Do you love to draw or doodle? Look no further!

This Monday, May 2nd at 3:30pm join graphic novelist Jonathan Todd for a workshop on creating your very own graphic novel page. Jonathan will coach you in creating a character, developing a plot, designing comics pages, and drawing the first page of your graphic novel. It's free and open to kids 8-11. Hope to see you there!

On Monday April 4th at 4pm join cartoonist Cara Bean in this hands-on, visual thinking, mindfulness workshop. Cara will walk you through a series of creative exercises intended to lessen anxiety, build confidence, and grow creativity. No prior art experience is required. Sponsored by Friends of the Worcester Public Library. Best for ages 8-11 years old. Click here to register.

Also be sure to check out our Kawaii Craft series at the Worcester Main Library Branch on Fridays at 4pm and our recent blog entry on Kawaii drawing books.


How to Draw Cool Stuff
by Jonathan Stephen Harris








How to Be an Artist
by Natalie Abadzis








How to Draw Cute Heroes and Heroines
by Dawn MacDonald








Draw Alphabeasts: 150 + Monsters, Aliens, and Robots from Letters and Numbers
by Steve Harpster








You Can Draw it All!
by Si Clark











-Cara

Check out our Kawaii Crafts program at the main library with our wonderful children's librarian Stacy (beginning Friday March 18th)! 



Kawaii, the culture of cuteness in Japan, is popular worldwide! Join us weekly for a different “super cute” craft including a jar of stars, Kawaii cup cozy, Kawaii paper squishies, and the adorable peas in a pod! Registration is required as space is limited; sign-up at mywpl.org. 

For ages 6-11

To help you get inspired before and after the program check out this great art book series by Angela Nguyen:










































-Cara