A one-day drawing workshop by internationally syndicated cartoonist and illustrator Gerry Rasmussen. We will explore drawing from the basics up.  Where do lines and gestures come from, and how can we use drawing to think and imagine.  We’ll create our own new characters and then make them move and interact with each other while creating worlds for them.  Be prepared to make some mess as we will have a lot of fun with pencils, pens, ink, brushes, twigs, and various other drawing tools.  No previous drawing experience necessary!

About the Instructor

Gerry Rasmussen is an internationally syndicated cartoonist who draws the daily comic strip, Betty, which appears in newspapers and magazines in seven countries. Before Betty, they produced the full-colour comic page, Bub Slug for The Edmonton Journal. Although most of Gerry’s work is ink on paper he is always experimenting with new ways to make images, from drawing with twigs and sponges dipped in ink, to painting with coloured ink on birch panels. To see more of Gerry’s work, check out his Website: www.gerryrasmussen.ca

When: Saturday February 8, 10am – 4pm
Where: Artelier Studios at The Paint Spot, 10032 81 Ave
Who: Any skill level – youth or adult
Cost: $80 + supply list