the Schulz Library, attend CCS Film Club, comic production pizza party, and more!

Student Accommodations
Student housing is available at the nearby Hotel Coolidge (in the hostel section) at a special rate of $21/night. The hotel is located in the historic village of White River Junction at 39 South Main Street, a few steps from CCS and the Amtrak station.

To make a Hostel Room reservation, contact Peggy Adams, (802) 295-3118.

Go to directions to The Center for Cartoon Studies.

QUESTIONS?
Call (802) 295-3319 or registration@cartoonstudies.org

 

Parents Vacation in Vermont
White River Junction has a vibrant arts community and a variety of exciting and entertaining places to visit: Main Street Museum, Northern Stage Theater, Tip Top Media Arts building, Northstar Canoe Rentals...

Visit www.whiteriverjunction.org for links and information about art, entertainment, shopping, dining, and more!

Things To Do
Within A One Hour Drive
Ben & Jerry's Factory Tour- Tour the headquarters of the most famous name in the frozen food aisle! Located in Waterbury, VT, the Ben & Jerry's Factory offers a fun and educational experience for all ages (not to mention the free samples.)

Cabot Creamery- Visitor's Center offers guided tours, agriculture and history information and gift shop. Visit the Cabot website for cheesemaking schedule.

Upper Valley Land Trust Hikes and Trails- See the beauty of central Vermont on foot. Downloadable maps and guides to woodland areas and mountains are available at the Land Trust website.

Visit the Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce for more information on local attractions and events.

Accommodations
Hotel Coolidge
39 South Main Street
White River Junction, Vermont
Phone: (802) 295-3118
Weekday rates:
$89 Single, $99 Double
Weekend rates:
$99 Single, $109 Double

Holiday Inn
121 Ballardvale Dr, White River Junction, Vermont
Preferred rate: $119/night
Contact: Liz, Sales Manager
Phone: (802) 299-2700

Comfort Suites
102 Ballardvale Dr, White River Junction, Vermont
Preferred rate: $119/night
Phone: (802) 295-3051