The power of cartoons and their influence on history has delighted and mystified readers for nearly two centuries. In this fun and engaging three-day course, we'll explore the art of poking fun at political figures. You'll learn to draw your own political cartoons through lessons on caricature, symbolism, and humor writing. Bring the drawing materials you are most comfortable using. Each lesson will feature presentations highlighting the work of political cartoonists, past and present.

What will you learn in this workshop?

1. Techniques for drawing caricature and cartoons.
2. An awareness of some of the most influential political cartoonists
3. Highlights from the history of political cartooning
4. How symbolism is used to represent abstract ideas
5. The relevance and phrasing of cartoon captions
6. Use of simplification and exaggeration to convey your message