Workshops

Graphic Memoir

With Mel Gillman
June 9-13, 2025

Need that kicker to get started on telling your personal story through comics? Eisner and Ignatz award-nominated graphic novelist Mel Gillman ’12 will walk you through the basics of writing and drawing your graphic memoir — from brainstorming, to scripting, to drawing, to publishing.

CCS offers webinars, in-person and online workshops, a cartoon club for kids, and a free online self-directed weeklong workshop

For Kids!

Saturday Morning Cartoon Club

Wayne Carter & Friends
October 5, 2024 - April 5, 2025

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Online

Online Graphic Memoir

Mel Gillman
January 6-10, 2025
Online

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Online

Online Graphic Novel Workshop

Paul Karasik
January 6-10, 2025
Online

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In-person

Graphic Memoir

Mel Gillman
June 9-13, 2025

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Horror Comics

Mel Gillman
Jun 16-20, 2025

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Great for beginners

Writing and Drawing Single Panel Comics

Hilary Price
June 16–20, 2025

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For teens!

Summer Cartoon Collective

Daryl Seitchik and Wayne Carter
July 7-11
Online

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Graphic Resiliency Workshop

Natalie Norris
July 7-July 11, 2025

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Queer Comics

Mike Curato
July 14-18

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For Kids!

Summer Cartoon Club

Daryl Seitchik and Wayne Carter
July 14-18 or July 21-25
In-Person/On-Campus

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Digital Coloring

Ngozi Ukazu
July 21-25, 2025

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Graphic Novel Workshop, July 28- Aug 1

Paul Karasik
Jul 28- Aug 1, 2025

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Great for beginners

Create Comics

Daryl Seitchik and Filipa Estrela
July 28-Aug 1, 2025

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Graphic Novel Workshop, Aug 4 – 8

Paul Karasik
Aug 4-8, 2025

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Coming of Age Comics: Creating for Young Adults

Jo Knowles and Glynnis Fawkes
Aug 4-8, 2025

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FREE

One-Week Cartooning Workout

Alec Longstreth and James Sturm
Ongoing

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Workshop gallery

Workshop Testimonials

“The online Graphic Memoir workshop was a transformative experience for me. It was the perfect combination of in-depth theory, intense drawing and priceless tips about all phases of the creative process. I left with a much better sense of what making comics is and can be, and the potential for my work in that context. I highly recommend it to anyone who is serious about embracing or including comics in their practice.”

— Cris, Milwaukee, WI

“Fantastic Class. Paul is a comics luminary and a great teacher. He will help you with your goals no matter what they may be. Highest recommendation.”

– Workshop Student

“This workshop, the admin staff, the instructors, and the students, were one of my best learning experiences! Action-packed, well-paced, comfortable and so much to learn and share with others!”

– Aishwarya, India

“I learned more in a five day workshop than I have in other, full semester classes!”

– Guillermo 

Past workshops

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