Comics and Graphic Novels have never been as prevalent and accessible as they are today. Kids absolutely love to take in the colorful images and fun stories. Many kids want to learn how to create their own comics! That’s where this after-school club comes in.
Club members will receive quality materials, plenty of practice time, and in-depth instruction on how to bring their comic ideas to life! These participants will have tons of fun using their imagination to formulate stories and adapt them using the comic format, whether they’re looking to create funny comic strips or longer graphic novel-style narratives.
This course will also instruct participants in various brainstorming techniques for generating ideas, story structure lessons for piecing together their narratives, art lessons for developing their own style, and more that they will bring back home and to the classroom!
PARTICIPANTS WILL ALSO ENJOY A SPECIAL IN-PERSON VISIT FROM NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER AND MARYLAND STATE AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR, ROSEANNE A. BROWN.
This course is perfect for comic and graphic novel lovers, creative writers, and budding artists.
This registration is for the WINTER SESSION AT FALLSMEAD ELEMENTARY.
This after-school program takes place on Thursdays, after the school day.
The dates are:
1: 1/15/26 - How to use Brainstorming & Journaling Strategies
2: 1/22/26 - Analyzing Professional Comics for Craft
3: 1/29/26 - Communicating with Images & Style
4: 2/5/26 - Style & Art Experimentation and Practice
5: 2/12/26 - Finding Your Message - Comic Strips vs. Graphic Novel
6: 2/19/26 - How to use Formatting & Scripting Techniques
7: 2/26/26 - How to use Refining & Publishing Techniques
8: 3/5/26 - Author Visit with Roseanne A. Brown
Each class will take place directly after the school day from 3:40-4:40pm.
The class is held at Fallsmead Elementary School. No extra travel involved!
Pick-up after the class is at 4:40pm in front of the main entrance.
Included in this price are the following:
Professional instruction from a certified teacher with a Master’s degree and 10+ years of classroom experience
New lined writing journal *to keep
New blank sketchbook *to keep
Additional new art paper *to keep
New writing materials (pencils, erasers, pens, etc.) *to keep
Borrowing art materials (colored pencils, markers, rulers, etc.)
Take-home guides with skills practice
1 free middle-grade novel
Sign-ups are available until 1/15 at 1pm. Thank you for understanding.
Comics and Graphic Novels have never been as prevalent and accessible as they are today. Kids absolutely love to take in the colorful images and fun stories. Many kids want to learn how to create their own comics! That’s where this after-school club comes in.
Club members will receive quality materials, plenty of practice time, and in-depth instruction on how to bring their comic ideas to life! These participants will have tons of fun using their imagination to formulate stories and adapt them using the comic format, whether they’re looking to create funny comic strips or longer graphic novel-style narratives.
This course will also instruct participants in various brainstorming techniques for generating ideas, story structure lessons for piecing together their narratives, art lessons for developing their own style, and more that they will bring back home and to the classroom!
PARTICIPANTS WILL ALSO ENJOY A SPECIAL IN-PERSON VISIT FROM NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER AND MARYLAND STATE AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR, ROSEANNE A. BROWN.
This course is perfect for comic and graphic novel lovers, creative writers, and budding artists.
This registration is for the WINTER SESSION AT FALLSMEAD ELEMENTARY.
This after-school program takes place on Thursdays, after the school day.
The dates are:
1: 1/15/26 - How to use Brainstorming & Journaling Strategies
2: 1/22/26 - Analyzing Professional Comics for Craft
3: 1/29/26 - Communicating with Images & Style
4: 2/5/26 - Style & Art Experimentation and Practice
5: 2/12/26 - Finding Your Message - Comic Strips vs. Graphic Novel
6: 2/19/26 - How to use Formatting & Scripting Techniques
7: 2/26/26 - How to use Refining & Publishing Techniques
8: 3/5/26 - Author Visit with Roseanne A. Brown
Each class will take place directly after the school day from 3:40-4:40pm.
The class is held at Fallsmead Elementary School. No extra travel involved!
Pick-up after the class is at 4:40pm in front of the main entrance.
Included in this price are the following:
Professional instruction from a certified teacher with a Master’s degree and 10+ years of classroom experience
New lined writing journal *to keep
New blank sketchbook *to keep
Additional new art paper *to keep
New writing materials (pencils, erasers, pens, etc.) *to keep
Borrowing art materials (colored pencils, markers, rulers, etc.)
Take-home guides with skills practice
1 free middle-grade novel
Sign-ups are available until 1/15 at 1pm. Thank you for understanding.
Crane Studios was founded by me, Nate Madden, also known as Mx. Madden, one of the 4th grade teachers at Cold Spring Elementary School from 2015-2025. I decided to say goodbye to the classroom, in the traditional sense, and start my own after-school programming and tutoring business. My extensive experience and knowledge allow me to provide a fun and educational after-school program.
